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← Hyundai Tucson · 2004-2010 · JM

Hyundai Tucson JM

Headline trim: 2.0 CRDi — 138 bhp, 0-62 in 11.4s.

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Verdict
C
BHP
138 bhp
0–60
11.4 s
Top speed
110 mph
MPG
31 mpg (US)
Used
$1,100-$4,400

Strengths

  • Cheap to buy
  • 4WD option
  • Honest workhorse

Weaknesses

  • Rusts on UK cars
  • Cabin plastics low-rent
  • Diesel turbo issues

Notable tech

  • First Tucson — built in Korea
  • 2.0 petrol, 2.0 CRDi diesel, 2.7 V6 petrol
  • 5MT / 4AT
  • Selectable 4WD

Common issues

  • Diesel turbo failures
  • Rear arch rust
  • 4WD coupling stiff

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across JM's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
2.0 petrol
BHP139
Torque184 Nm
0–6011.4 s
Top110 mph
MPG (US)25 mpg
DriveFWD / AWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
2.7 V6 petrol
BHP173
Torque241 Nm
0–6010.8 s
Top116 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox4AT
2.0 CRDi diesel
BHP138
Torque305 Nm
0–6011.4 s
Top110 mph
MPG (US)31 mpg
DriveFWD / AWD
Gearbox6MT / 4AT