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2008 Hyundai Tucson
2008 Hyundai Tucson Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$17,235 - $24,770
Original MSRP:
$16,709 - $23,410
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
2008 Hyundai Tucson Review
The 2008 Hyundai Tucson is an SUV that comes in 5 trims - the GLS 2.0 2WD, the SE 2.7 2WD, these 2.7 4WD, the Limited 2.7 AWD, and the Limited 2.7 4WD. The Hyundai Tucson is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility vehicle. The GLS 2.0 2WD comes with a customary 2.0-liter, I4, 140-hp engine, a 5-speed manual transmission and an optional 4-speed automatic transmission. The Limited 2.7 4WD has a customary 2.7-liter, V6, 173-hp engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. The 2008 Hyundai Tucson carries a 60,000mi/60 month basic warranty.
Standard features that come on the Hyundai Tucson include, but are not limited to - a front power outlet, multiple safety airbags, child safety door locks, traction/stability control, keyless entry, remote controls, remote releases, ABS brakes, alloy wheels, tire detail, cruise, trip computer, compass, steering wheel mounted controls, outside temperature gauge, remote fuel door release, stereo with CD player/changer, full power accessories, vehicle anti-theft, anti-lockout, vehicle speed sensing wipers, tinted glass, privacy glass, folding/heated/power adjustable exterior mirrors, windshield wiper de-icer, rear defroster, illuminated vanity mirrors, skid plate, automatic climate control, air filter, rear HVAC, leather steering wheel, tilt steering column, stabilizer bar, front and rear suspension, front bucket seats, theatre seating, front folding seats, adjustable seat height with manual lumbar support, leather interior, multiple storage compartments, halogen headlights, fog lights and exterior rails.
Premium optional upgrades include a first aid kit, wheel locks, power sunroof, sunshade, bodyside running boards and a load bearing exterior rack.
The 2008 Hyundai Tucson is carried over from 2007.
Standard features that come on the Hyundai Tucson include, but are not limited to - a front power outlet, multiple safety airbags, child safety door locks, traction/stability control, keyless entry, remote controls, remote releases, ABS brakes, alloy wheels, tire detail, cruise, trip computer, compass, steering wheel mounted controls, outside temperature gauge, remote fuel door release, stereo with CD player/changer, full power accessories, vehicle anti-theft, anti-lockout, vehicle speed sensing wipers, tinted glass, privacy glass, folding/heated/power adjustable exterior mirrors, windshield wiper de-icer, rear defroster, illuminated vanity mirrors, skid plate, automatic climate control, air filter, rear HVAC, leather steering wheel, tilt steering column, stabilizer bar, front and rear suspension, front bucket seats, theatre seating, front folding seats, adjustable seat height with manual lumbar support, leather interior, multiple storage compartments, halogen headlights, fog lights and exterior rails.
Premium optional upgrades include a first aid kit, wheel locks, power sunroof, sunshade, bodyside running boards and a load bearing exterior rack.
The 2008 Hyundai Tucson is carried over from 2007.
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 5 Years/60,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 13V113000 |
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| Mfg's Report Date | APR 01, 2013 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Number of Units Affected | 1,712,336 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the crui... |
| Consequence | Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
2008 Hyundai Tucson Models & Prices
2008 Hyundai Tucson GLS
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| FWD 4dr I4 Man GLS *Ltd Avail* | $17,235 | $16,709 | $273 / Month* | |
| FWD 4dr I4 Man GLS | $17,420 | $16,886 | $276 / Month* | |
| FWD 4dr I4 Auto GLS *Ltd Avail* | $19,335 | $18,714 | $305 / Month* | |
| FWD 4dr I4 Auto GLS | $19,520 | $18,892 | $308 / Month* | |
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2008 Hyundai Tucson SE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| FWD 4dr V6 Auto SE *Ltd Avail* | $21,035 | $20,127 | $328 / Month* | |
| FWD 4dr V6 Auto SE | $21,270 | $20,351 | $332 / Month* | |
| 4WD 4dr V6 Auto SE *Ltd Avail* | $22,735 | $21,734 | $354 / Month* | |
| 4WD 4dr V6 Auto SE | $22,970 | $21,957 | $358 / Month* | |
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2008 Hyundai Tucson Limited
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| FWD 4dr I4 Auto Limited | $22,220 | $21,026 | $343 / Month* | |
| FWD 4dr V6 Auto Limited *Ltd Avail* | $22,885 | $21,647 | $353 / Month* | |
| FWD 4dr V6 Auto Limited | $23,070 | $21,821 | $356 / Month* | |
| 4WD 4dr V6 Auto Limited *Ltd Avail* | $24,585 | $23,237 | $379 / Month* | |
| 4WD 4dr V6 Auto Limited | $24,770 | $23,410 | $382 / Month* | |
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2008 Hyundai Tucson Features and Standard Equipment
EXTERIOR Features
| GLS | SE | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black grille w/chrome accents | • | • | • |
| Black pwr heated mirrors | • | ||
