Hyundai Reveals Their Brand New 2010 Hyundai Tucson

New Cars, Pricing | Dean | December 4, 2009 at 11:56

Hyundai has unveiled their new 2010 Tucson SUV at the LA Auto Show. The new SUV will boast a new exterior design which seems to be a lot more exciting than that of its predecessor.

The overall length of the new Tucson for 2010 is 173.2 inches, the width is 71.7 inches and the height is set at 66.3 inches. The overall weight is 61 pounds less then that of the previous Hyundai Tucson model.

The engine range will include the new Theta II 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine with a new six-speed manual or optional six-speed automatic gearbox. This motor will replace the old 2.7-litre V6.

Hyundai’s Theta II for the Tucson will not feature direct-injection, and the power is only set at 176-horsepower with 168lb-ft of torque.

The other engine for the Hyundai Tucson range will be a new four-cylinder which is connected to an automatic gearbox. This model will use front wheel drive and it will offer a 23/31mpg fuel economy when driving in the city or on the highway.

Hyundai’s all wheel drive models will boast a 21/28 mpg fuel rating for the city/highway.

More engines will come after the launch, where pricing will start under $20,000.