Likes
- Superb ride quality and refinement
- Good interior space
- Good levels of technology
- Excellent value for money
Used Hyundai Tucson (3rd-gen) review
2016 - 2020
Dislikes
- Engines could do with more power (especially 2.0L petrol)
- No rear AC vents in certain models
- Some models lack safety tech
Stuff you should know
Marking a big change for Hyundai both in terms of design and overall fit and finish quality, the third-generation Hyundai Tucson launched in 2016 with two petrol engines and one diesel, along with 6-speed manual, 6-speed auto and 7-speed dual-clutch auto transmissions.
The Australian range was primarily available with four different trim levels (details listed below) and the Tucson received a mid-life update in 2018, featuring a new headlight design and daytime running lights, along with a new grille featuring a splash of chrome. The back end became neater with reshaped lights, however it was the interior that was most substantially refreshed and redesigned. The infotainment system became dashboard-mounted and improvements were made to the quality of materials and overall levels of technology and equipment.
2020 saw another update with the levels of safety equipment improved as well as additions to each trim level’s list of equipment.
What goes wrong
- Thanks to Hyundai’s superb warranty and excellent build and quality control, any common issues or faults are currently repaired under warranty
- There are reports of rear door locking mechanisms glitching, however this should have been sorted under warranty
- There have been occasional issues with CVT transmissions, again this should have been sorted under warranty
- Thanks to Hyundai’s superb warranty and excellent build and quality control, any common issues or faults are currently repaired under warranty
- There are reports of rear door locking mechanisms glitching, however this should have been sorted under warranty
- There have been occasional issues with CVT transmissions, again this should have been sorted under warranty
- Thanks to Hyundai’s superb warranty and excellent build and quality control, any common issues or faults are currently repaired under warranty
- There are reports of rear door locking mechanisms glitching, however this should have been sorted under warranty
- There have been occasional issues with CVT transmissions, again this should have been sorted under warranty
Should you buy it?
While the Tucson may not be the most exciting SUV on the market and it may not offer the same levels panache of its European rivals, the Tucson is just an intelligent choice.
Many Tucson still have some factory warranty remaining so if something were to go wrong, Hyundai will most likely be there to handle any concerns under warranty.
Add to that the fact the Tucson is supremely practical, is generously loaded with tech and safety features, is wearing very well and in general is an absolute joy to drive, why wouldn’t you buy a Tucson?
Yes, we highly recommend the Hyundai Tucson.
While the Tucson may not be the most exciting SUV on the market and it may not offer the same levels panache of its European rivals, the Tucson is just an intelligent choice.
Many Tucson still have some factory warranty remaining so if something were to go wrong, Hyundai will most likely be there to handle any concerns under warranty.
Add to that the fact the Tucson is supremely practical, is generously loaded with tech and safety features, is wearing very well and in general is an absolute joy to drive, why wouldn’t you buy a Tucson?
Yes, we highly recommend the Hyundai Tucson.
Should you buy it?
While the Tucson may not be the most exciting SUV on the market and it may not offer the same levels panache of its European rivals, the Tucson is just an intelligent choice.
Many Tucson still have some factory warranty remaining so if something were to go wrong, Hyundai will most likely be there to handle any concerns under warranty.
Add to that the fact the Tucson is supremely practical, is generously loaded with tech and safety features, is wearing very well and in general is an absolute joy to drive, why wouldn’t you buy a Tucson?
Yes, we highly recommend the Hyundai Tucson.
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Models, pricing & features
Tech specs
Body Styles
- 5 door Wagon
Engine Specs
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 114kW / 192Nm (Active 2015 – 2017, Elite 2015 – 2017)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 121kW / 203Nm (Active X 2015 – 2018, Active 2016 – 2018, Elite 2016 – 2018, Trophy 2018)
- 1.6 litre, 4-cylinder turbo petrol, 130kW / 265Nm (Elite 2015 – 2020, Highlander 2015 – 2020, 30 Special Edition 2016, Special Edition 2018)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 136kW / 400Nm (Elite 2015 – 2020, Highlander 2015 – 2020, Active 2016 – 2020, Go 2018 – 2019, Active X 2018 – 2020, Special Edition 2018)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 122kW / 205Nm (Go 2018 – 2019, Active X 2018 – 2020, Elite 2018 – 2020, Active 2019 – 2020)
