Hyundai Terracan Reviews - Page 2 of 3

Nothing has gone wrong with this car.

I bought this new 2006 Terracan with a 2.9 liter diesel engine and automatic transmission in 2005. It now has 20,000 km on it and so far it has been perfect. Other than oil changes and tire rotations, it has required no service.

Performance has been totally satisfactory for my use in rural Costa Rica. The ride is a bit harsh on our very bumpy road, but on decent pavement and at highway speed it is just fine.

The diesel engine is giving us 18 - 21 miles per gallon. It starts immediately in this warm climate and provides all the power we can use.

The transmission is smooth. Shifts are almost imperceptible.

The car came with seating for seven, but the two seats in what is really the rear cargo compartment are not fit for anyone, but small children. They are more of a nuisance than an asset. We removed them for good in the first week of ownership.

Steering is the best I have ever experienced. Not only is the mechanism tight and predictable, but the tilt wheel position is comfortable and still allows the instrument panel to be visible.

Suspension and brakes have left nothing to be desired.

The "fold-up/fold-down" second row seats fold against the back of the front seats. That leaves a large cargo area, but compared to other SUVs, it is primitive. The seats should fold flat into the floor which would leave still more cargo space.

Broken power steering pump at about 150 km, probably my fault due to excessive off road testing (I was really exited to drive my brand new car and I drove it carelessly trying to reach its limit). Dealer replaced it with no questions, but delayed for about 2 weeks.

Nothing else has really bothered me since then.

Generally the all made plastic design lacks strength and off road requirements.

Its 2.9 TDI engine is full of never ending power! It has 160 Hp and its acceleration is impressive considering it is a diesel truck. I once drove it up to 180 km/h at the highway with absolutely no trouble. Again its capability as a off road vehicle are considerably good, its engine and suspension are really reliable, but it has excessive plastic made parts dedicated to protection (compared to my old Mitsubishi Montero 91 TDI the Terracan is left behind in the off road comparison).

It is very comfortable to drive and engine noises are not noticed until reached 140 km/h. Also it is designed for 7 passengers and comfort is remarkable.

One Word Brilliant. Really don't know what the other reviews are talking about!!!

Reliable, Sense of Safety and pulls my 2200kg Caravan with ease. It is easy to forget that you're even towing!!!

Sold my X5 to buy this and not sorry!

My X5 continually got stuck to my total embarasment, but there again it is not a proper 4X4. My Terracan is one of the better 4x4s I have owned which comprise over nine in the last 10 years.

2000 miles 4 months old front and rear suspension faulty, notified dealer. It took dealer 4months to check out and order parts. Found that front and rear suspension bottoming out on the bump stops. Informed Hyundai customer care. The dealer then ordered a pair of rear shocks. Only 1 turned up after 2 weeks, then 2 weeks later the other turned up. Fault was still there. They then ordered a pair of springs and exactly the same happened. This problem has been checked and identified as a problem by the Hyundai product manager and 7 months on still not rectified. I bought this vehicle to tow a caravan weighing 1500kg.Since 2000 miles and 4 months old it can't even carry the driver of the vehicle over a silent policeman at 5mph and not bottom out. Hyundai have had this problem out in Australia and have manufactured a new optional extra suspension kit for people who tow caravan/trailers.So this to me means the original suspension is inadequate for the job they say it can do. I wouldn't have bought this vehicle if I'd have known this about the suspension.

Problems with rear diff. Fault took 6 months to rectify by fitting a new one, no problems since.

Alloy wheel coating coming off all the wheels, Hyundai have Ok'd 4 new wheels and 4 tyres as there was excessive wear on the tyres due to the faulty diff and suspension.

Leather coming off the steering wheel, new steering wheel on order.

Gear knob changed as the gear numbers couldn't be seen and the car only had 8000 miles on the clock.

2 new side steps fitted as there was rust appering on them. They were ordered and fitted within 1 week.

Rear window metal strip by the quarter lights rusted. They were changed within 2 weeks.

Rear boot struts faulty, they were changed within 1 week.

Other niggley faults to top it all.

This 4x4 has got a brilliant engine and quite economical.

The leather seats are great.

Good space in the boot.

Could do with more storage in the boot area for warning triangle and tow rope and tools.

Good clear view of dash board and controls.

Need to put darker grey carpet in the car rather than the light one as it marks easy.