LA Auto Show - 2011 Hyundai Tucson Unveiled

Hyundai's re-engineered 2011 Tucson could hint at an emerging pattern of bravery at the once-conservative South Korean automaker. The new Tucson follows the formula of Hyundai's redesigned Sonata sedan by experimenting with bold design elements backed up by a segment-besting powertrain. 

The longer, lower, and wider Tucson employs dramatic sheetmetal surfacing from head to tail in what could be the firm's most cohesive and thematic design to date. Inside, the Tucson wows compact crossover shoppers with its available brick leather interior. The reddish-brown hue is doubtlessly the most sophisticated shade in the segment, and like most recent Hyundai leather swatches, the Tucson’s upholstery feels as tactually satisfying as any Lexus or Audi grain. Contrast stitching highlights the leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob to unify the cabin's atmosphere. 

Under the hood, a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine delivers 174 horsepower, which is about average among competitors. However, neither the Toyota RAV4 nor the Honda CR-V can match the Tucson’s 23 city and 31 highway MPG fuel efficiency — but the Chevrolet Equinox does offer one more highway MPG. 

Shoppers searching for a small crossover can test-drive the Tucson at Hyundai dealers in mid-January.

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