hyundai tucson elite 2023 review

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson Elite is the sensible-shoes mid-spec that sneaks in plenty of toys: leather-appointed trim, a 10.25-inch touchscreen with built-in nav (wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto), plus blind-spot and rear cross-traffic assists.

Engines span a 2.0L petrol FWD (115 kW/192 Nm), a 1.6L turbo AWD (132 kW/265 Nm), and a 2.0L diesel AWD (137 kW/416 Nm); ride comfort is the party trick, handling is tidy rather than thrilling. Boot space is a handy 539 L and diesel towing tops out at 1900 kg, so the family and the camper both fit without drama. Real-world economy sits roughly 6–8 L/100 km depending on engine and your right foot.

New, expect roughly the low-to-high $40k AUD bracket before on-roads depending on engine; used 2023 Elites tend to live in the mid-$30k to mid-$40k AUD range. Not pulse-quickening, but it’s absolutely the car you’d pick to cross the Nullarbor without a migraine.