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Spec
Tucson
Urban Cruiser
Model Introduced Year
2004
2022
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
First generation Urban Cruiser for South Africa
Facelift History
Fourth generation launched in SA in 2021; major step change in styling, interior quality, and technology over the third-gen car
New model in South Africa
Facelift Launched Since
2021
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Blue, Grey, Green
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
Executive grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0D AT Executive AWD
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1720 kg
1085 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Tucson
Urban Cruiser
Length
4630 mm
4305 mm
Width
1865 mm
1795 mm
Height
1665 mm
1595 mm
Wheelbase
2755 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
181 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
54 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
540 l
290 l
Kerb Weight
1720 kg
1085 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2110 kg
1480 kg
Payload Capacity
390 kg
395 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
991 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
940 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1039 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
881 mm
Spec
Tucson
Urban Cruiser
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1520 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1510 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Monocoque
Power Steering
Electric
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Tucson
Urban Cruiser
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Automatic AC
Power Windows
All
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
15W Wireless
Optional
Sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Full LED Parametric
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1799 l
290 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
1799 l
290 l
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Power Adjustable
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V
-
AC Type
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Automatic AC
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Dimming Irvm
No
Not Available
Boot Opener
Inside
-
Climate Zones
2
Automatic AC
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
All Doors
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Standard
Engine Warranty
4
Not Applicable
Front Armrest
Yes
Standard
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.2
6.7
Fuel Lid Opener
Inside
-
Glovebox Cooling
Yes
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Manual
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Yes
All Doors
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Rear Defogger
Yes
-
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Rear Seat Split
60/40 Split
60/40 Split
Rear Wing
Yes
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Nappa Leather
Fabric
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
Full Size
Full Size Steel
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
-
Tachometer
Yes
-
Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Telescopic Steering
No
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Yes
Tilt and Telescopic
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Voice Command
Yes
Optional
Voice Command Support
Yes
Optional
Accelerator 0 100
9.5 sec
12.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Automatic AC
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Bottle Holders
4
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Yes
Standard
Common Rail Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Diff Lock
No
Not Applicable
Difflock
No
Not Applicable
Digital Speedometer
Analogue + MID
Full Digital
Front Wiper
Yes
-
Front Wipers Type
Yes
-
Glove Box
Yes
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Lift Gate
Yes
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Automatic AC
Mirror
Power Adjustable
All Doors
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Yes
Standard
Power Socket 12v
12V
-
Powered Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
-
Rear Air Conditioning
Yes
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
No
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Standard
Remote Side Mirror
Power Adjustable
-
Rim Size
18
17-inch Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
Standard
Sonar
Front & Rear
Rear
Sound System
8 Bose Premium
4
Source Model Column
tucson
urban-cruiser
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
Monocoque
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Yes
Standard
Trim Level
executive
top
Unlocking
Yes
Standard
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
-
Variant Role
Off-road or adventure derivative
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vdc
Yes
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
Standard
Walk Away Lock
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charger
15W Wireless
Optional
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Side Impact Bars
-
Standard
Spec
Tucson
Urban Cruiser
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1995 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
137 kW @ 3800 rpm
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
416 Nm @ 2000 rpm
140 Nm @ 4200 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
AWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
195 km/h
172 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
12.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
79.7 kW/tonne
71 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
241.9 Nm/tonne
129 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
Tucson
Urban Cruiser
Engine Position
Front
Front Transverse
Gearbox
8-speed Automatic
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Yes
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
8-speed Automatic
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
FWD/
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed Automatic
CVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
All-Wheel Drive
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
4
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Tucson
Urban Cruiser
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
14.9 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
11 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.0 km/l
16 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
54 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
14.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
54
40
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Tucson
Urban Cruiser
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Alarm System
Yes
Standard
Central Locking
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Not Available
Safety Rating
Not Rated (SA)
-
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
6
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
6
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Spec
Tucson
Urban Cruiser
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
No
Standard
Eco Mode
Yes
-
EV Mode
No
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Sport Mode
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Parking Sensor
Front & Rear
Rear
Pre-Collision System
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
No
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
Standard
Reversing Camera
Yes
Standard
Surround View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Tucson
Urban Cruiser
Seat Material
Nappa Leather
