Out with the Subie... in with the ... Hyundai?

Barry · 01-31-2010, 06:23 PM

OK, so it isnt the typical enthusiest car... but it has proven to be great so far.
Mainly wanted to post to show something new from Hyundai (for those that havnt seen it), and to review it with my thoughts and impressions.

So about a month ago, I traded in my 2008 Subaru Sti for a 2010 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD...

Yes, I went from a 'fun' car to a 'boring' crossover/cuv/suv...

But I have been very pleasantly surprised, and happy. I never drove the STi hard, and really, since I didnt drive it hard, was not enjoying it. (nothing against the car...just the driver. haha)

And I want some more creature comforts.

The new for 2010 Tucson is powered by a 176 HP 2.4 4 cyl.. with a 6 speed auto. It really is amazing (IMO) some of the stuff Hyundai did with the car. The Tranny for example, was designed completely in house, and used only 75% of the parts and weighs 37 pounds LESS than the old 5 speed auto. engine is an all aluminum, in house design, as seen in other vehicles.

The car is rated at 21 city/29 highway.. .and in mixed driving (60 city/40hwy), I have been averaging about 25 mpg over the first 1300 miles. Not bad at all.

It drives very well, has good pickup and better than expected acceleration. Suspension is firm, but not jarring, and has very little body roll (although I havnt driven it hard like I would a sportier car). it rolls on nice 18" alloys

So how did they achieve good driving dynamics and gas mileage? well, aerodynamics... and weight.. or lack there of. it weighs about the same as my STi... despite being 25% bigger!

Some of the specs and options
- leather seats (very good quality leather), with dual stage heaters
- Nav system w/bluetooth/xm/voice activation/streaming audio, etc
- Full panoramic glass moonroof
- back up camera, dual auto climate control, and more

a couple neat things with the nav unit. You can actually enter stuff in while driving (something most in dash OEM units dont allow. they make you stop). Also, it has a mute button right on it. no scrolling through menus to turn the volume off.
Has XM life traffic and weather as well.

Two cool things
- When I synced my iPhone with the bluetooth, it automatically uploads your whole address and phone book, so you dont have to do it manually
- it has streaming audio via bluetooth. Dont even have to plug the iPod in (although it has a great interface for that, along with a regular USB slot). My iphone is synced, and plays the music without plugging it in through the AUX controls (and also shows your signal and battery life right on the Nav screen! - see pic)

Any questions, feel free to ask!

Barry · 01-31-2010, 06:26 PM

Dash and Nav unit

streaming audio via bluetooth

moonroof in and out

VERY comfy front seats

Fred · 01-31-2010, 07:13 PM

Oh man I am jealous of the bluetooth streaming audio. That's one thing I'd really like to have in my car, but instead I have to use the shitty aux cable, and I'm not about to spend $400 for the ipod integration kit

98koukile · 01-31-2010, 07:58 PM

Wow, very nice Barry. I'm in the same mindset as you currently. I'm not going to drive my car hard so why not get something comfy

MattD · 01-31-2010, 09:04 PM

I'm happy I went with something more practical too.

Nice pickup.

I would love that Bluetooth in my car...

Blackkaa · 01-31-2010, 09:49 PM

didn't see that coming ? Is your car on the lot or did it go to the block ? Hmmmm

Matts · 01-31-2010, 09:50 PM

I really like this new body style.

2011 turbo option?!?!!! I may have to make the WRX last a it longer hopefully (for me) you still in the business.

Even the 2011 sonata is eye catching.

Slick · 02-01-2010, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred

Oh man I am jealous of the bluetooth streaming audio. That's one thing I'd really like to have in my car, but instead I have to use the shitty aux cable, and I'm not about to spend $400 for the ipod integration kit

Im in the same boat as you. Powering on and off the iPod evvery time is a pain.

Looks good Barry, congrats.

Adapt · 02-01-2010, 08:17 AM

That's a sweet crossover SUV. Hyundai will be a strong consideration once I'm done paying off the CR-V. I haven't seen audio over Bluetooth (A2DP) in a factory installed stereo but that is so awesome to have. Looks very comfy, I'm jealous!

Barry · 02-01-2010, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackkaa

didn't see that coming ? Is your car on the lot or did it go to the block ? Hmmmm

banked it with Bertera and it went to them

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matts

I really like this new body style.

2011 turbo option?!?!!! I may have to make the WRX last a it longer hopefully (for me) you still in the business.

Even the 2011 sonata is eye catching.

will either get the 2.0 liter turbo 4, the new Direct Inject 2.4 thats in the 2011 sonata (200+ hp), and the hybrid thats coming in the 2011 sonata..

what WOULD be nice is the rumored 2.4 turbo DI for the sonata limited (270+ hp...)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adapt

That's a sweet crossover SUV. Hyundai will be a strong consideration once I'm done paying off the CR-V. I haven't seen audio over Bluetooth (A2DP) in a factory installed stereo but that is so awesome to have. Looks very comfy, I'm jealous!

