2014 Hyundai Tucson: New motors, More characteristics, Better Value

Hyundai broadcast the refreshed 2014 Tucson today, boasting a host of exterior, interior, and mechanical revisions for 2014—as well as a shuffled form lineup and a new base price, starting at $22,305.

All Tucson forms are equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission (last year’s five-speed manual is no longer available); all-wheel propel is a $1500 option on all forms. Under the hood, the base motor is the new 2.0-liter Nu (is that a new Nu?) four-cylinder with direct injection. It’s the first U.S. application for this motor, which develops 164 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque.
That’s 1 pony more than last year’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder, but torque is up by 5 lb-ft and the EPA city mileage is 1 mpg better for front-wheel-drive forms with the six-speed self-acting. Also new for 2014: The 2.0-liter can be paired with all-wheel drive; that setup is rated at 21/25 mpg.

The 2.4-liter also obtains direct injection and is now ranked at 182 hp, for a bump of 6 hp and 8 lb-ft from last year’s engine. Front-wheel-drive versions are ranked at 21/28 mpg; the city ranking retains at 21 but the main road ranking really drops by 2 mpg. All-wheel-drive forms are 20/25 mpg, down from 20/27 in 2014.

furthermore new is a Sachs selective damping suspension, which is standard on all models. Hyundai pledges “improved ride comfort with more body/wheel command” and “increased going by car comfort without compromised handling.” There are other refinements as well, encompassing new projector headlamps with commanded accents, new optional commanded taillamps, and redesigned standard 17- or optional 18-inch aluminum wheels. Interior updates include redesigned “two-stage” 60/40 reclining back seats, a benchmark tilt and telescope wheel, Bluetooth, and benchmark steering-wheel audio controls.

There ar 3 trim levels for 2014:

• GLS ($22,305) options the two.0-liter engine. the inside options artifact trim and has customary instrumentation together with A/C, cruise, power windows, locks and mirrors, 17-inch metal wheels, remote keyless entry, Bluetooth, and satellite radio.

• SE ($24,355) includes the GLS options and offers the two.4-liter engine, roof rails, fog lights, and lower body-side protective covering. within there’s a artifact and fabric interior, a power-operated driver’s seat with body part, heated front seats, automatic headlamps, and a 4.3-inch color bit screen with a backup camera.


• restricted ($27,055) builds on the SE with 18-inch metal wheels, chrome trim, and pushbutton start; there ar leather-trimmed seats, handwheel, and shifter; dual-zone climate control; auto-dimming mirror; and Blue Link telematics. For those that wish it all, a $2650 Technology package adds a bird's-eye sunshine-roof, navigation with a 7-inch screen, a 360-watt premium electronic equipment, a 90-day subscription to XM NavTraffic, and diode taillights.