Used 2010 Hyundai Tucson Consumer Reviews
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If it were quieter it would be perfect.
Purchased 6 months ago and now have 5000 miles combined Hwy/City. The engine/trans combination of this vehicle makes it feel like a 6 cyl. Just a lot of fun to drive. Mileage has been 20 city/27 Hgwy which I can live with coming from an '04 Trailblazer. The only downside of the vehicle is the highway road noise on concrete. I had to put a 4" foam pad under the spare tire to absorb some of the noise and stuff polyfill into the rear wheel well covers. The tires are also part of the problem. An upgrade to the Michelin Primacy MVX4, which are rated far better for road noise would be an improvement.
A mixed bag
We've been driving this vehicle now for 9 months. My wife loves it (it is primarily her car) but I'm not so sure. What I like: An incredibly short turning radius. The look of the vehicle, both inside and out. All of the extras at a reasonable price (heated leather seats, bluetooth, etc). What I don't like: The ride is really rough, much rougher than my Nissan Maxima or even my beat up old pickup. You will feel every bump on the road. Most annoying: The gas mileage we've been getting isn't even close to the EPA rating. Low teens in town, low 20's on the highway. I don't drive like a maniac (anymore). If I pushed it hard I'd hate to think how bad the mpg would be...
- Limited 4dr SUVMSRP: $10,900349 mi away
- GLS 4dr SUVMSRP: $8,995354 mi away
- Limited 4dr SUVMSRP: $14,495462 mi away
Great...As Long As You Don't Drive
Hyundai really packs a lot of features for the price, unfortunately they are not packed very well. I get a new rattle every day I drive this car. The dash, door panels, tailgate among other places I have yet to locate. The dealer is unhelpful in fixing all the creaks. In addition, the ride is very, very, firm. On the plus side, I find the seats comfortable and their is plenty of space for our three person family. I bought the Tucson to replace a 2001 VW Passat and sorely miss that car.
All around fun!
I waited until I drove 2000 miles before writing a review. I absolutely love my black Tuscon and look forward to driving it everyday. It runs great and looks even better. In my opinion, it's the sharpest compact SUV on the road now. I'm averaging 24 MPG so I'm not complaining. This awesome vehicle is well worth the 26K I paid for it when I compare the Tucson's features to the competitors. I don't use the Bluetooth so I can't comment on that. I do, however, love the XM radio and i- pod player. The sound system is really good. I really like the way the dash controls and steering wheel controls light up in blue. This is the happiest I have ever been with a new car purchase!!
Misrepresentation of gas mileage
I get an average of 18.6 mpg. When I brought it back to the dealer they drove it 60 miles under ideal conditions and the best they could get was 23 mpg Cruise control on the hwy. They then told me that's what I should expect even though the sticker advertises 24 city and 31 hwy.
Awesome but a few problems
This car is wonderful but there are issues. Bluetooth is horrible. People can't hear you. Also had problems with battery drainage but seems solved. Gas mileage is not at all what they say. I get 20-22 city and 26 on road with avg of 24. They just lied on the window sticker.
Be aware of air bags
I purchased my car almost three weeks ago right before the birth of my first child. I purchased this car for the price, style, and safety. Well I only got two of those wished. In the past two months I have only had the car for maybe two and a half weeks. The air bag light in the dash board is always on because the passenger airbag sensor is not working and is never on if there is a passenger or not. Hyundai obviously has no way to fix this problem because after the car being in the shop for a month there is still no resolution just beware if this happens to you because now I have to go through the lemon law and find another car to purchase
Great value for price.
