[Meph1st0]

I have pre-facelift Tucson (Dec 2019) and last year when I checked, I could not opt for 6th & 7th year extended warranty.

However I was at the service centre today and I see that the 6th and 7th year extended warranty upto 100k km is available for 43k. This is available only for petrol models. Posting for the benefit of owners.

[gururajrv]

Hello Tucson Owners and Experts. I casually ran into an FB ad where a white automatic diesel AT Tucson 2017 run abour 90k kms is up for grabs. Wanted to seek your opinion if it's worth giving it a shot? Because I currently own a Brezza. It's straight up fill it and drive it for me and that's it. It doesn't ask for anything else.

Is Tucson a worthy candidate for my upgrade, if I'm in the market for one? What should I be cautious about as I read about 2017 models are prone to some sensor related or even engine related issues as per Google. Asking price is between 15.5-16L which I feel is still high considering the age & mileage on the odo.

[trailsndirt]

Originally Posted by gururajrv

Hello Tucson Owners and Experts. I casually ran into an FB ad where a white automatic diesel AT Tucson 2017 run abour 90k kms is up for grabs. Wanted to seek your opinion if it's worth giving it a shot? Because I currently own a Brezza. It's straight up fill it and drive it for me and that's it. It doesn't ask for anything else.

Is Tucson a worthy candidate for my upgrade, if I'm in the market for one? What should I be cautious about as I read about 2017 models are prone to some sensor related or even engine related issues as per Google. Asking price is between 15.5-16L which I feel is still high considering the age & mileage on the odo.

I got mine a year plus back. That was 2017, with 60K on the odo and it's a 4WD. Similar to the price range you've seen.
Today, I feel its a bit much for 2017 model with 90K on the odo. You could get it down to around 10 or 12, would be decent but only if inspected by a good mechanic.
Cosmetic issues can easily add up as the Tucson is a big vehicle by Indian standards and if driven by a driver, expect dings, scrapes, and patchy fixes on the bodywork.
I had issues with the spare and one of the tires which were hidden by the dealer or previous owner by reverse fitting the tire on the rim. Get all tires inspected. Bulges or damage to the sidewalls will add up to the cost of fixing.
If the vehicle does not have a service history, walk away. Dont bother if the tool kit is missing or if only one set of keys is available.
Being an automatic, likely a torque converter (and these are great if maintained). Go thru all the gears in a test drive to make sure you don't feel any jerks in the shifts. If you do, leave it and walk away. The trans fluid was likely not topped or replaced or the solenoids are going.
Used prices are usually taken from some used car portal and these are massively inflated these days.
By itself, the Tucson is a very capable vehicle and if maintained well, is a gem.

[gururajrv]

Originally Posted by trailsndirt

Being an automatic, likely a torque converter (and these are great if maintained). Go thru all the gears in a test drive to make sure you don't feel any jerks in the shifts. If you do, leave it and walk away. The trans fluid was likely not topped or replaced or the solenoids are going.
Used prices are usually taken from some used car portal and these are massively inflated these days.
By itself, the Tucson is a very capable vehicle and if maintained well, is a gem.

Thank you this certainly helps me in case I'm finalizing on one. To put it straight, your post seems like a mini PDI for me if I find a good example to lock in on the purchase. If I get lucky and bring one home, will report back on this thread!

[trailsndirt]

Originally Posted by gururajrv

Thank you this certainly helps me in case I'm finalizing on one. To put it straight, your post seems like a mini PDI for me if I find a good example to lock in on the purchase. If I get lucky and bring one home, will report back on this thread!

Prefer a thorough PDI with a mechanic or even drive over to the nearest Hyundai service center to have the team have a once-over.

For me, it took 4 months of searching to land what was not the best kept but there were far worse units on sale for silly asking prices. Many are neglected and sold off when something serious is coming up.

[Meph1st0]

Had an issue with the EPB and Auto Hold recently.
Auto Hold and EPB was displayed in the dash in orange colour. Since there wasn't any issue (except that the Auto Hold did not work), I continued driving and reached my destination.


The next day I raised a running repair in Hyundai app and reached the Hyundai service centre in Udupi at the agreed time. I was waiting in the customer lounge and had specifically asked them to call me when the service advisor arrives but as usual they did not. When I went outside, they were already checking the diagnostics. I was told that there could be a wiring cut probably due to rat bite. So I had to leave the car for them. I have never faced rat bite problems till now. As I had to run some errands, told them that I could drop the car in the afternoon.
After reaching back home, I tried searching stuff online. This issue can occur if the connector (see below) that goes to wheel is damaged (rat bite) or has become loose. Then I recalled this happened while driving through the Shiradi Ghats over rough surface at higher speed. I just reached for the connector behind the wheel and pressed it. The right side one was okay but the left side one was loose. I just tightly pressed it back in place and the error went away.

[guruji]

Hello,
Has anyone replaced the infotainment unit of Tucson? I am seeing an issue with the display panel and it looks like a lcd panel issue and it needs a replacement. I am checking on options to replace the LCD panel.

But i am also thinking of replacing with a new infotainment system with wireless android auto support. Has anyone found a suitable replacement?

Also is there any infotainment system which can handle multiple phones connected via bluetooth at the same time?

thanks..

[Motoringlover]

Hi All - I drive a 2020 - 6 Speed - 4wd Tucson(Diesel). Car has been fantastic in general has been a good decision overall, with just one problem - i face major brake fade issue in my long drive - i do tend to continuously drive in excess 5/6 hours at a stretch - but face major major braking performance deteriroration. I have never expereinced this in my old RS or my previous Jetta. I have tried brake cleaning, bleeding and replacement of stock rotors as per service schedule. The problme still remains, i recognise i should take breaks in between - but as a meachnical component - i expected the car to have better tolerances. Service center in general tells me not to drive continuously and says nothing wrong per se with the car.

Now that said - Do you think a brake upgrade should help solve the fade issues in longer drives ? Also anyone ever considered an after market upgrade ? My car has now crossed the 5 year warranty thereshold. Thanks

[Ravi733]

I own a 2019 diesel Tucson at 4wd. Love the torque available at all times. I usually prefer to put it in manual mode if I want to drive enthusiastically in the hills, to always have the engine in its best power band. Otherwise the automatic does it job rather well.

The question I have had and no Hyundai exec has been able to answer to satisfaction. What is the ratio of power split on the 4wd system in normal operation. It's not 100% to the front by default and 4wd only on engaging it. I have had the car on the lift and checked that power goes to all 4 wheels without locking the 4wd button.

Would be great if a fellow member here can help with. Thanks.

[Meph1st0]

I was about to post the chipping issue in my Nexen tyres when I realized it is a known issue. At 32K, all the tyres have some level of chipping and I decided to change them.
Nexen tyres come in odd size 225/55/R18. There aren't many options in this size. Only sensible choice in this size was from Vredestein Ultrac Vorti. Other option is to upsize to 235/55/R18 and you have plenty of options.

I decided to stick to the stock size and go with Vredestein. Called up Madhus and they had it in stock. Price was around 15K a piece and I changed only 4 of them.

Vredesteins are soft and sticky. It has a speed of Y, meaning they are good for 300kmph. The brakes feel much better and car stops quickly. This has also improved the handling/cornering. Tyre noise has greatly reduced. The car feels supple going over broken roads/smaller speed breakers. Overall happy with the purchase.