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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  Fills a new need - 2005 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Mike Leahy - March 12 - 7:10 am

  Last year I bought a retirement cabin in the woods of North Carolina. A few of the neighbors had Subarus and I found them to be very high in price. So after doing my homework I decided on Hyundai Tuscon for my mountain living. I also have need of a pick-up truck at times. This Tuscon I hope will fill both needs. I live almost 500 miles from winter home in Florida to cabin in woods. So good bye to the big family sedan hello Tuscon. So far I havent missed the big family sedan with low gas milage. I may sell my pick up soon.

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  Good Value - 2007 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Ellie - March 8 - 9:50 pm

  Makes driving fun. Fuel is not bad, but could be better - 21-27. Had an oil leak when I first got it, but they fixed it, and it has been good. I did have a problem with the rubber filler along the fenders discoloring. That was replaced, but will need done again. I park in the same sunny place every day. Good visibility over cars in the same class.

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  Stay Away At All Costs - 2005 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Regretful - March 3 - 4:20 pm

  Of all the vehicles I have owned since the early 70s, this is BY FAR the worst. After having trouble with my previous car, I bought the Tucson soley based on its warranty. What I got was HORRIBLE MPG, 8-12 City with a best of 17 Hwy. Youd think for $23G youd get a power seat, but no, I get seat bottoms an 1.5" shorter than normal to give the illusion of more leg room and my back hurts due to no lumbar support. The supposed 200W stereo sounds like a tin can.

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  Family Vehicle - 2005 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Juan Rivera - March 1 - 12:10 am

  Very affordable price, nice SUV, user friendly.

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  I Love My Tuscon - 2006 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Nancy V. Farrell - February 27 - 6:33 am

  I Love My Tuscon, it is the best SUV. I dont even think of it as an SUV, it just rides so nice and smooth, handles like a car, and is so comfortable. I didnt think I would like it, but was I wrong! I LOVE THIS CAR/SUV. Its fun to drive, its performance is just great. Its a well built vehicle. With being a Hyundai, it is a reliable car/suv. It does very well on gas. We drove to Florida and back and it averaged 28mpg. My husband was very impressed, but he still likes his Sonata. This will be my last car for a while and I am very happy that I bought a Tuscon. I Love My Tuscon!!!!

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  My First New Car - 2011 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Deborah - February 22 - 2:00 am

  I love it. Like the sporty feel to the handling, love the room and all the amenities.

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  Comfy but not practical - 2008 Hyundai TUCSON
  By nomer - February 21 - 8:23 pm

  Bought this 10 months ago and am looking to trade it in even though I know I will take a loss. has tons of cargo space and leg room, but the motor works too hard. Doesnt feel like it shifts properly. Not very darty--takes a long time to accelerate. Gas mileage for me has been consistently at 18 miles and less. I have never gotten even 19 mile per gallon as stated. 14 gallon tank is small--feels like I am always at the gas station. radio and amenities are positioned well for a comfy ride. Great heat and A?C but is hard to hear radio over it--not strong speakers

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  Deadly DCT! - 2016 Hyundai TUCSON
  By SusanInFL - February 13 - 10:05 pm

  I bought my 2016 1.6L Turbo DCT Tucson Limited w/ Ultimate package the night of May 16, 2016. First incident: within 300 miles, stepped on the gas pedal & it didnt move; kept stomping on the pedal; it finally lurched forward, into oncoming traffic, then didnt move; kept stomping; it jerkily and slowly starting lurching forward; the engine was revving high through all the gears, but it didnt "kick in" until about 5th gear. Second incident: backed out of my driveway and put the car in Drive; it revved through about 5 gears and hadnt moved yet. Third incident: stopped at a red light; light turned green and car wouldnt moved; shifted through all the gears (Park, Neutral, Reverse, Drive) about 6 times before it finally peeled out and sped through the intersection (sure am glad the light was still green, because I wasnt looking). Headed straight to dealership. They discharged the capacitor and "re-taught it the system". Mine was not the first Tucson brought back to the dealer. Thought I noticed a failure to accelerate within a day or two, but was confirmed when... Fourth incident: Turning left, after stopping at a Stop Sign; mid-turn an oncoming car was approaching rapidly so I stepped on the gas pedal; it revved over 4K RPMs, but didnt accelerator; oncoming car swerved to miss me; frightening as hell! My Tucson has been at the dealership since June 24th. Ive been told many stories: waiting on a back-ordered part; part due in 7/16/16; manufacturer instructed dealer not to install part because it isnt a "fix"; filed complaints at carcomplaints.com, NHTSA, Hyundai Corporate, and now here; as of yesterday (8/1/16), Ive been told a "fix" was discovered last Friday. Its supposedly going through the approval stages and should be disseminated to the dealerships within 2-3 weeks. I know I didnt get to drive my Tucson for very long, but, what I did have the opportunity to experience (interior, comfort, & technology) I fell in love with, or I would have gone through the Lemon Law and gotten rid of it. There was even talk of a "buy back", but I really wanted to wait for my Tucson. I dont have buyers remorse, I just have great disappointment that Hyundai sold me this 2016 Tucson in the first place, knowing they are death-traps that they cant keep on the road nor fix, and knowing they are releasing 2017s with the same faulty DCT. If there is not truly a remedy in the near future, I will be squeezing that Lemon.

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  my second Tucson - 2010 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Buddy Murphy - February 11 - 1:06 pm

  I loved my 07 Tucson so I got another one this month. I really like the 10 design and I got the full add on package with navigation. This navigation system blows my garmin away. It is very accurate and the hands free voice input for nav and phone lets me keep eyes and hands where they need to be. These Tucsons are excellent vehicles and the value of their product and accessories beat the competition hands down. The only things I do not like are the timing belts that have to be replaced. Also, the subwoofer that they brag about in my upgraded sound package is not even remotely noticed. My standard system in my 07 sounded just as good. Very disappointing.

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  valentines day - 2007 Hyundai TUCSON
  By valentines day - February 9 - 5:30 pm

  on february 14 i was in a head on collision. this vehicle did exactly what it was supposed to do. I felt like I was surrounded by a safety cage. I walked away with simply bruises. Although I can not say the same thing for my vehicle, unfortunately it looks as though the frame was bent. I will definitely buy another one! thank you