Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
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Hyundai released the Tucson in 2005 as an entry-level SUV placed below the Santa Fe.
Based on a heavily modified Elantra platform, the Hyundai Tucson featured a shorter length, a longer wheelbase, and a greater width than its key competitors.
Aesthetically, the small SUV had a contemporary rugged design with big-eye headlights and quirky character lines that made it recognizable as a Hyundai.
Inside, the interior was functional and simple, with easy-to-read gauges and intuitively placed controls. However, it featured some low quality plastics here and there. The comfortable seats were available with a cloth or optional leather upholstery.
While not class-leading, the Tucson offered a decent cargo space of 642-liters (22.7 cu ft).
Fit for all weather conditions thanks to the four-wheel-drive system, the Tucson also performed well in mild off-roading, tackling mud and snow without too many problems thanks to its 199mm (7.8") ground clearance.
Serious rock climbing was not a job for Tucson due to the lack of a low-range transfer case.
The 2005 Hyundai Tucson was available in three trim levels: GL, GLS, and GLX. Hyundai equipped the Tucson with standard front side impact airbags, side curtain airbags, stability control, traction control, and antilock brakes. It was also the least expensive SUV fitted with standard side airbags and an electronic stability control system.
HYUNDAI Tucson 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
4 gasoline engines
- 2.0L FWD 4AT (140 HP)
- 2.0L FWD 5MT (140 HP)
- 2.7L V6 AWD 5AT (175 HP)
- 2.7L V6 FWD 5AT (175 HP)
4 diesel engines
- 2.0L CRDi AWD 6MT (140 HP)
- 2.0L CRDi FWD (112 HP)
- 2.0L CRDi FWD 6MT (140 HP)
- 2.0L CRDi FWD 6MT (150 HP)
brochures (download)
HYUNDAI Tucson Brochure 2008 (US)HYUNDAI Tucson
2.0L FWD 4AT (140 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L FWD 4AT (140 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1975 cm3 |
| Power: | 104 KW @ 6000 RPM 141 HP @ 6000 RPM 139 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 184 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic w/ SHIFTRONIC |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 215/65 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 170.3 in (4326 mm) |
| Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
| Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 22.7 cuFT (643 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3266 lbs (1481 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4519.5 lbs (2050 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
HYUNDAI Tucson
2.0L FWD 5MT (140 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L FWD 5MT (140 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1975 cm3 |
| Power: | 104 KW @ 6000 RPM 141 HP @ 6000 RPM 139 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 184 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 215/65 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 170.3 in (4326 mm) |
| Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
| Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 22.7 cuFT (643 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3241.3 lbs (1470 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4519.5 lbs (2050 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
HYUNDAI Tucson
2.7L V6 AWD 5AT (175 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L V6 AWD 5AT (175 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2656 cm3 |
| Power: | 129 KW @ 6000 RPM 175 HP @ 6000 RPM 173 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 241 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 215/65 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 170.3 in (4326 mm) |
| Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
| Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 22.7 cuFT (643 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3548 lbs (1609 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
HYUNDAI Tucson
2.7L V6 FWD 5AT (175 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L V6 FWD 5AT (175 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2656 cm3 |
| Power: | 129 KW @ 6000 RPM 175 HP @ 6000 RPM 173 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 241 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 215/65 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 170.3 in (4326 mm) |
| Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
| Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 22.7 cuFT (643 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3371.4 lbs (1529 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
HYUNDAI Tucson
2.0L CRDi AWD 6MT (140 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CRDi AWD 6MT (140 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
| Power: | 103 KW @ 4000 RPM 140 HP @ 4000 RPM 138 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 225 lb-ft @ 1800-2500 RPM 305 Nm @ 1800-2500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 215/65 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 170.3 in (4326 mm) |
| Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
| Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 22.7 cuFT (643 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 4096 lbs (1858 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4982 lbs (2260 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 187 g/km |
HYUNDAI Tucson
2.0L CRDi FWD (112 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CRDi FWD (112 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
| Power: | 82 KW @ 4000 RPM 111 HP @ 4000 RPM 110 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 245 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 100.7 mph (162 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 215/65 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 170.3 in (4326 mm) |
| Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
| Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 22.7 cuFT (643 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3369.2 lbs (1528 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 190 g/km |
HYUNDAI Tucson
2.0L CRDi FWD 6MT (140 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CRDi FWD 6MT (140 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
| Power: | 103 KW @ 4000 RPM 140 HP @ 4000 RPM 138 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 225 lb-ft @ 1800-2500 RPM 305 Nm @ 1800-2500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 111 mph (179 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 215/65 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 170.3 in (4326 mm) |
| Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
| Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 22.7 cuFT (643 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3684.6 lbs (1671 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4784.9 lbs (2170 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
HYUNDAI Tucson
2.0L CRDi FWD 6MT (150 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CRDi FWD 6MT (150 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
| Power: | 110 KW @ 3800 RPM 150 HP @ 3800 RPM 148 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque: | 225 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 305 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 111 mph (179 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 215/65 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 170.3 in (4326 mm) |
| Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
| Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 22.7 cuFT (643 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3754 lbs (1703 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4828 lbs (2190 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |