2020 Hyundai Tucson review: Does this medium SUV still stack up against the rest? | CarExpert 4K

The 2020 Hyundai Tucson is safe, dependable and has a unique ride and handling tune for Australian roads. But, is it getting a bit long in the tooth? Paul Maric reviews the 2020 Hyundai Tucson to find out whether you should add it to your short list!
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 00:53
Interior: 02:11
Infotainment: 03:26
Features: 04:49
Practicality: 06:15
On the Road: 11:44
Verdict: 15:51
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[@leonted4290]

I am not Australian but I love the content of this channel. As a recent subscriber keep up the good work man 🙏🏾

[@charlescharalambous9140]

Congratulations for reaching the 10,000 milestone Paul. I've thoroughly enjoyed your videos, your approach is fresh and energetic.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks Charles! Appreciate you watching and being part of it 😁

[@LuffyBG]

Old handbrake - cheap and reliable, love it ! Old school rotating switch knobs - cheap, easy to understand, doesn't have to stop the car to see what u are doing - love it ! "New" touchscreens for A/C and volume - dangerous, have to take your eyes of the road, for me its idiotic, but "cheaper" for car brands...

[@CarExpertAus]

Good point of view! Less complexity means less likely to fail.

[@peterpanousis8458]

Thanks for the review Paul. Can’t wait for the new model!!

[@CarExpertAus]

It should be good if this one is anything to go by!

[@lawrencegatt4515]

Another wonderful video Paul 🏁👏👏👏

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks again!

[@julianneturcinov682]

Hi Paul. I love your reviews! When do you think you will be reviewing the new 2021 Hyundai Tucson? I know it will not be available until the middle of next year (or thereabouts) but I really like your reviews (Compared to some others I have seen ) I look forward to your reply!

[@defyboom1153]

I think Tucson will age well in terms of how it looks, i still like it!, i love my highlander trim from 2019 and the interior is not bad as you go above higher trim with dual tone

[@krystalbowman4502]

Hi Paul, great video. Do you know when the new model of Tucson will be released in Australia?

[@sebastianbarrios7877]

Your content is amazing why do you only have 9k

[@CarExpertAus]

We are a little over a month old. We are growing slowly 😁 thanks for watching!

[@the_irate_juan8462]

Is it just me that appreciates seeing a manual handbrake in a modern car? One thing I can trust to survive and function even when all the electronics in the car are fried.

[@maurelie87]

Hi Paul, nice content as always. I own the 1.6 T-GDI Petrol with 6 speed MT, it is for European market though. So many smiles per miles :) In terms of equipment it is the 2nd tier out of 5 tiers. Got 17' alu wheels, 8 inch info with Navi, all the safety tech (only no LKAS), dual climate control + rear passenger vents and regular clothed seats. Dealership was kind enough to trow for free the original Hyundai floor mats, interior LED lightning and chrome like pads on the side of the doors. Bought it last September for around 21k Eur or 33k AUS $.

[@CarExpertAus]

Very nice! That engine with a manual transmission would be great fun! That pricing is also very sharp in Europe!

[@smule27]

The best part of this car is they have spare tyre

[@CarExpertAus]

Agreed! A lot of manufacturers don’t do this any longer. It’s a real shame.

[@rheyalgomes2155]

Hi Paul. Do you plan to review the Hyundai Tucson in the Highlander spec?

[@hokmo4890]

Glad that you didn't just say the usual "Oz tune suspension" and copped out. You actually gave an opinion. The ride comfort factor in metro and country conditions are important considerations when buying a car. There are currently only 2 guys doing reviews in Australia who comment on that. May be you would to include these in your routine.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks, @Hok Mo. Generally with these cars we test them over highway, country roads and city roads to make sure we get a good mix of conditions.

[@rahul20061982]

In my active x which I bought a month back the LKA works perfectly and at the price range it is value for money and does the job perfectly. It's a total package and value for money. Drives and handles like a charm no issues with overtaking or the air conditioning . None whatsoever. I am not a driving enthusiast not I am a race driver. Trust me for all the normal blokes out there with a family this is perfect and ya when neede I do accelerate without any issues such as in CVT engines which keep drinking and crying till u reach the sweet spot. This one is automatic gears which I love. In short no lagginess of DCT and no droning of CVT. Cheers

[@eru6ite]

The Tucson was at the top of my shopping list a couple of years ago but I decided to wait for the Kia Seltos. It’s not really an apples-for-apples comparison but Seltos was a much more compelling package for a family of 4 (my wife’s car) with the large interior space, lots of kit thrown-in for the price in Sport+ trim, gorgeous looks, drives nicely with enough oomph. My only complaint with the Seltos is no LEDs unless you get the top spec.

