Overview & Reviews

A compact crossover SUV, the Hyundai Tucson is aimed at buyers seeking the tall ride height and cargo convenience of a utility vehicle in a small, affordable package. Introduced for the 2005 model year, the Tucson has always offered a generous list of standard equipment and a lengthy warranty.

Although early versions of this Hyundai crossover have a decidedly budget feel, 2010 and later Tucsons have distinctive exterior styling and a slick interior to match. Acceleration and handling are also much better on the newer models, and fuel economy is significantly improved. Recent Tucson models are worth consideration if you're shopping for a used small crossover.

User Reviews:

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  Bought and did not plan on purchasing new vehicle - 2016 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Texas31 - September 20 - 9:26 pm

  I had a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe with only 24,000 miles on it. I took my mother shopping for a new crossover SUV that had to have AWD. We looked at Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forrester and Outback, Ford Escape, and Chevrolet Equinox. For the price, design, comfort and technology features the Hyundai Tucson beat them all. I drove the vehicle and was so impressed with it that I traded in my Santa Fe for the Tucson Sport trim level. My mother bought the ECO trim level. The only issue I have had is that the exterior lights that are to light the front door handle areas when approaching the vehicle with the key fob on me do not work. Hyundai is aware of this issue and they state that they are working to correct it. The 1.6T turbo engine has plenty of power. Sport mode gets the vehicle on the highway fast and passing other vehicles is quick. I drive mostly in ECO mode and get about 24mpg city and 32mpg highway. One note as it pertains to interior/exterior colors: We both wanted the beige interior, yet it only comes in 4 of the exterior colors. My mother wanted the Caribbean blue exterior, yet the interior only came in a black interior. We both bought Tucsons with the Ruby Wine exterior. I wanted leather interior, yet it only comes in the Tucsons Limited trim level. For what the price is for the Limited trim level, it is almost priced like a similar trim level on a Santa Fe (I.E. The Tucson Limited is overpriced.)

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  Bought it 4 safety and glad I did - 2006 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Chip H. - September 14 - 6:26 pm

  Bought 06 Tuscon for daughters 1st vehicle. Was captured by the amount of standard safety features packed into vehicle along with crash ratings for the price. Build quality was good, sound system good, original tires did not last, gas mileage not the greatest but she is a heavy vehicle so what do you expect. We found 4 cylinder unimpressive and went with the 6. Ride was good, plenty of space for my college bound daughter and she felt good in it. Last Saturday evening boyfriend was driving and he fell asleep at wheel with my daughter sleeping next to him. They hit a concrete wall at 35 MPH. Front end of vehicle demolished and they essentially walked away from a potentially lethal crash.

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  My 2005 Tucson - 2005 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Laspalmas - September 13 - 10:13 am

  From the actual purchase experience to taking the vehicle home and owning it for a few days has been extremely satisfying. The dealer was upfront about everything and gave me a really great deal considering its a new model. It drives great, feels much more expensive than it is. (I can say that my opinion is educated considering my previous car I traded-in was a late model Toyota Camry.) When you go down the very long list of standard features, you see just how much of a superb value this SUV is compared to the others SUVs. I was particularly dissapointed with the Nissan X-Trail (not yet available in US). The Tucson was smoother, more roomy and had a much better ride. Way to go Hyundai!

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  Tuscon - Another Western Winner - 2005 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Carlloyd - September 11 - 2:10 am

  The only thing missing on this vehicle is a lighted mirror in the sun visor. It has everything else. OK, I am a little tall so an extra two inches of leg room would be nice. But I still love to drive it.

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  Tuscon is a good buy - 2005 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Joe - September 10 - 12:23 am

  The Tuscon is a well designed SUV. Good safety features such as Electronic Stability, and Air Bags all around. In 2 wheel mode power will transfer to the rear if the front tires slip. A button puts the car in full time 4 whl drive. The car calls for regular gas however I find that it is more peppy with premium. Handles great on and off the highway. Handles great at high speeds; road noise low. Rear seats fold flat along with the front passenger seat. Can handle an 8 ft piece of lumber with the seats down. Excellent sound system. Only negative thing to say is gas mileage. I get 14 to 15 locally and 20 on the highway. The more heavy footed you are the worse your mileage will be.

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  fuel economy - 2006 Hyundai TUCSON
  By tucsonneil - September 6 - 11:26 pm

  on recent trip to winfield kansas 1500mi with cruise control set at 65mph with very good driving conditions average gal.per. mi. was only 19.4 mpg. can you tell me why? fuel economy info says 19 city 24 highwayimp

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  My New Vehicle - 2012 Hyundai TUCSON
  By kimkim4 - August 13 - 7:51 pm

  The Tucson is a very stylish midsize crossover. I love the look of this vehicle, it’s still hard for me to believe it’s a Hyundai. The only downfall so far in the seating....the seat needs to be a little wider so the seatbelt wont dig into your hips.

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  Not what I thought - 2006 Hyundai TUCSON
  By watson - August 9 - 8:33 am

  Not vary reliable, The computor has had to be reprogramed twice. Now the front end is being repaired because car shakes. MPH is bad. Good side is that the warrenty and the finish are great. Would I buy it again? Not sure, but price and warrenty are good. Engine noise very loud.

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  Tuscon 2005 - 2005 Hyundai TUCSON
  By California - July 25 - 6:00 pm

  Very fun-to-drive car. Very comfortable and good looking (makes good impression, especiall while its snowing ). Its easy to drive (in winter as well), very powerful engine. Very reliable!

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  surprised - 2006 Hyundai TUCSON
  By eric heikila - July 20 - 4:13 pm

  i down sized from a full size pick up truck for fuel economy. It has a smooth ride ,good visibility a bit under powered but i really like the shift tronic transmision. if you need to pass down shift and punch it,or for steep hills it can slow you down without using the brakes. so far its fun to drive and feels good.i get a lot looks and questions about it ,i have the black on black with rear tint