Hyundai Terracan (03-07) - Review

Review by Parkers on
Who said off-roaders have gone soft? Terracan is proof that the macho 4x4 still exists, and if you need a workhorse rather than fashion accessory, it fits the bill. It's cheap to buy, stacked with kit and quite capable in the rough stuff. And used prices are enticing, making it a great second car for towing horseboxes or caravans. On the down side it's not particularly nice to drive, nor comfortable.
2.5 out of 5

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2.5 out of 5

Performance

Just one on offer: a 2.9 CRTD diesel unit with 150bhp. As its performance figures suggest - 0-62mph in 12.6 seconds and a top speed of 104mph - it's unremarkable on road and can feel lumbering at times. But that's to be expected as intended for agricultural and off-road use. It makes a capable tow car, but acceleration is slow and noisy.

2.5 out of 5

Handling

Manual gearbox feels heavy and gearchanges can be slow. Auto gearbox works well in town. Is slow away from the lights, but power steering makes light work of tricky situations. Overtaking needs a long stretch of straight (wide) road. Soaks up bumps but wallows and rolls in corners (much worse in 2WD). Steering is rather vague and inaccurate, but no worse than other big old-fashioned 4x4s. Brakes are adequate, but you can't see over hedges, as expected.