[@IlijaRistevski]

Do you planning doing a review on the Kia Sportage which is basically the same car with the Tucson?

[@letsseeif]

Paul. Great review as usual.Tuscon is an old favourite of mine, despite never having owned one. I've driven a few. Hyundai's mechanicals, style & reliability is all over Tuscon. Just entering the driver's seat feels like putting on one's old favourite shoes (the kind on i30 way back to the Getz.). It'll never win anything for looks. So, I reckon Tuscon (in its current 'design style') is ready for an update.[ps. from a practical point of view whether it country road or tight city parking, I love this new(ish) addition of 'mud & scrape guards' strewn around the lower body. One bump & you simply replace them rather than 'a dent & paint job'.pps. Re hard plastics. If a child 'chunders' in the back seat, believe me, cleaning up with hard plastic finishes is far easier than the really softies. ppps. Re Hy's paint finish. That's a minus on all recent Hys I've seen. Mazda esp red, the big winner in the paint stakes.]

[@CarExpertAus]

Very good point! Kids and hard plastics definitely do mix well 😁

[@MichaelDuldig]

I thought for a moment when you grabbed the sun visor you were going to do a straight pipes visor test!

[@CarExpertAus]

😅

[@comments7335]

Prefer the manual handbrake as to the electric one. It'll last forever.

[@emmj7214]

Yeah thanks for that boomer.

[@TheHappyKamper]

Is there much evidence of the new ones failing though?

[@rajchauhan-er8ee]

any suggestions on RAV4 gx manual or mazda cx-5 maxx manual ?

[@CarMojo]

when this gen of Tucson was quite new, I went to one local dealership to book a test drive. the salesguy told me: "we don't do test drives. people buy tucsons like crazy anyway." this left me in awe 😳, despite one should admit, that 25k € for decently equipped SUV is a great deal. ("fun" fact is, that those cars are being assembled just some 350km away from my place.) so I went to Mazda dealership next door to got my hands on CX-5 and right away I felt that design, quality (and price) is on a different level altogether.

[@CarExpertAus]

Oh wow! That's terrible service. We always recommend a test drive, if not a 24 hour test drive. Definitely don't buy unless you can test drive your next car :_D

[@James-pf1vg]

Interesting, was exactly 10,000 sub

[@CarExpertAus]

Have a beer on us!

[@sirvic2045]

Hi Paul, Hope my message meet you well . Can you do a full review of 2020 non-hybrid Subaru Forester 2.5i S (Top of Range ) . Cheers

[@CarExpertAus]

Hey Vic! We will try and get our hands on one 😁

[@jessicamaree7621]

Hi wondering if your planning on doing a review of the kia seltos.

[@CarExpertAus]

Hey Jessica - yes! We have one coming in the next few weeks. If you hit subscribe and the bell icon, it'll tell you when the review finally drops :-D

[@scarseven7855]

I love my Tucson, great value.

[@CarExpertAus]

Great to hear! Thanks for the feedback.

[@jordank9536]

This is really strange the actual base model in America has so much more feature it has the brake hold as well as electric parking brake and a sport mode

[@_Chris_D_3004]

Love the Tucson. But the new Rav 4 cruiser is still the best in class. In my opinion of course...

[@mf1602ful]

I purchased a 2021 Tucson , one of the safety features i like are the anti collision sensor as well of the 7 air bag on the interior, unfortunately i was in a accident which results in a total loss, believe it or not non of the airbags was deployed and the anti collision sensor in a medium sensitivity was not working as well. I would not recommend the brand at all. After inspection by Hyundai ingeniers they said that everything works normal lol even with the physical and obvious results. Please think twice before to decide to buy those brand. Also check the recalls that they have are a lot , and some of them related with safety features.👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

[@setatupe2452]

Is it much difference to the kona .. size wise

[@bnt7526]

I think they spent more time on the 2021 model that's why not much change to the face-lift. The new one is so SciFi!

[@philpryor7524]

We should hate and call out stupid, childish, unprofessional comments from a so-called reviewer. So, our Tucson is now three and a half years old, has done Sydney to Melbourne and return four times, is easy, comfy, reliable, satisfactory, handy, agile, balanced, economical, and good value.

