8.3
2024 Hyundai Tucson review
Diesel engines continue to dwindle in the mid-size SUV segment. The Hyundai Tucson's is firmly the pick of the current lineup.
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Jack Quick
2023 Hyundai Tucson vs 2024 Land Rover Defender Comparison
Hyundai Tucson
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.3
7.9
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Based on the Hyundai Tucson ELITE N LINE (AWD)
Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P400 OUTBOUND LE13 (294kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingAwards
We don’t have any awards for Hyundai Tucson. The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
54L
340 to 437 km
89L - 90L
303 to 1179 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$34,900 - $53,900
$92,626 - $317,592
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Torquey diesel powertrain
- Palatial second row and boot
- Comfortable, effortless driving experience
Misses
- Diesel engine is getting the axe
- Too many harder plastics
- Dashboard layout hasn't dated well
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Turns heads
- Ginormous boot
- Effortless highway cruiser
Misses
- Only has five seats
- Large rear blind spots
- More standard equipment expected
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
- Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
- Secure Tracker (+$910)
- Wi-Fi Enabled with Data Plan (+$600)
Colours Available
White Cream is the standard paint colour, with all other finishes costing an extra $595. The palette comprises:
- Titan Grey
- Shimmering Silver
- Phantom Black
- Deep Sea
- Amazon Grey (excludes base model)
- Silky Bronze (Highlander only)
N Line models are available only in:
- Crimson Red
- White Cream
- Phantom Black
- Titan Grey
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L, 4.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 137kW | 183kW - 467kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6200 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 416Nm | 400Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4500 | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