| Body-color bumpers | • | • | |
| Body-color door handles | • | • | |
| Body-color lower body-side cladding | • | ||
| Body-color pwr heated mirrors | • | • | |
| Chrome rear garnish | • | • | |
| Dark gray bumpers | • | ||
| Flip open rear glass | • | • | • |
| Fog lamps | • | • | |
| Gray lower body-side cladding | • | ||
| Intermittent rear wiper w/washer | • | • | • |
| Monochromatic appearance pkg | • | ||
| Privacy glass B-pillar rearward | • | • | • |
| Roof rack side rails | • | • | • |
| Tinted glass w/sunshade band | • | • | • |
| Variable intermittent front windshield wipers w/washer | • | • | • |
| Windshield wiper deicer | • |
INTERIOR Features
| GLS | SE | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (2) coat hooks | • | • | • |
| (3) assist grips | • | • | • |
| 4-spoke tilt steering wheel | • | ||
| Air conditioning | • | • | |
| AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD/MP3 changer-inc: (6) speakers, subwoofer | • | ||
| AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD/MP3 player-inc: (6) speakers | • | ||
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers | • | ||
| AM/FM/XM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD/MP3 changer-inc: (6) speakers, auxiliary input jack, subwoofer | • | ||
| AM/FM/XM stereo w/CD/MP3 player-inc: (6) speakers, auxiliary input jack | • | • | |
| Automatic temp control w/air quality system | • | ||
| Cargo screen | • | ||
| Carpeted rear cargo mat | • | ||
| Cloth front bucket seats-inc: 8-way adjustable driver seat, fold-flat passenger seat, active head restraints, adjustable driver lumbar support | • | ||
| Cruise control | • | • | • |
| Deluxe cloth front bucket seats-inc: 8-way adjustable driver seat, fold-flat passenger seat, active head restraints, adjustable driver lumbar support | • | ||
| Deluxe cut-pile carpeting | • | • | • |
| Digital clock | • | • | • |
| Driver/front passenger extendable sunvisors w/illuminated vanity mirrors, ticket holders | • | • | |
| Driver/front passenger extendable sunvisors w/vanity mirrors, ticket holders | • | ||
| Electrochromic rearview mirror w/compass | • | ||
| Front console-inc: adjustable height armrest, 2-tier storage, (2) cup holders | • | • | • |
| Hood/fuel filler door remote release | • | • | • |
| Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, coolant temp | • | ||
| Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, coolant temp, trip computer | • | • | |
| Leather heated front bucket seats-inc: 8-way adjustable driver seat, fold-flat passenger seat, active head restraints, adjustable driver lumbar support | • | ||
| Leather wrapped 4-spoke tilt steering wheel | • | • | |
| Leather wrapped gear shift lever | • | • | |
| Leatherette door trim | • | ||
| Lighting-inc: dome w/delay off, (2) map lights in overhead console, glove box, (2) cargo | • | ||
| Lighting-inc: dome w/delay off, (2) map lights in overhead console, glove box, (2) cargo, illuminated ignition, door courtesy | • | • | |
| Lockable/dividable glove box | • | • | • |
| Metal grain interior trim | • | • | |
| Outside temp display | • | ||
| Overhead console w/sunglass storage | • | • | • |
| Pwr door locks | • | • | • |
| Pwr outlets-inc: (1) dash, (1) cargo, (1) rear center console | • | • | • |
| Pwr windows-inc: illuminated switches, driver auto-down, lockout | • | • | • |
| Rear 60/40 split-folding seat-inc: fold-flat seatbacks | • | • | • |
| Rear center armrest w/(2) cup holders | • | • | • |
| Rear window defroster w/timer | • | • | • |
| Remote keyless entry system w/alarm | • | • | • |
| Seatback pockets | • | • | • |
| Tire pressure monitor | • | • | • |
| Underfloor cargo storage tray | • | • | • |
| Warning lights-inc: oil pressure, battery, brake, door/liftgate/flip-up glass ajar, check engine | • | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| GLS | SE | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16" 5 double-spoke aluminum alloy wheels | • | • | |
| 16" 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels | • | ||
| 2.0L DOHC MPI CVVT 16-valve I4 engine | • | • | |
| 2.7L DOHC MPI 24-valve V6 engine | • | • | |
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD, Shiftronic | • | • | • |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | • | ||
| Anti-lock brakes (ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD), brake assist | • | • | • |
| Chrome dual exhaust | • | • | |
| Clutch lock | • | ||
| Compact spare tire | • | • | • |
| Electronic 4-wheel drive system | • | • | |
| Front vented/rear solid disc brakes | • | • | • |
| Front wheel drive | • | • | • |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | • | • | • |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension | • | • | • |
| Independent multi-link rear suspension | • | • | • |
| P215/65R16 all-season tires | • | ||
| P235/60R16 all-season tires | • | • | |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • | • |
| Shift interlock system | • | • | • |
| Traction control system (TCS) w/electronic stability control (ESC) | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| GLS | SE | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (2) rear outboard lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) system | • | • | • |
