Hyundai Tucson NX4 (2021-2026)
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I have had quite a few new cars mostly company cars, I was surprised that the new Hybrid Tucson was up there with the best. When driving along the Transition from the 1.6 turbo motor to electric motor is smooth, my average fuel is 6.3lt per 100klm. Very quite and a pleasure to drive, all updates are done over the air wifi. Has all the extras… Read more
vented seats in the front, heated steering wheel. Sunroof etc. Can preheat the car on a cold morning before getting in with bluelink. I would give it 5 stars but occasionally a little noise coming from the rear cargo area sounds like plastic rubbing on something I will get it checked out on 1st 10k service. Service intervals 10k or 12 months. The primium is a smother and a little more luxury ride that the Nline which is more sporty. Towing Braked 1900 Tonne. Yes I would purchase again.
Love this car! So many safety and premium features in a reasonably priced mid-size SUV.
Hyundai Tucson 2021 – persistent major faults including exhaust smoking, loss of power, and engine issues. As a former Mazda owner for 9 years with zero problems, this has been a nightmare. Hyundai has been unhelpful and failed to resolve the issues. Avoid at all costs. Show details
Hyundai Tucson is Dangerous – I bought the Tucson Hybrid because the ride was smooth and the car is spacious inside (and actually seats Australians, who are some of the tallest people on Earth), but since owning this car for a few months now, it is painfully obvious the car is dangerous and gives me the impression it has been made poorly and at worst, I fear this car will kill… Read more
my family.
Its Issues: * Breaks on its own when not necessary. Gave me whiplash. The car automatically breaked and then quickly accelerated to avoid being rear-ended, causing my neck to snap forward and back sharply causing immediate pain. I felt sore for weeks! * Auto breaks when going around a bend. Apparently it’s a feature when driving near large vehicles or on windy days but it goes off on a slight bend on clear weather days. * Turns itself off when driving from parked onto the road and flashes a red warning telling me to drive safely. The irony! It turned off the engine, in the middle of the lane and told me to drive safe! This could cause a serious accident had the cars around me been distracted. * Won’t drive when turned on and accelerator is pressed. Car will rev and raise itself up higher due to the engine trying to move forward but the car won’t drive forward. * Alarm went off telling me I was driving on the wrong side of the road despite me driving on the correct side. * Alarm went off while driving and wasn’t sure why it kept happening. Discovered the car thought a door was open. * Alarm goes off constantly because the car thinks there is a backseat passenger when there isn’t. I often have to keep the seats buckled to avoid the alarms going off. * Cracking sound of plastic around the windscreen. Worse after Hyundai investigated it. * Lane assist steers the car into oncoming lane. Safer to drive without this ‘safety’ feature! It also adds to driver fatigue as I have to fight against the car as it’s trying to kill me and my family. * Automatic car will crunch gears, causing it to jolt. * Accelerator stops working for a few seconds while driving. The car will rev but no accelerator power. * Screen freezes on ignition. * Can’t open the boot while engine is on. * Can’t have door open while driving. * Can’t open passenger doors while the engine is on. * Can’t have the doors locked while getting petrol.
The amount of times the car has taken over and caused injury and possibly near fatal injury is serious! I am seriously worried that it will cause my death. I have taken these issues to Hyundai and was told there’s nothing wrong with the car.
Update: * The car doesn’t like u-turns and stopped itself mid-turn! Almost caused an accident. * The car won’t permit driving. It thought the boot was open - it wasn’t. I tried driving it anyway and the car kept stopping itself. * The car won’t permit driving if it thinks the driver isn’t wearing a seatbelt. * The car regularly hits the breaks for no reason, jolting all the passengers.
