Hyundai Tucson generations
(Ground clearance)| Generation year | Ground clearance |
|---|---|
| Tucson, Model year 2004 (1.Generation) | 195 mm |
| Tucson, Model year 2015 (2.Generation) | 172 mm |
| Tucson, Model year 2018 (2.Generation (1. Facelift)) | 172 mm |
| Tucson, Model year 2020 (Tucson 3.Generation) | 170 mm |
| Tucson, Model year 2024 (Tucson 3. Generation (1. Facelift)) | 170 mm |
The ground clearance compared to other Hyundai models
Within the Hyundai fleet, the Tucson pitches its tent firmly in the crossover camp. Its grander siblings like the Hyundai Santa Fe Santa Fe at 176 mm and the van-like Hyundai Staria Staria at 186 mm look down from a slightly loftier height. In the hot N corner, the Hyundai Kona N Kona N just edges out the Tucson with 173 mm. Compare this to the more urban-minded siblings, like the Hyundai i20 i20 at a scant 140 mm, and the Tucson is the one in wellies, ready for a splash.
Hyundai Tucson vs other current cars by Hyundai
(Ground clearance)| Variant name | Ground clearance |
|---|---|
| i20 N | 130 mm |
| i30 Fastback | 135 mm |
| i30 N Fastback | 135 mm |
| i30 N | 136 mm |
| i30 | 140 mm |
| i30 Kombi | 140 mm |
| i20 | 140 mm |
| IONIQ 6 | 141 mm |
| IONIQ 5 N | 142 mm |
| i10 | 149 mm |
| Kona Elektro | 158 mm |
| IONIQ 5 | 160 mm |
| Nexo | 162 mm |
| Bayon | 165 mm |
| Kona | 170 mm |
| Tucson | 170 mm |
| Kona N | 173 mm |
| Santa Fe | 176 mm |
| Staria | 186 mm |
How does the ground clearance of the Hyundai Tucson compare to it's nearest competitors?
But how does our Tucson fare when it sets tyre against the motoring horde? It's a middle-of-the-pack player, content with its 170 mm that matches the Renault Captur Captur and the urban Hyundai Kona Kona. However, in the big leagues, it doesn’t come close to the towering Subaru XV XV with its 220 mm clearance that scoffs at curbs. The Tucson looks upwards to the likes of the Mazda CX-5 CX-5, Nissan Qashqai Qashqai, and Renault Kadjar Kadjar, each sitting comfortably around 200 mm. And let’s not even start on the Volvo XC40 XC40 with its skyscraping 211 mm. Yes, our Tucson isn’t the tallest drink of water in the saloon, but it offers a sweet spot of SUV agility and sedan-like handling, without the nosebleed height.
Hyundai Tucson vs. similar cars
(Ground clearance)| Car model | Ground clearance |
|---|---|
| Jeep Gladiator 2021 | 253 mm |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999 | 210 mm |
| Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse 2000 | 205 mm |
| Infiniti QX30 2016 | 202 mm |
| Hyundai Staria 2021 | 186 mm |
| Hyundai ix55 2009 | 185 mm |
| VW Nutzfahrzeuge Grand California 2019 | 185 mm |
| Peugeot 508 2010 | 184 mm |
| Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2013 | 180 mm |
| VW Nutzfahrzeuge Caddy 2003 | 176 mm |
| Hyundai Tucson 2024 | 170 mm |
| Mercedes-Benz GLB 2019 | 135 mm |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 2015 | 123 mm |
