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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Hyundai Tucson vs Cupra Ateca Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Hyundai Tucson ELITE N LINE (AWD)
Based on the Cupra Ateca V
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Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
52L - 54L
276 to 437 km
55L
391 to 451 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$39,100 - $61,100
$51,990 - $63,490
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
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
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Stellar driving dynamics
- Beautifully weighted steering
- Lots of physical buttons and knobs
Misses
- Not a big price hike to the more powerful VZx
- Lots of similarly priced Volkswagen Group rivals
- Black interior looks bland, lots of hard plastics
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
The only interior colourway on offer is Petrol Blue, with copper stitching found throughout the cabin.
The Ateca will be available in the following finishes:
- Nevada White
- Graphite Grey
- Magic Black
All finishes are a no-cost option, with one premium paint finish – Dark Camouflage – costing $475.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 172kW | 140kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6200 | 4200 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 416Nm | 320Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1000 - 4500 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 89 - 97 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