Transmission
- 6-speed Manual (Active, Active X, Go)
- 6-speed Sports Automatic (Active, Active X, Elite, Highlander, Trophy)
- 7-speed Sports Automatic Dual Clutch (Elite, Highlander, 30 Special Edition, Special Edition)
- 6-speed Automatic (Go, Active X, Elite, Active)
- 8-speed Sports Automatic (Go, Active X, Elite, Special Edition, Highlander, Active)
Fuel Consumption
- 5.4 – 8.0 / 100km (Active, Active X, Elite, Highlander, Go, Special Edition)
- 6.5 – 9.6 / 100km (30 Special Edition)
- 6.1 – 11.0 / 100km (Trophy)
Length
- 4475mm – 4480mm (All Models)
Width
- 1850mm (All Models)
Height
- 1660mm (All Models)
Wheelbase
- 2670mm (All Models)
Kerb Weight
- 1770kg (All Models)
Towing
- 750kg (unbraked) – 1600kg (braked) (All Models)
Ancap
Body Styles
- 5 door Wagon
Engine Specs
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 114kW / 192Nm (Active 2015 – 2017, Elite 2015 – 2017)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 121kW / 203Nm (Active X 2015 – 2018, Active 2016 – 2018, Elite 2016 – 2018, Trophy 2018)
- 1.6 litre, 4-cylinder turbo petrol, 130kW / 265Nm (Elite 2015 – 2020, Highlander 2015 – 2020, 30 Special Edition 2016, Special Edition 2018)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 136kW / 400Nm (Elite 2015 – 2020, Highlander 2015 – 2020, Active 2016 – 2020, Go 2018 – 2019, Active X 2018 – 2020, Special Edition 2018)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 122kW / 205Nm (Go 2018 – 2019, Active X 2018 – 2020, Elite 2018 – 2020, Active 2019 – 2020)
Transmission
- 6-speed Manual (Active, Active X, Go)
- 6-speed Sports Automatic (Active, Active X, Elite, Highlander, Trophy)
- 7-speed Sports Automatic Dual Clutch (Elite, Highlander, 30 Special Edition, Special Edition)
- 6-speed Automatic (Go, Active X, Elite, Active)
- 8-speed Sports Automatic (Go, Active X, Elite, Special Edition, Highlander, Active)
Fuel Consumption
- 5.4 – 8.0 / 100km (Active, Active X, Elite, Highlander, Go, Special Edition)
- 6.5 – 9.6 / 100km (30 Special Edition)
- 6.1 – 11.0 / 100km (Trophy)
Length
- 4475mm – 4480mm (All Models)
Width
- 1850mm (All Models)
Height
- 1660mm (All Models)
Wheelbase
- 2670mm (All Models)
Kerb Weight
- 1770kg (All Models)
Towing
- 750kg (unbraked) – 1600kg (braked) (All Models)
Ancap Ratings
- Not tested (Active, Elite, Highlander)
- 4 stars (Active X)
- 5 stars (Active, Active X, Elite, Highlander, 30 Special Edition, Trophy)
- 5 stars, tested 2015 (Go, Active X, Elite, Special Edition, Highlander, Active)
Body Styles
- 5 door Wagon
Engine Specs
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 114kW / 192Nm (Active 2015 – 2017, Elite 2015 – 2017)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 121kW / 203Nm (Active X 2015 – 2018, Active 2016 – 2018, Elite 2016 – 2018, Trophy 2018)
- 1.6 litre, 4-cylinder turbo petrol, 130kW / 265Nm (Elite 2015 – 2020, Highlander 2015 – 2020, 30 Special Edition 2016, Special Edition 2018)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 136kW / 400Nm (Elite 2015 – 2020, Highlander 2015 – 2020, Active 2016 – 2020, Go 2018 – 2019, Active X 2018 – 2020, Special Edition 2018)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 122kW / 205Nm (Go 2018 – 2019, Active X 2018 – 2020, Elite 2018 – 2020, Active 2019 – 2020)
Transmission
- 6-speed Manual (Active, Active X, Go)
- 6-speed Sports Automatic (Active, Active X, Elite, Highlander, Trophy)
- 7-speed Sports Automatic Dual Clutch (Elite, Highlander, 30 Special Edition, Special Edition)
- 6-speed Automatic (Go, Active X, Elite, Active)
- 8-speed Sports Automatic (Go, Active X, Elite, Special Edition, Highlander, Active)
Fuel Consumption
- 5.4 – 8.0 / 100km (Active, Active X, Elite, Highlander, Go, Special Edition)
- 6.5 – 9.6 / 100km (30 Special Edition)
- 6.1 – 11.0 / 100km (Trophy)
Length
- 4475mm – 4480mm (All Models)
Width
- 1850mm (All Models)
Height
- 1660mm (All Models)
Wheelbase
- 2670mm (All Models)
Kerb Weight
- 1770kg (All Models)
Towing
- 750kg (unbraked) – 1600kg (braked) (All Models)
Ancap Ratings
- Not tested (Active, Elite, Highlander)
- 4 stars (Active X)
- 5 stars (Active, Active X, Elite, Highlander, 30 Special Edition, Trophy)
- 5 stars, tested 2015 (Go, Active X, Elite, Special Edition, Highlander, Active)
Warranty & servicing
Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited km (All Models)
Servicing
- 15,000 km / 12 months (Active, Active X, Elite, Highlander, Trophy, Go, Special Edition)
- 7,500 km / 6 months (Elite, Highlander, 30 Special Edition)
- 10,000 km / 12 months (Elite, Highlander, Special Edition)
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