Hyundai's 'N Line' range, motorsport-inspired styling and attitude. The N Line treatment finds its way into the Tucson range, blending sportiness and the practicality of a family SUV. My colleague Chad Lückhoff had the Hyundai Tucson N Line to review, and you can peruse his thoughts here.
Related: Hyundai Tucson N Line (2023) - First Drive Review
The parametric jewel pattern found on the vehicle's front fascia is a very noticeable signature design element on the current generation Tucson. The N Line exterior treatment nicely blends the sharp bodylines and muscular stance with motorsport-inspired cues. The Tucson N Line, as you'd expect from modern Hyundai, is loaded with technology and convenience features. Also, you have the frugal yet perky 2.0-litre CRDi turbodiesel engine linked with an 8-speed automatic transmission, sending power to all four wheels using HTRAC All-Wheel-Drive. You can expect 137kW and 416Nm. Here are the top 3 things you need to know about the Tucson N Line. The Tucson N Line is well sorted, but is it expensive to repair?
Something to take into account
The Tucson N Line is relatively new, only being launched on 25 May 2023. With this in mind, there isn't enough data out there to accurately determine a parts basket to see if it's expensive or not to repair. One thing which will help, though, is that the Tucson N Line comes with a 7-year Warranty, which, when we break it down, consists of a 5-year /150 000km manufacturer warranty and an additional 2-year /50 000km powertrain warranty. In addition to the warranty, is a 6-year /90 000km service plan. Hyundai is known for comprehensive manufacturer warranties, which should negate your need to fork out for a repair, provided the repair is something the warranty covers.
What happens when the Tucson N Line is out of warranty, though? With this in mind, we'll have to draw data from previous studies like the Kinsey Report, where an iteration of the Tucson has been featured. The Kinsey Report looks at the costs associated with services, replacement parts and repair parts to give you an idea of how much a car can cost to maintain and repair. For the purposes of this article, we'll look at the Tucson 2.0 Premium from 2020 as our yardstick.
Service Items
| Service Items | Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Premium |
| Air filter | R221.29 |
| Oil Filter | R147.86 |
| Pollen filter | R369.77 |
| Spark Plug (Each) | R357.75 |
| Wiper Blade | R401.35 |
| Front Brake Pads | R1674.25 |
| Rear Brake Pads | R1111.25 |
| Parts Basket Total | R4283.51 |
Wear and Tear Items
| Wear and Tear Items | Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Premium |
| Cam Belt/Timing Chain | R1293.52 |
| Front Brake Disc | R3157.59 |
| Rear Brake Disc | R2826.70 |
| Front Shock Absorber | R5082.16 |
| Rear Shock AbsorberR | R3972.87 |
| Fan Belt | R522.00 |
| Parts Basket Total | R16 854.84 |
Exterior Body Parts and Other Major Items
| Exterior Body Parts and Other Major Items | Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Premium |
| Bonnet | R9274.34 |
| Front Bumper | R5357.85 |
| Grille | R11121.65 |
| Left Front Fender | R1567.13 |
| Wheel | R13812.24 |
| Left Headlight Assembly | R20251.93 |
| Windscreen Front | R14651.46 |
| Aircon Condenser | R9245.93 |
| Radiator | R8874.92 |
| Right Front Door | R16125.47 |
| Right Rear Door | R15703.16 |
| Right Front Window | R2783.61 |
| Rear Bumper | R6225.30 |
| Left Rear Fender | R25262.13 |
| Boot Lid | R17208.81 |
| Left Tail Light Assembly | R9850.00 |
| Rear Windscreen | R7430.75 |
| Parts Basket Total | R185473.34 |
*Please note that the pricing mentioned here are estimates due to the age of the data and pricing stated here excludes the labour costs involved for repair and fitment.
What we can deduce
When looking at previous data in the form of the 2020 Tucson 2.0 Premium compared to its competition at the time, the Tucson came in second place for the most affordable to service as far as servicing parts go. However, when looking at replacement parts, it was the most expensive to repair, we're afraid.
With the Tucson N Line, on the other hand, this potentially couldn't be the case, but we'll have to see as time goes on and Hyundai's local parts warehouse stocks up with Tucson N Line spares to determine a parts basket accurately. For now, though, with the comprehensive warranty and service plan, you needn't worry too much, and the Tucson is relatively new and reliable as well.
If you're still sold on a Tucson N Line after reading this, you can search AutoTrader for the latest used and new offerings and sell your car, too.
