Hyundai’s fourth-generation Tucson recently landed in South Africa, with four models on offer.
At the lower end, the Tucson Premium goes for R519,900 – while the top-end Tucson Elite will set you back R699,900.
Along with this, buyers get a 5-year/150,000km warranty with an additional 2-year/50,000km powertrain warranty, a 6-year/90,000km service plan, and 7-year/150,000km roadside assistance.
Competitive price
In the R500,000-R700,000 price bracket lies many of the country’s most popular SUVs – so the Tucson has its work cut out for it.
Hyundai is aware of the strong competition, and has fitted its new mid-size SUV with a long list of features as a result.
In the cheapest fourth-generation Tucson, owners get heated front seats, a wireless charger, an 8-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 4.2-inch driver’s display, cruise control, dual-zone manual air conditioning with rear vents, all-round parking sensors, and a rear-view camera.
Stepping up one trim level adds equipment like blind-spot detection, climate control, automatic wipers, and an electric driver’s seat.
Going for the range-topping Tucson Elite then brings a panoramic sunroof, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, keyless entry and start, blind-spot collision avoidance assistance, lane keep assist with road-edge detection, lane following assist, adaptive cruise control, and a forward-collision avoidance assistant.
The market
Detailed below are the SUVs that the new Hyundai Tucson is competing against in South Africa.
Click on the underlined prices for more information.
Mahindra XUV500 2.2CRDe W10
- Price – R475,999
- Power – 103kW/330Nm
- Warranty – 5-year/150,000km warranty and 5-year/100,000km service plan.
Opel Grandland X 1.6T
- Price – R522,900
- Power – 121kW/240Nm
- Warranty – 3-year/120,000km warranty, 5-year/100,000km service plan, and 3-year/120,000km roadside assistance.
Haval H6 2.0T 4WD Super Luxury
- Price – R529,900
- Power – 150kW/320Nm
- Warranty – 5-year/100,000km warranty, a 5-year/60,000km service plan, and 5-year/unlimited kilometre AA roadside assistance.
Nissan X-Trail 2.5 4×4 Acenta
- Price – R531,900
- Power – 126kW/233Nm
- Warranty – 6-year/150,000km warranty and 3-year/90,000km service plan.
Mazda CX-5 2.0 Dynamic Auto
- Price – R532,400
- Power – 121kW/213Nm
- Warranty – 3-year/unlimited kilometre warranty, service plan, and roadside assistance.
Renault Koleos 2.5 Dynamique
- Price – R544,900
- Power – 126kW/233Nm
- Warranty – 5-year/150,000km warranty, a 5-year/90,000km service plan, and 5-year/150,000km roadside assistance.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 1.6TGDI 290T Executive
- Price – R546,900
- Power – 145kW/290Nm
- Warranty – 5-year/150,000km general warranty, a 5-year/60,000km service plan, 5-year comprehensive roadside assistance, and a 10-year/1,000,000km engine warranty that is valid for the original owner of the vehicle.
BAIC B40 Plus 2.0TDi
- Price – R549,500
- Power – 110kW/350Nm
- Warranty – 5-year/120,000km warranty.
Honda CR-V 2.0 Comfort
- Price – R556,100
- Power – 113kW/189Nm
- Warranty – 5-year/200,000km warranty, a 5-year/90,000km service plan, and 3-year/unlimited kilometre AA roadside assistance.
Citroen C5 Aircross 1.6T Feel
- Price – R563,900
- Power – 121kW/240Nm
- Warranty – 5-year/100,000km warranty, service plan, and roadside assistance.
Subaru Forester 2.0i-S ES
- Price – R564,000
- Power – 115kW/196Nm
- Warranty – 5-year/150,000km warranty and a 3-year/75,000km maintenance plan.
Peugeot 3008 1.6T Allure
- Price – R599,900
- Power – 121kW/240Nm
- Warranty – 5-year/100,000km warranty, service plan, and roadside assistance.
Toyota RAV4 2.0 VX
- Price – R617,000
- Power – 127kW/203Nm
- Warranty – 3-year/100,000km warranty and a 6-services/90,000km service plan.
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2.4DI-D
- Price – R654,995
- Power – 133kW/430Nm
- Warranty – 3-year/100,000km warranty, a 5-year/90,000km service plan, and 5-year/unlimited kilometre roadside assistance.
Kia Sportage 1.6T GT Line AWD
- Price – R663,995
- Power – 130kW/265Nm
- Warranty – 5-year/unlimited kilometre warranty, a 5-year/90,000km service plan, and 5-year/unlimited kilometre roadside assistance
VW Tiguan 1.4TSI 110kW R-Line
- Price – R670,200
- Power – 110kW/250Nm
- Warranty – 3-year/120,000km warranty and a 5-year/90,000km service plan.
Ford Everest 2.0SiT XLT Sport
- Price – R690,900
- Power – 132kW/420Nm
- Warranty – 4-year/120,000km warranty and 3-year/unlimited kilometre roadside assistance.
Isuzu mu-X 3.0TD LS
- Price – R693,800
- Power – 140kW/450Nm
- Warranty – 5-year/120,000km warranty and a 5-year/90,000km service plan.
Keyword: R500,000 competitors to the new Hyundai Tucson