2005 Hyundai Tucson Review
Fuel Economy
19 - 22 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Appealing styling, plenty of standard features and Hyundai's impressive warranty make the Tucson a solid competitor in the compact SUV class.
Pros
Generous warranty, standard ABS and stability control, roomy passenger and cargo space, attractive interior, standard side and head curtain airbags.
Cons
Low horsepower rating, some cheap interior materials here and there.
What's New for 2005
The Hyundai Tucson is an all-new compact SUV from Hyundai. It rides on the Elantra platform and is intended for buyers who want a smaller package than the midsize Santa Fe.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Still Happy After 4+ Years
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Hyundai Tucson GL Fwd 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
The 2.0L GL is my wife's daily driver for the past 4+ yrs. Other than regular maintenance, no major issues. We've put 85,000km on the car, incl. a couple of big road trips to the east coast. Gas mileage? 20/25 city/hwy is respectable for this class. For the price? This car has turned out to be great value.
Favorite Features
Fold down rear and front passenger seats.
Suggested Improvements
5 speed tranny. more sound insulation for road noise. More comfortable seats.
Great little SUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Hyundai Tucson GL Fwd 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I traded in a 1999 Pathfinder for this used 2005 Tucson. So far it does most of what I expected it to do. I did loose some cargo and tow capacity with the trade, but the extra MPG makes up for it. It could have more road handling. You don't want to push it too hard into the corners. The stock stereo had to go. I couldn't hear it on the freeway if all the windows were down. The tie downs in the back could be a bit stronger or moved off of the cover.
Favorite Features
The roominess, A/C, cubby holes/storage. Fuel ecomomy. All the seats recline.
Suggested Improvements
Armrest should be moved foreward 2-3 inches. Move the shift knob back an inch to keep from hitting recirculation switch on HVAC. Need stronger anchor points in cargo area. A rear sway bar or bigger one. Move the oil filer so it doesn't let oil run down the sub-frame.
Great vehicle, bad mgp
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Hyundai Tucson GLS 4WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
When I purchased the Tuscan, I was looking at the Santefee.... I was drawn to the Tuscan for more leg room ... (I am 6'3") I have enjoyed the comfort up front, but the mpg is not that good. I have taken it thru snow, responded well, I have taken it on vacations, good too. I have never had to replace anything other than the drive belt. This car is really a reliable vehicle. It just stinks when it comes to mpg.
Favorite Features
fold down seats.... for camping, the rear cig lighter is perfect for filling up air mattresses.......Stable I am a volunteer firefighter, and this vehicle has brought me in time...
Suggested Improvements
mpg..Other than that, nothing...
Love this SUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Hyundai Tucson GL Fwd 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This is a great truck. It meets my needs for something fun to drive, comfortable, and with a good basic sound system. It meets my husband's needs for something that looks "rugged" that can handle hauling all of our camping equipment for our trips to the North Shore. It handled great through the MN winter and is a fun truck to zip around in.
Favorite Features
Great heating & air systems, pretty good stock sound system, love the comfort and ease of use of everything.
Suggested Improvements
The gas mileage could be better. We get around 20 mpg, mostly city, around 22- 23 highway, but looking into the specs on the truck that's about what you should expect getting into it.
Love the Tucson
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 4 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Hyundai Tucson GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Have had the Tucson 4+ years and still is fun to drive, good in winter and air con works great in summer. Own an Acura MDX as well but end up taking the Tucson everywhere. Could buy a new car but afraid another car won't be as much fun or as reliable...
Favorite Features
Drives like a dream, and cabin is very quiet
Suggested Improvements
Exterior styling needs improvement - the car is too good to look so odd
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