Tucson

[coloaccent]

Hey all, What does everyone who owns a Tucson think about them? I've been looking at a new car and the wife says that the accents "just aren't safe enough for kids" apparently she feels that just because it's bigger it's safer. I've been looking at the 5spd 4WD version. anyone have any experience with these?

[scope1]

Hi,
I have the V6 Ltd AWD, and really like it. I've had the Tucson for about 9-10 months, and have put a bunch of miles on it - about 18K. It's not quite as 'refined' as the '07 Santa Fe that my wife has been driving for about a year now. But for my purposes, the Tucson has a comfortable and relatively quiet ride, has decent power, and has been reliable. I know it gets real good safety ratings, but I'm not sure how much higher those ratings are versus the Accent..(?). The standard ESC, the AWD, and the fact that it's a little bigger/heavier, might place it a little higher.

The milage has been OK - I'm averaging 21mpg with the V6 Ltd.
Good luck with your search!
Scope

[coloaccent]

I have an LC now, and quite frankly it never got the greatest of safety ratings. I think my wife is relating the name with my '01s lack of safety features. I am just trying to get a feel for the general viewpoint on the Tucson's. Wether or not the owners enjoy the one they own, much like Accent owners love their cars.