Hyundai Tucson

[kimpOy]

correct...

test drove my friend's 21 days old Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Gas Manual (pegged at 888K) but his company got 3 unit at 860K each...

my impressions...
clutch is too soft...wimpy i may add...brakes are a little weak (atleast for my liking) and the rear visibility is somehow compensated....

those being said, this little machine is bang for the buck...
great engine, nice interior, superb sound setup, adequate cargo room, legroom, a great feel vehicle... a mini-ute for a sedan price...its a steal...

imho if i would to get one i'll probably get the AT

[bryantpark]

correct...

test drove my friend's 21 days old Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Gas Manual (pegged at 888K) but his company got 3 unit at 860K each...

my impressions...
clutch is too soft...wimpy i may add...brakes are a little weak (atleast for my liking) and the rear visibility is somehow compensated....

those being said, this little machine is bang for the buck...
great engine, nice interior, superb sound setup, adequate cargo room, legroom, a great feel vehicle... a mini-ute for a sedan price...its a steal...

I test drove my officemate's manual and I had the same impression with the clutch. The brakes were ok though. He had the clutch adjusted on his first 1k PMS and it seems to be ok now.

I've so far logged 1,140kms. and just had my first 1k PMS on my automatic today at my dealer (Hyundai Commonwealth). Spent P 1,195 for 5 L of oil and oil filter. I was advised by service reception to use regular oil first then shift to synthetic on my 5k PMS if I wanted. It was nice of them to have allowed me to observe while they were working on my Tuc on the shop floor. I requested for it since I always get irked with Toyota everytime I check in my previous Revo. The Toyota service guys would always make it a point to mess up my sound system and cd's, even changing the settings, and hardly clean up after. This time, I made sure it wouldn't happen. I was just advised to keep a safe distance so as to avoid getting involved in any accident. I also observed from afar how the other vehicles were worked on. So far, i was pleased as none of them fooled around with the other vehicles and mine. It was a quick oil change then some electrical components were checked if it were working right. All fluids were also checked and replaced if needed. They likewise worked systematically and was very organzied. So far took around 2 hours since I didn't have an appointment and had to line up. I also had the chance to familiarize myself with the engine and to ask the mechanic some questions. He was kind enough to give me some useful maintenance tips. So far so good as far as the service I'm getting

[glockmeister26]

Updated FC readings:

First week: 8.4kms/liter - mixed highway and city
Second week: 9.2kms/liter - mixed highways and city
Third week: 7.1kms/liter - city driving
Fourth week: 8.95kms/liter - city driving

I use Petron Extra unleaded.

[pixelparadigm]

Updated FC readings:

First week: 8.4kms/liter - mixed highway and city
Second week: 9.2kms/liter - mixed highways and city
Third week: 7.1kms/liter - city driving
Fourth week: 8.95kms/liter - city driving

For the sake of comparison, a RAV4 4x4 2.0L would guzzle gasoline around 8-9km/L in city driving and 10-12km/L on the highway. Although the difference can be factored out by their different weights, I doubt Hyundai gas engines are as efficient, powerful and sophisticated as engines offered by the Japanese makes.

Yes, I share the sentiments of others about the clutches of Hyundai cars. It feels so dull, there's no feel at all of your left foot being involved in the shifting process. And that's rather worrying.

[glockmeister26]

For the sake of comparison, a RAV4 4x4 2.0L would guzzle gasoline around 8-9km/L in city driving and 10-12km/L on the highway. Although the difference can be factored out by their different weights, I doubt Hyundai gas engines are as efficient, powerful and sophisticated as engines offered by the Japanese makes.

Yes, I share the sentiments of others about the clutches of Hyundai cars. It feels so dull, there's no feel at all of your left foot being involved in the shifting process. And that's rather worrying.

Yup, I agree, the Jap 2.0's do have about 10hp more than the Tucs and The Toyota VVTi engines are known for their fuel efficiency. I've driven our '04 4x2 CRV up to 185kph on the NLEX one summer afternoon with 5 passengers (including myself) and this CRV is a 4 speed A/T. With the CRV I get about 6-8 kms/liter in the city and at 10.5kms/liter with an all-highway 500km provincial trek, I guess the M/T version could give out better fuel consumption readings. For a 2.0 heavy vehicle, the Tuc's fuel consumption so far is just fine with me, I still haven't tried going up to the provinces with it just to test the fuel consumptions on a long highway trek and maybe a speed test. Personally I don't have any issues with "clutch feel" on the M/T Tucson. For a shade under 900k, I know value for my money when I see one.

[LucasVN]

Nice thread. I'm really considering getting this one soon.... I think good value for money talaga, actually I somewhat nag sisi-si, dahil Getz kinuha ko.... pero good value for money rin ito.... pero, I think I'll upgrade to this soon...

[glockmeister26]

Hey tuc boys,

I just noticed that the 50kph mark on the speedometer has a red "dash" instead of the usual white colored one, what is it supposed to mean?

Found out from a website that the slot above aircon vent (central panel - right side) is a card/ parking ticket holder. I was thinking it was some sort of a "stored value" card reader - teeheehee!

