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Decision summary
Changan Hunter Diesel vs Hyundai Tucson: the short answer
Hunter Diesel and Tucson are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Hunter Diesel starts ZAR 119,000 cheaperHunter Diesel from ZAR 449,900 · Tucson from ZAR 568,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Hunter Diesel
Tucson
Maximum Power
Hunter Diesel110 kW
Tucson137 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque
Hunter Diesel350 Nm
Tucson416 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size
Hunter Diesel2000 cc
Tucson1995 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l
Tucson13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Hunter Diesel226 mm
Tucson181 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Changan Hunter Diesel
4WD AT CE
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Hunter Diesel
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Tucson
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Hunter Diesel
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Tucson
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tucson
Model Introduced Year
2025
2004
Generation
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
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 South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
Fourth generation launched in SA in 2021; major step change in styling, interior quality, and technology over the third-gen car
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
SUV
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
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
Hunter Diesel
Tucson
Length
5330 mm
4630 mm
Width
1930 mm
1865 mm
Height
1875 mm
1665 mm
Wheelbase
3180 mm
2755 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
181 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
54 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
540 l
Kerb Weight
2060 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3080 kg
2110 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
390 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
13 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tucson
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
D20TCID
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
1995 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW
137 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
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
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
195 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
79.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Hunter Diesel
Tucson
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
AWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Transfer Case
Yes
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Torque-Converter Automatic
8-speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
All-Wheel Drive
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tucson
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
18.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
54 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
13.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
54
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tucson
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All seating rows
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Front & Rear
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
All seating rows
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Alarm System
-
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tucson
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear (2 sensors)
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Front & Rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Emergency Braking
-
Yes
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
Surround View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tucson
Seat Material
Leather
Nappa Leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front & Rear
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
64-Colour Ambient
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with lumbar support
Power 8-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
Manual
Seat Trim
Leather
Nappa Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Power 8-way
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Rear USB Ports
-
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options
-
6
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Armrest Front
-
Yes
Armrest Rear
-
No
Boot Space Seats Down
-
1799
Driver Seat
-
Power 8-way
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
Interior Colours
-
6
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
-
No
Seat Belt Warning
-
Yes
Seat Fold Type
-
60/40 Split
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tucson
Climate Control
Manual climate control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
All
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
15W Wireless
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
No
AC Type
Manual climate control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Full LED Parametric
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1799 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1799 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power Adjustable
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Auto Dimming Irvm
-
No
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Climate Zones
-
2
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Engine Warranty
-
4
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.2
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Glovebox Cooling
-
Yes
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Hill Start Assist
-
Yes
Panoramic Roof
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
-
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40 Split
Rear Wing
-
Yes
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Nappa Leather
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Full Size
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Yes
Tachometer
-
Yes
Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Voice Command
-
Yes
Voice Command Support
-
Yes
Accelerator 0 100
-
9.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Manual climate control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Bottle Holders
-
4
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Yes
Common Rail Injection
-
Common Rail Direct Injection
Diff Lock
-
No
Difflock
-
No
Digital Speedometer
-
Analogue + MID
Front Wiper
-
Yes
Front Wipers Type
-
Yes
Glove Box
-
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 Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Mirror
-
Power Adjustable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Yes
Power Socket 12v
-
12V
Powered Tailgate
-
Yes
Reading Lights Rear
-
Yes
Rear Air Conditioning
-
Yes
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
-
Yes
Rearview Mirror Inside
-
No
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Yes
Remote Side Mirror
-
Power Adjustable
Rim Size
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
18
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Yes
Sonar
-
Front & Rear
Sound System
6
8 Bose Premium
Source Model Column
-
tucson
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Yes
Yes
Trim Level
-
executive
Unlocking
Yes
Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
-
Yes
Variant Role
-
Off-road or adventure derivative
Vdc
-
Yes
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Yes
Walk Away Lock
-
Yes
Wireless Charger
Not Officially Disclosed
15W Wireless
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tucson
Infotainment System
10-inch touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
8 Bose Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
4.2-inch driver information display
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
3
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Infotainment Screen
10-inch
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
10-inch
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
10-inch
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
6
8 Bose Premium
Audio System
-
Yes
Display Audio
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Multi Information Display
-
Analogue + MID
Connected Services
-
Yes
Voice Control
-
Yes
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Yes
Radio
-
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tucson
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED Parametric
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Front
LED
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
6
Headlights
Not Available
Full LED Parametric
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Alloy Wheel Design
-
19-inch Dark Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Roof Type
-
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
LED
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Not Available
Full LED Parametric
Led Taillights
-
Yes
Auto Headlights
-
Full LED Parametric
Automatic Headlamps
-
Full LED Parametric
Daytime Running Lights
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
Front Fog Lamps
Front
LED
Headlamp Levelling
-
Full LED Parametric
Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED Parametric
Headlight Type
Not Available
Full LED Parametric
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tucson
Approach Angle
28 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
27 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Rear
No
4WD System Type
4WD
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
20 deg
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
-
20 deg
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
181 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
181 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tucson
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
235/50 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Full Size
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
18
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
Manual
Wheel Type
-
19-inch Dark Alloy
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Full Size
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
18
Auto Brake Hold
-
Manual
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Yes
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
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 Pressure Display
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Wheel Material
-
19-inch Dark Alloy
Wheel Size Type
-
18
Wheels
-
19-inch Dark Alloy
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tucson
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Multi-Link
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Multi-Link
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
Double-wishbone independent
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf spring
Multi-Link
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tucson
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
162 g/km
Start Stop System
-
No
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Particulate Filter
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Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
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Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
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162
Fuel Evaporation Control
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Yes
CO2 Emissions G Km
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162
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tucson
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
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4
Maintenance Plan
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3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
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15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
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15000
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 90,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 90,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
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120A
Service Intervals
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15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
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Lead-acid
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tucson
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Executive
Price Zar
569900 ZAR
764900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
569900
764900
Starting Price Zar
569900
764900
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tucson
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5
Warranty Years
5 years / 150,000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 150,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hunter Diesel and Tucson comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Hunter Diesel 62 vs Tucson 69.
Efficiency index: Hunter Diesel 45 vs Tucson 56.
Safety-equipment index: Hunter Diesel 88 vs Tucson 92.
Practicality index: Hunter Diesel 75 vs Tucson 68.
Ownership-cover index: Hunter Diesel 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.
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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
Tucson leads by 2 points
Hunter Diesel 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
Tucson
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
65/100
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Tucson
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 69 pts for Hunter Diesel
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tucson leads. However, Hunter Diesel may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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