2016 Hyundai Tucson (3rd Generation)

DRIVEN: Hyundai Tucson Sport 1,6T DCT and Tucson Sport 2,0D AT

Over the past few years, a large number of South African motorists have ditched their sedans and hatchbacks in favour of vehicles offering increased ride height and more commanding driving positions. There has been a similar exodus from the sportscar segment, with some consumers seeking extra practicality (without being prepared to lose out on performance) and thus opting for performance SUVs.

In 2017, Hyundai Automotive South Africa revealed its own midsize "warm SUV" in the shape of the Tucson Sport, which gained a bespoke body kit and model-specific alloy wheels, and boasted an uprated version of the firm’s familiar 1,6-litre TGDi petrol engine.

Summary

Hyundai SA sold all 512 units of the pre-facelift Tucson Sport, rendering it a more exclusive offering than the standard models. It'll be a similar case with the facelifted version, as the local arm of the Korean brand says it will be supplied with just 50 kits per month (with each Tucson Sport coming at a premium of R65 000 over a standard Elite model). However, the addition of a diesel derivative has certainly broadened the Sport range's appeal.

Which one to get? Objectively, the diesel. It's comfortable, fairly frugal and offers dollops of low-down torque. However, it lacks the shouty characteristics of the 1,6-litre turbopetrol ... and that's why you buy a sporty SUV after all, isn't it?

FAST FACTS

Models: Hyundai Tucson Sport 1,6T/Hyundai Tucson Sport 2,0D
Price: R654 900/R664 900
Engine: 1,6-litre, 4-cyl, turbopetrol/2,0-litre 4,cyl, turbodiesel
Power: 150 kW/150 kW
Torque: 300 N.m/460 N.m
0-100 km/h: 8,9 sec/9,3 sec
Top Speed: 201 km/h/201 km/h
Fuel Consumption: 8,9 L/100 km/7,9 L/100 km
CO2: 165 g/km/164 g/km
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch/8-speed automatic
Service Plan: 5-year/90 000 km

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Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Elite Sport (2019) Review

Fast facts

Price: R654 900 (August 2019)
Engine: 1.6-litre turbopetrol
Power/Torque: 150 kW / 300 Nm
Transmission: 7 speed dual-clutch automatic
Fuel economy: 8.5 L/100km (claimed)
Load capacity: 488 to 1 478 litres

Pricing and warranty

The Tucson 1.6T Elite Sport retails for R654 900 and comes with a 5-year/150 000 vehicle warranty, 7-year/200 000 km drivetrain warranty and a 5-year/90 000 km service plan. If you would prefer the turbodiesel-powered Tucson Sport, then you can expect to pay R664 900 (August 2019).

Verdict

We didn’t enjoy driving the Tucson Sport as much as we hoped we would. Its hypersensitive throttle mapping and resultant tyre-spinning antics were an indulgence and entertaining to begin with, but ultimately reduced the pleasure of the driving experience. The Hyundai’s no slouch, that's for certain (even though no claimed performance figures are available), but the car's performance feels forced and unfortunately, not very refined.

Having said that, the Tucson Sport has a lot going for it in the looks department... If you want your family car to turn a few heads, it will do just that! The Tucson remains a practical choice in this segment – its spacious and flexible cabin should suit most familial transportation needs to a tee. Standard spec is good too. With that said, if you care less about outright performance then perhaps the standard Tucson 1.6T Elite is a better bet.

If you are not convinced by the Tucson Sport then you may want to consider the Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4Motion Highline R-Line. It too boasts attractive styling (although it doesn't quite look as lean and mean as the Hyundai) and its 2.0-litre turbopetrol engine offers 162 kW and 350 Nm of torque and is also mated with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Not only is it cheaper than the Tucson Sport (at R612 750), but its performance is more refined. The Ford Kuga 2.0T AWD ST Line, with 177 kW and 340 Nm of torque, is also worth a look and it’s nicely priced at R552 400.

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Spy Shots: 2021 Hyundai Tucson Sport

The next-generation Hyundai Tucson has been spotted again, this time testing on track.

The last time we saw the Tucson mules, the vehicle's rear was covered and hiding some of its shape. Now, we get an even better look at what's to come. Expected to be launched globally in the middle of 2020 as a 2021 model, the all-new Hyundai Tucson's proportions are clearly visible.

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Spy Shots: 2021 Hyundai Tucson Sport

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New Hyundai Tucson N to outmuscle VW's 235 kW Tiguan R – report

A fresh report out of South Korea claims Hyundai will launch a new Tucson N “within the next two years”, with the high-performance SUV set to outmuscle Volkswagen’s new Tiguan R.

According to thekoreancarblog.com, the next-generation Tucson range will be topped by an N-badged performance variant (the current generation includes only an N Line derivative, offered in Europe).

That fresh flagship N model, suggests the publication, will employ a turbocharged 2,5-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine developing more than 250 kW. The new Tiguan R, of course, makes 235 kW from its turbocharged 2,0-litre heart.

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ROAD TEST: Hyundai Tucson R2,0 CRDi Sport AT

TEST SUMMARY

The well-used adage “don’t mess with a winning formula” applies here, too. While the Tucson R2,0 CRDi Elite is a great option in the midsize-SUV segment – even if it’s on the pricey side – the flagship Sport undoes much of the day-to-day appeal with its dubious engine tuning and maddening turbo lag.

If you like the look of the Tucson Sport, the R9 000 cheaper 1,6 TGDI is a more resolved and involving vehicle. Our money, however, would go to any one of several, more keenly priced Tucsons or the vastly more appealing premium rivals (such as the Volvo XC60 D4 AWD Momentum and BMW X3 sDrive18d) at a similar price.

Hyundai Tucson 2.0D Elite Sport
Price: R704,500
0-100 km/h:
Power (kW@r/min): 150 KW @ 4000
Torque (N.m@r/min): 460 N.m @ 1750-2750
Top speed:
Claimed cons. (l/100 km): 7.9 l/100 KM's
C02 emissions (g/km): 164 g/KM

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Hyundai Tucson (2016-2021) Buyer’s Guide

Does the 3rd-gen Hyundai Tucson make a compelling used buy? Let’s look at the pros and cons of the Korean medium SUV, see which derivatives were offered in South Africa and find out how much you can expect to pay for a good example…

The Tucson badge first appeared in South Africa in 2005, before Hyundai opted to retire the nameplate in most markets (including ours) in favour of the ix35 moniker some 5 years later. Somewhat curiously, the South Korean firm opted to switch back to “Tucson” for the 3rd generation of its compact crossover.

Just how much of an impact this nomenclature backtracking had on sales is difficult to say, though we do know 22 716 units of the original Tucson were registered in Mzansi (over 5 years), compared with 33 692 examples of the ix35 (over 6 years) and 15 346 units of the 3rd-gen model (over 5 years).

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