By Lawrence Minnie
Used Car – Hyundai Tucson Engine Efficiency
Used Car – Hyundai Tucson Engine Efficiency
The Hyundai Tucson is now into its third generation here in South Africa, after a naming detour which saw its second generation branded as the ix35. We take a look at all three generations to ply our roads, and see just how efficiently they work with fuel.
Crossover SUV hit
The first-generation Hyundai Tucson was a surprise hit with the South African audience. Thousands of these models were sold, and many of them are still plying SA roads. This success continued with the follow-up, which was renamed the ix35 in our market, and seems set to continue with the latest generation, which saw the return of the well-regarded Tucson name.
First Gen (2005 -2010)
2.0 Petrol 8.9l /100km
2.7 V6 Petrol 13.6l /100km
2.0 CRDI 8.5l /100km
Second Gen (ix35 2010 - 2015)
2.0l Petrol 9.9l/ 100km
1.7l CRDI 5.2l/ 100km
2.0l CRDI 6.0l/ 100km
Third Gen (2015 – current)
1.6l Turbo Petrol 8.5l /100km
2.0l Turbo Petrol 8.9l /100km
1.7l CRDI 7.9l /100km
2.0l CRDI 8.3l /100km
Getting on in years
Straight off of the assembly line, the first gen 2.0 GLS had a very decent, fuel efficient naturally aspirated engine and delivered fuel economy of about 8.5l/100km.
In 2018, we have an example of a 2008 model that has been well maintained and serviced, and almost 10 years later, still delivers 9.1l/100km.
The efficiency numbers do fluctuate depending on environment.
City numbers with A/C will see figures at roughly 11.2l/100km
Combined cycle with A/C switching will see roughly 8.9 – 9.2l100km
Freeway numbers surprise though, seeing numbers returned at around 7.2l/100km
The Tucson engines age well and maintain a modicum of efficiency as long as they are well maintained and regularly serviced.
Economy data compiled from Autodata.net