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Hyundai Tucson 1.7 SE Nav: Game-changing crossover ready for business

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The new Tucson follows one million Hyundai SUV sales in Europe, over 116,600 in the UK

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3 September 2015

Hyundai Tucson 1.7 SE Nav review

What is it?

What Hyundai anticipates will be biggest-seller in its all-new iX35 replacing Tucson range. This isn’t the first time the Tucson badge has been on the back of a Hyundai either, the last time was back in 2009!

The iX35 was a key model, making up 20% of Hyundai’s sales in the UK – so it had better be good!

What’s hot?

  • Kia and Hyundai’s Design Chief, Peter Schreyer, has done a fine job with the exterior styling of the new Tucson. Looking like a scaled-down Santa-Fe, highlights of the handsome Tucson include the big, imposing front grille neatly linking in with the headlights, which are swept back into the wings and bonnet. At the side, the squared off wheel arches and ‘z-shape’ shoulder line are a talking point and are designed to give the illusion of movement, even when the Tucson is standing still. At the back, there’s the high-set of rear light clusters, with the design following those already seen on the i30 hatch.
  • Okay, so the basic 1.7-litre turbo-diesel engine has been carried over from the old iX35, but it remains a smooth and torquey engine. In the Tucson, it has been tweaked to meet Euro6 emissions, thus equalling the most efficient and cleanest engine in the range. Headline figures are the 119g/km emissions and a combined fuel figure of 61.4mpg.
  • The Tucson might lack the sporty feel of the Ford Kuga and Mazda CX-5, but this Hyundai is a very competent drive on the road. Generally, the steering is well-weighted and precise and body control is good at keeping bodyroll to a minimum. The ride on the standard 17-inch alloys is refined and comfortable, plus the six-speed manual gearbox is slick and well damped.
  • Hyundai’s image has been built on the high specification of all its models and the Tucson doesn’t disappoint! Even in mid-range SE Nav spec, an eight-inch touchscreen navigation system, 17-inch alloys, rear parking sensors, heated front seats and dual-zone climate control – are all fitted as standard for £22,795.
  • Like the exterior, the interior of the Tucson is particularly stylish. We like the horizontal layout for the dash and the logically laid out switchgear and instrumentation.
  • There’s plenty of interior space in the Tucson too, in fact almost class-leading – with five able to travel in comfort. The 513-litre boot is also practically-shaped and easily extended to 1,503-litres with the rear seat folded.
  • This Tucson boasts 119g/km emissions meaning it falls into the 21% company car tax band for 2015/2016. There’s also a five-year warranty for peace of mind.

 

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