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
2024 Hyundai Tucson vs 2023 Land Rover Defender Comparison
Hyundai Tucson
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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
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Based on the Hyundai Tucson ELITE N LINE (AWD)
Based on the Land Rover Defender 110 P400e X-DYNAMIC SE PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingAwards
We don’t have any awards for Hyundai Tucson. The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
52L - 54L
276 to 437 km
89L - 90L
303 to 1152 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$39,100 - $61,100
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent refinement, comfort
- Still big on cool factor
- Powerful, mostly efficient PHEV
Misses
- Don’t expect to achieve claimed economy
- Boot space impacted by battery placement
- Battery arguably too small for this application
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
- Mica Paint (+$595)
- Metallic Paint (+$595)
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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 | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO V8, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 172kW | 183kW - 386kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6200 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 416Nm | 400Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4500 | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