Waste of money – Well what a letdown this car was.The 2 litre engine should be outlawed.Overtaking trucks on overtaking lanes uphill it runs out of puff.Totally gutless.Beautiful car let down by engine.Go 1.6 or diesel if you can find one.Sold it after 7 months. Show details
Better value than the ageing Japanese alternatives – I've been pleasantly surprised by my new Tucson Elite N Line Diesel. The diesel engine is a standout. It's quiet and refined on the highway, and it pulls strongly when needed. Fuel economy has been impressive, making it a cost-effective option. The interior is a real treat. The ample legroom in the long wheelbase model is fantastic, and the… Read more
overall feel is premium. The tech is up-to-date and easy to use. While the road noise is minimal, the handling is more suited to the SUV's size than outright sporty.
The AWD system has been reassuring, especially in wet conditions. I've tested its grip with wide open throttle pulls on wet roads and it seemlessly transfers drive to all wheels and pulls away without a hint of slip.
The driver assist features are a nice touch, and the adaptive cruise control is a standout, they are not as intrusive as some other manufacturers.
The Tucson's design is bold and modern, though I agree it might be a bit busy for some. Unfortunately, the headlight performance is disappointing, even with the LED setup. Also, the 'Alcantara' seats look great but are a nightmare to keep clean. On the cleaning front the exterior is a pain to clean if you're a fussy owner. All the various shapes, protrusions and recceses take a variety of brushes, sponges, cloths etc to maintain it.
Overall, I'm very happy with the Tucson Elite N Line Diesel. It's a comfortable, well-equipped SUV with a surprisingly capable engine.
This far from a glowing review – I have one that is a rental. I drive a round trip of nearly 170km to and from work. My car has a cracked rim from our lovely Victorian roads and is out of action for a few weeks. I’m sorry but I’m only being frank, but the Tucson is truly a terrible gutless wonder it seriously has zero power, this will be horrible if trying to overtake a semi. It… Read more
literally has no power, I would hate to do freeway driving in it. Being front wheel drive is also going to be a bummer. The interior is very cheap looking plastic. Seats are nothing to write home but aren’t terrible. The radio doesn’t even pick up our local radio station. Given I have never owned anything under a V6, I did own a 4 once but it had twin turbo. I seriously don’t understand what people see in these cars. My Biases are probably showing but it does absolutely nothing to change my opinion towards SUVs. Also it still uses a key? I sat there for ages looking for a button to push. If you are considering one I would recommend you shop around as I’m sure you would get a better SUV if that’s your jam or I’m sure it would suit a granny for a run about town car.
Stay clear from Hyundai Australia – I bought a brand new Tucson NLine October 2023 from Arncliffe Hyundai. How amazing is Hyundai to get a sale? Once the sale goes through they are an absolute nightmare to deal with. Got tinted windows through them, the drivers door was damaged. Apparently this happens a lot and worse you can’t see the damage unless your in sunlight. Hyundai… Read more
warranty thought they’d be smart and blame me for the damage just so they did NOT have to repair it. The parasite I spoke to was arrogant and condescending. Arncliffe ignores you.
Supposed to have a full tank of diesel, Hyundai only gave half a tank.
Promised an iCare pack and dashboard mats, never got them.
Hyundai won’t give me the paperwork for the service they did due to Arncliffe NOT allowing the paperwork to be released to me.
Tyre ripped open due to a pothole, according to Hyundai in Browns Plains I’m lying and went up a gutter. Asked if they wanted to check the footage and they told me no. Asked if I could get a tyre due to no spare now, they have to order it in.
Got a flat tyre. Called Hyundai roadside assistance. They can’t help as I don’t have a spare tyre. BUT Toyota helped me and got me back on the road after being stuck for 6.5 hours!!
Brand new car, tried to trade it in. $39,000 is all I can get for it and paid almost $64,000.
I wasn’t going to do a review, however Hyundai don’t deserve customers to be quiet. Hyundai are disgusting and I wish I never ever bought from them or stepped foot in this abhorrent company.
Photos attached to show how condescending they are and how manipulative pathological liars they are to not allow customers to see their disgusting behaviours and attitudes.
