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Hyundai Tucson 2017 review

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Hyundai Tucson 2017 — front three-quarter view

Overview

The third-generation Hyundai Tucson (TL) reached the UK in September 2015, replacing the ix35 — and by 2017 it had settled into its role as the sensible, well-priced alternative to the Nissan Qashqai and Kia Sportage. The 2017 car is a pre-facelift model (the facelift arrived in 2018), built in Hyundai's Czech factory, with a trim ladder of S, SE, SE Nav, Premium and Premium SE. The volume engine — and the one this page covers — is the 1.7 CRDi 116PS two-wheel-drive manual, which listed at £22,795 in SE Nav trim.

The 1.7 CRDi is a chain-driven 1.7-litre turbo diesel producing 116PS and 280Nm — no cambelt bill to budget for. Performance is leisurely (0–62mph in 13.7 seconds, 109mph top speed), but the figures that mattered to buyers were 61.7mpg combined and 119g/km of CO2: £35-a-year VED for cars registered before 1 April 2017, and Euro 6 compliance for ULEZ and clean-air zones. SE Nav is the value sweet spot — 8-inch touchscreen sat-nav, reversing camera, heated front seats, lane-keep assist and autonomous emergency braking — and the boot measures a family-friendly 488 litres seats-up (1,478 litres folded), plus a full-size alloy spare wheel that is increasingly rare in the class.

As a used buy the 2017 Tucson leans on the best ownership safety net in the class: five years of unlimited-mileage warranty and a five-star Euro NCAP rating (2015). But note the warranty has expired on 2017 cars (it ran out around 2022), so buy on a full stamped service history. Typical asking prices now run £6,000–£9,500. And be honest about your driving: like all modern diesels, the 1.7 CRDi's DPF clogs on town-only use — it needs a regular 30-minute motorway run. Town-only drivers should consider the 1.6 GDi petrol instead. Also test the clutch and synchros on leggy examples; some high-mile manuals show sticky gear selection.

Inside, the looks promise more premium than the hard cabin plastics deliver — reviewers noted the cheap-feeling trim. But the fundamentals are right: cheap 20,000-mile/24-month service intervals, cheap pattern parts, and 62 litres of tank for a theoretical 800-mile-plus range. A well-kept 1.7 CRDi SE Nav is a big, safe, cheap-to-run family SUV for the money.

UK price from: £22,795

Specifications

Engine	1.7L 4-cylinder turbo diesel (CRDi)
Power	116 PS (114 bhp) @ 4,000 rpm
Torque	280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
Gearbox	6-speed manual
Drive	Front-wheel drive
0-62 mph	13.7 seconds
Top speed	109 mph
Fuel economy (NEDC)	61.7 mpg combined
CO2 emissions	119 g/km
Boot space	488 litres (1,478 litres seats folded)
Kerb weight	1,425 kg
Towing	1,400 kg braked
Euro NCAP	5 stars (2015 test)
Warranty	5 years / unlimited miles (expired on 2017 cars)

Features

1.7-litre CRDi turbo diesel (116PS, 280Nm), chain-driven — no cambelt bill
Six-speed manual gearbox, front-wheel drive
61.7mpg combined and 119g/km CO2 (NEDC); £35/year VED, Euro 6 ULEZ-compliant
8-inch touchscreen sat-nav with reversing camera (SE Nav and up)
Heated front seats and dual-zone climate with ioniser
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning and autonomous emergency braking
Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (Premium and up)
Full-size alloy spare wheel — increasingly rare in the class

Common parts & prices

Part	Price (GBP)	Notes
Front brake pads (set)	£33.99	Typical retail band £28-£40
Oil filter	£5.99
Cabin pollen filter	£12.99
Engine air filter	£8.99
Front wiper blades (pair)	£19.99	Estimate
12V battery	£99.99	70Ah; estimate

Prices are typical UK aftermarket/OEM guide prices and may vary by supplier.

Pros

Best ownership safety net in class: 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty, 5-star NCAP
Cheap to run: 61.7mpg, £35 VED, ULEZ-compliant Euro 6 diesel
Big family boot (488 litres) and a full-size spare wheel
Generous kit for the money — SE Nav is the value sweet spot

Cons

Leisurely 13.7-second 0–62mph; the engine is gruff when worked hard
DPF clogs on town-only use — diesel suits drivers who do motorway miles
The 5-year warranty has expired on 2017 cars — buy on service history
Hard cabin plastics spoil the premium looks

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Hyundai Tucson 1.7 CRDi ULEZ compliant?

Yes. It is a Euro 6 diesel, so it is exempt from the London ULEZ and other UK clean-air-zone daily charges.

What road tax does a 2017 Tucson 1.7 CRDi pay?

£35 a year if registered before 1 April 2017 (VED Band C, 119g/km). Cars registered after that date pay the standard flat rate.

Does a 2017 Tucson still have Hyundai warranty?

No — the 5-year/unlimited-mileage warranty expired around 2022. Buy on a full stamped service history; main-dealer examples may carry an aftermarket warranty.

Does the 1.7 diesel need a cambelt change?

No. It uses a timing chain, so there is no big belt-replacement bill to budget for.

Is the 1.7 CRDi a good town car?

Only if you mix in regular longer runs. Pure town use clogs the diesel particulate filter, which is a costly fix — diesel suits drivers who do motorway miles; town-only drivers should consider the 1.6 GDi petrol instead.