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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  First Time Buyer - 2005 Hyundai TUCSON
  By FirstHyundaiBuyer - January 22 - 2:20 pm

  The Hyundai Tucson is a great buy for typical commuter driving. Lots of standard features especially safety. Mileage could be better but it is taller than a sedan and with wider tires and I prefer to sit higher up. If you have a typical 30 minute commute, go Hyundai! No problems to speak of. Car is well built.

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  Great Small SUV for the price - 2010 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Beck - January 22 - 6:36 am

  I recently bought the AWD GLS with the preferred package, and I could not be happier with my purchase. The car is fun to drive, and very nice for long trips. I will say I have some trouble with visibility, but not nearly as bad as some other crossovers I have driven. I would definitely recommend this car to anyone. Please note that the AWD is not always on. The car operates in FWD on normal terrains, and AWD will activate if more traction is needed, so you still get great fuel economy.

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  Stiff and loud - 2010 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Larry G. - January 21 - 11:10 pm

  This car for the $27k msrp is suprisingly loud and uncomfortable. You can feel every crack in the road and the ride feels as if the car had no suspension. You have to pretty much yell to be heard by your passengers on decent quality concrete pavement.

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  Loud Ride - 2011 Hyundai TUCSON
  By SM - December 31 - 10:00 am

  I am extremely disappointed with my purchase. I traded in a great Veracruz to get better gas mileage and have better interior features. The car inside is fine but the road noise on the highway is overwhelming. I drive 25 miles each way to work, all highway, and am so disappointed with the noise. I actually had the car checked for mechanical problems and found it was the tire noise. The tires they chose for the 18" wheels are so sub par and not inline with a Limited model. The gas mileage is also no where near 30.

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  Wonderful Vehicle Needs better MPG - 2007 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Karen - December 30 - 11:36 pm

  The car is great. Right now I am especially disappointed in the gas mileage. It is supposed to get 20 city 26 highway. I do mostly highway travel and I can barely get 17-18 mpg as an average overall.

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  BAD CHOICE - 2005 Hyundai TUCSON
  By P.Deleewerk - December 30 - 9:03 am

  Bought this car for fuel economy. Did not get it. 14 local and 16 highway, if Im lucky. No pickup whatsoever. Dealer took it in 4 times and claims there is nothing wrong with it. If this is running as they say it should, dont waste your money. You can get a much larger, better built vehicle and get the same or better mileage out of it. I am so sorry I bought this vehicle

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  The great car people dont know about. - 2005 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Richard Miller - December 26 - 1:30 pm

  This car rides like a dream, easy on the body and smooth like a car. It gets much better gas mileage that the EPA number. It has all the extras as standard equipment and is a great small SUV for the money.

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  I love this car! - 2008 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Lisa1970 - December 16 - 10:23 pm

  Ive been wanting an SUV for 5 years and been planning on buying one for the past year. I did a LOT of research. The Tucson Limited has not disappointed me. Ive almost hit 3000 miles on it after owning it less than 2 months. Its been on several day long road trips and did wonderful. My only real complaint is one I already knew about and applies to any SUV and that is the mileage. Im averaging about 20mpg which is a combo of hwy/city driving. On the interstate it averages about 23mpg. I actually expected it to do less so Im pleased. I am really enjoying driving this car. It rides smooth. Has good acceleration. Mine is fully loaded.

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  2005 Tucson - 2005 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Brian James - December 7 - 1:43 pm

  Looked at many vehicles in the compact segment including the Toyota Rav4, Honda CRV, Saturn Vue. I was impressed with the initial quality of the Tucson and the features that were included in the base price. But the thing that won me over the most was the dealership and the low pressure, freindly atmosphere involved in the purchase. They made this purchase the most enjoyable of the 30 vehicles that I have purchased in the past. This is a great vehicle and I am enjoying it completely.

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  Gets Better Every Year - 2006 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Gil M. - December 1 - 11:26 am

  This is my third purchase. The Tucson has more power than the Santa Fe, better handling and exterior styling. The options cant be beat. One drawback though is low fuel economy.