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Hyundai Tucson vs Nissan X-Trail Comparison
Hyundai Tucson
Nissan X-Trail
2023 Hyundai
Tucson
vs
2023 Nissan
X-Trail
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.9.
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Based on the Hyundai Tucson ELITE N LINE (AWD)
Based on the Nissan X-Trail ST-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
54L
340 to 437 km
55L
336 to 429 km
Warranty
5 year years/
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5 year years/
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MSRP
$34,900 - $54,650
$37,250 - $57,690
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious cabin
- N Line extras look and feel special
- Diesel's grunt
Misses
- Annoying touch controls
- N Line cabin is very dark
- A bit pricey
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong performance, great refinement
- Nicely appointed, practical cabin
- Achievable fuel economy claim
Misses
- Low-grade infotainment for $50k
- Still no 7-seat option
- Expensive servicing
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
White Cream is the standard paint colour, with all other finishes costing an extra $595. The palette comprises:
- Titan Grey
- Shimmering Silver
- Phantom Black
- Deep Sea
- Amazon Grey (excludes base model)
- Silky Bronze (Highlander only)
N Line models are available only in:
- Crimson Red
- White Cream
- Phantom Black
- Titan Grey
- Solid White
- Brilliant Silver
- Champagne Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Gun Metallic
- Ceramic Grey
- Caspian Blue
- Scarlet Ember
- Diamond Black
- Sunset Orange two-tone
- Ceramic grey two-tone
- Ivory Pearl two-tone
- Caspian Blue two-tone
Comparison
Reviews
8.3
2023 Hyundai Tucson Elite N Line 2.0D AWD review
The Hyundai Tucson range is sprawling with variants, but this Elite N Line 2.0D AWD is arguably the sweet spot in the local line-up.
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Matt Campbell
7.8
2024 Nissan X-Trail ST-L e-Power review
The new entry point to the Nissan X-Trail hybrid range forgoes some niceties but retains the torquey and refined drive from higher grades.
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James Wong
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1497 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 1.5L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 137kW | 135kW - 157kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6200 | 4600 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 416Nm | 244Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4500 | 2400 - 3600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 9.6 - 14 | |
