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kumargaurav83Melbourne
- 9 reviews
- 2 likes
- Tucson TL Elite 2WD, 2.0L Petrol, Automatic (2015-2020)
- Verified purchase
Worth every Buck
Bought our first SUV and after a lot of research and restricted budget, zeroed on Tucson Elite and am really happy with our decision. The driving experience is really great, smooth, well controlled and easy to manoeuvre. On highways the noise is very controlled and the features this vehicle comes with is worth every buck that can be spent. The vehicle is strong and even smallest things like seat belts are much more comfortable than higher price models.
The only thing that I have not liked so far is that it needs more revs to wizz it through.
It is really a reliable car and am yet to figure out the running cost.
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Hyundai TUCSON active x
Just bought a 2015 Tucson, great car to drive, but like all new cars they take away lots of stuff, then when you ask they say if you upgrade you can obtain these extras--which use to be standard--(ie) CD Player, AC vents for the rear passengers, we live in the hottest country should be standard on all cars, cheap tyres,
The streaming doesn't really work effectively, Radio is not good, Voice activation for phone hit and miss.
If we notice that as new models come out they take things away, and tell us that we are getting a great deal, not so.
Why have we got plastic on fenders and guards, I see cost cutting .
Hard disgusting plastic on the interior.
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ElmerPhdSydney Surrounds, NSW
- 4 reviews
- 11 likes
- Tucson TL Highlander AWD, 2.0L Diesel, Automatic (2015-2020)
- Verified purchase
Buyers Remorse
My diesel Hyundai Tucson Highlander was delivered two weeks ago and I would gladly pay $5,000 to Hyundai’s nominated charity if they would take it back. On the ride home from the dealership the multimedia system locked up and has been nothing but trouble ever since. In order to stop the thing driving me mad, I’ve had to pull the fuse and that means no USB to charge my phone, no radio, no maps, no reversing camera. And no care from Hyundai.
Of course I immediately called Hyundai Customer Care but they were not open on the weekend. So I logged...Read more
an internet ticket on the web site thinking that as it was a brand new car Hyundai would respond first thing Monday – come to think of it, I never did get a response to that ticket. Around lunchtime Monday I called Customer Care, they told me to call the dealer, the dealer told me they could not fit me in until the end of the following week. Back to Customer Care and the manager got me into the dealer earlier but now I have make another booking for a software upgrade… But the failure of the multimedia system is not the intrinsic reason I would give this car up – its Hyundai’s poor response. This is a brand new care but nobody cares. So putting all that aside, what do I think of the car? It drives well and has some interesting features like Lane Keep Assist, a giant sunroof and a bizarre contraption that makes the headlights see around corners. But I would swap them all for a decent stereo. When the stereo does work, the sound quality is appalling, the radio does not display song titles (hardly a big deal but I had a car 10 years ago that did this), there is only one USB port (gosh, for $50k plus, please sir, can I have some more?) And the worst, most damn annoying thing, is that to use the maps you have to turn the radio on (WTF has the radio got to do with GPS?). If you don’t want to listen to the radio you can turn it down but when you restart the car the sound comes back up again. Nuts.1 comment
UPDATE: A software upgrade has stopped the multimedia reboots. Since picking up the car I have raised two tickets on the Hyundai Customer Care site - neither of them were ever responded to (the messag... Read more
e here is: exciting TV ads notwithstanding, be aware of the reality of dealing with Hyundai's 'Customer Care'). The $5,000 offer to Hyundai's favourite charity is still open.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Rod FNewcastle
- 5 reviews
- 6 likes
Very Happy!
