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 Kia Seltos Comparison
Hyundai Tucson
Kia Seltos
2025 Hyundai
Tucson
vs
2026 Kia
Seltos
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Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
52L - 54L
276 to 437 km
50L
345 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$39,100 - $61,100
$30,750 - $46,170
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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
- Drives sweetly
- Big and practical boot
- Front and rear USB connectivity
Misses
- Interior is built to a price
- Still no adaptive cruise control
- Intrusive safety tech
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
Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.
The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
- Mars Orange
- Pluton Blue*
- Snow White Pearl*
- Steel Grey*
- Gravity Grey*
- Fusion Black*
- Neptune Blue*
- Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
- Clear White & Fusion Black roof^
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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 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 172kW | 110kW - 146kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6200 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 416Nm | 180Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1000 - 4500 | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 89 - 97 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
