Why buy a Hyundai Tucson?: Reasons to consider the Tucson
The Hyundai Tucson is a value packed vehicle that is ready for adventure, perfect for tackling the week or weekend in comfort and style. When shopping for a SUV it is worth taking a look at the Hyundai Tucson due to its capability and size.
The three main competitors of the Hyundai Tucson are the Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV 4 and the Honda CRV. These vehicles may appear similar in this segment making it difficult to compare, however there are some clear advantages for the Hyundai Tucson that should not be missed.
Advantages over the Nissan Rogue:
Price:
Price is very important to compare when purchasing a vehicle, considering both vehicles are closely matched, value should be the most important part in this decision. Hyundai offers the Tucson with a base MSRP of $25,999, compered to Nissan offering the Rogue with a base MSRP of $27,198. This price gap and value increases as you step up to the higher trim levels, proving Hyundai offers the better valued SUV.
Ride Quality:
In the 2019 Hyundai Tucson the ride quality is favoured in reviews over the Nissan Rogue. The ride of the Hyundai Tucson is more quiet, handles better, and is more refined. Reviews have mentioned the Nissan Rogue to have a noisy drivetrain and boring handling.*
Warranty:
Warranty ensure that repair costs are to a minimum throughout ownership of the vehicle .Hyundai takes pride in the quality of their vehicles and has received multiple awards for that exact reason, this pride has also carried over to our Warranty. Hyundai has one of the most competitive warranties in the industry, boasting a 5yr/100,000km basic warranty compared to the other 3 competitors 3yr/60,000km warranty.
Reliability:
Although warranty is important, it is also very important to ensure that your vehicle does not need to be in the shop often. According to RepairPal the Hyundai Tucson has a lower overall repair cost and repair frequency over the Nissan Rogue, proving Hyundai’s reliability and quality. **
Advantages over the Toyota RAV4:
Price:
Price is very important to compare when purchasing a vehicle, considering both vehicles are closely matched, value should be the most important part in this decision. Hyundai offers the Tucson with a base MSRP of $25,999, compered to Nissan offering the Rogue with a base MSRP of $27,990. This price gap and value increases as you step up to the higher trim levels, proving Hyundai offers the better valued SUV.
Safety:
Safety should be a concern to any driver as anything can happen on the open roads, when buying a vehicle, ensuring you and your passengers are safe should be a priority. According to the NHTSA the Hyundai Tucson received a 5 Star Overall Crash Rating while the Toyota RAV4 only received a 4 Star Overall Crash Ratings.
Space:
Space is important, especially on a long drive where multiple passengers are in the vehicle as well. The Hyundai Tucson is the better vehicle for carrying passengers with its larger passenger volume compared to the Toyota RAV 4, the Tucson offers 102.2 cubic feet of passenger volume compared to the RAV4’s 98.9 cubic feet.
Advantages over the Honda CR-V:
Ride Quality:
The Hyundai Tucson offers a well paired transmission and engine, providing a smooth elegant ride. The Honda CR-V has been noted to have a sluggish and unresponsive powertrain in multiple reviews, this could become an issue when quick acceleration from a stop is required.
Comfort:
The Hyundai Tucson offers more head room and leg room for the driver and the front passenger making this vehicle favourable for taller drivers.
Price:
Price is very important to compare when purchasing a vehicle, considering both vehicles are closely matched, value should be the most important part in this decision. Hyundai offers the Tucson with a base MSRP of $25,999, compered to Honda offering the CR-V with a base MSRP of $28,690. This value increases as you step up to the higher trim levels, proving Hyundai offers the better value SUV.
Warranty:
Hyundai takes pride in the quality of their vehicles and has received multiple awards for that exact reason, this pride has also carried over to our warranty. Hyundai has one of the most competitive warranties in the industry, boasting a 5yr/100,000km basic warranty compared to Honda’s 3yr/60,000km basic warranty.