Hyundai Tucson

[huangyenhao]

Ala ba CRDi 2WD with ABS, Dual Airbags + Curtain (available abroad), and other safety features? Any guesses by how much will the price go up to get these features?

The current CRDi 2WD is really devoid of any safety features, almost like buying a vehicle ten years ago.

thats right!

although the design of tucson is good
but how would i buy a vehicle which is w/o any safety featers at all?

[surg]

Coming from an owner of a hyundai tucso 2.0 cvvt since February 2006, you will not be getting more than your moneys worth. Mine has already logged 23k kilometers and I enjoy every kilometer of it. http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/images/icons/icon6.gif
Cool

sir, at po ba tucs nyo? if so, kumusta po fuel consumption esp pure city driving? choosing kasi bet tucson or sportage and if ever tucson would prevail, cnt decide whether gas at or crdi. para kasing hindi worth 130k price difference if konti lang naman difference sa fuel consumption

[surg]

thats right!

although the design of tucson is good
but how would i buy a vehicle which is w/o any safety featers at all?

yan din po sentiments ko sa tucson. although madami good reviews, its totally devoid of safety features except seatbelts! and although most hyundai dealers now are offering 30-35k discount + free lto, im also considering sportage coz it had abs

[surg]

we got a 2.0 cvvt also we average 8-9km/l city driving but when i drove it with almost red line every shift i only got 6km/l not bad it has alot of power but not that satisfiyd with the sounds planing to change the speakers to infinitys heheheh

sir, at po ba tucs nyo? cant made up my mind kasi if gas at or crdi kasi parang hindi worth 130k price difference kung konti lang difference sa fuel consumption, as some say 10-11 km/l lang city driving ang crdi

[surg]

Very nice forum.

I decided to get a Hyundai Tucson gas 2WD automatic when I saw one, because it was ***y and macho at the same time.

Made initial research at yahoo autos. The base price for a gas 2WD automatic was around $18,000 (P950,000), and this came with 6 airbags, ABS, cruise control and accessories like cargo net and cargo cover. The price here for the same unit was P948,000 but without the abovementioned items. When the CRDi (P1,078,000) came, apparently it wasn't available in the US (there are no diesel cars in the US) maybe because diesel engines were noisy, with vibrations and won't pass the US strict emission control which was my bad experienced when I owned a Hyundai Starex. But then again with the high gasoline cost, I decided that maybe I can still own a diesel SUV. There isn't really enough reviews on the CRDi that is why I was still hesitant. Some said that the CRDi technology was quieter like a regular gas engine. When I went to the hyundai dealer to check on the CRDi, it still had the same diesel engine noise, but the dealer said that you can't hear it inside. Duh! But what about if I have my windows open??? Hehehe. Pilosopo ba?

Then I checked the Honda CRV Select automatic (P1,050,000) which came with air bags and ABS.

Now, price came into consideration, not just the ***y and macho look (there's just too much CRV on the road that you won't get a second glance!).

So I researched again in the internet and found this Forum. There was just so many good postings on this Forum. But then not much is said on the CRDi. I was now convinced to get the Tucson, but still could not decide whether to get the cheaper gas 2WD automatic or the CRDi 2WD.

Now, add to my selection woes, Ford came up with the discounted price of Ford Everest at P999,000! But somebody told me that this is just an ASEAN car with a pick-up chasis and engine. Is this true?

Guys, can you help me out? I'm desperate!

1. What is it gonna be? Tucson Gas, Tucson CRDi, Honda CRV or Ford Everest? Any comment from Everest owners?

2. If its finally the Tucson, should I get Gas or CRDi? Can I get some reviews of Tucson CRDi owners? Can you convince me on buying a diesel engine again? What about noise, vibration and smoke emission?

3. Finally, if I get a Tucson (gas or CRDi), I found out that if you go to different hyundai dealers in metro manila, they all have the same price, but others offer some discounts not on the base price, but on the total cash out. They also offer different amounts for the insurance, chattel mortgage and even the 3-yr LTO registration. Can you guys help me out on best dealer to get the best deal? If its confidential, maybe you can email or PM me directly...

Thanks and more power to this Forum!
When I finally decide and buy a Tucson, i'll sure want to join your Club!

Leo

hello po. nakabili na po ba kayo ng tucs? kasi Im having the same predicament as you on whether to buy the gas at or crdi. malaki kasi ang price difference and feature-wise they're the same

[mambo]

hello po. nakabili na po ba kayo ng tucs? kasi Im having the same predicament as you on whether to buy the gas at or crdi. malaki kasi ang price difference and feature-wise they're the same

If you love to contribute to the fresh air that you should breathe, go for the gas. Everyone is saying that that diesel is now quieter... blah..blah and cheaper but no one ever mentions about its effect in the environment. Here in the USA, it never passes strict emission standard, I doubt that the diesel there
will always be the same the way it used to be, no matter how it is called. Only in the Philippines! sabi nga nila. Everything is possible.

[number001]

^Americans do use some diesel like in the F250, F350 Ford Trucks.