| 3-point ELR front seatbelts-inc: adjustable front shoulder belt anchors, pretensioners, force limiters | • | • | • |
| 3-point rear seatbelts | • | • | • |
| Body-side reinforcements | • | • | • |
| Child-proof rear door locks | • | • | • |
| Dual advanced front air bags | • | • | • |
| Energy-absorbing steering column | • | • | • |
| Front seat-mounted side-impact air bags | • | • | • |
| Front/rear crumple zones | • | • | • |
| Front/rear roof-mounted side curtain air bags | • | • | • |
| Hood buckling creases/safety stops | • | • | • |
PROCESSING-OTHER Features
| GLS | SE | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| City 17/hwy 23 (2.7L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | |
| City 18/hwy 24 (2.7L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | |
| City 19/hwy 25 (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | |
| City 20/hwy 25 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • |
2008 Hyundai Tucson Options and Addition Equipment
NOTE Options
| GLS | SE | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** THIS VEHICLE IS NO LONGER FACTORY ORDERABLE-SEE DEALER FOR CURRENT AVAILABLITY ** | • | • | • |
OPTION PACKAGE Options
| GLS | SE | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR CONDITIONING PKG 2 -inc: air conditioning | • | ||
| PREMIUM PKG 3 -inc: pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof w/sliding sunshade, heated front seats | • | ||
| STANDARD EQUIPMENT PKG 1 -inc: base vehicle only | • | • | • |
| SUNROOF PKG 4 -inc: pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof w/sliding sunshade | • |
PAINT Options
| GLS | SE | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| GLS | SE | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUETOOTH HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM (PIO) | • | • | • |
| CARGO TRAY (CARGO FLOOR MAT) (PIO) | • | • | • |
| CARPETED FLOOR MATS (PIO) | • | • | • |
| FIRST AID KIT (PIO) | • | • | • |
| FRONT CUPHOLDER INSERT (PIO) | • | • | • |
| MUD GUARDS (PIO) | • | • | • |
| ROOF RACK CROSSRAILS (PIO) | • | • | • |
| SIDE STEP RAILS (PIO) | • | • | • |
| SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (REQ: 03 Premium Pkg) (PIO) | • | ||
| SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (REQ: 04 Sunroof Pkg) (PIO) | • | ||
| WHEEL LOCKS (PIO) | • | • | • |
2008 Hyundai Tucson Technical Specifications
Brakes
| GLS | SE | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.0 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.3 x - TBD - | 10.3 x - TBD - | 10.3 x - TBD - |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| GLS | SE | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) | 22.7 | 22.7 | 22.7 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) |
Engine
| GLS | SE | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0L/122 | 2.7L/164 | 2.7L/164 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 140 @ 6000 | 173 @ 6000 | 173 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 136 @ 4500 | 178 @ 4000 | 178 @ 4000 |
Exterior Dimensions
| GLS | SE | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 68.1 | 68.1 | 68.1 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 170.3 | 170.3 | 170.3 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 103.5 | 103.5 | 103.5 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.7 | 72.1 | 72.1 |
Fuel Tank
| GLS | SE | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 15.3 | 17.2 | 17.2 |
Steering
| GLS | SE | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 |
Suspension
| GLS | SE | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
Tires
| GLS | SE | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P215/65R16 | P235/60R16 | P235/60R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/65R16 | P235/60R16 | P235/60R16 |
Transmission
| GLS | SE | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Vehicle
| GLS | SE | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.1 | 42.1 | 42.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 56.6 | 56.6 | 56.6 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 102.6 | 102.6 | 102.6 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 38.8 | 38.8 | 38.8 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 37.2 | 37.2 | 37.2 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 56.3 | 56.3 | 56.3 |
Weight Information
| GLS | SE | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3240 | 3370 | 3370 |
2008 Hyundai Tucson Safety Features
Safety Features
| Anti-lock brakes (ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD), brake assist |
| Dual advanced front air bags |
| Front seat-mounted side-impact air bags |
| Front/rear roof-mounted side curtain air bags |
| 3-point ELR front seatbelts-inc: adjustable front shoulder belt anchors, pretensioners, force limiters |
| 3-point rear seatbelts |
| Child-proof rear door locks |
| (2) rear outboard lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) system |
| Clutch lock |
| Traction control system (TCS) w/electronic stability control (ESC) |
| Energy-absorbing steering column |
| Body-side reinforcements |
| Front/rear crumple zones |
| Hood buckling creases/safety stops |
| Shift interlock system |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
