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So we know that big SUVs can be ungainly around bends and when you want to do some hot-hatchery driving. What about medium SUVs?
The all-new Tucson comes with a 2.0 petrol engine (or a diesel version if you ask nicely) which produces 155PS and 191Nm at 6,200 and 4,700 rpm respectively. While the numbers aren’t huge, it certainly feels adequate enough to take on Singapore roads with ease.
Not a fast car outright I’ll admit, the Tucson is more suited for everyday driving than anything else. That being said, it has the handling that will charm the socks off any (nonprofessional) driver even when you take it to a tight and twisty little road. The car will handle corners at quick speeds without wobbling all over the place like bigger SUVs, yet still manages to remain supple and comfortable over the bumpier parts of said twisty roads.
You can adjust the steering and gear shift points via the drive mode selector, which adds a nice weight to the steering once you’re in ‘sport’ and want to have a bit of fun. This does nothing to the suspension thankfully, because the Tucson already rides comfortably while being necessarily stiff to throw around corners.
As far as fuel economy goes, the car will return a respectable 11.3 km/l through normal traffic if you don’t have a lead foot.
In conclusion then, what we have here is a winner, in all three departments looks, cabin and drive. It’s got the practicality you get with an SUV, the space you’d expect of a large sedan and the handling of something much smaller. Add all these to the charming exterior and decent interior quality and I think you’d be hard pressed to find something better.
Credits: Story and Photos by Alvan Sio
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