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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  My First SUV - 2006 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Kathy - February 18 - 3:26 pm

  I purchased my Tuscon in November of 2005 and absolutely love it! I have always wanted an SUV and this fit my budget and the safety ratings sealed the deal. It was wonderful in the snow and ice this past winter and has driven beautifully on the beach this summer. I love the fold flat back seats and my kids like the fact that the back seats recline back a bit. I do wish it had better gas milage. It really only gets driven around town and the mileage is up to 17.5. Also, I find the center arm rest great for storage, my not so much for resting my arm! Needs to be higher and more forward. I would buy another SUV from Hyundai anytime :)

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  Great vehicle, bad mgp - 2005 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Paetz2 - February 17 - 5:30 am

  When I purchased the Tuscan, I was looking at the Santefee.... I was drawn to the Tuscan for more leg room ... (I am 63") I have enjoyed the comfort up front, but the mpg is not that good. I have taken it thru snow, responded well, I have taken it on vacations, good too. I have never had to replace anything other than the drive belt. This car is really a reliable vehicle. It just stinks when it comes to mpg.

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  Strong buy. Love my blue Tucson! - 2005 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Yuri Aurich - February 15 - 2:00 am

  The first Tucson I bought was a 2006 gls 0 miles and I loved it! Then gave it to my mom and bought a BMW 325i 2006 after taking care of the bimmer and dealing with "way to expensive" service and maintenance fee decided to sell it and I did. I feel so much better now I bought an used 2005 Hyundai Tucson gls 4wd and I love it! I feel so good driving my car and going to Mexico 650 miles roundtrip from Las Vegas! With 70,000 miles on it it drives and feel like new. I would definitely buy another one and definitely recommend it to family and friends and you guys! Peace of mind, Hyundai never let me down!

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  New Hyundai Tucson - 2005 Hyundai TUCSON
  By PrestonRich - January 27 - 10:00 am

  A totally fresh vehicle! looks fantastic compared to the Mazda Tribute or the Ford Escape this is sure to be a winner. Driving is a pleasure, the V6 engine delivers good performance and the transmission is very smooth (as in common with other Hyundai products) Rear seats fold down easily, overall this is a very user friendly comapct SUV, added to this the peace of mind of the long warranty from Hyundai....a win win for the consumer!

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  Poor gas mileage - 2011 Hyundai TUCSON
  By hotrod5 - January 24 - 1:07 am

  I considered this vehicle initially because it was rated with 27/32 mpg. Not even close. I now notice it is rated 20/27 mpg. Were they not being truthful? I love the car, how it drives, and the styling, but I will not ever get over this mileage issue--especially since gas prices have gotten so high. I agree with other reviewers that the rear window needs a water squirter and that egress causes dirt on your leg due to the wide sill plate. The center console does not have a shallow tray so I went to the kitchen store and bought a small baking pan to hold my little stuff. Weird, huh?

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  LV Tucson - 2006 Hyundai TUCSON
  By 06 tucson gls - January 22 - 10:46 am

  I have had my tucson for a year now and have just over 14000 miles, and have had no problems once so ever, runs flawlessly. I Have noticed that my gas mileage has improved once hitting the 10000 mile mark, now getting a constant 20 mpg in city and 25-26 on hwy. I have made several moderate length trips to family in another state and felt comfortable the whole way, has no trouble keeping up with traffic 80-90 mph. Have had no problems keeping the a/c going with the extreme heat of 100+, I am very pleased with this car. Can fit in rear seat with front seats all the way back.

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  8 Month update - 2005 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Pharmac - January 20 - 11:23 pm

  I have had my Tucson since Aug, and have put about 12,000 miles on it so far. Most of it on the Washington DC Beltway and 1 long trip. Overall very satisfied. Very responsive (for an SUV), never felt out of control, enjoyed the sound system. I really believe it has about the best balance of styling and features. NO real complaints. Mileage could be better, sure, but hey I knew what I was getting when I bought it so no complaints from me.

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  Hyundai Tuscon Great SUV for a first time SUV owne - 2016 Hyundai TUCSON
  By Amy - January 17 - 10:27 pm

  I was looking for a SUV to replace my 8 cylinder full time 4wd Dodge Durango that was aging. Consumer Reports and Edmunds both rated the Hyundai SUVs in the top 3, so they were on my shortlist from the beginning. From this line, I tested the Hyundai Tuscon AWD 4cyl, 4cyl turbo, and the Santa Fe 6cyl optioned up with the technology/safety packages. While I thought the handling and drive were smooth, the vehicles lacked power even in the turbo version. The luxury versions were nice inside and had all the great technology options of the more expensive vehicles in the class, but I found the seats not terribly comfortable in the middle and back rows. In addition, I had some difficulty climbing into the drivers seat at 51". There wasnt any step-up/running board, or handle to assist climbing in on the driver or passenger side. Considering I was coming from a much larger & taller vehicle, and didnt have these issues, I found this dissappointing. The price was attractive an competitive, with a great warranty. One thing I found odd is that all the local dealers ONLY had BLACK and WHITE on the lot available for purchase. Living in a large metro area, with 3 dozen or so dealers in a 30 mile radius, I found this a huge issue. If I wanted another color, I had to order and wait. Being that I needed a vehicle ASAP, this presented a problem. All in all, I preferred the Santa Fe 6cyl, but it is a significant amount more than the Tuscon for virtually the same vehicle/features. For someone going from a car to a SUV, the Hyundai Tuscon and Santa Fe are great vehicles for the money. If you are going from one of the other big SUVs, you may be underwhelmed. I ended up purchasing the Dodge Durango Citadel AWD which is the top rated SUV

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  An awesome, awesome vehicle! - 2005 Hyundai TUCSON
  By chadnskey - January 16 - 10:56 am

  I no complaints about the Tuscon. It is comfortable, very smooth ride, and the V6 performs very well. I bought this SUV because of the excellent 10 year warranty, the 5 year roadside assistance, the sporty styling, dual exhuast and its "bowed up" stance. It looks like it is ready to rumble! My wife loves the car as well. The engine compartment is extremely simple with all of the fluid dipsticks color coded and easy to check. There are so many standard features available. Other manufacturers charge for whats standard on this vehicle. So far, I am very, very happy with this Suv!

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  Hyundai Tucson: The Most Bang for the $ - 2005 Hyundai TUCSON
  By John Keene - January 7 - 6:50 am

  This vehicle is a far better deal than any of its competition (e.g., Ford Escape; Honda CRV and Element; Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander) because of all of its standard safety and driveline features, many of which are not even offered as options by the competition. Try to build a Honda CRV or RAV4 that has all (or even most) of the standard features of the Tucson and you are looking at a purchase price of at least $5,000 more! I know: I priced the three of them at local dealerships. The second reason why I love this vehicle is the very high quality of its construction. All of the fitments are like those in a Lexus: they click and thunk with the right sounds, and look great, too.