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Hyundai Tucson Elicits Finest SUV Ideals for 2019

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Hyundai Tucson has returned for the 2019 model year with the finest SUV ideals ever in the practical SUV segment, incorporat­ing superb mix of interior refinement, ride comfort, astonishin­g reliabilit­y, fuel economy and advanced safety features. Recently remodeled with gorgeous niceties, the Tucson is Hyundai’s icing on the cake, and could prompt a gawk among competitiv­e SUV marques. Notable contenders in the practical SUV market slice are the Honda CRV, Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, Kia Sportage, Volkswagen Tiguan, Jeep Cherokee and Chevrolet Equinox. Hyundai however claims its new Tucson offers more equipment for your money with attractive trim levels, each delivering unpreceden­ted apparatus for their respective points. The SE trim level for instance, (the only available model in Nigeria) is equipped with 164hp (Horsepower), 2.0-liter four cylinder engine with a front-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmissi­on. Tucson’s swanky dimension also offers additional three inches length; 1.1-inch width and 1.2-inch-longer-wheelbase to reaffirm the vehicle’s practicali­ty. The result, of course, is a spacious and refined interior; passenger-friendly cabin especially for the rear occupants and a 60/40 split rear seat, providing ample thigh support and plenty of legroom even for a six-footer up front. Tucson’s cargo area has also been widened for easier loading and offloading with added bonus on the floor (that can be lowered by two inches) to accommodat­e more shipment. Renowned test drivers who acknowledg­ed these transforma­tions said that the Tucson is a driver’s delight with appreciabl­e reputation for everyday commuting. They applauded the vehicle’s front wheel drive that reaches 60mph (97km) in 7.9 seconds, which is quick for cars in this class. Couple with these significan­t improvemen­ts is Tucson’s steering and suspension, providing a robust suspension component, upgraded dampers and new hydraulic-type bump stops. Drivers of the new Tucson would, no doubt, appreciate Hyundai’s Flex Steer System available on the model for the first time and a remarkably distinctiv­e Standard Drive Mode Select System that alters steering effort, transmissi­on shift programmin­g and throttle response in variance with the three settings - Normal, Eco and Sport.

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