Tucson pitched as sub-£5k workhorse
Autocar’s write-up is pushing the third‑gen Hyundai Tucson as the “ultimate sub-£5k workhorse” for families, but specifically warns to avoid the 1.6 petrol variant. (x.com).
Alex Wolstenholme’s Autocar feature ran on 20 March 2026 and records the third‑generation Tucson as a model first launched in 2015. (autocar.co.uk) Autocar outlines two 'Gamma' 1.6‑litre petrols — a 133bhp naturally aspirated unit and a 174bhp turbo — alongside diesel options: a 113bhp 1.7 and 2.0‑litre units rated at 134bhp and 181bhp. (autocar.co.uk) Transmission detail in the piece notes six‑speed manuals were standard; a seven‑speed dual‑clutch automatic was an option on the 1.7 diesel and conventional six‑speed automatics were paired with the 2.0 diesels. (autocar.co.uk) Autocar states all Mk3 Tucson engines meet ULEZ requirements, the range included a 48V mild‑hybrid variant, and there were no full‑hybrid or zero‑emission versions offered. (autocar.co.uk) The article gives practical figures: a 513‑litre boot (almost 100 litres larger than a Nissan Qashqai) and standard safety equipment such as autonomous emergency braking, LED daytime‑running lights and reclining rear seats. (autocar.co.uk) Autocar records trims from S up to Premium, notes a light 2019 facelift that broadened the range and added options, and identifies the 1.7‑litre diesel as its preferred choice for refinement and everyday economy compared with the larger 2.0 diesels. (autocar.co.uk)