Great vision all round, still getting used to higher revs with 6 sp transmission- good instrument positioning,economy, comfort and rear tray size. On road handling with reasonably little road noise. Fixed price servicing and road assistance arrangements very attractive.Very happy with legroom and leather seats. Good value for money. Would recommend
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Blackdog
- 6 reviews
- 11 likes
Tucson Highlander
Finally picked up my wife's Tucson, waited 5 months, and initial impressions are good. This car replaces her 2012 Kia Sportage, and in comparison, the Tucson rides a bit smoother, the engine feels a bit more refined, and overall, it feel a bit better than the Kia. The beige leather interior looks great, and doesn't get as hot when left in the sun, but time will tell how hard it will be to keep clean.On the 220km drive home from picking it up, my wife wasn't sure if she liked it, as she had loved the Kia, but after another 200km drive the next day, she has decided that she does love it and it's a worthy replacement for the Kia. I will update this after we have done a few more kms.
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PalindromePerth, WA
- 24 reviews
Best bang for buck on the road!
Before test driving I was hooked on the Mazda CX-5. We needed to upgrade for our new family member. The Hyundai brand didn't even register in my top 5. But after test driving the 2015 Tucson Active X I was convinced & hooked!
For a start the car looks awesome inside & out. Its pretty much a 5 seater Santa-Fe. Its styling gives it an on road wow factor which stands out from the crowd. Inside its very comfortable with everything you would find within the competition cars with leather seats as a bonus. It has all the fruit when it comes to in ...Read more
car controls and the A/C works excellent for Australian conditions. Driving is a dream. Very quiet on the road and handles very well in the dry & wet. Very fuel efficient and less scheduled servicing required compared to other manufactures, Did I mention the 5 year warranty! Our car has done under 5k Km's but we are very happy with it to date. The features you get in this car are first class and match that of other makes. I believe its the best value for money SUV you will find (features vs $$) So why only 4 star rating? For some reason the Australian right hand drive model only received a 4 star ANCAP rating. I don't find the car unsafe in any shape or form as it has all the safety features of the competition.1 comment
UPDATE: The Hyundai Tucson has now been awarded a 5 Start ANCAP rating for 2016 models.
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MarkQldBrisbane
- 2 reviews
Hyundai want to change perceptions - this car does that
As few as 6 months ago, I was fairly unlikely to consider Hyundai in my next car list. But friends and relatives bought various models over the past year, and a 10 minute drive of one got me interested in the Tucson. In one day, I test drove a Highlander diesel Tucson and the Mazda CX-5 Akera diesel. I sat in a Honda CR-V but dismissed it because it seemed cramped and because the dashboard seemed out-dated.
The Mazda & Hyundai that I drove have similar specifications, & choice of car will always be based around personal preferences.
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Andrew5757SYDNEY
- 3 reviews
Great car but a few niggles spoil the party.
I have an Active X with 5000k's on the clock. It drives very well and the steering, suspension and cabin noise are superb. The brakes are average and the fuel consumption is around 9L/100kms which is worse than my 2013 2wd Mitsubishi Outlander which averaged 7.5l/100kms in the exact same driving conditions. The Tucson has a nice traditional auto and it drives way better than the current crop of CVT SUVs. The multi function trip computer average fuel consumption is about 20% out and the bluetooth is so poor its unusable. I have contacted Hyundai...Read more
and they said a fix is on the way (as of late December 2015). The Tucson is not as roomy inside as the CRV, Rav4 or Outlander. All of the above are taller and have more interior space. The new Tucson has adopted styling cues from the Range Rover Evoque and the cabin feels wider and lower. When my 10 year old daughter sits behind me I have to move the seat forward, something i didn't have to do in the Outlander or my wife 2014 Rav4. The biggest disappointment is the stereo. I mentioned the poor bluetooth performance earlier but overall the stereo is a dud. The sound quality is superb but my cars unit shuts down intermittently and guess what? when I take it to a dealer I get told they could find a problem. Worse still is the safety warning screen that appears every time you get in the car. You have to manually accept the warning by touching the screen. Most new cars have similar warnings but the disappear after a few seconds. The Tucson doesn't and it locks the functionality of the stereo until you touch the screen. Perversely you often have to take your eyes off the road to accept the caution, therefore totally compromising the road safety message. If Hyundai can sort my dodgy stereo then I will be a lot happier with the vehicle.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Wade
- 2 reviews
Great small SUV
Absolutely brilliant car. Noise is low, handling and comfort are great. Inside and outside looks great and the infotainment is really good. The engine has enough go if you plant the foot at times. Fuel economy seems to be as quoted so far. Leather seats in a low model is nice, plenty of room for rear seat passengers and in the boot. Seems to be a step up from the Mazda cx5 in almost all areas and comes with a 5 year warranty plus 3. The only downsides are that the phone microphone is a bit far away and volume at the other end can be quiet. Ther...Read more
e is an issue with the drivers footwell which means the car isn't 5 stars yet.. Should be fixed soon on new cars. Google auto software isn't available yet and only available on the base models... ??? Overall I loved it so much I will be getting my wife a diesel elite.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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stick
- 16 reviews
- 9 likes
go get one
got an active X with optional roof racks delivered last Friday, clock up 600 kms in 4 days of running around.