[@briankieryczuk8307]

Review a Kia Seltos and Mitsubishi Outlander if you can please.

[@tonijo6804]

Jeez u really hate this car... didn't hear one positive point 😕... thanks for your opinion 👍

[@sufferedenuf]

Amazing what changes are made for different countries. I love the Tuscan I bought in.the US. It's has the 2.4 but the rear cargo roll out cover is an option not standard. The lane-assisist feature only engages over 40mph. Maybe that is the intermittent part you noticed. That goodness for the simple interior. I hate the interior of my Veloster. It looks like something from a transformer movie.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for the feedback, @B G. Glad you're enjoying the car :-D

[@sufferedenuf]

One more note - the parking brake is a small electric lever now instead of the long mechanical lever and both drink holders are the same size. Maybe your review convinced them to improve things.

[@campbellreither550]

I think I missed the part about the bad paint quality. Is it because it chips easily or is there a fault with it? I have noticed that Hyundai paint doesn’t seem to have much shine and seems to wear thin over time.

[@CarExpertAus]

If you have a look at our Ioniq and Veloster reviews we go into a bit more detail, but there were quite poor paint finishes on both of those cars. It was wavy and parts of the body were unfinished.

[@peace4myheart]

I learn all about Aussie culture through Paul's car review. Jajaja

[@CarExpertAus]

Ha ha. I’m glad! 😁

[@lawrencegatt4515]

Love 💓 theTucson my wife love it 😍 she’s want an suv but the Forester still OK 👌. 5 years old now.

[@CarExpertAus]

SUVs are super popular!!

[@vonhellfinger7540]

A bit too negative in some places Paul. I love the car, the look the drive, the experience. The package of price look drive and warranty supersedes the competitors.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks, Terry. Just being upfront and calling it like it is. Warranty is now on par with the segment (everybody else is five years) and behind Kia with 7 years. There’s a new Tucson just around the corner that should improve on this one.

[@djm8027]

I think the Tucson still looks better than the other cars mentioned , exspecially the highlander.

[@CarExpertAus]

It’s a good looking car definitely. Just looking a little dated now.

[@Edgar-_-]

It is just me or the interior of the Tucson didn't really change it still has the same interior as my 2011 Tucson with the exception of the dash board

[@CarExpertAus]

Yep - the only real change was the new infotainment screen and the centre panel beneath it. Not a huge change.

[@ThomasFG]

The Tuscon was a good car that was plagued by hard plastics in areas they shouldn't have, the new Santa Fe has alot less. Next gen less again hopefully I'd go the Diesel for the simply for the torque converter auto. Also much better performer, smaller engine sibling to the Santa Fe 2.2L Off memory it's around the 136kw mark & 400nm

[@CarExpertAus]

Agreed!

[@ThomasFG]

@@CarExpertAus You should try some older cars, more retro reviews If you can find any 🤣 Although the 19'/20' model year now have an 8sp auto which isn't a DSG/DCT off memory.

[@Nightowl-72]

I find it ironic that you say this is looking ‘old’ compared to a Mazda CX-5, when the CX-5 still looks exactly the same as it did years ago 🤷‍♀️

[@sandeeprmohanty123]

Have you reviewed CX-5 yet ?

[@CarExpertAus]

Soon! Waiting for the update to lob locally.

[@sandeeprmohanty123]

@@CarExpertAus thanks 😊

[@nkosicollier4984]

The full sized spare wheel is always a big plus in my book but the halogen headlights, that's a huge turn off 🤢

[@CarExpertAus]

Toyota has gone full LED in most of their cars now (same with Subaru), Hyundai still uses halogen on a few models.

[@nkosicollier4984]

@@CarExpertAus But why? Hyundai needs to get up to the time

[@rahul20061982]

And there is a price difference also. So just for the LED your paying 5 to 6 k more. Just buy this car and get the replacement LEDs. Simple

[@waynebateman1664]

Sensible size and shape and you can actually see out the back of it !

[@DazGeary]

I have a Tucson Highlander TL3 2.0D. It's been good, more grunt than this model. The only issue I have with this car is the SatNav. Probably 10% of the speed limit information is incorrect. Alot of the roads I drive in Melbourne have had speed limit decreases over the last 10-15 years, and my 2 year old Tucson has map data that predates these changes. You never know when to trust the big display in this car. Alas, last weekend I was pulled over and fined for doing 100 in an 80 zone. Everytime I take my car in for a service I ask for a map update, and they reply, sorry there isn't one. Pull your finger out Hyundai, the info-tainment system is pointless without recent map data.