This is the second Hyundai that I have had. My first was a Sonata, which was a fantastic car that gave me no problems. Like in all vehicles, keep on top of the regular maintenance and it should work just fine for you. I thoroughly enjoy the Tucson. It comes standard with Bluetooth so you can listen to your music off your phone/device and make and receive calls without being distracted since the controls are on the steering wheel. I was able to haul 20 cases(128 boxes) of strawberries recently in one trip, which was surprising. It handles like I would expect a SUV in it’s class to handle. Plenty of room for two car seats in the back for the kids, or adults. Get’s decent MPG for a SUV, but I am mostly a highway driver, so I usually get the top MPG when I drive. Comfortable seats hug you. Interior is very nicely laid out. I expect this car to last a very long time, as my other Hyundai did.
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Where's the great gas mileage?
Okay, definitely a sharp looking little SUV- HOWEVER, like many others, I am hugely disappointed in the gas mileage, have seen my city mileage dip into the 16's, and now it's hovering in the 17 mpg range (drive in the ECO mode 98% of the time)- not even close to the advertised range. It is a cool looking, fun little car to drive, but would not have bought it if I had known the mileage numbers would be so far off. I traded in a Murano for the Tucson, hoping to get great gas mileage in a stylish smaller car- but the mileage is worse then the Murano's so far. What's up, Hyundai?
Just Right
I wanted a compact suv/crossover with good fuel economy. Overall I am very happy with the car so far, thanks to it's compact dimensions it's easy to park and maneuver on busy San Francisco streets. It's spacious compared to my old Honda Civic. I opted for the pano moon roof and GPS which are great additions, they make the car feel higher end. I feel the car has adequate power, but than again I am happy to compromise power for the sake of better fuel economy. The styling is great, the car feels solid, and the warranty is best in class. I also looked at the Honda CR-V and Nissan Rouge, but I felt the Tuscon would be a better car for me.
Fun, Stylish, Righ Price
Traded in a 2004 Maxima for the new Tucson. Quite peppy for a 4-cylinder. Nice and quiet on the highway. Getting right about 25mpg with mixed driving in an AWD is outstanding! I can see with every rear-view mirror just fine. Actually turning my head to check traffic does produce some significant blind spots but managable with mirrors. Bluetooth and stereo controls are awesome but the iPod interface is a tad wonky, but works well when you get the hang of it. The horn belongs on a tiny pink plastic Barbie car. The leather interior is top notch and very comfortable. The cup holders are a bit large for most of the drinks I get but nothing sloshes around. I am extremely satisfied with this car!
Horrible road noise
I live in P.R. I purchased Tucson 2010, first of all the cars in pr are more costly than the rest of USA, the dealers bought the BASIC models and put some alloy wheels then charged like the premium model but with out the bells and whistles like bluetooth or steering wheel audio control. In pr the BASIC model Tucson cost 23,195 just automatic transmission and 17" alloy wheels just that. However I bought the car for the fuel economy and space, but the car has the worst road noise I ever heard in a car. The test drive the noise didn't show up. I never in my life will buy a Hyundai car. Period.
The Best small SUV
This is one of the best vehicle that I have ever driven. It has a quick response and a great fuel mileage.The design is very artistic. Plenty of room inside. I like the manual transmission mode combined with the traditional auto shift. My salesperson was excellent and I would buy this crossover again. The interior is of a luxury kind since I bought the gls extra pkg. Have on fear this vehicle has it over the Mmurano or the Toyota kind.
Beautiful inside & out, but a bit noisy
I fell in love with the look of this car, both inside and out. It looks sharp. Gas mileage is good; averaging 24-26 mpg with a combination of town and highway driving. On a recent highway trip, I was getting the promised 31 mpg! My biggest disappointment has been the tires and road noise coming into the cabin. The Kumoho tires seem overly grippy -- even on smooth asphalt it sounds and feels like I'm driving on a grooved road surface; there is a near constant roar coming from the tires at highway speeds. (Checked the tire pressure and they are at the recommended psi.) But everything else about the new Tucson is top notch! It's a head turner, for sure.
