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2012 Hyundai TUCSON consumer reviews

$19,145–$20,145 MSRP range
side view of 2012 TUCSON Hyundai
(65 reviews)
86% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.3
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Exactly What I Wanted!

Love it! Love the color, love how it looks (our salesman said we look good in it ;) It looks like a lot of car but it handles so easy, easy to make turns. It really feels like it "fits like a glove" I love that about it. I love that I wanted an SUV in my price range, and Mitch delivered. Did I mention that I love my car?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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No significant issues in nearly 100,000 miles

Excellent value for the $$$$$. Id buy another Hyundai vehicle. Very dependable and low cost to operate. Smaller models tend to have a bit rigid ride.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Practical & reliable car

since i bought this car i did not face any mechanical problem & all maintenance was done on time , the fuel consumption is very reasonable

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Horrible my car thru a baring and I have to replac

When I purchased this car it was running great and had no issues I drove it from Kentucky to CA. No problems then all of a suddem with no warning my car slipped a baring and stopped on the freeway leaving me stranded now for 2 months because its going to cost me 4500 to get the engine replaced its an absolute nightmare! Do not buy this car if u want it to last because at 111000 miles mine is trash.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Newest car I've had to buy

The cars interior is good for my dog, it's good on gas and has great speed and pick up. Having low mileage means it last me quite awhile and the exterior is in almost perfect condition.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love the sporty style and reliability.

I still love it after 8 years of ownership. It still looks brand new. Extremely satisfied with my purchase. I would recommend it to anyone.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Just an absolute nightmare

I’m here to give my honest experience on this car. I have the 2012 Hyundai Tucson manual 5 speed. My first comment is how ridiculously short the gears are, they are so short that going highway speeds (80 MPH) requires 4000RPMs in 5th gear. It’s very disappointing and what’s even more disappointing is the MPG. Expect 20-21 MPG and yes this car is a Manual in-line 4. On top of being very ugly the interior is very boring, no fancy amenities, no power seats, One of the most bland and basic interiors, quite reminds me of a car from 2005 or 2006. Also another important thing, this car is very rough and hard to drive. The clutch is very hard to operate and first gear is so short that if you don’t let off the clutch extremely perfect the car jerks super hard and sways like a boat at sea. It also has a low center of gravity. Quite frankly I’d be scared out of my soul to go more than 80MPH in this thing. It also lacks power despite having short gears and bad MPG, and better yet I only have 84,500 miles and it’s been throwing problems at me left and right. I didn’t ask or pay for luxury/foreign car reliability. So to summarize it all. It has bad MPG, not a smooth ride, ugly exterior and interior, and bad reliability.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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I purchased the type of vehicle I was looking for.

love the make, model, and color of the vehicle..Hoping it will last a long while..Have owned a Tucson in the past, great car..Good experience over all.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Off-roading
  • Does recommend this car
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Bought a car for my anniversaet

I found them on the internet. I bought a 2012 Tuscan GL. The staff was amazing. I was greeted by Bonnie who was very helpful. Bob the owner was very attentive to my needs. James was so helpful with the process explaining each detail of the car to the paperwork Chad and Sean was so helpful as well. I would recommend them to all of my family members. I would buy my next car from them again and again. I especially love to no haggle pricing.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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First used car in 10 years.

This car is very roomie and comfortable. It also handle well. My wife and I are looking forward to driving it. The sound system is good. I love the volume control that is located on the steering wheel.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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