I am writing this update after 2 months of ownership and 1500 KM. I bought Diesel 2WD Signature model, Amazon Grey. This post is going to be a bit long. Hope it will be useful to others.
I must say in terms of space and comfort, it is really great. It is a driver's car and passenger's car too.
I did not have any anxious moments in terms of the car performance or ride.
Some owners have expressed inadequacy of head light. I have felt that they are just good enough. I never felt that I missed something on road because of less light while driving.
Noise and vibration level seems to have gone up a touch after 100KM.
Which features I appreciate:
1. Auto hold - this is very useful in stop and go traffic like in Bengaluru, love it!
2. Steering - amazingly smooth, such big car, so easy to handle
3. 360 degree view - very very useful again in narrow roads. It saved many a scratches in difficult situations.
4. Presence on road - I had multiple people asking me about the car and appreciating the looks (even owners of BMW cars!)
5. Rear seat - my family and friends tell me it is like Club class in Imax!
6. Mileage - More on it below
7. Sound system - Very good and easy to operate
8. Voice command - work well and very useful
9. Build feels solid - never felt it is delicate dolly like other Hyundai cars
10. Interior lights - many lights, very convenient
11. Ride quality - very good and adequate enough
12. Engine and power train - 2L DSL with AT is superb. I have never felt lag or inadequate power
Some cribs:
1. Only front row windows are one touch. All windows should have been.
2. The sheet metal and paint job does not feel premium but not bad.
3. The auto tailgate open feature has been more an inconvenience than useful. It opens when not needed.
4. The rain sensing wiper has been a bit of hit and miss sometimes.
5. Sunroof should have been fully opening.
6. Bonet should have had hydraulic support.
7. The silver styling on the pillars is a dirt and scratch magnet.
8. Wireless charger does not charge fast enough and heats up a lot.
9. No wireless Apple play or android auto.
10. The breaks squeak a lot (they work well though).
11. I have noticed when Cellular signal is unavailable (like in a basement), main unit touch screen lagged a bit.
12. Collision avoidance is very panicky (I agree with other users). They need to give an easy way to turn the auto braking off.
13. The seats could be bit more softer
14. Options in blue link app on my mobile is a bit hit and miss
Now the important one - mileage
Initially upto 600 KMs it always showed under 6 KM/L (Yes!). I was thinking to visit the service. My friend suggested to wait a while (for Opening up of the engine). After 600, everything suddenly changed. On a Sunday, a trip to Planetarium from Mysore Road in Bengaluru with stop-go traffic gave 16 KM/L!
On a trip on Mysore Road, I was able to manage 20KM/L driving tad under 100 KM/H. That's very good for a 2L turbo, I feel. Practically, I am seeing no difference between my VW Ameo DSL Auto and Tucson in terms of fuel consumption. Happy me
I drive in eco mode.
I had multiple calls from Hyundai Motors and Trident Hyundai taking feedback on sales and ownership experience. That makes me feel Hyundai is keen on Tucson users.
There was a confusion about 1st service. I got a message to service it at 1000 or 2 Months whichever is earlier. Then they clarified it was a wrong message. It is for 1 Year/ 10K
There is a Hyundai Mobility App and membership as well. App does not work though, it didn't even register my car.
Hope this review is useful. Will write one more at 5K.