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The Tucson has been a big hit for Hyundai, but will a small change be enough for it to stay a sales success?Read the full review
| LIST PRICE | From $28,150 |
| CARADVICE RATING | 7.8 |
| FUEL ECONOMY | 7.8/100km |
| ANCAP RATING |
The updated Hyundai Tucson Highlander is not only in its third generation but it's also a very polished contender in what is one of the most hotly-contested segments on the planet.
There's a lot to like about a front-wheel-drive Tucson with luxury levels of kit and a relatively reasonable price tag. But the naturally aspirated petrol engine with its six-speed auto transmission, well, that's another matter entirely.
The Tucson has been a big hit for Hyundai, but will a small change be enough for it to stay a sales success? Paul Maric finds out.
Hyundai has already shown an updated Tucson overseas, but there’s a way to go before the current model clocks off, presenting an opportunity to check out the Tucson Active X before it scores a refresh.
This latest update ensures the Tucson has the goods to battle its toughest rivals in what is surely the most competitive auto segment on the planet. Add a five-year unlimited-kay warranty, good looks, loads of features and space for the whole family and you’d be hard pressed not to make this a must on anyone’s shortlist in this segment.
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Korea's number-one car brand, Hyundai, has launched its subtly facelifted and updated 2019 Tucson. Paul Maric drives.
At this end of the SUV spectrum, it's all about sharp pricing and value for money. Everybody wants to get into an SUV, but which one should you go for? It can be pretty confusing. Here, Paul tests two top competitors in the medium SUV segment.
Both the Skoda Karoq 110TSI and Hyundai Tucson Highlander are built around the same ‘utility vehicle’ philosophy, but despite differences in their makeup, they arrive at very similar conclusions. We’ve put together the highest spec of each available in Australia to see if Europe’s challenger brand, Skoda, has what it takes to topple the might of Hyundai...
You could say Jeep needs a new Compass. The US 4x4 brand has lost its way in recent years, haemorrhaging sales locally for three successive years. It hasn’t helped that its Cherokee model that launched in 2013 has struggled to fire in the all-important medium-SUV segment...
Mid-2018 marked another milestone moment in Australian new-car sales. The mid-sized SUV displaced the small car as Australia’s favourite vehicle type in June. It happened again in August, September and October. It was perhaps only inevitable after SUVs started outselling passenger cars in 2017...
Hyundai Australia has announced a new Style Pack for the mid-sized Tucson SUV, which rolls out in showrooms this month. Essentially an accessories package, the Style Pack adds $1000 to the price of the entry-level Tucson Go, though Hyundai claims it contains over $3300 of extra value...
Hyundai Europe has revealed the Tucson N Line, complete with sport-themed cosmetic and trim enhancements. The first SUV to get an N Line variant, the Tucson gets redesigned bumpers, a new dark mesh pattern front grille with dark chrome surrounds, 19-inch alloy wheels, gloss black mirrors and rear spoiler, black-bezel headlights, model-specific LED daytime-running lights and darkened window frames for a more 'dynamic look'...
Korean manufacturers Hyundai and Kia have expanded a safety recall in the United States over concerns of engine fires, across several older-generation model lines...
Hyundai is preparing to expand its N-Line trim in Europe, giving the warmed-over i30 a Tucson-based brother. The new Tucson N-Line looks likely to launch at the Geneva motor show next month, with a range "of motorsport-influenced details inside and out". Based on what we've seen, the car will get a more aggressive front-end treatment and unique alloy wheels, along with N-Line badging on its flanks...
I purchased a new Tucson in November 2015 as a novated leasing package through work. This worked out well for me due to my line of work and repayments. The Hyundai replaced my 2011 Ford Fiesta Zetec, which had a myriad of issues. From the get-go, it was issue after issue. The interior door handle came off. The Bluetooth would drop out constantly...
Firstly, I would like to acknowledge CarAdvice for creating a great initiative for car aficionados and car owners alike to share their experiences, positive and negative. The model in review is a 2015 Hyundai Tucson Active X. For eagle-eyed readers, they would note that this is one of the four-star rated Tucsons...
In short, this is a fantastic car. We've only had it one week, but we absolutely love it. We did consider a Mazda CX-5 but it would have been over $8000 more than the Tucson while also lacking some of the features. And a small sunroof as opposed to the moonroof in the Tucson and no powered tailgate. The diesel engine is powerful and the styling and look of the car is great...
I honestly thought I would never see the day I would buy a Hyundai. This isn't to say I didn't think the brand had come a long way since the era of the Excel and Accent. I must also say that I am/was a station wagon man prior to having a family. I know debate rages about SUVs not being a driver's car and I get that...
