"The smaller turbocharged engine is peppy, smooth and respectably fuel-efficient. You might notice some rough upshifts from its transmission or even some hesitation when moving from a stop, though."-Edmunds
2017 Tucson Engine & Transmission
The 2017 Hyundai Tucson is available with two four-cylinder engine options. The base Tucson has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 164 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
The Tucson trim levels including Eco, Sport, Night and Limited get a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 175 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. All Tucson trims can be had with either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).
Models |
2017 Hyundai Tucson |
2017 Mazda CX-5 |
2017 Honda CR-V |
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan |
MSRP |
$22,700 |
$24,045 |
$24,045 |
$24,995 |
Engine |
2.0L 4cyl |
2.5L DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder |
2.4L I-4 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC |
2.0L TSI DOHC Turbocharged 4-Cylinder |
Transmission |
6-speed automatic |
6-speed automatic |
CVT automatic |
6-speed automatic |
Horsepower |
164 hp @6200 RPM |
187 hp @ 6000 RPM |
184 hp @ 6400 RPM |
200 hp @ 5100 RPM |
Torque |
151 lb-ft @4000 RPM |
185 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM |
180 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM |
207 lb-ft @ 1700 RPM |
Both these four-cylinder engines are powerful, but the turbo lag is evident under hard acceleration.
2017 Tucson Acceleration
With the turbocharged engine, the FWD Tucson Limited sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds. The 2017b Tucson can tow up to 1500 pounds when properly equipped.
Models |
2017 Hyundai Tucson |
2017 Mazda CX-5 |
2017 Honda CR-V |
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan |
0-60 MPH |
7.9 sec |
8.9 sec |
8.6 sec |
8.3 sec |
Quarter mile |
16.2 sec |
16.6 sec |
16.7 sec |
17.0 sec |
Engine |
1.6L |
2.5L |
2.4L |
2.0L |
Towing Capacity |
1500 lbs. |
2000 lbs. |
1500 lbs. |
2200 lbs. |
By comparison, the Tucson offers a quick acceleration time but with the base engine, it delivers average off-the-line performance. The VW Tiguan and Honda CRV's base engine does the same run in 8.3 seconds and 8.6 seconds respectively. The 2017 Tiguan also offers a maximum towing capacity of 2200 pounds, which is above-average in the class.
2017 Tucson Ride and Handling
Surprisingly, the 2017 Tucson delivers a mixture of sporty handling and a soft suspension and it works out pretty well. Though we recommend going for the turbocharged 1.6-liter engine as it is peppy and offers adequate fuel economy numbers, it feels less refined than the base engine.
Handling the big Tucson SUV is easy with the right steering calibration. Around the corners, it will be fun to drive without being floaty. The road imperfections are dealt with comfortably but the Sport trim with a stiff configuration might ride a bit firmly. The base SE and Eco trim ride on top of 17-inch wheels thus offer a much-composed ride than the 19-inch wheels on Sport, Night, and Limited. However, they aren't bad either.
2017 Tucson Braking
The 2017 Hyundai Tucson comes with antilock disc brakes, and stability and traction control. In the emergency braking test, an FWD Tucson stopped from 60 mph in 121 feet, an average stopping distance for a compact crossover SUV.
Model |
2017 Hyundai Tucson |
2017 Mazda CX-5 |
2017 Honda CR-V |
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan |
Brake Front |
11.9" |
11.7" |
11.1" |
12.3" |
Brake Rear |
12.0" |
11.9" |
10.2" |
11.1" |
Curb Weight |
3300 lbs. |
3527 lbs. |
3307 lbs. |
3448 lbs. |
60-0 MPH |
121 ft. |
126 ft. |
117 ft. |
N/A |
Among the rivals, the curb weight of Tucson is average for this class, while the CX-5 and Tiguan are on the heavier side. The 2017 CX-5 thus stops in 126 feet. The Honda CRV lead the pack in braking performance, stopping from a speed of 60 mph in just 117 feet.