Disappointed customer
The paint - chipped less than a month (exactly 28 days). I'm so disappointed. The dealership repair was poor- they just touch up with paint which was so obvious to see because it's not the same color as the original and the touch up paint comes off, also the original paint continues to peel. The in charged from dealer repair told me that they will paint the car in the body shop. I can't believe it. A new car repainted? For me they should change that part not just painting it because it's brand new. Now, I'm planning to talk to the manager, missing my work and hoping for the best. Was so excited I bought my new car, then less than a month so disappointed. How I wish i can undo everything.
Great Choice
Although I'm hesitant to say this, Hyundai as a brand never interested me until I actually took the time to research and drive one. The warranty is unbeatable and the luxury features you get for the price fall nothing short of making Acura and Nissan a look like a rip-off. Both the ride and engine feel solid. Gear shifts are smooth and fuel economy surprisingly good. Drafting a semi-truck at 55mph, I averaged 35 highway on the way home from work the other day. Although drive normally (70 mph, not behind a semi) and you're looking at 28-29 mpg highway. Remember when gas was $5/gallon? The 2010 Tucson is ready for that.
Love It!
Have had it since March, Love my Ride!!! Turning Radius is so small it's like driving a go-cart, so much fun to drive. 6 speaker stereo is awesome too. I really have no complaints except the drivers seat could have been filled with firmer padding on the sides, seems to be wearing out already. Getting 25 MPG around town and 30 on the highways so very pleased with that.
Follow up on 2010 Tucson
Follow up review to our Tucson after 20,000 miles. My wife and I's biggest hesitancy with purchasing a Hyundai was the long term reliability. The warranty obviously helps mitigate those fears, but we still didn't want our car to be constantly breaking down. I am happy to report that after 20,000 miles, we have not had a single issue with our vehicle. We live in the mountains of Colorado, so it has seen extreme conditions and plenty of hills, and it handled it all beautifully. The 4 cyclinder does fine on the passes, the AWD did great in the snow and rain, and we averaged about 26 MPG all around. My only complaints about the car are numb steering and the ride is a little rough, but not bad.
This DOES NOT get better with age
Loved this vehicle when I bought it, but quality issues are starting to pop up. Paint chipping too easily, performance issues, electronic glitches. Service issues too. On a recent visit I got the car back with rear bumper damage. I don't think this vehicle will be in very good shape at two or three years old.
Tucson 2010
Im really impressed with the Tucson 2010, before I decided for this car I test drove all the small SUVs out there, and I did not find anything that was close to the new Tucson, it makes the other brands looks like they are ripping you off, I has a nice look, the interior design is superb, the handling is awesome, extras only seen in a more expensive models, 5 year warranty, and a fair price, JUST GREAT! Give it a try, nothing is better for the price, I have had it for 6 months now and its a pleasure to drive, so far not a single problem.
Everything and More
I purchased my Tucson at Tom's River Hyundai in New Jersey. I got the deal I wanted and would highly recommend the dealership and the Tucson. From the first mile I was impressed. My Tucson fully loaded and it has everything I could ever want. It's a pleasure to drive and the stereo system is awesome! It's a bit girly, which I like, for the average guy but perfect for us gals. It has the curves and listens when I give a voice command (really cool technology I might add). Getting 25 - 26 MPG around town which I feel is very good for a vehicle of its' size. I feel safe in it and that means a lot to me. Very reasonable price and value for your dollar. Who could ask for more?
Mene Mene Tekel
A little over two months, wishing it had better features than I have found. When I am in the driver's seat, I am comfortable but I don't like looking at my co-driver. REASON? Poor head rests, nonadjustable 'horizontally.' You can only raise them up, but not side ways i.e back and forward! I have found it a little wanting, not exactly what I expected.
