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About the Hyundai Tucson
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2022 Hyundai Tucson is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the NX4.V1 MY22 generation, starting from $30,500 MLRP for the (FWD) and topping out at $48,600 for the HIGHLANDER (AWD).
There are 28 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2022. The Tucson is built in Korea and is available with 2.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to AWD. The Tucson is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Pros
- Available, torquey turbo-diesel
- Stylish, spacious interior
- Impressive safety credentials
Cons
- Disappointing base engine
- Styling polarises
- Too many touch-capacitive controls
Hyundai Tucson Rating
Subaru Forester
Entry-level
BMW iX
Best in class
Overall rating
8.6
7.5
8.8
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2022 Hyundai Tucson Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| (FWD) | $32,100 | $32,100 |
| ELITE (FWD) | $33,900 | $33,900 |
| N LINE (FWD) | $35,800 | $35,800 |
| HIGHLANDER (FWD) | $38,400 | $38,400 |
| ELITE (AWD) | $38,600 | $40,300 |
| ELITE N LINE (FWD) | $39,000 | $39,000 |
| HIGHLANDER (AWD) | $40,100 | $48,600 |
| HIGHLANDER N LINE (FWD) | $42,500 | $42,500 |
| ELITE N LINE (AWD) | $42,500 | $42,600 |
| HIGHLANDER N LINE (AWD) | $46,000 | $47,800 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 Hyundai Tucson Specs
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2022 Hyundai Tucson Dimensions
1665mm
1865mm
4630mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
See all 2022 Hyundai Tucson Dimensions2022 Hyundai Tucson Boot Space
The boot area holds 539L with the rear seats up, and 1860L with them folded. It’s up there with the best in class, and the area itself is deep with a pretty flat boot floor.
There’s a full-size alloy spare wheel under the floor, which is becoming a rarity.
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2022 Hyundai Tucson Safety Rating
The Tucson has one of the most comprehensive safety suites in this segment.
Standard equipment across the range includes:
- AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection and junction assist
- Blind-spot assist
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane Following Assist
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Reversing camera with rear parking sensors
- Leading vehicle departure alert
- Rear occupant alert
- Driver attention monitoring
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Safe exit warning
The Elite adds a radar-based rear occupant alert and front parking sensors, while the Highlander includes the Blind-Spot View Monitor, a surround-view camera, and reverse AEB.
Models with LED headlights also include automatic high-beam.
2022 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Economy
The Tucson uses 8.1L/100km on the combined cycle with the base 2.0-litre engine, 7.2L/100km with the optional turbo 1.6-litre, and 6.3L/100km with the turbo-diesel.
Petrol models require only 91 RON regular unleaded fuel, while all models have a 54L fuel tank.
| Hyundai Tucson | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| (FWD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 8.1 |
| ELITE (AWD) | DIESEL | 6.3 |
| ELITE (FWD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 8.1 |
| ELITE N LINE (AWD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.2 |
| ELITE N LINE (FWD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 8.1 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Hyundai Tucson?
| Variant | Engine Type | Month | Kilometre |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELITE N LINE (AWD) | 2.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ELITE N LINE (AWD) | 2.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| HIGHLANDER N LINE (AWD) | 2.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| HIGHLANDER N LINE (AWD) | 2.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ELITE (AWD) | 2.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ELITE (AWD) | 2.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| HIGHLANDER (AWD) | 2.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| HIGHLANDER (AWD) | 2.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ELITE N LINE (AWD) | 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| ELITE N LINE (AWD) | 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| HIGHLANDER N LINE (AWD) | 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| HIGHLANDER N LINE (AWD) | 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| ELITE (AWD) | 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| ELITE (AWD) | 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| HIGHLANDER (AWD) | 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| HIGHLANDER (AWD) | 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| N LINE (FWD) | 2.0L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N LINE (FWD) | 2.0L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ELITE N LINE (FWD) | 2.0L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ELITE N LINE (FWD) | 2.0L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| HIGHLANDER N LINE (FWD) | 2.0L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| HIGHLANDER N LINE (FWD) | 2.0L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| (FWD) | 2.0L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| (FWD) | 2.0L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ELITE (FWD) | 2.0L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ELITE (FWD) | 2.0L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| HIGHLANDER (FWD) | 2.0L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| HIGHLANDER (FWD) | 2.0L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
You should service your Tucson at your authorised Hyundai dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Tucson’s warranty.
How does the 2022 Hyundai Tucson drive?
Our expert take on Hyundai Tucson drivability.
While the Tucson doesn’t have a local ride and handling tune, its combination of pliant ride and neutral handling mean it stacks up well, dynamically, against key rivals.
The suspension is quiet and there’s not much tyre or wind noise out on the open road. In terms of overall polish, it’s the sort of quality you pay handsomely for in premium-badged machinery. The steering is also crisp, light and direct – it’s an easy thing to commute about in.
The cabin is nicely insulated from the outside world, the new platform from the larger Santa Fe brings a big-car feel to a more compact package, and the driver controls are light and fluid without lacking too much in feedback.
The combination of Lane Following Assist and adaptive cruise control makes the Tucson a breeze to drive on the highway. Such is the cleverness of these systems, you’d be forgiven for thinking the car could just drive itself for hundreds of kilometres.