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The Highlander trim is worth the upgrade, but it could come with a better engine option – The Tucson’s Highlander trim gets plenty of upgrades over the base model car. It has leather, screens and a panoramic sunroof. Don’t worry, these plush upgrades over the cheaper trims isn’t just some cover up for cheaper quality. What I noticed is that the build quality is of a higher standard than the previous generation. There are less… Read more
scratchy plastics used on the inside, external trim pieces are all put together with greater accuracy and on the road, and there are few rattles and squeaks.
Some panel gaps on the bonnet are a little large for my liking, and the lightweight feeling of the doors isn’t a compliment to what the Tucson is trying to achieve.
This particular Tucson Highlander is priced from $46,000 before on-road costs. That’s a killer deal for the most part.
I thought the optional feature-packed Highlander trim was a must for this next generation Tucson. It takes advantage of all the additional space, and compliments the striking exterior design.
The front-passenger electric seat controls, rear heated seats, front heated/cooled seats, radar cruise control, panoramic sunroof, parking cameras, automatic tailgate, larger alloy wheels and of course, the heated steering wheel - all do their part to make the Tucson an ideal daily driver.
It’s easy to drive, it’s safe, it’s very spacious for all passengers,and it lets plenty of light into the cabin. There’s a lot to love when you splash a little more cash on the Highlander trim.
This is the Highlander trim for the more price conscious, as its weakest link is the 2.0L naturally-aspirated petrol four cylinder motor. Only receiving power through the front wheels, it’s the cost-saving powertrain options if all you care about are creature comfort features.
It’s still a great value-for-money proposition, but I’d spend a little more to make the most of the Tucson and all it has to offer by opting for an AWD version with a turbo-diesel or turbo petrol engine.
The Highlander trim Tucson gets an audio upgrade too, in the form of a BOSE audio system.
The speakers and the sound they produce aren’t comparable with a pair of BOSE speakers you’d buy for your home. They’re simply an upgrade to the normal audio system, adding more bass, power and clarity at higher volumes.
The worst part about this listening experience is the lack of sound deadening of the outside world. The interior gets more than its fair share of road noise and external sound that bleeds a little more than I’d like. So much so, that speed-sensitive volume adjustment is enabled, which raises the volume of your audio as more noise enters the cabin.
Coarse roads and loud external environments are more noticeable in this cabin, but the noise level settles once you’re away from these distractions.
Producing 115kW at 6,200rpm and 192Nm at 4,500rpm, which translates to 75.3kW per tonne, this isn’t a powerhouse of an engine.
What felt surreal was how brisk the Tucson could move up to the speed limit, without an overwhelming sense of speed. It sort of floated through to the posted speed limit without too much fuss or whine.
The 6-speed automatic torque convertor transmission is the perfect pairing for what the Tucson is out to achieve.
It’s meant to be comfortable and relaxing - a space to unwind and travel without too much involvement in the driving experience.
Another major win for the Tucson was just how comfortable and capable it felt on the daily commute.
Even with those larger wheels, the car glides across the tarmac in a manner that allows you to avoid being disrupted by a busy-feeling ride.
Through corners, this SUV manages to combat a lot of body roll. This happens up until you throw the steering wheel hard and fast -that’s when you’ll make the softer suspension set-up more apparent.
It’s a thirsty motor, that’s for sure. A larger SUV being powered by a non-turbo petrol four cylinder is a recipe for higher fuel consumption.
I saw my average consumption figure around the 12L per 100km range. This isn’t great, seeing as a motor like this needs to rev higher than its turbocharged counterparts to deliver all it has to offer.
Hyundai has completely redesigned the Tucson’s interior, from drab to what feels like a post-modern living area.
The cabin is airy, with plenty of light flooding in from the roof, massive windshield and side windows.
The key to achieving a feeling of more space is to push the dashboard back towards the firewall as far as you can, and, removing the instrument binnacle cover. As back-lit dials are being replaced with screens, the Tucson doesn’t require a cover to provide contrast. Instead, the 10.25-inch drivers display is easily viewed in direct sunlight.
