I have had two Range Rovers one early Jeep Cherokee two WJ Grand Cherokees. The Range rover suspensions failed over and over, so I went the Cherokee route. The early one was OK so I upgraded to the WJ model. Both of those had injector and head problems. Whilst the last one was been repaired I got a Terracan as a stop gap. That was three years ago It's had a timing belt and alternator. I would not go back to the other marques again. The Terracan is a brilliant tow vehicle it is very capable off road. I love my Terracan.
Sometimes regret selling my 2004 Terracan, it took me everywhere 2.9 diesel manual, easy to live with, allways started even after being stood for 3 months it started 1st time, i did change the wheels & tyres & it was in great condition all round, easy to maintain, work on & fix, i prefer this shape to the later shape, value for money 4x4 workhorse.
I have had mine for years and never had one fault. My limited edition, has two tone leather, dvd excellent sound system. It does nearly 40 to the gallon on a run and you get a huge range from the tank.
Got a 2.9L limited 2007 just under 3 years ago, had a whiny rear lsd diff (common problem) which was sorted by putting the correct lubricant in. The alternator caused some really weird fault indications, but never stopped working, replaced it for £100. Anyone who slags these off, has never driven one for any length of time, it will go anywhere ( if the wife stops screaming)
When all is said and done, I think these old agricultural DI style diesels will just run and run if they are maintained which usually means a routine oil change and a few cursory checks.
I have a 2007 Terracan SLX Auto (2.9 CRDi), bought from single owner with 180,000kms on it, mechanically perfect. I previously had a 2001 Landcruiser Prado V6 Petrol, which I racked 300,000kms (bought at 100,000kms) before getting rid of it. I have added after-market suspension and it has been lifted slightly as a result, I've put larger off-road tyres on it and off-road it handles as well as the Landcruiser, infact with those modification it looks like a LandCruiser. It has a bit more torque than that particular year and model Landcruiser as well. On the highway at 115km/h it cruises at 2200rpm, which is comfortable. Not sure what the complaint about the horsepower is about. This thing is gruntier than most of its competitors of the same year, I have no trouble getting to speed quickly. Not sure if the engine changed between 2004-2007, but the 2007 SLX model that I have is rated at 161hp, which is more than grunty enough for most of us. I know the equivalent prado was a 97kw engine, this is a 130kw engine. It is loud, but being a 4x4 enthusiast I'm pretty used to it. Like the review states, on the highway, it sounds and feels like driving a 90s 4x4. Though the power steering is more capable and there's perhaps less white-knuckling at speed. This review doesn't really cover the 4x4 capabilities and they compare it to other "SUVs" and comment almost exclusively on on-road driving, comparing it to the Sorrento for example, which is unfair. Really, they are a great buy if you plan to do some off-roading and they are very cheap. They are more comparable to 90s LandCruisers than 2010s SUVs for sure, but they can be had, with low Kms (if you can find them) for less than $7000 AUD, which is a bargain and leaves money in the pocket for all the modifications you may wish to make. I'm purchasing a new vehicle soon and the plan isn't to retire the Terracan at all. It's a great car, but do not buy it for driving around the suburbs/city. It's car that likes open roads and dirt tracks. The absolute worst thing about this car is the roof rails. With a combined max weight of 36kg. Doesn't matter what bars you put on there, that's the total limit. As a result, increasingly popular roof-tents are out of the question. I have managed to fit a 270 degree awning, lightbar and I keep a spare tyre up there, as the larger tyres (265 70 R16) A/Ts do not fit in the undercarriage wheel well. That said, if you can move the spare, you can also then fit a long-range fuel tank, so silver linings :). When I'm parked up and camping, I stick my solar panels up there. Anyway, good used car for the money, just stay away from the petrol models, they are weak, slow and endurance is much worse. Personally, with Landcuisers costing 70k or more, I get scared taking them places where I take much cheaper used vehicles cheerfully. I don't need heated seats and giant android displays. I need a car that I can take out bush and beat around without worrying about sunk cost.
thanks for the info! I was looking at some V6 models on carsales but i guess ill steer clear of them. I don't know why though, but almost all the TDI models seem to be in Victoria? no idea why that is lol
@@noobdudegaming1018 I had never even seen one of these in flesh until I moved to Regional Victoria. There are quite a few on the road. Since I posted this reply I've fitted a bullbar and some extra lights. And it's done some more KMs off-road. It's very capable, I couldn't be happier. I've become a bit more courageous with the roof rack, now fitted whispbars, rhino rack tray and another awning. I've had no issues with some pretty crazy wind. But do keep the official limit in mind and be wary if you do find one of these and decide to pack a bit on the roof as I have. All up, I spent $7000 on the vehicle and everything, including snorkel, bullbar, roof rack and lights I've spent an extra $7000. Considering what a used, unmodified Prado or Pajero costs. I'm very happy.