Great SUV for the investment
I purchased my Tuscon in Jan 2010. I looked at and test drove a Rogue, Rav-4, and Matrix. I wasn't thinking about a Tuscon until I saw one in the showroom. After test driving one I was sold. It had more features than the other models I looked at and cost less! It has ample storage for my needs, has AWD for the rain and snow, and looks great. It even had better gas mileage, which for me is very important since I commute everyday. In the winter my average was around 22-23 real world miles but now that it's warmer my average has been 24-25 MPG. On a recent 5 hour trip I averaged 30 MPG! I'd like to note that the AWD is 4WD on demand and rides well in bad weather. I'd recommend to anyone.
I love my car
When you plug in the iPhone it automatically plays the same song over and over that's the only annoying thing. But the dealer said I just have to buy another stereo which is fine.
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AWSOME CAR
I traded in an 06 Honda crv. The 2010 Hyundai Tuscon is an awesome car. This vehicle has it all... Power... Looks... Style, and is fun to drive. I travel 35 miles one way to work, all highway driving. This vehicle makes the ride very pleasant, on the high way the ride is smooth, and stable and quiet. When you have to pass another car it gets up and moves. I loved my Honda but Hyundai has made a believer out of me. I love this vehicle. If your in the market for one take a test drive and you will be hooked. The interior is well done and driver frendly, not to mention it looks awesome, especially at night. Great job Hyundai
THIS 2010 TUCSON ROCKS !!
This SUV ROCKS!! I love the workmanship of this SEXY vehicle. The interior is very well built. The new style is unique and sleek. The power is Amazing!! It brakes very well. I really enjoy the smooth ride it gives. I have the Kiwi Green one and I so love how everyone on the road stops and looks at my TUCSON..
Great Car, but VERY small gas tank!
Overall very happy with this car! It's just the right size for us and looks great.
Ecstatic with my Tucson
After much on-line research at Edmunds.com I decided that the Hyundai Tucson is the best SUV for the money. Have had my Tucson for a little over a month and I have not been disappointed. This SUV drives well and handles well. The four cylinder supplies more than enough power. Gas mileage is quite impressive for an AWD vehicle. Hyundai did almost everything right with the Tucson!
So Far, So Great!
We just purchased the GLS AWD Drive with the popular equipment package in Garnett Red. It has brown, taupe, and red interior. Really beautiful SUV that is turning heads. I have only had it a few days and so far we love it. The ride is solid with no rattles. But I have to say, we live in Pittsburgh where many of the roads infamous like riding on the BAJA trail. On these bumpy surfaces, it is a rough riding vehicle but very stable, controlled, solid, and quiet. If you are concerned about that aspect, you might want to opt for the fwd. It supposedly has a very supple ride. On two tanks of gas, I am averaging highway and city, about 25 mpg! So far, this vehicle is quality inside and out.
Great Value for the Price
This is my first Hyundai and I find the Tucson to offer the best features and most comprehensive warranty for the money. I have driven over 8000 miles getting about 22-24 mpg in the city and 26-32 on the highway. Mileage is subject to wind, a/c, and tire inflation pressure. I gained an additional 2 mpg by increasing the tire pressure from 30 to 40 psi. Plenty of room for a family of four and our luggage even on longer trips.
2010 Hyundai Tucson
I would give this a 5 star rating because this car has lasted me 265,000 miles! The only reason for 4 stars is because its a bit rough ride on the suspension and rattles will come but I will take a good running engine any day! It has been a great car for me!
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Great little car
Bought this car a little over 3 months ago. It replaced a Honda CR-V. I have nothing but good things to say about this car. Size wise it feels much larger then the CR-V, and much more comfortable for long rides. As far as style goes this car looks better and compares to some of the "high-end" types. I have people continually asking me "what kind of car is that?" The ride is smooth and the handling is very good. I like the options that come standard with the car (many of which are not in others). Overall the car is small and compact on the outside, but large and very comfortable on the inside. It gets decent gas mileage, and has plenty of "get up and go".
Love it!