[jeanpierre]

Hey tuc boys,

I just noticed that the 50kph mark on the speedometer has a red "dash" instead of the usual white colored one, what is it supposed to mean?

Found out from a website that the slot above aircon vent (central panel - right side) is a card/ parking ticket holder. I was thinking it was some sort of a "stored value" card reader - teeheehee!

Yeah same Sorie ko meron rin card holder at saka coin rack.

[bryantpark]

Hey Glock, thanks for that tip. Been wanting to stick something in that slot but was afraid something might happen hehe. Anyway, I just installed the chrome side mirror and door catch moldings I ordered from Korea. You might want to check it out in case you want one for your "Joe Black".

[bryantpark]

Here's another pic.

[OTEP]

AFAIK, the red hash mark on the speedo has something to do with Korean legislation. It will also appear on other models of Korean vehicles.

[number001]

Will the chrome door handles replace the orginal black ones? Or the chrome is a clip on?
I'm sure the chrome for the side mirrors is a clip-on, right? Btw, how much did each item cost?

[OTEP]

May clip pa ba? Diba double-sided adhesive ang gamit nila?

[glockmeister26]

Looks great Bryan. How much did it cost you? I just got my license plates yesterday.

[bryantpark]

Looks great Bryan. How much did it cost you? I just got my license plates yesterday.

they are not replacement parts and was installed using 3M double sided tapes. i just added molding tapes for additional bonding. both sets (side mirrors and door catch) cost me $49 each or total of $98 but paid an additional P 35.00 for the local postal service. there's an oem full-door catch (you'll have to replace the whole thing) but it's more expensive at $80 from www.dreamka4u. i got these stuff from www.kspec.com and received it 5 working days from the time i ordered it in korea. i'm also considering getting some items from dreamka4u. It's slightly cheaper there. both sellers are quite reliable.

my dealer's quite quick. i got my license plates and registration papers 12 days from the time i got my tuc

[glockmeister26]

they are not replacement parts and was installed using 3M double sided tapes. i just added molding tapes for additional bonding. both sets (side mirrors and door catch) cost me $49 each or total of $98 but paid an additional P 35.00 for the local postal service. there's an oem full-door catch (you'll have to replace the whole thing) but it's more expensive at $80 from www.dreamka4u. i got these stuff from www.kspec.com and received it 5 working days from the time i ordered it in korea. i'm also considering getting some items from dreamka4u. It's slightly cheaper there. both sellers are quite reliable.

my dealer's quite quick. i got my license plates and registration papers 12 days from the time i got my tuc

Hey Bryan,

So you ordered it direct from the online dealer in Korea? I am thinking of ordering the rubber floormats(OEM), I saw some from online dealers from the US, but they are quite pricey - a little over US$100 for the cabin floormats and another $80-100 for the rear cargo mat. I don't like the cheap floormats the dealer gave me, the cargo mat rattles when I go through bumps (the mat's nibs rattle on the plastic cargo floor).

[bryantpark]

Hey Bryan,

So you ordered it direct from the online dealer in Korea? I am thinking of ordering the rubber floormats(OEM), I saw some from online dealers from the US, but they are quite pricey - a little over US$100 for the cabin floormats and another $80-100 for the rear cargo mat. I don't like the cheap floormats the dealer gave me, the cargo mat rattles when I go through bumps (the mat's nibs rattle on the plastic cargo floor).

Yes I did. Both vendors sell accessories made by OEM manufacturers that supply to both Hyundai and Kia. Some items are even made by Hyundai Mobis themselves. I've seen a couple of floormats and cargo mats available at almost half the price as those being sold in the US. Good thing about them is that they have the cost of shipping included. If ever you don't see them in their site, just send them an e-mail and inquire about stock availability and price. They'll try to get it for you. dreamka4u has better customer support than kspec though but both deliver promptly. They say it takes 10 to 14 days for the items to arrive but I got mine in 7 days incl the weekend. For my floormats, I just got me 3M Nomads for P 2,500 and got imitation nomad mats for the cargo floor. Helps prevent all my stuff from rolling all over the place. You can get them by the meter at Handyman. I just needed 1 meter and fashioned it to fit my cargo floor - cost P 500

[LucasVN]

Hi,

Thanks for the site, I just ordered for my Getz at kspec, I hope 7 days dumating na rin...

Regards,
Lucas

[glockmeister26]

Hey thanks again, if the costs are a lot less than the US price, I definitely will order from them, I can't find the floormats, though.

Kamsahamnida!

[bryantpark]

Hey thanks again, if the costs are a lot less than the US price, I definitely will order from them, I can't find the floormats, though.

Kamsahamnida!

Try mailing them (dreamka4u*gmail.com, sales*kspec.com). It's either they have the item or they'll try to get the item for you even if it's not listed on their site. Don't forget to ask for a price quote. Just a tip, you can haggle for a package price at dreamka4u if you plan to purchase a significant amount (around $100 I guess) or more than 1 item. Alternatively, they can also give free items in lieu of discounts hehe

Thanks for the site, I just ordered for my Getz at kspec, I hope 7 days dumating na rin...

I hope so too. Have fun