However, take your hands off the wheel for more than a few seconds and the system will quickly chide you. The lane-keep assist, which defaults to ‘on’ upon startup, is less assertive but still makes its presence felt, which mightn’t be to your tastes.
The available all-wheel drive system is a bit more reactive than proactive, and you can encounter some wheelspin when you’re too eager to turn at a junction from a standstill.
The three powertrains are very different from each other. Let’s start with the least impressive: the base naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre petrol four-cylinder.
Outputs are nothing to write home about and it feels lacking in verve on the road, while it sounds gruff when accelerating. The six-speed torque-converter automatic transmission also isn’t anything to write home about, with some slurring shifts.
The turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol uses a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission but it’s one of the smoother dual-clutch units out there with little in the way of hesitation from a standing start.
This engine also has a more pleasant soundtrack than most Hyundais with a four-banger, which often sound coarse. However, it’s no match for a turbo-petrol CX-5 or a Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI – while this engine feels punchy in smaller Hyundais, it’s less exciting in the heavier Tucson.
The diesel is arguably the best.
There’s virtually no diesel rattle, and the engine is extremely smooth and refined with oodles of torque. It’s also mated with a well-calibrated eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.
2022 Hyundai Tucson Options
Options list for the Hyundai Tucson
You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the Hyundai Tucson variants on the official website, and within the official Hyundai Tucson specifications page.
2022 Hyundai Tucson Colours
What colours are available for the Hyundai Tucson
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
2022 Hyundai Tucson Warranty
What is the warranty on a Hyundai Tucson?
The Hyundai Tucson offers a 5 year unlimited kilometre warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
2022 Hyundai Tucson vs other SUV's to consider
The Kia Sportage is the Tucson's most direct rival, given it shares its platform and engines with it.
Given their extensive similarities, it comes down to which model you prefer the look of inside and out – all the features available on the Tucson are available on the Sportage, though the two model ranges are specified differently. Servicing prices are more affordable in the Hyundai but the warranty is longer in the Kia.
The Nissan X-Trail offers the option of a third row but a new model is due here later in 2022, sharing its underpinnings with the recently redesigned Mitsubishi Outlander that also features a third row. Neither is available with a diesel engine anymore.
The Tucson is available overseas with both a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid but neither is available here, forcing buyers to look to the Toyota RAV4 for the former and the Outlander for the latter.
The Mazda CX-5 has a smaller cabin but is one of the few SUVs remaining in this segment with the option of a diesel. It also offers a punchy 170kW/420Nm turbo-petrol, which the Hyundai has no answer for.
Should you buy the 2022 Hyundai Tucson
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
With its spacious cabin, nicely-appointed interior and long list of standard safety equipment, the Tucson should be on your shortlist if you're after a mid-sized SUV.
We'd recommend, however, you steer away from the base engine which feels underdone. The turbo-petrol and turbo-diesel engines are vastly superior.
Hyundai Tucson FAQs
The cheapest Hyundai Tucson is the (FWD) that starts from $30,500.
The most expensive Hyundai Tucson is the HIGHLANDER (AWD) that starts from $48,600.
The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Tucson is 1900Kg offered by the following variants
- ELITE (AWD)
- ELITE N LINE (AWD)
- HIGHLANDER (AWD)
- HIGHLANDER N LINE (AWD)
The largest Hyundai Tucson is the ELITE N LINE (AWD) which measures 1865mm wide, 4640mm in length and sits 1665mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Tucson is the ELITE N LINE (AWD) which has 137kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection engine.
The Hyundai Tucson is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai Tucson is the ELITE N LINE (AWD) which weighs 2315 kg (kerb weight).
See full fuel information for Hyundai Tucson below:
| Variant | Fuel Type |
|---|---|
| ELITE N LINE (AWD) | diesel |
| ELITE N LINE (AWD) | diesel |
| HIGHLANDER N LINE (AWD) | diesel |
| HIGHLANDER N LINE (AWD) | diesel |
| ELITE (AWD) | diesel |
| ELITE (AWD) | diesel |
| HIGHLANDER (AWD) | diesel |
| HIGHLANDER (AWD) | diesel |
| ELITE N LINE (AWD) | unleaded petrol |
| ELITE N LINE (AWD) | unleaded petrol |
| HIGHLANDER N LINE (AWD) | unleaded petrol |
| HIGHLANDER N LINE (AWD) | unleaded petrol |
| ELITE (AWD) | unleaded petrol |
| ELITE (AWD) | unleaded petrol |
| HIGHLANDER (AWD) | unleaded petrol |
| HIGHLANDER (AWD) | unleaded petrol |
| N LINE (FWD) | unleaded petrol |
| N LINE (FWD) | unleaded petrol |
| ELITE N LINE (FWD) | unleaded petrol |
| ELITE N LINE (FWD) | unleaded petrol |
| HIGHLANDER N LINE (FWD) | unleaded petrol |
| HIGHLANDER N LINE (FWD) | unleaded petrol |
| (FWD) | unleaded petrol |
| (FWD) | unleaded petrol |
| ELITE (FWD) | unleaded petrol |
| ELITE (FWD) | unleaded petrol |
| HIGHLANDER (FWD) | unleaded petrol |
| HIGHLANDER (FWD) | unleaded petrol |