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 Land Rover Defender Comparison
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Very Good
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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
TowingFuel Efficiency
52L - 54L
276 to 437 km
85L - 90L
289 to 1179 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$39,100 - $61,100
$88,870 - $317,592
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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
- Turns heads
- Ginormous boot
- Effortless highway cruiser
Misses
- Only has five seats
- Large rear blind spots
- More standard equipment expected
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, SUPERCHARGER, SUPERCHARGER PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & SUPERCHARGER, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & SUPERCHARGER PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1997 - 4999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 4.4L, 5.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 8, 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 172kW | 183kW - 467kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6200 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 416Nm | 400Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1000 - 4500 | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 89 - 97 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
