Is The Hyundai Tucson Good In The Snow
Is the Hyundai Tucson good in the snow? You bet it is. With all-wheel drive and available safety technology, you can feel confident driving on snowy roads.
When Hyundai said the Tucson is built for the modern adventure, they also meant cruising in the snow. With the winter weather we face in the Yakima area, driving in the snow is inevitable. But you don’t need fret about getting around in the freezing weather. Read on for all the Tucson has to offer for winter driving.
Available All-Wheel Drive
Each trim level of the Hyundai Tucson has the availability of the HTRAC (Hyundai Traction) all-wheel drive system. The tires need to know when more grip on the road is needed and the AWD on the Tucson will direct power as the road conditions require it. The HTRAC will combine the capabilities of a four-wheel drive system performance and fuel efficiency of front-wheel drive. The system runs continually with no need for the driver to engage it.
Snow Mode
The Tucson HTRAC system is equipped with four driving modes: Normal, Sport, Smart and Snow. When having difficulties maintaining traction on snowy and icy roads, Snow mode is the way to go. Turn it on and enhance the traction in your vehicle. The mode will distribute power to the rear wheels to add gripping to the road.
Safety Features
The available safety technology on the Tucson will round out your driving experience on the snow.
• Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) – prevents the wheels from locking up when braking hard or fast.
• Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) – keeps you in your lane if your vehicle swerves
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist – helps in preventing a forward collision.
• Blind-Spot View Monitor – shows the blind spots on the display
• Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) – prevents your vehicle from rolling backwards when starting from a stop on a hill.
• Downhill Brake Control (DBC) – supports the driver when coming down a steep hill.
Along with the AWD and safety features, the Tucson is good in the snow with its 6.4 inches of ground clearance and weight of approximately 3,500 pounds. To add the final touch, you can equip your Tucson with snow tires.
We have plenty of snow in the Yakima area. But you can drive with confidence down the street or up the mountain in the Hyundai Tucson. If you want to add snow tires to any of your vehicles, we can help with that. We have a large selection of tire brands for you to choose from. Schedule an appointment today online or call us at (509) 454-2873.
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