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Excellent blend of practicality and fun; Slick instrument display and personalisation options; Punchy engine and clever AWD system R-Line pack looks neat!
Gets a bit pricey when you add all the goodies; Ride still firm in comfort setting
Beautifully absorbent ride; Handy added seating capacity; Long list of standard equipment
Third row too small for regular use; Lacks advanced safety equipment; Pedestrian CVT auto
Plenty of equipment for the money; Optional safety pack is a must-have at just $1300; Really good to drive; Steers and handles better than many other SUVs in the class; Infotainment is top notch
Diesel engine can be sluggish at times; Drivetrain eager to go for high gears to save fuel, but isn't frugal in reality; Not as big as some rivals in the second row or boot areas
2.0 diesel is a gem with good response and solid pull; Ride comfort is outstanding; Loads of features including active safety; Seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty; Good passenger space; Full-size spare wheel
Manual key start and handbrake might not appeal to some; Plenty of hard plastics about the cabin
New infotainment system is a welcome change; Eight-speed automatic in diesel variants works very well; Hyundai Auto Link sets the Tucson apart from the competition
Dual-clutch gearbox still a little clunky in 1.6-litre variants; Voice recognition doesn't work unless paired with smartphone mirroring; AEB an expensive $2200 option on Go and Active X models
Excellent dynamics; More than adequate powertrain, even on the base model; 30d and 30i variants ideal for those that have a clean licence; First-rate driver technology; Interior fit and finish; Practicality and spaciousness
Ride is a tad on the firm side for some; Options, options, and just when you thought it was over, a few more options
Excellent powertrain; Class-leading performance; Great interior and infotainment system; Ideal highway cruiser; Plenty of room in the second row and boot; Great range of standard safety
Conservatively styled; Diesel engine noise surprisingly noticeable; Interior feels a generation behind compared to upcoming Audi sedans
The design and aesthetics are superb; Overflowing with tech; And brimming with safety; Refined diesel drivetrain; Matched by a refined ride
Small boot space; Infotainment can be fiddly to use; Expensive servicing costs; Warranty looks lacklustre now
Looks and feels premium for the price; Not as impractical as you might first expect based on its swoopy roofline; Lots of safety kit and handy surround-view camera system is standard
Poor rear vision from the driver's seat due to plunging roof-line; Ride can be wallowy in Comfort mode; Not as sporty to drive as it looks
External styling looks different and premium; Plenty of room for four adults and luggage in five-seat guise; Flat load floor makes the luggage space easy to access
Infotainment and connectivity can't match the segment leaders; Cabin doesn't quite feel as premium as the price indicates; Stop/start system is way too laggy for a luxury vehicle like this
