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Hyundai Tucson vs Nissan X-Trail Comparison
Hyundai Tucson
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Nissan X-Trail
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2024 Hyundai
Tucson
vs
2024 Nissan
X-Trail
Select Variants...
How they stack...
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
8.0
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Based on the Hyundai Tucson ELITE N LINE (AWD)
Based on the Nissan X-Trail N-TREK SV (4WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
52L - 54L
276 to 437 km
55L
336 to 429 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$34,900 - $61,100
$37,750 - $58,990
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable interior
- Economical in the real world
- Sharp pricing
Misses
- Could use hybrid tech
- Not as off-road ready as it seems
- Servicing could be cheaper
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
- Premium Paint (+$700)
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 2024 Nissan X-Trail is offered in a range of colour options:x
- Solid White
- Brilliant Silver
- Gun Metallic
- Caspian Blue
- Diamond Black
- Scarlet Ember
The ST-L adds the option of the following colours:
- Champagne Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Ceramic Grey
The Ti adds the option of the following colours:
- Ceramic grey two-tone with black roof
- Ivory Pearl two-tone
- Caspian Blue two-tone
The Ti-L e-Power adds:
- Champagne Silver two-tone
Metallic Paint costs $700 for all models while the option of two-tone paint for the Ti and Ti-L cost $1200.
Comparison
Reviews
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
8
2025 Nissan X-Trail review
Nissan's toughened-up X-Trail is a strong choice for the weekend adventurer, and picking one up won't break the bank.
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Max Davies
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1497 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 1.5L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 172kW | 135kW - 157kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6200 | 4600 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 416Nm | 244Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4500 | 2400 - 3600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 9.6 - 14 | |
