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2006 Sport/Utility of the Year Road Test & Review


2006 Hyundai Tucson
Base price range $18,095-$23,795
As-tested price $24,000 (est V-6 AWD)
Vehicle layout Front engine, FWD/AWD, 5-passenger, 4-door SUV
Engine 2.7L/173-hp/178 lb-ft DOHC 24-valve V-6
Transmission 4-speed automatic
Curb weight, f/r dist 3728 lb (59/41%)
Wheelbase 103.5 in
Length x width x height 170.3 x 72.1 x 66.1 in
Max cargo capacity 65.5 cu ft
Max towing capacity 2000 lb
0-60 mph 10.7 sec
Quarter mile 17.6 sec @ 78.1 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 130 ft
Lateral acceleration 0.71 g avg
600-foot slalom 60.6 mph avg
MT figure eight 30.5 sec @ 0.49 g avg
EPA city/hwy fuel economy 19/24 mpg
To sum up If GM built this, then it's finally got it.
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