A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Tucson
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
D90
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Tucson
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Spec
D90
Tucson
Model Introduced Year
2025
2004
Generation
Current South African D90 generation.
Fourth generation Tucson on Hyundai's i-GMP platform; distinctive parametric design language makes it one of the more striking mid-size SUVs in SA
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
Fourth generation launched in SA in 2021; major step change in styling, interior quality, and technology over the third-gen car
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Seven-seat large SUV
SUV
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Blue, Grey, Green
Dealer Stock Note
-
Executive grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0D AT Executive AWD
Tare Mass Kg
-
1720 kg
Spec
D90
Tucson
Length
5046 mm
4630 mm
Width
2016 mm
1865 mm
Height
1876 mm
1665 mm
Wheelbase
2950 mm
2755 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
181 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
54 l
Boot/Cargo Space
343 l
540 l
Kerb Weight
2370 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
2110 kg
Payload Capacity
730 kg
-
Towing Capacity
3100 kg
-
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.45 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
-
Rear Headroom
990 mm
-
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
950 mm
-
Spec
D90
Tucson
Engine
2.0L twin-turbo diesel
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
SC20M218Q6B
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1995 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
83 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
137 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
416 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
175 km/h
195 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport, Normal, Eco
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
67.51 kW/tonne
79.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
210.97 Nm/tonne
241.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
D90
Tucson
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
AWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Transfer Case
Intelligent/selectable 4WD
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Centre + Rear + Front
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
7
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Steering wheel
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
8-speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
All-Wheel Drive
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
7
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
D90
Tucson
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
8.77 km/l
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
12.82 km/l
18.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
54 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
No
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
13.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
54
Combined Driving Range
824.18
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
735.29 km
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
D90
Tucson
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Front & Rear
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
-
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Spec
D90
Tucson
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Front & Rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
Emergency Braking
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front & Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front & Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
No
Rear View Camera
-
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
-
Yes
Reversing Camera
-
Yes
Sport Mode
-
No
Surround View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
D90
Tucson
Seat Material
Leather
Nappa Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Front & Rear
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
64-Colour Ambient
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric + lumbar + massage + heating
Power 8-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric + lumbar + heating + massage + ventilation
Manual
Seat Trim
Leather
Nappa Leather
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Armrest Front
-
Yes
Armrest Rear
-
No
Boot Space Seats Down
-
1799
Cooled Seats
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Driver Seat
-
Power 8-way
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options
-
6
Interior Colours
-
6
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
10.25-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, Bose premium sound on Executive, panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Nappa Leather
Leather Seats
-
No
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
-
No
Seat Adjustment
-
Power 8-way
Seat Belt Warning
-
Yes
Seat Fold Type
-
60/40 Split
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type
-
Electric
Rear USB Ports
-
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
D90
Tucson
Climate Control
Automatic front and rear
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
Standard
All
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
15W Wireless
Sunroof
Panoramic
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
No
AC Type
Automatic front and rear
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Accelerator 0 100
-
9.5 sec
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Automatic front and rear
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Auto Dimming Irvm
-
No
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Automatic Headlamps
-
Full LED Parametric
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1799 l
Bottle Holders
-
4
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Yes
Climate Zones
-
2
Common Rail Injection
-
Common Rail Direct Injection
Diff Lock
-
No
Difflock
-
No
Digital Speedometer
-
Analogue + MID
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Engine Warranty
-
4
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Front Wiper
-
Yes
Front Wipers Type
-
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.2
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Glove Box
-
Yes
Glovebox Cooling
-
Yes
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Hill Start Assist
-
Yes
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Yes
Lift Gate
-
Yes
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Manual Aircon
-
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Mirror
-
Power Adjustable
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power Adjustable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Passive Entry Start
-
Yes
