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February 6, 2005
Test Driving the Hyundai Tucson: Day 4
I was pleasantly surprised to find a "near" full-sized spare underneath the Tucson rear storage bin. By near full-size, I mean that while the tire is the same 16-inch diameter as the regular wheels, it is a little narrower.
Still, when you do have to change a tire, at least you've got something that isn't the equivalent of a pegleg. I hate donut spares. Whenever I've had to use them they feel so unsafe I get right to a tire store. But that's probably the point.
In between the rear floor and the spare is a well thought-out storage tray with multiple compartments. Good for a roadside emergency or first-aid kits, etc.
The Tucson also has retractable side view mirrors which have become pretty standard on cars, and are useful when dealing with tight alleys or parking spaces.
Posted by Frank at February 6, 2005 10:30 PM | Filed under Hyundai
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