Planning To Buy A Used Hyundai Tucson? Here Are Things You Need To Consider
Highlights
The Hyundai Tucson has been a popular name in the Indian market. The first-generation model of the mid-size SUV first arrived on our shores in 2005, and it was on sale till 2010. While Hyundai never brought the second-gen Tucson to India, we did get the third-gen model, which was launched in 2016. The SUV has been on sale in India for nearly six years, and now, Hyundai is ready to bring in the fourth-gen Tucson as well. The new SUV is built on a new platform and will come with a range of advanced features and tech, which means it will also come with a much higher price tag.
So, if you are looking for an affordable option going for pre-owned third-gen Tucson would be a good option. However, before you start scouting the web for one, here are some pros and cons you must take into consideration.
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The Hyundai Tucson is quite a premium-looking mid-size SUV and the fit and finish are also good.
Pros:
- The Hyundai Tucson is quite a premium-looking mid-size SUV and the fit and finish are also great. It also comes with premium features like auto LED headlamps with LED DRLs and LED taillamps along with 18-inch alloy wheels and more.
- The Tucson also comes with a spacious and well-appointed cabin equipped with smart features like - power-adjustable front seats, wireless phone charging, park assist and 360-degree camera view and an electric sunroof among others. The latest version also comes with Bluelink connected car tech.
- The Tucson also features a set of powerful 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engine, mated to a six-speed automatic and an eight-speed automatic transmission, respectively. Hyundai also offers all-wheel drive (AWD).
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Cons:
- The Tucson has been in the Indian market for nearly six years now, both in terms of design and styling it looks dated. In a nutshell, it no longer has that flagship SUV charm.
- While the cabin is surely spacious, the interior layout too looks boring, and not as impressive as some of its other rivals. Some of the plastic quality is also not the best and the infotainment unit also looks a bit dated.
- Even as a pre-owned vehicle, the Hyundai Tucson is not exactly cheap. Based on the model and variants you will get a used Tucson for anywhere between Rs. 12 lakh to Rs. 24 lakh.