Coming from a BMW, I'm pleasantly surprised with Hyundai. They did a great job with the Tucson. Does it look like a luxury car, yes. Does it ride like a luxury car, unfortunately no. I notice the difference, but it's not enough to make me run out and buy a 45/50k BMW again. My first tank averaged approx 26/27 MPG and the second tank averaged approx 23/24 MPG. I drive 30 miles into the city for work daily (stop/go rush hour traffic - Chicago) and love only filling up ONCE a week instead of twice a week...oh, and I'm saving sooo much money since I no longer have to pay for premium!! I'm also surprised on the acceleration. For a 4cyl, it takes off. Friend drove it and thought it was a 6cyl.
Problems
Got our new car in June of 2010. At 4300 miles, two weeks after our first oil change, it broke down, at first service couldn't find problem, but finally diagnosed as fuel pump failure. Pick car up and drive out of dealership and warning lights go off again, car sputters and almost stalls, horrible grinding noise and white smoke from engine, now diagnosed with A/C compressor failure. Worried about what will come next. Brand new car shouldn't have these many problems. Been in a rental car for four days and counting.
Great car!!
I just got my new Tuscon and I love it!! The exterior design is appealing and modern and they have done a beautiful job with the interior. It runs and handles very well, it is fun to drive and their is plenty of room in the back. The panoramic sunroof is hot. I am very, very happy with the price I got. Well worth it!!!
Would buy another one.
This is my second Tucson. I owned a 2006 Tucson for four years and it was one of the most dependable and go-in- the-snow cars I had ever owned. I would still have my first one if Hyundai hadn't changed the body styles. I really love what Hyundai has done for the Tucson style. Hopefully, it will be mechanically as good as it's former model.
New 2010 Limited Tucson
We just bought our 2nd Hyundai in the last 3 months. After buying a limited 2011 Sonata my wife started to look at Hyundai in a whole different way. After looking at chevy and gmc, vw. Hyundai was the Big winner! We only paid $23,900 for the Limited and if we had bought some other one with the same options we would have paid like 30K. And the warranty and the lower interest just made a simple deal. We are sold on Hyundai. Now we open our garage and we have 2 Hyundai looking Nice.
Back For Another One!
I bought a Tucson in 2005 (it's first year) being a bit hesitant at that time of the brand, but wanting a SUV and loving the affordable price. Well after five years, 100,000 miles, and NOTHING ever going wrong with it, I decided to buy a new one. With it's new slicker exterior and interior, the 2010 has a bit more to offer. I opted for the all wheel drive this time, and the ride isn't as smooth, but the added features have been nice.
All in all, so far so good
All in all so far so good. I have owned 40 cars, and this is a very solid car. My only complaints so far. the noise of the engine while outside of the car idling (although inside you cant hear it), and the chrome rings on the air vents reflecting in the windows. In other words, small things. Only been getting 24 mpg so far... but mainly city, with an average speed of 30 mph.. so good in my opinion. Everything is very well laid out, easy to fine, and the vehicle is deceptively big. much more room inside than you would think from the outside. The stiffer suspension than most CUV's is nice, and you can really feel the weight (or lack there of) compared with other similar vehicles. A+ all around
Nice car
We did a lot of comparison shopping. We got the limited with multiple sun roofs and navigation system. Once these extras are added in, this car is the best value, with best mileage. We have driven 1600 miles, including one long trip. In general we have found this an excellent car with great mileage and a lot of nice extras. While the rear-view is somewhat limited through the window, our model has a back up camera. We are very happy with this car.
way to go, hyundai
actually my model is a front wheel drive limited. i took months to choose. i wanted a small footprint car but ultimately justified a suv because it would get me out more. just back from 4,000 mile roadtrip within a month of buying it. it handled well--light on its feet, agile compared to my 2002 a4 audi sedan which i was trading in. it now seems higher and wider in the interior but shorter. i find i drive slower feel safer being higher. mileage varied 19-26 mpg on the trip. couldn't be happier. i think it looks better than any other suv on the road.
