2005 Hyundai Tucson GLS review from North America
"Everything you would want in a SUV at a very good price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Gas mileage isnt that great.
4 cylinder is not worth it. Get the v6.
Could use some more HP and a larger engine (3.5 liters or so).
General comments?
First thing you notice is that it is a very comfortable ride - feels more like driving a sedan than an actual SUV.
Steering is very smooth and taking turns are perfect due the ESP system. There is hardly any "wobbly" feeling when ever you take a turn. Has the best handling I've seen on any vehicle.
You do not have the cramped in feeling like the Santa Fe or other SUVs.
Has all the options you would want in an SUV all in one very affordable package.
Accelerating and braking is very smooth.
Easily switch to 4wd by pushing a button.
Back seat folds downward to provide a tons of rooms for storage.
It's quite heavy (3500) so you don't seem to want to push it too hard (hence it may seem slow at accelerating) but when you do actually give it a push, the vehicle flies (0-60mph at 8 seconds).
Very stylish and rugged look.
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| I am satisfied with this car. It does everything well |
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| Good value for the money, but needs some improvement |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 2.7 Liters Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30 miles |
| Most recent distance | 190000 miles |
| Previous car | Hyundai Ford Probe GT (93) |
| Date of Entry | 3rd December, 2004 |