All-New 2010 Hyundai Tucson Priced from $19,790

The completely redesigned 2010 Tucson SUV will begin arriving at Hyundai's dealerships in the coming days with prices starting from $18,995 for the entry-level GLS with a six-speed manual-transmission and topping out at $24,345 for the Limited model. Bear in mind though that the above prices do not include a freight charge of $795.

For now, the new Tucson will be offered only with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder petrol rated at 176 horsepower and 168 lb.-ft. of torque, that can be linked to 6-speed manual or a automatic transmissions. However, Hyundai plans to add a 2.0-liter engine to the range in the 2011 model year.

There are two trim levels available for the 2010 Tucson, the base GLS which can be upgraded with the Popular and Navigation packages, and the more upscale Limited that can be enhanced with the Premium package.
You can find more detailed information on the standard equipment and the optional packages in the spec sheet below.

TUCSON GLS

Key GLS standard equipment:

• 2.4L Theta II DOHC I4
  
• 6-speed manual or automatic transmission
  
• Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
  
• 4-wheel independent suspension
  
• 17-inch steel wheels with wheel covers and 225/60R17 tires & TPMS
  
• ESC with TCS
  
• Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) & Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
  
• ABS, EBD, and Brake Assist w/ 4-wheel disc brakes
  
• 6 airbags with rollover sensor
  
• Active front & adjustable head restraints for all seating positions
  
• EZ lane change assist turn signals
  
• Air conditioning with air filter
  
• AM/FM/Satellite Radio/CD/MP3 audio system with 6 speakers, iPod®/USB auxiliary input jacks, iPod® cable and roof antenna
  
• Power windows, door locks and mirrors
  
• Remote keyless entry with alarm
  
• Trip computer & Eco Indicator
  
• Tilt steering wheel
  
• Armrest storage box & front seatback pockets
  
• Metal paint and black high gloss accents
  
• Front and cargo area power outlet
  
• Bottle holders in all four doors
  
• Rear armrest with cupholders
  
• 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback
  
• Side sill molding and bodycolor rear spoiler
  
• Underfloor cargo storage with reversible cover
  
• Rear wiper & washer
  

Popular equipment package (GLS std. equip. plus) $1,700:

• Telescopic steering wheel
  
• 17-inch alloy wheels
  
• Auto up/down driver power window
  
• Leatherette bolster/cloth insert seats
  
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift knob
  
• Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
  
• Illuminated vanity mirrors & glovebox
  
• Steering wheel audio controls
  
• Cruise control
  
• Soft touch interior paint
  
• Bodycolor door handles
  
• Bodycolor heated mirrors
  
• Side garnish
  
• Privacy glass
  
• Roof side rails
  
• Engine cover
  

Navigation (includes Popular equipment package) $3,700:

• Navigation system with 6.5-inch screen
  
• Rearview camera
  
• Premium audio with external amplifier and subwoofer
  
• Automatic headlights
  

TUCSON LIMITED

• GLS Popular Equipment Pkg. equipment plus:
  
• 18-inch alloy wheels with 225/55R18 tires
  
• Leather seating surfaces
  
• Heated front seats (high/low settings)
  
• Power driver seat with lumbar support
  
• Dual front automatic temperature control with CleanAir Ionizer
  
• Solar glass
  
• Deluxe door scuff
  
• Cargo cover
  
• Chrome grille & door handles
  
• Automatic headlights
  
• Fog lights
  
• Front wiper de-icer
  
• Side repeater exterior mirrors
  
• Limited badging (rear)
  

Premium Package $2,850:

• Panoramic sunroof
  
• Navigation system with 6.5-inch screen
  
• Rearview camera
  
• Premium audio with external amplifier and subwoofer
  
• Delete roof side rails
  

Tuner-Friendly Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec to Debut

Next week's 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas will see Hyundai performing the official debut of the Genesis Coupe R-Spec that was first announced at the Chicago Auto Show back in February. The tuner-friendly R-Spec is essentially a stripped down version of the 2.0T Track model with a 210HP 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four that does away with several non-essential convenience features such as Bluetooth, automatic headlights, cruise control, trip computer, chrome interior accents and steering wheel audio controls to reduce both cost and weight.

However, it does keep the performance goodies from the Track model like the sport-tuned suspension, 19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels with performance Summer tires, Brembo braking system and a Torsen limited-slip differential.

Hyundai said that the R-Spec will also receive a set of front strut camber adjustment bolts (dealer installation - optional for customer to install) to further enhance initial turn-in and handling response.

It will be available only with a manual transmission and a choice of three exterior colors - Karussell White, Bathurst Black and Tsukuba Red. At $23,750 (not including a $750 freight charge), the new Genesis Coupe R-Spec is priced $3,000 less than the 2.0T Track model.





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'R-Spec' Trim Equipment Includes:

-- 2.0-liter low-pressure turbocharged intercooled four-cylinder engine

with dual continuously variable valve timing delivering 210 hp, 30 mpg

EPA highway rating and a top speed of 137 mph

-- 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission

-- Electronic Stability Control with Traction control, ABS, Electronic

Brake-Force Distribution and Brake Assist

-- 19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels with staggered-width

high-performance summer-compound Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires

(225/40YR19 front, 245/40YR19 rear)

-- Brembo braking system with 13.4-inch ventilated front rotors, 42mm

four-piston fixed front calipers (red), 13.0-inch ventilated rear

rotors, 32mm+28mm four-piston fixed rear calipers (red)

-- Track-tuned suspension (higher-rate coil springs, higher-control shock

absorbers, 25mm front stabilizer bar, 22mm rear stabilizer bar, front

strut brace)

-- Torsen-type limited-slip differential

-- R-Spec badging

-- Tire Pressure Monitoring System

-- Front, side, side curtain air bags

-- Active front head restraints

-- Driver's lumbar support

-- Air conditioning

-- Remote keyless entry system

-- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob

-- Power windows (one-touch up and down), door locks and mirrors

-- AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers

-- iPod/USB/Aux jack connectivity

-- Projector beam headlamps

-- Lightweight temporary spare with aluminum wheel (T135/80D18)