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Who is the Hyundai Tucson a good car for?
What is the Hyundai Tucson like to drive?
Tech features in the Hyundai Tucson
Similar cars to the Hyundai Tucson
Is the Hyundai Tucson a good car?
The Hyundai Tucson is the brand's halo model, currently in its 4th generation. Launched in SA 16 years ago, the Tucson has been Hyundai's top-seller, not just here, but globally. it's reliable, well-specified, safe, and it's looking better than ever (although its new look has been described as 'polarising').
The current line-up consists of naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre petrol models and one 1.5-litre turbodiesel model.
Who is the Hyundai Tucson a good car for?
The Hyundai Tucson is a good car for anyone who can afford it, really. It's filled to the brim with new technology, compact enough to be easily manoeuvrable around town, but large enough to fit your family and everything else that goes along with family life.
Is the Hyundai Tucson a good first car?
The Tucson is a good first car but it will be out of reach for most new drivers. Young drivers who are cash-strapped should rather look at used ix35 models instead. They are safe, inexpensive to run and to service.
Is the Hyundai Tucson a good family car?
The safe and spacious Tucson is excellent for families of all ages.
Is there a Hyundai Tucson hybrid model?
The South African market won't be getting any hybrid or electric Hyundais just yet.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer's opinion
"The new-and-improved, naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre engine (115kW and 192kW) is adequate, but I certainly hope that there's a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine on the cards for South Africans in the future. If you want low-down torque and a bit more grunt along with excellent fuel consumption, the R699 900 diesel derivative (in Elite guise, which I drove back to Cape Town) is the one to own. It purrs softly and there's no audible clatter, and our fuel economy came to a rather impressive 5.4 litres per 100 km. (Elite trim is also available with the 2.0-litre petrol powerplant.) The petrol models' front wheels are driven via a 6-speed automatic gearbox, and truth be told, it sounds a bit like a CVT, especially when you plant your right foot to overtake slow-moving vehicles. In contrast, the diesel sports a smooth and quiet 8-speed auto-box."
- Ané Theron, AutoTrader
Read the full Hyundai Tucson launch report here.
What does it look like?
"Hyundai’s all-new Tucson SUV has arrived in the local market with a revolutionary and ambitious new look that follows the company’s “Sensuous Sportiness” design identity", says Hyundai SA.
"Prominent geometric patterns known as “parametric jewels” appear throughout the SUV’s design, giving it a progressive character. The most prominent display of these is on the vehicle’s front grille, where Parametric Hidden Lights provide a strong first impression. When the lights are off, the front of the vehicle appears covered in dark, geometric patterns, with no distinction between the signature LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), which are seamlessly integrated into the grille."
Exterior
Rear
Side profile
What is the Hyundai Tucson like inside?
The Tucson's interior is grown-up, stylish, and sophisticated.
"The evolution of Tucson’s interior layout led to a lower instrument display and removal of the gauge cluster housing around the 10.25-inch digital cluster, enhancing the feeling of openness inside. The broad ridge of the dashboard blends seamlessly with the doors, wrapping around front occupants. These futuristic features provide an even more progressive feeling and bring new levels of high-tech design value to customers." - Hyundai SA
Interior
Tech features
In the Executive derivative:
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Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW): monitors rear corners creating a visual alert appears on the exterior mirrors if a vehicle is detected. If the driver activates the indicator, an audible signal is emitted.
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Rear Cross-traffic Alert (RCA): reduces the risk of collision with approaching traffic when reversing out of narrow areas with low visibility by alerting through the audio and visual warning.
In the Elite derivatives:
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Blind-spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA): uses rear radars to monitor rear corners. If another vehicle is detected, a visual alert appears on the exterior mirrors. Where necessary, BCA emits an audible warning and applies differential braking;
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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA): this autonomous braking function can detect cars, pedestrians and cyclists;
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Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) helps prevent accidental lane departure by sensing road markings, automatically steering the vehicle if necessary.
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Lane Follow Assist (LFA): automatically adjusts the steering to help keep the vehicle centred in its lane;
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Smart Cruise Control (SCC): this regulates vehicle speed and maintains the distance to other vehicles in front;
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Rear Cross-traffic Collision Assist (RCCA): applies the brakes while reversing if a rear collision from a passing vehicle is detected;
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Rear Cross-traffic Alert (RCA);
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Fatigue Detection/Driver Attention Warning (DAW) is a driver protection feature that helps monitor driving patterns in order to detect fatigued driving and prevent potential accidents; and
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High Beam Assist (HBA): a system that automatically adjusts the headlamp range (switches between high beam and low beam) according to the brightness of other vehicles and road conditions.
Price
Which is the cheapest new Hyundai Tucson?
The cheapest Tucson in the line-up is the 2.0-litre Premium model at R519 900. All models have an automatic transmission.
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How much does it cost?
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Tucson 2.0 NU Premium AT |
R 519 900 |
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Tucson 2.0 NU Executive AT |
R 569 900 |
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Tucson 2.0 NU Elite AT |
R 634 900 |
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Tucson R2.0 Elite Turbodiesel AT |
R 699 900 |
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
Competitors
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Sources: Hyundai South Africa, images courtesy of Hyundai SA / Quickpic.