I was surprised myself. Didnt know about it, till I hit the AUX button on the dash accidently, and it popped up 'streaming audio" and started playing musice off my iPhone. was a sweet surprise!

couple other cool things (sorry for the bad nightime iPhone pics)

Blue interior lighting mainly (versus red, green or yellow). VERY nice on the eyes

Also, split screen nav when you get close to turns. Shows the overall map on the left, and then a close up on the right. especially handy on highways with multiple lanes/exits, as it shows you which lane to get in, etc.

01-31-2010, 06:23 PM	#1
Barry Massdriven Contributor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gone Baby, Gone Posts: 18,302	Out with the Subie... in with the ... Hyundai? OK, so it isnt the typical enthusiest car... but it has proven to be great so far. Mainly wanted to post to show something new from Hyundai (for those that havnt seen it), and to review it with my thoughts and impressions. So about a month ago, I traded in my 2008 Subaru Sti for a 2010 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD... Yes, I went from a 'fun' car to a 'boring' crossover/cuv/suv... But I have been very pleasantly surprised, and happy. I never drove the STi hard, and really, since I didnt drive it hard, was not enjoying it. (nothing against the car...just the driver. haha) And I want some more creature comforts. The new for 2010 Tucson is powered by a 176 HP 2.4 4 cyl.. with a 6 speed auto. It really is amazing (IMO) some of the stuff Hyundai did with the car. The Tranny for example, was designed completely in house, and used only 75% of the parts and weighs 37 pounds LESS than the old 5 speed auto. engine is an all aluminum, in house design, as seen in other vehicles. The car is rated at 21 city/29 highway.. .and in mixed driving (60 city/40hwy), I have been averaging about 25 mpg over the first 1300 miles. Not bad at all. It drives very well, has good pickup and better than expected acceleration. Suspension is firm, but not jarring, and has very little body roll (although I havnt driven it hard like I would a sportier car). it rolls on nice 18" alloys So how did they achieve good driving dynamics and gas mileage? well, aerodynamics... and weight.. or lack there of. it weighs about the same as my STi... despite being 25% bigger! Some of the specs and options - leather seats (very good quality leather), with dual stage heaters - Nav system w/bluetooth/xm/voice activation/streaming audio, etc - Full panoramic glass moonroof - back up camera, dual auto climate control, and more a couple neat things with the nav unit. You can actually enter stuff in while driving (something most in dash OEM units dont allow. they make you stop). Also, it has a mute button right on it. no scrolling through menus to turn the volume off. Has XM life traffic and weather as well. Two cool things - When I synced my iPhone with the bluetooth, it automatically uploads your whole address and phone book, so you dont have to do it manually - it has streaming audio via bluetooth. Dont even have to plug the iPod in (although it has a great interface for that, along with a regular USB slot). My iphone is synced, and plays the music without plugging it in through the AUX controls (and also shows your signal and battery life right on the Nav screen! - see pic) Any questions, feel free to ask! __________________

01-31-2010, 06:26 PM	#2
Barry Massdriven Contributor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gone Baby, Gone Posts: 18,302	Dash and Nav unit streaming audio via bluetooth moonroof in and out VERY comfy front seats __________________

01-31-2010, 07:58 PM	#4
98koukile Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somewhere far along this road he lost his soul Posts: 4,061	Wow, very nice Barry. I'm in the same mindset as you currently. I'm not going to drive my car hard so why not get something comfy __________________ Speed has never hurt anybody. It's all of a sudden becoming stationary that kills - Jeremy Clarkson

01-31-2010, 09:49 PM	#6
Blackkaa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: West springfield , Mass Posts: 825	didn't see that coming ? Is your car on the lot or did it go to the block ? Hmmmm __________________ *The Passat is gone* *mk2 Vr coming soon* *Club Broke Status-Broke Down 09 make sure your there*

02-01-2010, 08:17 AM	#9
Adapt Big Spoon Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: FourOneThree Posts: 8,734	That's a sweet crossover SUV. Hyundai will be a strong consideration once I'm done paying off the CR-V. I haven't seen audio over Bluetooth (A2DP) in a factory installed stereo but that is so awesome to have. Looks very comfy, I'm jealous! __________________ 2004 2g CR-V EX - PedoBear Approved 2009 Ninja 650R

01-31-2010, 07:13 PM	#3
Fred Massdriven Contributor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In a Ferrari Posts: 20,002	Oh man I am jealous of the bluetooth streaming audio. That's one thing I'd really like to have in my car, but instead I have to use the shitty aux cable, and I'm not about to spend $400 for the ipod integration kit

01-31-2010, 09:04 PM	#5
MattD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: W.Springfield Posts: 5,678	I'm happy I went with something more practical too. Nice pickup. I would love that Bluetooth in my car...

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Matts Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,239	I really like this new body style. 2011 turbo option?!?!!! I may have to make the WRX last a it longer hopefully (for me) you still in the business. Even the 2011 sonata is eye catching.

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