What's the Hyundai Tucson like?

I'm considering buying a Hyundai Tucson 2.0-litre diesel. Is this a reliable motor? Are there any problems with them? What is fuel consumption like?

Mairead Glynn (Calverstown)

Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Mairead,

Typically for a Hyundai, there are no major problems to report with a Tucson. Just tread slightly carefully, as they were popular with hard working types such as builders etc. and many have lived hard lives as beasts of burden, so be alert for signs of excessive wear and tear. Otherwise, just make the usual checks for history and condition and you should be OK.

As for fuel consumption, you're dealing with both an older-tech engine (that 2.0-litre has since been replaced by Hyundai's new 1.7 diesel) and a tall-ish, heavy-ish SUV body. So you're probably looking at around 35-45mpg, rather than the 45-55mpg you'd expect from a newer model.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
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