| 2010 Hyundai Tucson vs 2010 Nissan Rogue | March 24, 2010 | AUTORIVALS.NET |
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| With the all-new Hyundai Tucson, the compact crossover segment is getting tougher and more competitive than ever. Along with the Tucson's cousin, the all-new Kia Sportage, Hyundai is getting serious when it comes to their vehicles. Hyundai holds nothing back when it comes to the Tucson's styling which falls in line with Hyundai's "fluidic sculpture" design theme, also seen on the new Sonata. There's also a lot of engineering underneath the sheetmetal with a chassis that's 61 pounds lighter than before. Hyundai was able to lower the weight by forgoing a V6 and sticking to an I4. The Nissan Rogue is another I4-only compact SUV that was all-new back in 2008. It's managed to stay under the radar since then but offers some of its own unique styling traits. | ||
| 2010 Hyundai Tucson | vs | 2010 Nissan Rogue |
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| The Tucson's design comes straight
from Europe with flowing lines and sculpted body panels. The
hexagonal front grille makes the Tucson look happy as if it were
smiling and it should be as it's one of the more uniquely styled
vehicles on the road today. The swept-back headlights, sculpted
hood and fenders, and aggressive fog light housings all help the
Tucson stand out in a crowd. The Nissan Rogue has the familiar styling from the first generation Nissan Murano. The Murano has evolved since then with more aggressive styling but the Rogue remains the same until the next generation comes out in a few years. The egg carton grille is a Murano trademark but the Rogue might benefit from the new Murano's slotted grille. The front fascia is softer than the Tucson with rounded headlights and smoother panels. |
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| The Tucson gets Hyundai's first
panoramic sunroof to open up and give passengers a greater sense
of space. The rear design mimics the front which is always a
nice styling trait. The taillights wraparound and flow into the
creased rear fender with a top mounted spoiler giving a sporty
appeal. The Tucson and Rogue actually share similar side window shapes that flow to a point in the D-pillar. The Rogue is the larger vehicle here with almost ten more inches in length. The added length doesn't necessarily translate into a lot of extra passenger space but cargo space benefits the most. The Rogue has nice smooth lines to give a uninterrupted look. |
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| The Tucson's dashboard design is as
unusual as the exterior. It has a unique layout but remains
attractive. Hyundai says an "X-shaped" visual theme was used
throughout the cabin but I seem to be missing the picture. A lot
of new tech is here including a 6.5-inch touchscreen navigation,
rearview camera, Bluetooth with voice recognition, and Hyundai's
CleanAir Ionizer that cleans the air. An iPod friendly 160-watt
stereo system is included (a 360-watt premium stereo is
available) and comes with XM Satellite Radio standard. The Rogue's feature list is lacking but you still get the niceties such as air conditioning, power windows, remote keyless entry, etc. Safety equipment includes stability and traction control, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, and a plentiful amount of airbags. |
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PROS +Uniquely styled +Sculpted panels give an aggressive look +Lots of interior features CONS -No V6 (but is that really a bad thing?) |
PROS +If you're a fan of the Murano, you'll be a fan of the Rogue +Clean sheet metal CONS -Beginning to look outdated -Interior features are lacking -No V6 (but is that really a bad thing?) |
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