2007 Hyundai Tuscon news, pictures, and information

AWARD-WINNING TUCSON RETURNS FOR 2007 WITH FIVE-STAR SAFETY RATING, LOWER ENTRY PRICE AND REVISED MODEL RANGE

- Two new trim-level designations GLS and SE
- New Platinum Silver replaces Sahara Silver as an exterior color choice
- Two new exterior color options available Brilliant Copper and Dark Titanium Gray
- Dual-mode trip computers standard on SE and Limited models (late availability)
- Úpdated audio system wîth a digital tuner and improved display and controls standard on SE and Limited models (late availability)
Enhanced CD changer audio system including MP3 capability available on SE and Limited models (late availability)
The award-winning Tucson has been honored wîth numerous awards for its value, quality and safety, including the Ú.S. government's highest safety rating. Since it first entered the market, the Tucson has received top honors in J.D. Power and Associates' Initial Quality Study – first, as the 's highest quality all-new model launched in 2005 and, most recently, for the highest initial quality in the compact multi-activity vehicle §egmènt. The Tucson was also named a Best New-Car Value Winner by SmartMoney magazine and was a 'recommended' buy in the Compact SÚV category in the 2006 Consumer Guide Automotive list.

ADVANCED STANDARD SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES

Hyundai's approach to combining state-of-the art safety and affordability is clearly evident in the Tucson. Its active safety technologies include four-wheel disc brakes controlled by advanced four-channel ABS that includes Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) to optimize brake performance wîth uneven weight distribution. All Tucsons also have Electronic Stability Control (ESC) that includes traction control. ESC compares the driver's intended course (based on §teering and braking inputs) wîth the vehicle's response (based on lateral acceleration, yaw, and individual wheel speeds). ESC then brakes individual front or rear wheels and/or reduces engine power as needed to help correct understeer (plowing) or oversteer (fishtailing). National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) studies show SÚVs equipped wîth ESC experience 67 percent fewer single-vehicle crashes, and 63 percent fewer single-vehicle fatalities. In addition, a recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that ESC reduces the risk of all fatal collisions by 43 percent and the risk of fatal single-vehicle rollovers of SÚVs by 80 percent.

Should a collision prove unavoidable, the Tucson is engineered to provide its passengers wîth multiple defensive layers. The steel unibody has designed-in crumple zones and a high-tensile front sub-frame that are designed to work together to reduce the forces that reach the passenger compartment. To help resist intrusion, four structural rings encircle the body. All four doors also have internal guard beams to protect passengers in a side-impact collision. The Tucson has received the Ú.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) top five-star crash test rating for front and side impacts.

The Tucson's passenger restraint systems also help minimize injury. Three-point belts are provided at all five seating positions, and the front seatbelts have pretensioners and load limiters. There are two outboard rear Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) child-seat anchors.

A total of six airbags are positioned in the Tucson's interior. Dual advanced frontal airbags are complemented by front seat-mounted side-impact airbags and roof-mounted side-curtain airbags that cover both the front and rear rows of seating.

DISTINCTIVE DESIGN

Tucson's purposeful exterior has a taught, athletic presence, framing a distinctive Hyundai grille, standard alloy wheels and roof rails. There is a large rear hatch for easy loading wîth a convenient flip-up rear window which eases loading of small items. SE and Limited models have a more upscale look, wîth unique double-spoke alloy wheels and wider tires. The upper trim levels also have standard fog lights, bodyside cladding, bodycolored door handles and mirrors, and a chrome rear accent trim.

ACCOMMODATING INTERIOR

	Vital Stats
Engine : 2.0 L., 4-cylinder Power: 140 hp Torque: 136 ft-lbs Engine : 2.0 L., 6-cylinder Power: 173 hp Torque: 178 ft-lbs
5-speed Manual, 4-speed Automatic

The Tucson's five-passenger interior is a handsome blend of luxury and utility. It echoes the sleek athleticism of the exterior, wîth matte-black accents in GLS trim and metalgrain accents in SE and Limited versions. Illuminated power window and door lock switches combine wîth highly legible analog instrumentation to aid functionality and convenience. Driver comfort is a top priority in the Tucson's design, as evidenced by the 10-way adjustable driver's seat and tilt-adjustable §teering column. The Tucson's trip computer, standard in 2007-model SE and Limited trims, now includes two trip modes, each wîth information relating to mpg, distance to empty, drive time and average speed.

Versatility is a Tucson strong point. The standard 60/40-split fold-down rear seatback makes it easy to accommodate passengers and cargo. Single-lever operation and headrests that remain in place speed the conversion from passenger to cargo use. Another thoughtful touch: the front passenger seatback can fold flat either forward or backward, further adding to loading and cargo carrying versatility. To help secure cargo, there are three grocery bag hooks, six flush-mount metal tie-down anchor points and six cargo net mounting points. Tucson is ready to haul gear wîth an easy-to-clean composite load floor wîth a removable rear section. Únderneath is an additional sectionalized storage area wîth the spare tire positioned below. Plenty of storage bins, compartments and eight cupholders are positioned throughout the interior, as are three 12-volt power points. Comfort and convenience features include a two-tier front storage console wîth a two-position padded armrest. Two cupholders are positioned nearby, wîth one more in each door pocket. The rear armrest also includes a cupholder that can accommodate juice boxes.

TWO FÚEL-EFFICIENT ENGINES