car is great, I didn't test drive as it was for my wife ( I'm still driving it, told her I want to make sure everything works before handling to her ) and it was between the CX5 and Tucson. read good motor review on Tucson, went to dealership to sit in it to make sure room is ok and bought it.
mileage currently at 8L/100km but I'm driving a bit of freeway. car is quiet despite the roof racks fitted. tyre and wind noise is benchmark f...Read more
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TaldreeQLD, 4220
- 12 reviews
- Tucson TL Highlander AWD, 2.0L Diesel, Automatic (2015-2020)
- Verified purchase
Tucson Hylander
Traded an IX35 (great experience) for a Tucson in Sep 15 (2500 klm up). So far I'm very pleased with the car. It's everything the motoring writers claim.
A few anomalies so far:
1. Nav system went blank but was okay on restart and has never happened again to date.
2. Similarly, the LCD display went blank, but again fixed by a restart.
3. On occasions the engine seems to (at low revs) miss fire and/or lag. Not sure if it's the engine or transmission wanting to change up. I usually force the car into changing up and the problem goes aw...Read more
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Bumble BeeMelbourne
- 3 reviews
- 5 likes
Brilliant
New 2015/16 Tucson a bloody good vehicle.
The smoothness on the roads and handling is excellent. Cabin space and cabin noise is wonderful. Only let down is Apple play software download is still yet to be available.
7.8L/100 is about right.
Service costs are low and so far nothing has gone wrong.
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Update after 6,000km. This vehicle has no flaws at all. Built well. The fuel seems a little higher now; after a few tanks and the guage has settled, perhaps 8.5L/100.
Interior remains new and durab... Read more
Still no Apple Play!
Apple play is here and installed. Works nice with Siri,
Clearer voice calls and the start up warning now goes off automatically after 5 seconds.
Apps are great too.
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Questions & Answers
John K.asked
is the Tucson allwheel drive?
grahamasked
I might be going crazy but Im pretty sure my Highlander (2017) version has the idle stop and go feature however when I went to drive the car today it was running a little weird and I realised that the feature wasnt engaging. So I have two questions 1) does it have the feature ( or Im losing my mind) 2) if it does is there a button I may have accidentally pressed to turn it off or do I need to speak to my dealer? Thanks
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Rod & Marion E.asked
Do others have problems moving the transmission from park? Mine constantly gets stuck in park, it eventually moves after a couple of mins
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Hi Rod & Marion,
No I don’t mines a manual....
Hi Rod, we don’t have that issue at all, ours is a 2022 highlander, automatic.
Have you contacted your nearest Hyundai service centre to query about it? Hopefully it can be fixed for you, best of luck.
Thanks for that, Hyundai has tried to fix it but so far only partly successful
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Carl
Why have all NEW cars got horrible PLASTIC around the fenders and guards---are we running out of steel?
This is cost cutting gone to far--no car should be worth more than $20000, with all the disgusting plastics in them--