Hyundai Tucson 2004-2009 used car review

The Hyundai Tucson is a small and durable city-focussed SUV.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.2 out of 5

The good

Offers more safety features than similarly priced Japanese imports
Comfortable ride and quick steering great in the city
Large boot with cleanable load surface

The not-so-good

Thirsty compared to other small SUVs
2-litre version feels a little underpowered

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyer's guide

variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2007 Hyundai Tucson GLS

Price

$8,000 to $16,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2-litre four-cylinder, 104kW and 184Nm

Transmission

Four-speed automatic, all-wheel drive

Safety rating

Three-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Full size tyre

Fuel economy

9.9-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4325mm

Width

1800mm

Height

1680mm

Towing capacity

750kg (unbraked), 1500kg (braked)

Turning circle

10m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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