[OTEP]

There are USDM versions of the Mercedes E-Class, VW products (including the new Beetle), Jeep Liberty, and the usual full size trucks previously mentioned.

Most are not 50 state legal (not legal in states which have Cali emissions) and some are not currently available following changes in existing emissions standards. MB will return to the diesel market with its Blu Tec diesel technology.

The Tucson does meet diesel standards for Europe where a large chunk of the vehicles on the road are diesels.

[BlueBimmer]

grabe...the local tucson is so stripped down compared to usdm tucson...what a shame...nakaka walang gana bumili nyan

[mambo]

grabe...the local tucson is so stripped down compared to usdm tucson...what a shame...nakaka walang gana bumili nyan

You get what you pay for. That's why they offer the 4by 4 and 4 by 2. But I still chose the 4 by 2. Far compared with the cars here in the US but no regrets at all and still 100% happy and satisfied with it.

[OTEP]

If they offered a totally speced out Tucson at an outrageous price, malamang nakakawalang gana din.

At least Hyundai offers a choice between bare and full boat. Yun nga lang, only diesels are available at the upper end of the spectrum with the gasoline variants filling in the lower end.

That's where it's cousin, the Sportage comes in. Low price, ABS/SRS, and gas engine.

[BlueBimmer]

yeah pero it really sucks for local cars to cost the same as usdm cars but with stripped down features..sana sa US nalang tayo ehehe

[mambo]

yeah pero it really sucks for local cars to cost the same as usdm cars but with stripped down features..sana sa US nalang tayo ehehe

You cannot compare how products are produced between these countries. The fact that there is a recall, a warranty for 100 000 mi, an excellent quality control, competition, etc....etc here in the US.
It's like comparing apple from orange. Nonetheless, I should have not chosen my hot Tuc.

[toink]

You get what you pay for. That's why they offer the 4by 4 and 4 by 2.

If they offered a totally speced out Tucson at an outrageous price, malamang nakakawalang gana din.

You cannot compare how products are produced between these countries. The fact that there is a recall, a warranty for 100 000 mi, an excellent quality control, competition, etc....etc.
It's like comparing apple from orange. Nonetheless, I should have not chosen my hot Tuc.

Makes sense.

[kantoboy]

By the way, I got the CRDi because I'm used to diesel and it looks better with the dual exhaust.

Hahaha . . . I thought the same thing. I picked a diesel because i am hopeful that a well maintained diesel suv would have a better resale value.

I did test drive the everest and the crv (old versions), and they really felt sluggish whereas the sportronic shifter of the hyundai, gave the drive a little more spirit.

I was considering a tribute also, but again the diesel / sportronic shift won over safety. Personally I tend to drive slow and in the city, so the features didnt seem as important.

[jake_sioson]

To Leovl,

Hello! I have a Tucson CRDi diesel A/T.

As for the Ford Everest - May nagsabi sa akin na mahirap daw ang afterslaes ng Ford kasi mahirap ang mga pyesa. Yung Everest daw parang Ranger na nilagyan ng bubong yung likod. Old models pa ng diesel engine ang ginamit kaya maingay yung makina (parang yung old models ng Isuzu).

As for the CRV - May lumabas na CRV na 2007. Maybe you can chack that out first before you decide. Although, mahal yung 2007 model, nasa P1.4 pataas daw

The only comparable model to the Tucson is the Kia Sportage. Sabi nila, the backbone structure of the Hyundai is the same as with the Kia. I don't know anything on the Sportage.

Yesterday, there was a new Kia model called Carene which was displayed in Tiendesitas by Kia Pasig. It's a 7 seater unit which can be compared with the Sportage and Tucson. The agent said that it costs around Php 900,000+. You may want to check that out too.

As for me, I am very happy with my Tucson. The CRDi is very quiet as compared to older deisel engines. And the power is much much better.

Hope this helps.

[number001]

As for the CRV - May lumabas na CRV na 2007. Maybe you can chack that out first before you decide. Although, mahal yung 2007 model, nasa P1.4 pataas daw

2007 CRV
2.0 m/t 4x2 = Php 1,190,000.00
2.0 a/t 4x2 = Php 1,250,000.00
2.4 a/t 4x4 = Php 1,450,000.00

[surg]

to:kantoboy and jake sioson
mga sirs, kumusta po fuel consumption city driving ng tucs crdi nyo? kasi po iba-iba feedback. meron nagsasabi 10-11 km/l, meron 12-15 km/l. would appreciate it if you could post yours. thank you po

[surg]

to: benleyuy
kumust na po tucs nyo?

[kantoboy]

to:kantoboy and jake sioson
mga sirs, kumusta po fuel consumption city driving ng tucs crdi nyo? kasi po iba-iba feedback. meron nagsasabi 10-11 km/l, meron 12-15 km/l. would appreciate it if you could post yours. thank you po

without any effort, full blast aircon and occasional downshifting to overtake cars I get 10 - 11 city driving. This was my first drive though.