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Used 2005 Hyundai Tucson Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

My Tuson

Steve G, 09/23/2005
2005 Hyundai Tucson GL Fwd 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The tuson is one of the nicest small SUV I found. I looked at a lot of them including the RAV4 and the Honda CRV, the tuson has lots more room and the the ride is one of the best I found. Was able to get the gas millege up to 25 city and 32 hwy with amsoil 0W-30 and a K&N airfilter.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great SUV--Great price

Perry, 06/23/2005
2005 Hyundai Tucson GLS 4WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A terrific 4x4 in the snow and mountains. Very comfortable coupled with a great 6 disk sound system. The sun roof comes in handy on nice days. The size lets me park very easily anywhere. The service from the dealer has been world class...something one would experience with a vehicle twice the price. The seats fold down easily for hauling oversize items in the back. It is very quiet, smooth to drive, and handles very well in the city and on the highway. The electronic stability control is very important in snow/ice. A winner!

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3.5 out of 5 stars

First Impressions

Dexi, 10/24/2005
2005 Hyundai Tucson GL Fwd 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We bought our new Tucson about a month ago. The performance of this car is about average. It seems that something is holding it back, the ride is not smooth at all. Engine noise is prohibitive, maybe its just our car but at slow speed engine is whinning (reminds me of famous German planes Stuka during WWII). Gas mileage is awful barely 20 mpg mostly hihgway. This is 2.0L engine for God's sake!; my 15 year old Chevy was doing 24-25. Gas pedal is in wierd position for me, get tired very easily during long drives. Leg space for passenger is OK. Overall, this is "you get what you paid for vehicle". For the money (we paid 16,250 before tax) its OK buy, dont expect great things out of it.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Inexpensive, But Full of Value

Saravn, 01/10/2005
2005 Hyundai Tucson GL Fwd 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I went to the Hyundai dealership to look at the SantaFe, I felt it was too big (after having a Ford ZX2). They encouraged me to try the Tucson. What a perfect fit! I thought I wanted a Ford Escape, but couldn't afford it. After a few weeks & 2 snowstorms, I'm thrilled. It has handled great, through wind, snow & ice. The ABS brakes work great, & the ESP eliminates the need for 4WD if you don't offroad. The interior is very practical as well. I keep finding little things that are very useful. I even have a place for my purse that is not the passenger seat. In all, I think I'm only going to find more things that I like about this SUV & not feel that I bought it because it was all I could afford.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Regret

Nan, 04/22/2008
2005 Hyundai Tucson GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I enjoyed the look of this vehicle and warranty, very smooth ride. I only had the Tuscon for three weeks when it would die while driving it. Thank goodness for the warranty. I don't think I would purchase again. The Tuscon does not hold its value and not worth what I paid for it.

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