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ENGINE

Placement

Tucson GLS/Limited (late availability)

Type

DOHC w/ CVVT Inline 4-cylinder (transverse mounted)

Materials

Cast iron block/aluminum cylinder head

Displacement

2.0 liters

Horsepower

140 @ 6,000 rpm

Torque

136 lb-ft @4,500 rpm

Valves per cylinder

4

 

Placement

Tucson SE/Limited V6

Type

DOHC V6 (transverse mounted)

Materials

Aluminum block/aluminum cylinder heads

Displacement

2.7 liters

Horsepower

173 @ 6,000 rpm

Torque

178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm

Valves per cylinder

4

TRANSMISSION

5-speed manual w/ clutch lock

Gear ratios                 

GLS  

SE/Limited/Limited V6

First

3.636:1

-

Second

2.056:1

-

Third

1.333:1

-

Fourth

1.061:1

-

Fifth

0.821:1

-

Reverse

3.455:1

-

Drive axle ratio

4.533:1

-

 

4-speed automatic w/ SHIFTRONIC® and shift lock

Gear ratios       

GLS/Limited

SE/Limited V6

First

2.842:1

2.842:1

Second

1.529:1

1.529:1

Third

1.000:1

1.000:1

Fourth

0.712:1

0.712:1

Reverse

-

-

Final drive

2.480:1

2.480:1

Drive axle ratio

4.626:1

4.407:1

DRIVE SYSTEM

2WD

Front-wheel drive

4WD

Borg Warner Electronic InterActive Torque Management 4-wheel drive system with electromagnetic primary clutch with ball ramp design, multiple wet clutch pack and electronic control unit attached to the rear differential.

SUSPENSION

Front

Independent McPherson struts with coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and 21 mm stabilizer bar

Rear     

Independent Multi-link with coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and 14 mm stabilizer bar

STEERING

Type

Power assisted rack-and-pinion

Overall Ratio  

16.2:1

Turns, lock to lock     

3.1

Turning circle  

35.4 ft (curb to curb)

BRAKES/TIRES/WHEELS

Front

Power-assisted 11.0-in. vented disc

Rear

Power-assisted 10.3-in. solid disc (FWD)

Power-assisted 11.2-in. solid disc (4WD)

ABS

4-wheel, 4-channel, 4-sensor with Electronic Stability Control with Traction Control

Tires 

P215/65R16 (GLS)

P235/60R16 (Limited/SE/Limited V6)

Compact spare tire: T155/90R16

Wheels

5-spoke aluminum alloy (GLS)

5-double-spoke aluminum alloy (Limited/SE/Limited V6)

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase

103.5 in.

Overall length

170.3 in.

Overall width

70.7 in.(GLS)

72.1 in. (Limited/SE/Limited V6)

Overall height

66.1 in.; 68.1 in. with side rails

Track, front

60.6 in. (GLS/Limited)

61.0 in. (SE/Limited V6)

Track, rear

60.6 in. (GLS/Limited)

61.0 in. (SE/Limited V6)

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Head room                   

Front

40.3 in. (38.5 in w/ sunroof)

Rear

38.8 in.

Leg room                     

Front

42.1 in.

Rear

37.2 in.

Shoulder room                         

Front

56.6 in.

Rear

56.3 in.

Hip room                     

Front

52.4 in.

Rear

51.2 in.

EPA passenger volume           

102.6 cubic ft.

EPA cargo volume     

22.7 cubic ft. with rear seat up

65.5 cubic ft. with rear seat down

EPA total volume       

125.3 cubic ft.

CAPACITIES

GLS/Limited

Fuel   

15.3 gallons

Oil     

4.2 quarts

Coolant          

6.4 quarts

 

SE/Limited V6

Fuel   

17.2 gallons

Oil     

4.8 quarts

Coolant          

8.2 quarts

CURB WEIGHT

GLS/Limited (A/T only)

5-speed manual          

3,240 lbs (2WD)

4-speed automatic      

3,266 lbs (2WD)

 

SE/Limited V6

4-speed automatic      

3,370 lbs (2WD)

3,548 lbs (4WD)

TOWING CAPACITY

GLS/Limited

SE/Limited V6

With trailer brakes

1,500 lbs

2,000 lbs

Without trailer brakes

1,000 lbs

1,000 lbs

FUEL ECONOMY

GLS/Limited (A/T only)

City

Highway

5-speed manual, 2WD           

20

25

4-speed automatic, 2WD       

19

25

 

SE/Limited V6

City

Highway

4-speed automatic, 2WD       

18

24

4-speed automatic, 4WD       

17

23