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Power 8-way
Manual
Heated Seats
Front & Rear
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
64-Colour Ambient
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
Yes
Standard
Rear Armrest
No
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cup Holders
4
-
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Rear USB Ports
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
3
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue + MID
Full Digital
Interior Colour Options
6
6
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
60/40 Split
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
Manual
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power 8-way
Manual
Fabric Seats
Yes
Fabric
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Leather Seats
No
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Rear Headrest
Yes
-
Armrest Front
Yes
Standard
Armrest Rear
No
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Down
1799
-
Driver Seat
Power 8-way
Manual
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
Elevated cabin with touchscreen infotainment, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, comfortable seating
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Nappa Leather
Fabric
Interior Colours
6
6
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Fold Type
60/40 Split
60/40 Split
Seat Trim
Nappa Leather
Fabric
Floor Trim
-
Carpet
Floor Mats
-
Carpet
Spec
Tucson
Urban Cruiser
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8 Bose Premium
4
Navigation System
Yes
Optional
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
Full Digital
USB Ports
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
3
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
Optional
AUX Input
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Infotainment Display
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
Yes
3
Audio
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
8 Bose Premium
4
Audio System
Yes
4
Display Audio
10.25-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
3
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
Analogue + MID
Full Digital
Connected Services
Yes
Standard
Voice Control
Yes
Optional
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Radio
Yes
-
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Spec
Tucson
Urban Cruiser
LED Headlamps
Full LED Parametric
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
LED
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
19-inch Dark Alloy
17-inch Alloy
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
6
6
Roof Type
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Wing Mirror Type
Power Adjustable
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
Body Type
SUV
SUV
DRL
LED
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Standard
Front Fog Lights
Yes
Standard
Led Headlights
Full LED Parametric
LED Projector
Led Taillights
Yes
-
Auto Headlights
Full LED Parametric
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Full LED Parametric
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
6
11
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Coloured
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
All Doors
Exterior Mirror Folding
Power Adjustable
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
Full LED Parametric
LED Projector
Headlamps
Full LED Parametric
LED Projector
Headlight Type
Full LED Parametric
LED Projector
Headlights
Full LED Parametric
LED Projector
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Standard
Spec
Tucson
Urban Cruiser
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Ramp Breakover Angle
20 deg
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
20 deg
-
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
181 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance Min
181 mm
175 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Tucson
Urban Cruiser
Tyre Size
235/50 R19
205/55 R17
Wheel Type
19-inch Dark Alloy
17-inch Alloy
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size
Full Size Steel
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Load Index
91
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
18
17-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
Disc (Ventilated)
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Drum
Spare Tyre
Full Size
Full Size Steel
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
205/55 R17
Wheel Diameter
18
17-inch Alloy
Auto Brake Hold
Manual
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
Standard
Brakes
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
Standard
Electric Park Brake
Manual
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Manual
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full Size
Full Size Steel
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Wheel Material
19-inch Dark Alloy
17-inch Alloy
Wheel Size Type
18
-
Wheels
19-inch Dark Alloy
17-inch Alloy
Spec
Tucson
Urban Cruiser
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
15,000 km or 1 Year
Battery Warranty
4
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
Optional
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
15,000 km or 1 Year
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
Optional
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
Optional
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
Optional
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
15,000 km or 1 Year
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Approx Service Cost
-
Approx R3,500
Spec
Tucson
Urban Cruiser
Warranty Years
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Warranty
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Spec
Tucson
Urban Cruiser
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km
119 g/km
Start Stop System
No
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Applicable
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
Idle CO2 Output
162
119
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
162
119
Noise Level
-
68 dB
Spec
Tucson
Urban Cruiser
Ownership Role
Executive
Top
Price Zar
764900 ZAR
399900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
764900
399900
Starting Price Zar
764900
399900
Spec
Tucson
Urban Cruiser
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
12 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
14 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
18 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
11
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tucson and Urban Cruiser 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: Tucson 69 vs Urban Cruiser 32.
Efficiency index: Tucson 56 vs Urban Cruiser 60.
Safety-equipment index: Tucson 92 vs Urban Cruiser 90.
Practicality index: Tucson 68 vs Urban Cruiser 55.
Ownership-cover index: Tucson 65 vs Urban Cruiser 43.
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 15 points
Tucson holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Urban Cruiser.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tucson
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
65/100
Urban Cruiser
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
55/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Tucson
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 56 pts for Urban Cruiser
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tucson leads. However, Urban Cruiser may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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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.
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