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2005 Hyundai Tucson Budget Rebuild – The Handoff

This is the final installment in the series chronicling the mild-restoration of my 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The 15-year-old little crossover SUV has been good to me. But, a family member is in need of transportation. So, I thought that the Tucson would be a good way for me to make sure they could save money …
Passenger front quarter view of a burgundy and gray 2005 Hyundai Tucson sitting in the grass.

2005 Hyundai Tucson Budget Rebuild – Loose Ends

If you have been following the series of the mild-restoration of a 2005 Hyundai Tucson, then you know we are near the point when I hand the keys over to a family member. But, there are still a few loose ends on the Tucson that need to be addressed. For example, the tires need changing, …
Passenger front quarter view of a burgundy and gray 2005 Hyundai Tucson sitting in the grass.

2005 Hyundai Tucson Budget Rebuild – Critters Among Us

A 15-year-old Hyundai Tucson may not seem like an extraordinary gift. But, to someone who needs a vehicle, anything will fit the need. However, I’m a person that does not want to gift a vehicle that is in shabby condition or in poor running order. So, I endeavored on mildly rebuilding the 2005 Hyundai Tucson …
Passenger front quarter view of a burgundy and gray 2005 Hyundai Tucson sitting in the grass.

2005 Hyundai Tucson Budget Rebuild – Turning the Wrench Myself

I’m trying not to convince myself that this 2005 Hyundai Tucson is not in the process of becoming a money pit. If it were an American brand, the parts are easier to source and in many cases less expensive. But, it is my Tucson. And, I’m a little emotionally attached, which I never thought would …
2021 Hyundai Tucson parked on street

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson Just Outranked the Ford Escape

Say what now? The 2021 Hyundai Tucson just outranked the 2021 Ford Escape? That’s pretty surprising. Generally, the Hyundai Tucson has mixed reviews, while drivers have excellent things to say about the Ford Escape.  2021 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2021 Ford Escape  According to CarAndDriver, the 2021 Hyundai Tucson is a better SUV option than the Ford …
Passenger front quarter view of a burgundy and gray 2005 Hyundai Tucson sitting in the grass.

2005 Hyundai Tucson Budget Rebuild – The Punch List

The Hyundai Tucson has been a popular platform for the automaker for several years. What started as an economy four-wheel drive vehicle has steadily improved in quality and features over the years. Now, the Tucson is one of the best sellers for the company. And, I own one that I have enjoyed. It’s no Jeep …
2021 Hyundai Tucson parked on street

3 Reasons to Pass on the 2021 Hyundai Tucson

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson is often passed up for other options such as the Toyota RAV4 or Nissan Rogue, but does it deserve to be? The Hyundai Tucson is a pretty good SUV, but it does have a few drawbacks to consider.  Is the 2021 Hyundai Tucson a good SUV?  The 2021 Hyundai Tucson is …
Hyundai Tuscon in the desert

These Are the 5 Fastest 2020 Hyundai SUVs

Hyundai has a full house of vehicles on its plate. Their website shows no less than seven SUVs. To be honest, many of the models are crossovers. But, the definition of SUVs has been changing in recent years from solely ladder-frame-chassis vehicles to include crossovers as well. So, many manufacturers, including Hyundai, are now grouping …
2019 Hyundai Tucson parked in front of mountain view

Is There Any Reason to Buy the 2021 Hyundai Tucson?

Is the 2021 Hyundai Tucson worth buying? The 2020 model didn’t exactly blow drivers away, and now the 2022 Hyundai Tucson will have a significant refresh. But if you want your Hyundai Tucson now, are there any reasons to pull the trigger? Is the 2021 Hyundai Tucson a good SUV?  The 2021 Hyundai Tucson is …
2022 Hyundai Tucson parked in grey

Is the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Cheating Off the Design of the Ford Mustang?

Many people were looking forward to the possibility of a redesigned, fourth-generation Hyundai Tucson in 2021. But next year’s vintage won’t feature any significant changes. Derek Joyce, Hyundai‘s product manager, told media in June that the compact SUV will remain identical to the 2020 model. We’ll have to settle waiting until 2022 for the new Tucson to …