The Hyundai Tucson GL ($17,499) is the base model. It is powered by a 140-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a five-speed manual transmission and front-wheel-drive. Standard convenience features include air conditioning and power windows, power door locks and heated power mirrors. Four-wheel drive ($1500) is available. Also optional: a four-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission ($800).

The GLS ($19,999) is powered by a 173-horsepower 2.7-liter V6 engine, coupled to a four-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission. Slightly larger tires, upgraded cloth trim, leather-wrapped steering wheel, upgraded sound system, body cladding and windshield wiper de-frosting are among the enhancements over the GL. Manual transmission is not available. Four-wheel drive ($1500) is optional.

The top-of-the line LX model ($21,249) offers leather seating surfaces and a sound system with in-dash six CD changer, otherwise it has the same features as the GLS model.

Safety features include dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags; front and rear side curtain airbags for head protection, front seatbelt pretensioners; anti-lock brake system (ABS), electronic stability control and traction control.

Options for each model include a sunroof and an upgraded sound system.

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