First generation (JM, 2005—2010)
The first generation Hyundai Tussan appeared in 2004 with the code name «JM» like a 2005 model. The car is based on the same platform on which they were going Hyundai Elantra and Kia Sportage. The total length of the body was 4.33 meters, width 1.8 meters, height 1.68 meters. Depending on the engine, the curb weight ranged from 1.47 to 1.53 tons. Assembly shops were located in Brazil, India, China, Ukraine, Taiwan and South Korea.
The car has three trim levels - base GLS, medium SE and top Limited (formerly LX). Basic equipment includes air conditioning, six airbags, electronic stability control, CD player, alloy wheels, remote keyless entry. The rear seats fold down to free up a large amount of cargo space.
Two 2.0 liter petrol engines were installed (Beta II, I4) 139 hp and 2.2 liters (Delta, V6) with a capacity of 173 hp, as well as three diesel engines, all with a volume of 2.0 liters (CRDI, I4) 111, 140 and 150 hp Gearboxes three options - 5 and 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic with the function «Shiftronic». All-wheel drive models have a Borg-Warner torque control system.
Earned an award in 2005 «Best car of the year» In Canada. In 2006, they carried out a small restyling that affected the climate control and audio system. There were minor changes in 2007 and 2009. In 2006, the car was tested by Euro NCAP, you can see the test results in the table on the right. Agency «National Highway Traffic Safety Administration» (NHTSA) tested the 2009 model, the results are as follows:
- frontal impact (driver) — 5/5 stars
- frontal impact (passenger) — 5/5 stars
- Side kick (driver) — 5/5 stars
- Side kick (passenger) — 5/5 stars
Second generation (LM, 2009—2015)
At the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 3, 2009, the next generation (code «LM») was shown to the public. In some countries, the Tucson name has been changed to Hyundai ix35. The development of the car took 3 years and cost the company $225 million. The assembly was carried out in the following countries - Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Slovakia, Taiwan, Czech Republic and South Korea.
The exterior of the car was created by a designer named Cha Il-Hoi in 2007 under the direction of former BMW designer Thomas Bürkle at the Hyundai Russelsheim design studio in Germany and continues the company's overall style called «liquid sculpture».
The range of gasoline engines was the following models - 1.6 liters (Gamma GDI I4, 138 hp), 2.0 liters (Theta II I4, 163 hp), 2.0 liters (Nu I4, 164 hp) and 2.4 liters (Theta II I4, 176 HP). There were two diesel engines - 1.7 liters (U-Line CRDi I4, 139 hp) and 2.0 liters (R-Line CRDi I4, 150 hp). The cars were equipped with three types of gearboxes - 5 and 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic.
In 2013, the car was restyled. Lighting headlights, rear fenders have changed, LED daytime running lights have appeared. The steering wheel has a Flex Steer system that allows you to adjust the degree of steering gain. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the USA gave an award to the car «Top Safety Pick», which can be translated as «the safest choice». The European committee Euro NCAP carried out a crash test of the car in 2010, the results of which you can see in the table on the left.
Third generation (TL, 2015—present)
The first news about the third generation with a code name «TL» appeared on February 17, 2015, and at the Geneva Motor Show on March 3 of the same year, the car was presented to the public as a 2016 model. The Tucson name returned to all countries where the second generation was called the ix35. There are the following types of trim levels - SE, Night, Eco, Sport, SE Plus and Limited. The assembly of cars was carried out in Algeria, Brazil, India, Russia, the Czech Republic and South Korea.
At the moment, there are three 1.6-liter gasoline engines (Gamma GDI I4, 138 hp), 2.0 liters (Theta II I4, 163 hp) and 2.0 liters (Nu I4, 164 HP). Also, the car is equipped with 1.7-liter diesel engines (U-Line CRDi I4, 139 hp) and 2.0 liters (R-Line CRDi I4, 185 hp). Three types of gearboxes - 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic «Shift-Tronic» and 7-speed dual clutch automatic (DCT). There are cars with both four-wheel drive and purely front-wheel drive models.