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Can't stick to the road
Richard, 01/11/2017
2012 Hyundai Tucson GLS 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
My wife bought this 2012 Hyundai Tucson AWD new. I only drive it occasionally. Although she likes it, I avoid driving it as much as possible. The gas pedal and the brakes are both touchy, so I have a problem with smooth stopping and starting. The suspension is firm but poorly tuned, so the car hops and jolts if the pavement is the least bit rough. Adding to the control problem is poor damping of the steering, so that the front wheels are kicked left and right by uneven pavement. As a result, when the pavement is the least bit rough, not only does the car hop about, it also has a directional wobble that is difficult and tiring to control. The short wheelbase and top-heavy design don't help matters. On the plus side, the car has nice styling, plus a comfortable and attractive interior. The reliability has been great -- no repairs after 55,000 miles
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Great Car with a couple of annoyances.
drjc3, 12/10/2012
2012 Hyundai Tucson Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
6 months & 4000 miles later ... All around performance is great. Gas mileage is a bit off the sticker's EPA estimate, but not by much. I wouldn't hesitate in buying another Hyundai.
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Fun but needs more
mlien, 06/07/2013
2012 Hyundai Tucson GLS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought the Tuscon straight out of college, and it was the closest thing I could find to what I wanted in my budget. I would say it has a low-budget feel to the inside. If you do a lot of highway travel, it is loud. It could have used another layer of insulation on the bottom. After 70 mph there is a high squeal coming from somewhere in the window. The dealer hasn't been able to figure it out. There is also a smell of mildew in the car from the AC. Both things are apparently common, but the dealer hasn't been able to figure out. For the price point, its a great vehicle. I have moved large pieces of furniture. It's very spacious. It has some get up and go for a 4 cylinder.
Its an ok Smaller SUV Won't buy another Hyundai
Gerald Hill/ Melissa Feare, 05/19/2017
2012 Hyundai Tucson GLS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I switched from my Chevy to the Tucson Because of the comfort of the ride & gas Mileage However the Noise from the road is Very Poor & gas isn't to bad. I bought a used one & have had some steering issues with clucking noises. But the dealers tell me they can't find anything I also have some vibration I thought it was the tires or rims Bought new tires & had Balanced & Alignment done & it's still there. No other front end parts are bad to cause this issues. Stereo sound is good navigation is slow but ok Bluetooth is good location of controls on steering is ok But could be rethought about Over All : it's ok But won't buy another !
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Don't buy! Complete Engine failure @ 75000 miles
Rod43, 09/01/2022
2012 Hyundai Tucson Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Aside from poor power, noisy interior it wasn't a bad car... until the engine spun a bearing at 120000 km (75000 miles). Absolute junk
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