I want to fit some BF Goodrich 255/70r16 on my Terracan, does this work ? Could not agree more about off-roading an expensive Toyota, when I had my Nearly new Hilux, I would never take through mud as it was pristine.
The same age Sorento is just as good off road as the Terracan is. They both have 4wd, low range, BOF, solid rear axle and LSD diff at the back. Sorento is just a modernised version of this.
I had a 2004 one and did 160k of hard miles including 2 miles at least of farm tracks every day and a good deal of heavy towing. Yes, outdated even when new but great value and I found the engine very smooth. A most enjoyable and reliable car!
Sorry to say, but I do not quite agree with you on a number of points. I have had my Terracan for quite a few years now. Sure, there are better vehicles on the market, but then you need to fork out so much more money. I have had the suspension jacked, fitted spacers which helped a lot with the body-roll, qand added a few other extras. In fact, with a bull bar, suspension, some fat mud terrain tyres, snorkel and roof-rack, mine gets a lot of attention, and a lot of positive comments. personally, I prefer 'functional'. A real 4X4 should be functional, without the owner constantly having to shit himself about scratching or chipping the paintwork. These new fancy 4x4's are just city cars with bragging rights, and not much more. Not only does the vehicle go well, I have had to spend very little on maintenance. In fact, considering how technically advanced some of these new vehicles are, and considering the hideous price tag, I would personally rather just keep spending money on mine. I use it for carting tourists on game-viewing safaris, and by the end of a heavy off-road trip, I get a lot of compliments - even from guys who own newer model Land Cruisers. Not sure where the ones in the UK were made, but I have no complaints about rust, and I live on the beach where everything rusts. It's merely a question of hosing the vehicle down once or twice a week. If you're thinking of buying a Terry, look for a decent one like the one in this video, and you will not go wrong. These cars are legend in many places across the globe. Look up the numerous facebook groups of Terracan owners, and see how many passionate lovers of this vehicle there are. You will be surprised.
It has to be said Hyundai just keep on improving, they have had a presence in the UK since the 70s. In the last few years, they have made huge quality improvements, my current Hyundai has a ten-year anti-corrosion warranty which is not a bad thing to have, but most of all it is reliable so what's not to like.
Funny thing the man behind Hyundai's early expansion and success came from Leyland where his ideas were not very appreciated. I believe Turnbull is the name, there is documentary or rather report made in 70s about him and Hyundai i think its on Thames archive channel
Just did lap of australia whit terracan. Not a singel problem. Avr 11l/100. Car was fully loaded. Good value for the money i paid for it. It had 200 000km on clock and major service had done when i bought it. Happy!
I ran a £1700 one of these for 10 months when we'd sold one house and were yet to buy another. It towed our home (caravan), took us and the dogs on the beach, had no issue with snow and was very reliable overall. We did 10k in it and sold it for £1300. One common issue with these that is worth mentioning is a faulty brake pedal sensor. This obviously triggers the brake lights but will also cut engine power under acceleration, because the car thinks you accidentally pressed both pedals at once. The part was about £40 from Hyundai and it's one bolt and a connector to change. Albeit you have to lie upside down in the footwell.
I used to own a Galloper, top of the range model, when I lived in the Middle East, I had it for 9 years and thought it was brilliant especially since it only cost me the equivalent of £12,000 brand new, I used to take it off roading in the desert and found it just as capable as other 4X4’s.
My favourite channel on TH-cam by far, only started watching around 6 months ago, but I’ve gone through every single vid on your channel ever since. Your used car knowledge is spot on, and your way with words is spectacular, I look forward to many more videos to come!
Great video. I have one of these and agree with everything you said. I have it because it’s such a good tow vehicle and it pulls my twin axle caravan on idle on flat. Lots of low rev torque and it’s large weight means it doesn’t get moved around by the tow load. Everyone I meet that had one of these for towing loved them. I go 50-60 mph on tow. Just don’t ever hit 70 in any situation as it feels not designed for it! I have got better mpg than u suggest with motorway driving. Mine is 140k miles and no engine issues, just usual replacements. Turning circle is like a bus.
They did fit a 3.5 v6 petrol but it was never sold in the UK. I've got one of these as a workhorse, getting logs, towing, tip run and camping. These are simple solid and reliable. Easy to work on. The advantage of no 3rd row seats is the load area is huge. 1000l with seats up, seats down and forward its like a small van in the back, vauxhall combo sort of size. Off road ability is equal to anything below a Defender or early disco. But this won't break down like them. Its more farm yard than Chelsea tractor. Loads of plusher 4x4's but the bang for buck that the Terracan offers is incredible. You probably shouldn't buy it as the main family car, but as a 2nd vehicle for a specific purpose, that you don't want to tie loads of money up in. The only thing I would advise you walk away from is if the service history does not show regular fuel filter changes. Not changing the fuel filter annually as a minimum will cause the injectors to fail.
