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Full 2014 Hyundai Tucson Review
What's New for 2014
The base GL trim level and its manual transmission have been discontinued, leaving the GLS as the entry-level Hyundai Tucson. A new SE trim slots above the GLS, while the two available engines have been overhauled and now feature direct fuel injection. Also, the base 2.0-liter Tucson is newly offered with all-wheel drive. Other highlights for 2014 include streamlined exterior styling, standard LED running lights, a 4.3-inch touchscreen (SE and Limited) and a larger 7-inch touchscreen for the Limited's optional navigation system.
Introduction
The term "compact crossover" often seems like a misnomer these days, but the 2014 Hyundai Tucson is bringing compact back. Measuring just 173.2 inches from nose to tail, the Tucson is about 7 inches shorter than Toyota's RAV4 and a whopping 14 inches shorter than Chevy's Equinox. Not surprisingly, the Tucson trails most rivals in passenger and cargo space, but it compensates with great maneuverability and a surprisingly high fun-to-drive factor. If you're looking for more of a hatchback-on-tiptoes than a true SUV, the Tucson could be a nice fit.
Notably, Hyundai has burnished the 2014 Tucson's credentials with some key enhancements, including tweaked styling and a revamped model lineup that bids adieu to last year's sparsely equipped GL trim level. The formerly midgrade GLS is now the base trim, which means that even the cheapest 2014 Tucson comes with a respectable roster of standard features. There's also a well-stocked SE trim level that bridges the gap between GLS and Limited, and the infotainment scene gets an update with a pair of new touchscreens: a humble 4.3-inch unit that's standard on SE and Limited and a 7-inch setup with updated software on the Limited's optional navigation system. Furthermore, both engines have been redone and now boast direct fuel injection technology, though oddly, their fuel economy and output numbers remain about the same.
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