When it comes to what my temporary kids liked more, the V6 AWD takes the cake. It's not often that any the children I 'hang
While it's not the most interesting cabin I've ever encountered, everything is neat, clean, and where is should be. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, American Auto Press) |
I found that while sitting in the front leather bucket seat, the butt warmers had but one setting - hot! Now this is great because that's what I like, but I know there are those who prefer the multi-stage seat warmers system. Mind you, I didn't use the warmers all that much because the weather is quite mild, but they are handy for the mornings
The GL 2.0 2WD has estimated fuel consumption of 22 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, American Auto Press) |
Furthermore, while sitting behind the wheel, I didn't find visibility to be too terrible. The front windshield is a good size for the small Tucson, the blind spots aren't bad, and the C-pillars in the back are wide, but nothing that made my life miserable while parallel parking or reversing. It's a nicely structured SUV from the inside out.
Fuel economy in both Tucsons was as expected - not great, but then again, it's not supposed to be. That's what hybrids are for! The GL 2.0 2WD has estimated fuel consumption of 22 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. The GLS 2.7 4WD V6's fuel consumption is estimated at 19 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.