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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
V23
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Tucson
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V23
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Spec
Tucson
V23
Model Introduced Year
2004
2026
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
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current V23 generation.
Facelift History
Fourth generation launched in SA in 2021; major step change in styling, interior quality, and technology over the third-gen car
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Facelift Launched Since
2021
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Blue, Grey, Green
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Dealer Stock Note
Executive grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0D AT Executive AWD
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Published
Segment
SUV
Electric SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1720 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Tucson
V23
Length
4630 mm
4220 mm
Width
1865 mm
1915 mm
Height
1665 mm
1845 mm
Wheelbase
2755 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
181 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
54 l
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Boot/Cargo Space
540 l
372 L rear seats up; 994 L with rear seats folded
Kerb Weight
1720 kg
1550–1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2110 kg
2085 kg
Payload Capacity
390 kg
350–650 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.9 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
990 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
970 mm
Spec
Tucson
V23
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
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
MacPherson Strut
McPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link
-
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
Tucson
V23
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power air conditioner
Power Windows
All
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Push Button Start
Yes
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Wireless Charging
15W Wireless
-
Sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
-
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Automatic Headlamps
Full LED Parametric
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
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
-
AC Type
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power air conditioner
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
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
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
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
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
-
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
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power air conditioner
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
19 in
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
-
Sonar
Front & Rear
-
Sound System
8 Bose Premium
7
Source Model Column
tucson
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Yes
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Trim Level
executive
-
Unlocking
Yes
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
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
15W Wireless
-
Spec
Tucson
V23
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not applicable — no combustion engine code
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1995 cc
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Cylinders
4
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Valves
16
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Maximum Power
137 kW @ 3800 rpm
100 kW
Maximum Torque
416 Nm @ 2000 rpm
180 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
100 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
180 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Electric traction motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Rear axle
Drive Type
AWD
2WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
195 km/h
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
11 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual, Slippery
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Power-to-Weight Ratio
79.7 kW/tonne
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
241.9 Nm/tonne
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
59.93 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
69.0 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
-
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
-
Electric Range
Not Applicable
360 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
-
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
≈9.1 h derived battery-capacity/6.6 kW; losses excluded
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
36 min (20-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
Tucson
V23
Engine Position
Front
-
Gearbox
8-speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
2WD
LSD Available
Yes
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Differential Lock
No
-
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Number of Gears
7
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
8-speed Automatic
Electric shift gear
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
2WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Gearbox Type
8-speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Axle Layout
All-Wheel Drive
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Transmission Speeds
7
1
Spec
Tucson
V23
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Highway Mileage
18.0 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
54 l
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Auto Start Stop
No
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
-
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Fuel Tank Litres
54
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
360 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
20 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
341 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
401 km
Spec
Tucson
V23
Airbags
6
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Alarm System
Yes
-
Central Locking
Yes
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
-
Safety Rating
Not Rated (SA)
-
AEB
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
-
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Front pretensioner seat belts
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
-
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
-
Spec
Tucson
V23
Cruise Control
Yes
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
-
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
-
Rear View Camera
Yes
Reverse camera
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
-
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Automatic highbeam control
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Wipers
No
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
Eco Mode
Yes
-
EV Mode
No
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
-
Reverse Camera
Yes
Reverse camera
Sport Mode
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Emergency Braking
Yes
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
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
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Spec
Tucson
V23
Seat Material
Nappa Leather
Leather seats
Seat Adjustment
Power 8-way
-
Heated Seats
Front & Rear
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Ventilated Seats
Front
Yes
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
64-Colour Ambient
Interior reading and ambient equipment as listed on sheet
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
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather steering wheel
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue + MID
-
Interior Colour Options
6
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Foldable second-row seats
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Manual
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power 8-way
6-way power adjustment
Fabric Seats
Yes
-
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Leather Seats
No
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
4-way power adjustment
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
-
Seat Trim
Nappa Leather
Leather
Spec
Tucson
V23
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
15.4 in touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
8 Bose Premium
7
Navigation System
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
-
USB Ports
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
2 USB Type-C front-row ports; 1 front-row USB on 2WD
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch Touchscreen
15.4 in
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Infotainment Display
Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Audio
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
8 Bose Premium
7
Audio System
Yes
-
Display Audio
10.25-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
-
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
15.4 in
Multi Information Display
Analogue + MID
-
Connected Services
Yes
-
Voice Control
Yes
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
15.4 in
Spec
Tucson
V23
LED Headlamps
Full LED Parametric
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
LED
-
Roof Rails
Yes
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Optional or derivative-dependent; no exact South African trim fitment established
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Spec
Tucson
V23
Approach Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual, Slippery
Locking Differential
No
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
20 deg
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Ramp-over Angle
20 deg
-
Breakover 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
Tucson
V23
Tyre Size
235/50 R19
255/55 R19
Wheel Type
19-inch Dark Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size
-
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Load Index
91
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
18
19 in
Brake Type Front
Disc (Ventilated)
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size
-
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
-
Wheel Diameter
18
19 in
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
-
Handbrake Type
Manual
-
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
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Wheel Material
19-inch Dark Alloy
-
Wheel Size Type
18
-
Wheels
19-inch Dark Alloy
-
Spec
Tucson
V23
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Battery Warranty
4
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
Tucson
V23
Warranty Years
5
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Warranty Kilometers
5
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Spec
Tucson
V23
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Start Stop System
No
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Idle CO2 Output
162
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
162
-
Spec
Tucson
V23
Ownership Role
Executive
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
Price Zar
764900 ZAR
519900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
764900
519900
Starting Price Zar
764900
519900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tucson and V23 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 V23 41.
Efficiency index: Tucson 56 vs V23 99.
Safety-equipment index: Tucson 92 vs V23 93.
Practicality index: Tucson 68 vs V23 60.
Ownership-cover index: Tucson 65 vs V23 not separately scored.
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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Evidence / 100
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Tucson leads by 0 points
Tucson and V23 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
V23
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Tucson
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 71 pts for V23
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tucson leads. However, V23 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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