The steering wheel design is unique and compliments the ‘quirky’ exterior design well. It’s not just the front seats which have improved space. The rear seats also benefit from an overhauled seating position, providing a sense of space throughout the cabin, rather than just for the front occupants.
Packing 539L of boot space with all seats in the upright position, the Tucson makes the most of its updated interior.
There’s plenty of usable space, thanks to the vertical roof design and flat load floor. I would, however, recommend using the included cargo net to secure small and loose items. That hard plastic cladding in the boot makes quite the racket when struck with items such as a water bottle. Fold the seats in a 60:40 split via the pull-tabs from the boot, and you reveal a total usable space of 1860L.
It’s the main reason I’d want a more powerful motor, as I’d want to take advantage of loading up the Tucson without having to worry about the impact on my engine’s performance.
Rear seat occupants win the comfort war here. Front passengers are treated to the view out the larger windshield.
However, the rear occupants can make use of the folding bench design and sliding bench that allows for supreme levels of comfort in a mid-size SUV.
The rear left passenger even has controls for the front left seat, to push it forward and create excess levels of legroom for themselves. Thanks to a relatively flat transmission/exhaust tunnel, this is a rare win for the middle seat passenger to not just have ample posterior comfort, but also have a place to put their shoes too!
Out of the mundane but must-have mid-size SUV segment, the Tucson sure is a breath of fresh air.
It’s obvious that it lacks power with this base motor, and my only upgrade/recommendation would be to splash the extra cash on that turbocharged and AWD unit. It would make for a potent family car only after that.
However, say if you make do with this base motor, you’ll quickly become infatuated with just how comfortable and stylish the new Tucson is.
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Perfect – This is the 3rd Hyundai we have purchased and we absolutely love it, great comfort, perfect size, drives like a dream and has everything we need. Show details
As a Genuine Owner, really disappointed – On highway a car flick the stone and hit on my window shield and made a long crack with in a month i purchased. Funny thing is that stone was not even a centimetre. So almost no resistance. Very weak windscreen. Show details
Nice looking and feature rich, but gutless – We just took delivery of a new N Line Tuscon. Features and functions are excellent (lots of them are fairly useless though) the car feels well built and is smooth to drive. The biggest complaint is that the gutless 2.0 litre engine really struggles on highways (especially hilly roads). Overtaking a truck on a straight stretch of the road requires… Read more
a lot of planning. The engine is OK around town but try and take one on a freeway before you make a decision.
The touchscreen interface is impressive but it is a finger print magnet.
Little disappointing as the USA gets a bigger 2.5 litre version with a 8 speed gearbox for 10 grand less than Australia.
Great Car, Base Engine Underpowered – I love how this car looks. Both inside and outside, it is has an outstanding design. I love the features that it offers in the Elite configuration. The touch-screen is quite big and the CarPlay integration is very well done. That being said, the base level petrol engine… It lacks power. So consider upgrading it. Show details
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Excellent Service from Castle Hill Hyundai – Castle Hill Hyundai gave me the best changeover price. I did the deal with Sales Manager, Guy. Guy has excellent product knowledge and is very helpful. My Tucson has less than 200 km on the clock at the moment. Fuel economy is OK but I expect it to improve after the engine is run in. I bought this car because it has a grunty diesel with 416… Read more
nm of torque. It has a proven torque converter auto gearbox not a problematic DCT or CVT auto. This latest Tucson has a lengthened wheelbase with as much room in the front and second rows as the Santa Fe.
