The 2006 Hyundai Tucson is offered in three trim levels. Basic GL and mid-range GLS continue as before, while last year's LX model has been replaced by a more luxurious Limited model. Four-cylinder and V6 engines are available, as are front-wheel drive (FWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD).
GL ($17,495) is powered by a 140-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder. GL comes standard with front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual transmission. Standard features include air conditioning, cruise control, AM/FM/CD audio, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, heated power mirrors, roof-rack side rails, and 16-inch alloy wheels. Options include a four-speed automatic transmission ($850) or four-wheel drive ($1500).
GLS ($20,395) is powered by a 173-horsepower 2.7-liter V6 engine mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Enhancements include upgraded cloth trim, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, a more powerful audio system with cassette and MP3, a trip computer, front wiper de-icer, illuminated vanity mirrors, gray lower body cladding, a tire pressure monitor, fog lights, and wider tires. Mirrors and door handles are body color instead of black. Four-wheel drive ($1500) is optional.
Limited ($21,695) is upgraded with leather seating and door trim, heated seats, automatic climate control, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, and a 200-watt sound system with a six-CD changer. Lower bodyside cladding is body color rather than gray. Four-wheel drive is optional ($1500).
Options include a power tilt-and-slide sunroof ($850) for the GLS and Limited; GLS buyers can also package the sunroof with heated front seats and the Limited's 200-watt audio and six-CD changer ($1500). The only options available for GL are mud flaps ($75) and roof-rack cross rails ($205).