Expert Review
4.38/5
The Hyundai Tucson is the premium mid-size SUV for buyers who want to step up from the Creta without jumping into luxury-brand pricing. It offers a genuine dose of sophistication, a cavernous cabin, and a ride quality that borders on plush. This is the family hauler for those who do long road trips and want every passenger to travel in first-class comfort.
The 2.0-litre diesel is the pick of the lot—torquey, refined, and effortless for highway cruising, mated to a silky 8-speed automatic that shifts almost imperceptibly. The 2.0-litre petrol is smooth but feels comparatively lethargic, requiring more revs to get going. The ride quality is where the Tucson truly shines; it glides over rough surfaces with a damped, planted feel that inspires confidence at triple-digit speeds. The cabin is draped in premium materials, the rear seat offers class-leading under-thigh support, and the boot is massive enough for a full family's holiday luggage.
Who should buy it? Large families who frequently do highway road trips, senior executives who want a premium badge without the maintenance costs of a German rival, and Creta owners looking for a meaningful upgrade in space and comfort.
What will bug you? The petrol variant feels underpowered for the SUV's weight, making overtakes feel laboured. The price tag puts it in the vicinity of more premium-skewed options like the Jeep Compass or even entry-level German sedans. Additionally, the touch-heavy dashboard layout can be distracting to operate while driving, as Hyundai has buried essential climate controls within the screen.