[@ganazzer1]

How is this compare to the popular CR-V?

[@CarExpertAus]

The CR-V feels bigger inside and rides as nicely as the Tucson. If anything the drivetrain feels better in the CR-V too - it uses a low capacity turbocharged engine where the Tucson in this trim is naturally aspirated.

[@josiahw125]

My wife and I test drove one of these but couldnt bring ourselves to purchase purely because of the two different sized cupholders. It's very picky but I think something like that would annoy us every single day

[@CarExpertAus]

Ha ha. There you go! It’s always the small things that change your mind on a purchase!

[@craigleverenz]

The 1.6L turbo with the DCT and AWD is so much more fun than the 2.0L naturally aspirated. The 2.0L is so sluggish, it's all noise when you put your foot down. The most annoying thing with the Tuscon however, is that the Active and Active X are so bland and really lacking in features. It's immediately obvious when you sit in the car and look at that piano black section of nothingness where the climate control readouts would be if you stepped up to the Elite or Highlander. You have to spend a fair bit to start getting decent features. Even LED headlights and tailights are becoming standard among most manufacturers but Hyundai only offers that in the top spec model, which is a whole $23,000 dearer than the base model.

[@samurai6995]

Please try to review the Nissan GTR stock car???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

[@CarExpertAus]

We will!

[@pradeepkumarmsreedharan2814]

What is wrong with the car makers ! None provide prewiring for dashcams, sideview cams, or solar cabin exhaust for parking in the sun. But they spend money on funny strip lights change colour and voilà what a tremendous advancement of high tech technology. Sic !

[@CarExpertAus]

Keep an eye out for our upcoming review of the Ford Everest! Ford has answered that question.

[@lachster08]

negative vibe this video. For example, the middle backseat belt is an irrelevant feature to pick on. Overall I think you get what you pay for and the Tucson represents good value.

[@TheHappyKamper]

Am I the only one that doesn't mind a white car. They stay clean much better than black.

[@pandapanda2937]

I LOUW VOU HYUNDAI Tucson 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@gene978]

When you say No this or No that in this Tucson maybe you should mention this instead “not available on this base model” And because you RESEARCHED the Tucson before you presented it Mention which trim does have these features or Not available on any trim. “Chasing Cars”Mentions all these things I mentioned

[@CarExpertAus]

Not sure what you mean? We did point out the features it’s missing.

[@DazGeary]

Very true gene978, all the things Paul mentioned this model doesn't have, do exist on the higher models in one way or another, wouldn't have taken much to mention that info. Lots of comments about Hyundai supplying outdated headlights, but you get LEDs in the upper ranges. Plus (in my opinion) the 2.0L diesel 8speed Auto is a far beter drive train than this.

[@CarExpertAus]

Still not sure what you mean - we aren’t reviewing the upper model. We are reviewing this car, which doesn’t have these features and they can’t be added without spending more money.

[@simoncouch1523]

You really do hate halogen don’t you 😂

[@CarExpertAus]

It’s just the worst for night driving 😭

[@simoncouch1523]

CarExpert agree, they should be banned full stop Bi xenon at a min

[@CarExpertAus]

Especially when you’re driving in the country. It’s just too hard to get proper projection.

[@nigelberry9210]

Why winge about the looks, they all look the same anyway

[@lflyr6287]

CarExpert : you are incorrect about the boot space being 488 litres....it's 514 litres in the specs and measured. It gets around 180 litres more space if you put the bottom floor out and the full sized spare tire/rim out of from under the boot inside bottom floor.

[@SamGiles]

Eww halogens!! C'mon Hyundai, lift your game.

[@CarExpertAus]

This!

[@vonhellfinger7540]

After watching that ive lost strength to go on living, I may self harm now, oh the misery with the dash meter.

[@CarExpertAus]

Don't do it, Terry!

[@vonhellfinger7540]

@@CarExpertAus 😃📯

[@Malc664]

Sarcastic pigs don't care but interior quality and comfort is an important feature in vehicles for many people.

[@vonhellfinger7540]

@@Malc664 mirror mirror on the wall- why it's you little pig!

[@rodneyhuffton9155]

Your a picky little fella

[@nofam]

This review is such bullshit - you pick the second-cheapest model and then grizzle about all the things it doesn't have in that spec?

[@CarExpertAus]

😅 Some people do buy this model...not everybody buys the top of the line.