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Hyundai Tucson versus Subaru Forester or others?
If buying a 4 cylinder, 4 wheel drive small SUV with a manual transmission…would you choose a Hyundai Tucson? Another one I’m considering is the Subaru Forester – but not the Toyota Rav4 because it’s no longer available with a manual trans.
Dan
smjns333@hotmail.com
The Tuscon is a vehicle I would recommend–but the Forester is a vehicle I would recommend very highly.
The Subaru Forester has won more awards than any other small SUV and is an excellent vehicle in many respects. That’s not to say that the Tuscon is bad–its a fine vehicle as well. But although the Forester is dated in some respects, there really are no other small SUVs that have such a combination of virtues.
The Forester has the smooth ride and nimble handling of a compact car on pavement, yet it’s highly capable offroad. The AWD system is one of the best in existence–it’s effective, it operates transparently and it’s bulletproof. The base engine delivers good performance and fuel economy. The interior is practical and comfortable, although the rear seat is small. The Forester has a strong, long-standing reliability record (an area where the Tuscon has yet to prove itself). Visibility is good and crash-test results are first-rate.
The Tuscon is quite well-rounded overall. It has a more spacious rear seat than the Forester. It’s quieter, roomier and has a generous warranty. But the Forester still has an edge in handling, fuel economy, reliability, AWD efficiency and crash-test results, and I consider it a couple of notches better overall.
Over the last decade, just about every comparison match made by magazines from different countries has placed the Forester at the #1 position (or close) among small SUVs. I haven’t seen as many comparison tests with the Tuscon since it’s newer, but in the ones I’ve seen, it’s ranged from mid-pack to above average overall.
2002 Subaru Forester in Tucson, AZ 85705 – SOLD
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