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Description
The original Tucson was a lot of vehicle for not a lot of money. Cargo space with the back seat folded flat was equal to that of the Ford Escape, Jeep Patriot and even the Mazda CX-7. All Tucsons could be equipped with four-wheel-drive that sent up to 50 percent of the torque to the rear wheels when necessary. With the push of a button, the drive system could be locked, splitting the power equally between the front and rear wheels. The tidy interior provided a comfortable seating area and the dashboard and instrument panel was first-rate. Ride comfort was also a Tucson strong point. Overall build quality was considered to be above average.
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