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Power Socket 12v
-
12V
Powered Tailgate
-
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Reading Lights Rear
-
Yes
Rear Air Conditioning
-
Yes
Rear Defogger
-
Yes
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
-
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40 Split
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Rear Wing
-
Yes
Rearview Mirror Inside
-
No
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Yes
Remote Side Mirror
-
Power Adjustable
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Rim Size
20
18
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Yes
Seat Type
-
Nappa Leather
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Sonar
-
Front & Rear
Sound System
12
8 Bose Premium
Source Model Column
-
tucson
Spare Wheel
255/60 R18
Full Size
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Yes
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Tachometer
-
Yes
Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Yes
Trim Level
-
executive
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
-
Yes
Variant Role
-
Off-road or adventure derivative
Vdc
-
Yes
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Voice Command
-
Yes
Voice Command Support
-
Yes
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Yes
Walk Away Lock
-
Yes
Wireless Charger
Standard
15W Wireless
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1799 l
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
D90
Tucson
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
8 Bose Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Standard
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Infotainment Screen
12.3
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
12.3
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Audio
-
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
12
8 Bose Premium
Audio System
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Connected Services
-
Yes
Display Audio
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
FM Radio
-
Yes
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
-
Analogue + MID
Navigation System
-
Yes
Radio
-
Yes
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Control
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Spec
D90
Tucson
LED Headlamps
Standard
Full LED Parametric
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Natural White; Metal Ash; Metal Black; Spruce Green
6
Headlights
Standard
Full LED Parametric
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
19-inch Dark Alloy
Auto Headlights
-
Full LED Parametric
Automatic Headlamps
-
Full LED Parametric
Body Type
-
SUV
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
DRL
LED
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Door Handle Colour
-
Body Coloured
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding
-
Power Adjustable
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
LED
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Headlamp Levelling
-
Full LED Parametric
Headlamps
Standard
Full LED Parametric
Headlight Type
Standard
Full LED Parametric
Led Headlights
Standard
Full LED Parametric
Led Taillights
-
Yes
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Roof Type
-
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Spec
D90
Tucson
Approach Angle
28 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
550 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Standard
No
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
20 deg
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
181 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
181 mm
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Ramp-over Angle
-
20 deg
Spec
D90
Tucson
Tyre Size
265/50 R20
235/50 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
255/60 R18
Full Size
Wheel Rim Size
20
18
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual
Auto Brake Hold
-
Manual
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Yes
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Yes
Electric Park Brake
-
Manual
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Yes
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
-
Leather
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Spare Tyre
255/60 R18
Full Size
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Full Size
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Trim
-
Leather
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
20
18
Wheel Material
-
19-inch Dark Alloy
Wheel Size Type
-
18
Wheel Type
-
19-inch Dark Alloy
Wheels
-
19-inch Dark Alloy
Spec
D90
Tucson
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
5-link coil spring
Multi-Link
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Power Steering
-
Electric
Rear Axle Type
-
Multi-Link
Rear Spring Type
-
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension Type
5-link coil spring
Multi-Link
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
D90
Tucson
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
162 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
162
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
162
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Start Stop System
-
No
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Spec
D90
Tucson
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Battery Warranty
-
4
First Service At
-
15000
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 100000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 100000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
D90
Tucson
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Executive
Price Zar
899900 ZAR
764900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Current listed price
Starting Price
899900
764900
Starting Price Zar
899900
764900
Spec
D90
Tucson
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
5
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 200000 km
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty Years
5 years / 200000 km
5
In depth: how these cars differ
This D90 and Tucson comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: D90 82 vs Tucson 69.
Efficiency index: D90 45 vs Tucson 56.
Safety-equipment index: D90 93 vs Tucson 92.
Practicality index: D90 78 vs Tucson 73.
Ownership-cover index: D90 not separately scored vs Tucson 65.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
D90 leads by 4 points
D90 and Tucson are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
D90
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
78/100
Tucson
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV D90
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 72 pts for Tucson
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D90 leads. However, Tucson may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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