Introduced in 2015 and a strong seller in Europe, the Tucson Mk3 offers a straightforward line-up of petrols and diesels plus a 48V mild-hybrid option. Early petrols were 1.6-litre Gamma units (133bhp NA and 174bhp turbo). Diesels initially included a 1.7 CRDi (113bhp) and 2.0-litre variants (134bhp and 181bhp); most cars have a six-speed manual and front-wheel drive, while the 181bhp 2.0 diesel was four-wheel drive only. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic was optional on some diesels and conventional autos were available on the 2.0s.
Buyers should note some reliability concerns with the petrol engines; the naturally aspirated 1.6 can feel sluggish and the turbo is relatively thirsty. The 1.7‑litre CRDi is praised for refinement and economy. The Tucson scores strongly for space and equipment — 513 litres of boot capacity, reclining rear seats, autonomous emergency braking and LED daytime-running lights are standard, with higher trims adding luxuries such as ventilated seats, adaptive cruise and larger infotainment with smartphone mirroring.
Hyundai’s 2019 light facelift kept the petrols but revised the diesel range: a 1.6 replaced the 1.7 and was offered with 113bhp or 134bhp (with DCT optional on the higher output), while the 2.0 became auto-only, four-wheel drive and gained a 48V mild-hybrid boost to 184bhp. Prices for well-used examples start from around £4,500, with many listings to choose from.