Used 2005 Hyundai Tucson Consumer Reviews
A Gem Value SUV
I spent the entire fall of 2004 researching vehicles and came across this one on the list of 2005 SUVs. I went to the dealership to see this vehicle 3 times before I finally bought it. It was love at first sight and everyday after that. Hyundai has come a long way and this GEM gets the award for the best value SUV. If you are considering buying a compact SUV that's loaded with extras, THIS IS THE ONE! GO FOR IT!
Value for Dollars
A lot of standard features. ABS, ESP, CD/MP3 player, keyless entry, anti theft. Great style, wide tires ideal vehicle for Candian winter conditions. I did a lot of research compared Honda CRV, Toyota RAV4 an landed up buying a Tuscon and I feel I made the correct decision
- LX 4dr SUVMSRP: $4,495207 mi away
- GLS 4dr SUVMSRP: $5,550256 mi away
- GLS 4dr SUVMSRP: $3,500329 mi away
Tuscon - Good Mileage, Interior Room
I drove my 4 Cyl 5 Speed Tuscon 8000 miles from the NY to Oregon and back. Over the trip I averaged 26 MPG (70+ MPH on most thruways). I also found that wind resistance is a major contributor to the mileage. I got much better mileage in the high altitude states of Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana than in the lower altitude states. I also am very suspicious of ethanol because when I used it in Iowa and Nebraska I got by far my worst mileage (22 MPG). I am very satisfied with my Tuscon in most respects. I found that the odometer is off by 3% (you have driven 3% further than it says, so my milage was actually 26.8 MPG). I also am not happy that two levels of my wiper intermitent settings no delay.
I love my LX
I have enjoyed rideing in my Tucson. This is the first front wheel drive car I have owned. Last winter in the bad weather it was handled like a dream
Great little SUV
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.