Fun New Tuscon 2010
I looked at a used Lexus hybrid, the Honda CRV and a used Mercedes M class and am delighted with the choice of the Tuscon. I love the way it looks and feels. We also have a Mercedes CLK in our household but needed a practical SUV but didn't want a gas guzzler. When I spotted the Tuscon I fell in love. Gas mileage, style and warranty tipped me in. I opted for the Limited, with leather but not the premium...I prefer using portable gps, and don't need a sunroof so the premium features aren't important to me.
Hate it already
Bought a loaded limited awd couple of months ago and can't stand it already the ride is horrible around town can feel every bump and imperfection in the road on the highway it's not that bad.The tranny isn't very good either the 2nd to 3rd gear upshift jolts the car into gear very rough but only those 2 gears for some reason had it to 2 dealers now and they can feel it but they have driven othrs on the lot that do the same thing and said that's just the way they shift??? I've been driving for 21 yrs and had many cars and never had 1 shift like that unless the tranny or computer were bad!!! The bluetooth is horrible also the other person cannot here you very well.Going to look elsewhere soon
Yuk!
I bought the 2010 ix35 thinking it would blow my mind like the reviews say but I must say am disappointed. The car came with just two airbags and wait for it, A 4 SPEED TRANNY. The ride is rough, at idle and on the high way. Depress the accelerator and the car lags before picking up. Own a sonata 2.0 which is sluggish. will not buy another Hyundai
6 months and happy for the most part
I have now had this car for 6 months and 7,600 miles. I love it but it does have some flaws. The mileage is not what it's rated at all. It's actually 2-3 gallons lower on city as well as hwy. I did have a bad battery and the car had to be towed twice in the first week before they replaced it. The biggest gripe with the car is the bluetooth. It's totally lame. I can get good reception for the most part but the party on the other end only can only hear decently on "outstanding roads when driving in little or no traffic". When does that ever happen. The bluetooth is a totally cheap unit and is a burr under my skin. It's probably the reason I won't keep the car more than a couple of years
Disappointed
My temperature gauge doesn't reflect the actual temperature until I've been driving the car for 15 minutes. Hyundai tech support told me that was normal and that is because of sensor that "chose" to put in the car. In other words, cheap or low end in my opinion. That must be the case with the Bluetooth too, because it doesn't work well either. My mileage averages 18 in the city. I was told it would be better after 5,000 miles, geez. I fill up constantly it seems. I must say I am disappointed with these things. If I had it to do over, I would consider the Honda CR-V or would have kept my Toyota Highlander I'm sorry to say.
Rattle and Shake
I loved my car from day one. It never got the gas mileage they swear by, but I still loved it. I purchased it May 2010 and ran the A/C all summer with no problems. After 10 months, the entire car would shake and rattle when the A/C was on. It was like nothing I had ever felt. I had to take it 3 times before they would finally speak to the factory rep. After 5 days, they finally determined the A/C condenser was warped. Its still in the shop today.
Great Value
I just purchased a 2010 Hyundai Tuscon, and I love it! The new body design and interior are very attractive, and I got all the options I wanted for much less than other car companies sticker prices. The dealership also gave me the very highest blackbook value for my trade. The Tuscon drives like a car but allows me better visibility and a higher vantage point. I can't say enough nice things about the sales people at Hot Springs Hyundai--they were honest, forthright, and a pleasure to do business with.
Tucson Review
This is a good looking, comfortable and well performing car. It doesn't hurt that it gets good mileage.
Great buy!
After reading up on many different models in this category and test driving them, the obvious choice for my needs was the Tucson. Great price with many standard features that I enjoy such as cruise, air, 4 disk ABS brakes, 6 air bags, Blue Tooth (hands free) cell phone paring with voice command....the list goes on. The ride is firm but not overly so, good headroom (I'm 6 feet tall) and great fuel economy.