Love This Car – Great match the 2.0D engine with gearbox, very zippy and very EASY to get in trouble for speeding Love the performance ,great fuel consumption a bit higher than the declared fuel consumed, I presume because car has only 4500km Seats are super comfy, great addiction of lumbar support ( Elite model ) Very spacious back seat and overall a well… Read more
refined interior Good level of technology and safety. The rear cross traffic alert is amazing. All car makers should make it a mandatory on all vehicles Not a fan of the black glossy trims, always covered in fingerprints The position of the controls for the A/C are a bit messy and distractive The fuel indicator seems to get lost in that left bottom corner of the dash you really got to remember to look for it If like me you like your car exterior clean and shiny be prepared for it The futuristic looks make it a pain to wash and dry the body work , it drips water for hours But wants its clean WOW Would I recommend this car Absolutely YES
Nice Looking Car – Nice car with a lot of improvements from the last model. I have had it now for 5 months and so far happy with it. There are a few little things that I found annoying in it. Starting with the pros. Pro's Fantastic fuel economy for the diesel Seats are very comfortable with lots of room and perfect height, you can easily fit a young family or just… Read more
adults with ease. Very comfortable for long distance driving The boot design, space is much better than the last mode The cameras and safety features are excellent Cons The turning circle is terrible, some turn you need to reverse 2 or more times to complete which is a pain in the bum when pulling out of a tight driveway the last model I had, had no drama and a lot easier. The control panel for windows and side mirrors would be much better if it was moved down a little for better access to the buttons. and not have the side mirror button so close to other buttons. The buttons for the stereo system and a/c are near impossible to change and adjust when driving at night.
In saying the cons they just need to find tune some things, but overall Hyundai did well in the design and is perfect for a family.
3 months in and confident I made the right decision – Test drove a lot of medium to large SUV's under $60k before deciding. After a few drives of others, I kept going back to this one to recheck if it was still the best car. Settled on the AWD Highlander diesel NLine version and very happy with the choice. If you're looking at this size and price I would recommend you consider this car and have an extended test drive. Show details · 2
Stability on the road showed up at the perfect time! – Coming home on the highway a driver under the influence rammed into the side of my Hyundai Tucson 2021 at a speed faster than 100km/h. My Hyundai behaved perfectly to control the wheels of the impact the intoxicated driver had, pushing me off the road. My ABS worked so well and my Hyundai's performance was shown off at impact. Well done for safety on the Hyundai Tucson 2021! Show details
Car went on fire, Hyundai blocked me from Facebook – See the photos, they speak for themselves. I can’t believe Hyundai blocked me from their Facebook page for simply pasting these screenshots from their page. Absolutely appalling, they didn’t even respond to my fb messages either. Clearly they want to hide this from other potential people.
2021 car with a Manual Boot/Trunk – I bought the Tucson Elite July 2021 and I’m shocked that for the price I paid ($40,000+) you don’t get a boot/trunk that has a gas lift, automatically opens or at the very least, pops the boot open when the key fob is pressed. There is also no option for a button on the dashboard to pop the boot open. You have to manually open the boot by hand and… Read more
close it which makes it unrealistic for those with disabilities, hand injuries or too short to reach the handle to close it. What a shame Hyundai.
Other than that, it’s a good car for a compact SUV but I believe for what I paid, there are other brands that give you these features and more on a middle model.
Not worth the money – I had a highlander for two days and retuned it, 1, its underpowered, and I drove both the Turbo petrol and oil burner, the engine is just way too underpowered for its size. 1.6 LT Turbo? really for a big SUV? thats a joke. Even the 2.0 oil burner ? nope too small! Where is the V6? or the Electric ? 2, its trying to compete with Jeep and others… Read more
that have better looking interiors, better build quality and dont feel like they are going to fall apart over the next bump, it fails at quality of interior with cheap plastics, and poor styling inside, the seats are ok but they are NOT REAL LEATHER, but they are charging top end prices at 56K, better choices for the money, if it was 10 K cheaper it would be great you expect it to be cheaper build quality, but look at others for that price bracket or go for the entry level, but really 56K for a cheap looking interior and exterior thats trying to hide behind fancy array of LED lights, is just not the answer. Again its a typical Hyundai with cheap plastics, cheap build quality but charging prices of more quality brands. The whole car just feels cheap and nasty , try again Hyundai, and make a car with good quality materials and you might win me over till then. nope !
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