2009 Hyundai Tucson

Almost Perfect

By CarFan13 (MO) on Saturday, June 01, 2013

I want this car

Pros: "Agile, well-equipped, affordable, fun to drive"

Cons: "no steering wheel controls, MPG could be better."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"When I started looking for an SUV one of my co-workers mentioned I should check out Hyundai. Despite my initial thoughts I went out and test drove a 2008 Tucson. The little 2.0 surprised me at every incline, plenty of get up and go for a commuter! It handled every corner with ease and maneuvered city streets like a champ. Inside it's very durable and loaded with the goods like satellite radio, AUX input and even some great safety features like 6 airbags, ABS, Tracton Control. The only thing I would've like to have seen would've been steering wheel controls. Hyundai gave the little Tucson a great layout for storage compartments and the raising armrest is awesome! I'm 6'3" so a taller armrest is always appreciated. I've read on a few reviews that the fuel economy is okay but could be better. Overall I think Hyundai has just won a new customer and hope to pick my Tucson up some time this week!"

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Great used car buy, Glad I did it

By SLU2 (PA) on Tuesday, February 19, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 65,500

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"For what I paid for a 1 year old Tucson, I luv it."

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I love my little suv, except....

By Ginny (WA) on Saturday, February 02, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 70,000

Pros: "good value, good looking, 4wheel drive works well"

Cons: "poor acceleration, boring interior, gas mileage"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"This is a pretty fun car, great value for the price and very reliable, I have not had any mechanical issues with it. It is great for toting small stuff, convenient, easy to maneuver. The 4 wheel drive does great in the snow, and it is a good looking vehicle. That said, the interior is a little plain and there was only one power port. The car is definitely under powered for it's weight, and doesn't have very good acceleration (almost a hesitation). But it is a great value. Comfortable for a large person, too"

4 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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i love this vehicle

By double d (MD) on Saturday, January 26, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 81,000

Pros: "fun to drive especially in the snow"

Cons: "gas mileage and some road noise"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"The only compliant is gas mileage. I have kept the preventive maintance up on it and it hasn't failed me. I have the 4 wheel drive and has not had any issues in the snow. I would buy another one if I needed it!!!"

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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Great little truck

By Aaron (NY) on Monday, January 21, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 110,000

Pros: "not powerful, just tough."

Cons: "no cruise control"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"The only thing I don't like about my truck is that it is not equipped with cruise control. I have driven it 110,000 miles. Never had a check engine light. I use regular gas. It gets a consistent 26 miles to the gallon. I have done nothing but oil changes with BG MOA and BG 44k fuel additive. I drained and filled the transmission once and did a coolant flush once at 60k (both using bg products). I still haven't changed the timing belt (was supposed to be done at 60k). But I'm going to soon! I still haven't changed the spark plugs. That was supposed to be done at 60k as well. I'm a musician on the weekends and this truck has paid for itself many times over just getting me to gigs. It also takes me to my day job. The only upgrade I ever did was a Hyundai one. I got the Hyundai Kenwood/Garmin half-nav. Sounds awesome."

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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