2008
Hyundai TUCSON

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$22,885
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Available trims

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  • FWD 4dr I4 Man GLS *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $17,235
    20 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr I4 Man GLS
    Starts at
    $17,420
    20 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr I4 Auto GLS *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $19,335
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr I4 Auto GLS
    Starts at
    $19,520
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr V6 Auto SE *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $21,035
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr V6 Auto SE
    Starts at
    $21,270
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr I4 Auto Limited
    Starts at
    $22,220
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 Auto SE *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $22,735
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr V6 Auto Limited *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $22,885
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 Auto SE
    Starts at
    $22,970
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr V6 Auto Limited
    Starts at
    $23,070
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 Auto Limited *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $24,585
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 Auto Limited
    Starts at
    $24,770
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Six standard airbags
Standard stability system
Standard ABS
AWD optional
Four- or six-cylinder engine

The good & the bad

The good

Easy to drive
Plenty of standard features
Abundant safety features
Folding front passenger seat
Excellent warranty

The bad

Ride comfort on rougher surfaces
Occasional tire and engine noise
Serious noise at highway speeds
No power seat option
Vanity mirrors not illuminated
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Safety review

Based on the 2008 Hyundai TUCSON base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
7 years
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Less than 80,000 miles; less than 7 years old (currently MY18- MY24)
Basic
Remainder of the 5-Year / 60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. From original in-service date and zero (0) miles.
Dealer certification
173-point inspection
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    $17,235
    20 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
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    Seat capacity
    -
    Warranty
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  • 2006
    4.5
    Hyundai TUCSON
    Starts at
    $17,845
    22 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    -
    Warranty
    Gas V6
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    Front-wheel drive
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  • 2024
    3.8
    Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid
    Starts at
    $32,575
    38 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    120 month/100,000 miles
    Warranty
    Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    All-wheel drive
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  • 2006
    4.4
    Hyundai SANTA FE
    Starts at
    $21,695
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    -
    Warranty
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
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Consumer reviews

88% of drivers recommend this car
4.3 / 5
Based on 17 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.1
Performance 4.0
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.3
Reliability 4.3

Most recent

By Rich from Chicago, IL
Owns this car
July 24, 2022

Decent

I bought a 2008 GLS with 106k miles for $6,000 (US) in 2019. It has needed a lot of love to get it into shape: New throttle position sensor, ignition switch, front struts, front CV joint, starter, timing belt, water pump, door seals, battery, tires, spark plugs, bulbs, air filter, cabin air filter and headlight restoration. Two A/C recharges and a heater core flush needed to be done as well. It has cost about $5,000 for all of this. Time will tell if it's all been a worthwhile investment. Things just keep failing on it in the almost three years that I've owned it. The first gen Tucson offers a great driving position, although the seat gave me back pain until I got it adjusted properly. It's good now. The steering wheel blocks the gauges for a 6'2" adult. I have an Ultragauge digital display to see speed and other info instead. The 2.0L i4 engine is underpowered given the weight of the vehicle but it can be fairly fuel efficient in the city (17-22 MPG when driven hard, 27-34 MPG when hypermiled). A/C drops MPG by around 20%. Highway MPG is poor due to the ancient 4-speed auto transmission and bad aerodynamics, getting low-mid 20's. There's a lot of usable interior space for the size of the vehicle, making it pretty good for camping. I'm able to fit two folding tables, a family tent, a screen room, two large bins of gear and several bags while seating two adults and a toddler. Overall, the purchase cost plus maintenance has amounted to $305/month so far. There are better vehicle options for that kind of money. I can't say I recommend the 2008 Tucson right now based on my experience unless I get at least a couple of good years out of it going forward. It's no Toyota, that's for sure. There are worse vehicles though, so the 2008 Tucson is decent.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 2.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 2.0
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By SUV_Aficionado from São Paulo, Brazil
Owns this car
April 29, 2021

A honest and capable compact SUV

In South Am scenario, despite newer and more expensive suvs like Jeep Compass and the new Corolla crossover, the “classic” Series (2004-2017) Hyundai Tucson still delivers! Roomy, quiet, reliable almost no maintenance and fun to drive compact SUV that you can park in a chic mall without shame or fight mud snow and irregular roads with confidence! Note: mine was purchased last year (2020) with original 60k miles and is a lovely bespoke and B4/NIJ IllA armoured unit so I don’t think in trading it but conserve with me perhaps with a green one or a different toy in the future..
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 3.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2008 Hyundai TUCSON?

The 2008 Hyundai TUCSON is available in 3 trim levels:

  • GLS (4 styles)
  • Limited (5 styles)
  • SE (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2008 Hyundai TUCSON?

The 2008 Hyundai TUCSON offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2008 Hyundai TUCSON reliable?

The 2008 Hyundai TUCSON has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2008 Hyundai TUCSON owners.

Is the 2008 Hyundai TUCSON a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2008 Hyundai TUCSON. 88.2% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.3 / 5
Based on 17 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.1
  • Performance: 4.0
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.3
  • Reliability: 4.3

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