Hyundai is also coming out with a new SUV smaller and cheaper than the SanteFe.


     
   Tucson GL Standard Key Features  
 

 2.0-Liter, 16-Valve DHOC 4-Cylinder Engine w/CVVT
 5-speed Manual Transmission  
 Front Wheel Drive
 Air Conditioning & Privacy Glass
 Dual Front & Seat-mounted Side-impact Air Bags
 Dual Roof-mounted Side Curtain Air Bags  
 4-Wheel Disc Brakes with Anti-Lock Braking System, Traction
 Control System & Electronic Stability Program
 16" Aluminum Alloy Wheels
 AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers
 Power Windows, Door Locks & Heated Mirrors
 Remote Keyless Entry System with Alarm
 Cruise Control
 Roof Rack Side Rails
 Rear Intermittent Wiper w/Washer
 Adjustable Height Center Arm Rest with Storage
 Rear Cargo Tray and Cargo Cover
 Combination Utility Floor Mats
 
  Tucson GLS Standard Key Features over Base Model  
 

 2.7-Liter, 24-Valve DOHC V6 Engine
 4-Speed Automatic Transmission with SHIFTRONIC™
 AM/FM/CD/Cassette/MP3 Audio System with 6 Speakers  
 Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel and Shift Knob
 Metal Grain Interior Trim
 Dark Gray Bodyside Cladding, Body Color Door Handles and Mirrors
 Fog Lights
 Windshield Wiper De-icer
 Cargo Net
 
  Tucson LX Standard Key Features in Addition to GLS  
 

 Leather Seating Surfaces with Heated Front Seats
 AM/FM/Cassette/In-dash 6-disc CD Changer Audio System w/6 speakers and
 Subwoofer




Say what you want about Kia's at least there 3.5 v-6 puts out more HP than Suzuki's V-6's.
 
   

2004 KIA SORENTO FEATURES

LX EX MECHANICAL
 Speed sensitive power steering with tilt
 Torque-On-Demand® full-time 4WD (Luxury Package)
 3.5-liter, 24-valve, DOHC V6 engine
 5-speed manual transmission
 Fully boxed ladder frame
 Power steering w/tilt
 Limited slip rear differential (4x4 only)
 Free running differential (4x4 only)
 2-speed transfer case (4x4 only)
 Shift-on-the-fly 4WD (4x4 only)  

LX EX EXTERIOR
 16" tires w/full-size spare tire
 Styled steel wheels
 Side step bars (LX Sport Package)
 Roof rack (LX Sport Package)
 Alloy wheels w/full-size alloy spare
 Two-tone body side cladding/bumpers  
 Multi-reflector auto-off head lamps
 Available rear spoiler
 Chrome accent door handles and rear garnish (Luxury Package)
 16" Michelin tires w/full-size alloy spare tire (LX Sport Package)
 Fog lamps (LX Sport Package)
 Trailer hitch wiring sub-harness connector
 Multi-reflector auto-off head lamps
 Rear liftgate w/flip-up glass
 Privacy glass


LX EX INTERIOR
 8-way adjustable driver's seat w/adjustable lumbar
 Delphi premium AM/FM/Cassette/CD stereo w/ 10 speakers
 Moquette velour cloth seat/door trim
 Leather-wrapped steering wheel
 Rear quarter panel storage bin
 Steering wheel stereo controls
 Stainless steel scuff plates
 Power sunroof w/tilt
 Wood grain accents
 Cargo net
 Floor mats
 Delphi premium AM/FM/6 disc-in-dash CD w/ 10 speakers & separate amplifier (Luxury Package)
 Leather-wrapped/wood grain steering wheel (Luxury Package)
 Leather seats (Luxury Package)
 Leather-wrapped steering wheel (LX Sport Package)
 Floor mounted cargo tie-down/cargo net hooks
 Under rear cargo floor storage compartments
 Power windows/heated mirrors/door locks
 Lockable, dual compartment glove box
 60/40 split flat folding rear seats
 AM/FM/CD w/8-speakers
 Four 12-volt power points
 Map/dome/courtesy/cargo lights
 Under seat storage bin
 Rear cargo cover
 Air conditioning


LX EX CONVENIENCE
 Keyless remote (LX Sport Package)
 Remote keyless entry w/panic alarm and rear glass remote
 Multi-meter (outside temp, compass, altimeter, barometer)
 HomeLink® programmable garage door opener
 Automatic day/night rearview mirror
 Tilt-adjustable headrests
 Automatic climate control (Luxury Package)
 Heated front seats (Luxury Package)
 Auto headlamps (Luxury Package)
 Dual covered and illuminated vanity mirrors
 Center console w/armrest and dual storage
 Cruise control w/steering wheel controls
 Sunglass storage
 Digital clock


LX EX SAFETY
 Variable intermittent front wipers
 Fixed upper/lower anchors for child safety seats (LATCH)
 Front seat belt pretensioner w/force limiter
 Energy absorbing steering column
 Front and rear side-curtain airbags
 Rear child safety door locks
 Rear window wiper/washer
 Low-fuel warning indicator
 Front windshield de-icer
 Available 4-wheel ABS
 Side-impact protection
 Rear window defogger
 Dual front airbags
 Battery saver







 



*MSRP includes destination, and excludes taxes, title, license, options, and dealer charges. Vehicles shown with optional equipment. Actual prices set by dealer. Kia reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice, and without incurring any obligations as to colors, materials, specifications, features, accessories, packages and models.





   

Say what you want about Kia's at least there 3.5 v-6 puts out more HP than Suzuki's V-6's.

Power means nothing when that Korean engine falls apart after 6 months.  

Power means nothing when that Korean engine falls apart after 6 months.  

10 years / 100,000 mile warranty?

10 years / 100,000 mile warranty?

Yep and (their cars at least) have one of the best ratings for reliability around.

I wish someone would come out w/ another Kick sized rig. The specs on the US Tucson shows a 2.7L engine... nearly as large as the SanteFe, same (lousy) mileage & 1000+ lbs heavier than a Kick.

(Years ago) I was down at the dealer to buy a new Kick or X90, when I found they'd gone to the Suzuki Viagra. (A decent enough rig, if you want something big.)

10 years / 100,000 mile warranty?

You would have to have a warranty that long for all that shody workmanship.  Notice how luxury cars never have warranties that long.  

True... but only Honda has a better record of fewer first year warranty claims. (Odd, eh?)

My father bought a hyundai and he likes it fine. No problems to speak of and it is holding together nicely. I don't see why everyone picks on cheaper vehicles.

My father bought a hyundai and he likes it fine. No problems to speak of and it is holding together nicely. I don't see why everyone picks on cheaper vehicles.

True enough. My '89 (when they had all sorts of troubles) was a good car for years.

The modern (in the last 2 year) tests show it's the 2nd best car being sold... at least for "to dealer" repairs in the first year. Only Honda beats it, and it's tied with Toyota. GM, Ford, and the rest are *way* down on the scale.

Of course, it doesn't mean I'd buy one of the Hyundai Viagra wagons.   Auto companies produce cars for the previous decade. |removethispart|@ $2.25 per gallon (local) it's the only reason I'd consider moving to a new car... though mine has another decade in her.

10 years / 100,000 mile warranty?

Are you sure the warranty is still valid when we swap it into our kicks?