There are still quite a few of those here in Sydney, Australia. Must've been a very popular truck for those, wanting something more agricultural but not willing to stretch the budget to a Land Cruiser. I for one, don't mind the look as it is quite purposeful, unlike modern 4x4s, that appear to carry none of that.
I use Terracan as "Work horse" for my trailer. Before I have bay it, I checked few Mercedes ML 164, BMW X5, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Mitsubishi Pajero. All of this cars have the same issues, extremely expensive issues... but not on Terracan. Parts for Hyundai are cheap, repair are simple and I can tow 3.5t Maybe interior is cheap, I don't care, that is my second car, but it works like crazy! I like it!
I got a 2006 and I love it, the engine no matter what terrain, it haul ass, the intercooler turbo make this suv fly off and on road. I wont sale it for any price.
I had a 2007 Automatic. It towed my 2 tonne caravan without any drama. They make a good all around work horse. It's a shame more farmers didn't discover them.
Interesting fact with the Terracan...Its built on the Mk2 Shogun Chassis, hence why it feels like its from the 90's. They also offered the very early Terracans with the 4D56t engine (2.5 TD) From Mitsubishi but the difference being its was built under licence by Hyundai.
My family have one from 2007, is still going with 174.000 miles here in Costa Rica🇨🇷, its a manual, 7 seater. On 2005 and up they bump the power up to 163hp and 265 ft-lb, so a bit more power🤘.
I just got one of these as my car was stolen over the weekend and needed something cheap to get me around while the insurance is sorted. Originally I went to test drive a Honda CRV which was pretty battered and didn't drive particularly well with some turbo whine. My choice with the limited budget I had was either a couple of rubbish Ford Focus (2005 - 2008), Clio, Smart Car or this so I went for it as it has high spec and the boot is big enough to put a washing machine upright without folding the seats down lol Drive isnt amazing and its hard work parking around town but its growing on me!
It’s the precious metals that is inside cat that’s where the money is the older ones are much better than newer ones. Toyota Prius & old Hondas are also on the hit list I’ve been a victim just like yourself with some of my cars
Hmm i wonder how much will i get for two original calalizator from Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2004 year model ? Sport cat's 200 cells costs new: 160€ and i gain about 3-5% in power...
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.
As someone whose owned 6 Santa Fe's I've always quite liked these old buses. I'm sure I've read online that some have a problem with the rear diff and they can have transmission problems due to people running them in 4wd when it's not slippy surface. Great video as always👍
The first car I remember hyundai selling in the UK was the pony, a small hatchback bit like an early Nissan, a mechanic had one of the new at the time hyundai accent another small hatchback,they also did a bigger car called the elantra, but one of the best and popular at the time was the s'coupe, the predecessor to the more modern hyundai coupe.
The indicator on the right side is a right hand drive quirk, just like Japanese cars. In Korea all cars, including the Terracan, have indicators on the left of the steering column.
I have a 2005 terracan and its a 7 seater I love it its the 2.9l deisel 5 speed manual had it nearly 4yrs hubby very handy and has done a bit of motor work but we only paid $9300 my deisel economy is absolutely amazing very cheap to run cheap 4 cylinder rego I kinda think it's kinda small on the inside but I've had 4 kids with this car the back seats are so easy just pull them down off the side and I like the big grey sides on the outside I reckon its saved me many dents on the actual metal color from other cars at the shops and I think it has plenty of power since our other cars are the slow as landcruiser and hilux
Forgot to mention the security on the thing is awesome it locks by itself when you walk off with the keys and you forget to do it and the alarm works great I really don't know what car to get next I hope she still keeps going for a few years yet
I had a Terracan, i had a lot of issues with him !!! Brakes (I run without brakes on an emergency stop on the highway !!! ), injection has been replaced, turbo dies, and fuel pump who has been totally desintagrated and some metal when into cylinders !!! And that in less than 100000km and 3 years !!! The worth car I ever bought....
My brother in law had one years ago, the warranty was pretty good. He had a noise coming from the rear diff and they swapped it out no problem. OK for towing a caravan maybe.
The things that go wrong on these are the Delphi injectors and the rear LSD diff axle. They are also based on a mk2 Shogun/Pajero like the Galapa or whatever its called. The Aisin 4 speed auto is the same one as found in the early auto Sorento's and is a very strong auto box. I think the Sorento of the same era is the better buy with a better engine (2.5crdi also based on a Mitsubishi engine, but with timing chain and improved head gasket/strength, surprising that the Terracan didn't have that engine really) but the Terracan is roomier and more serious looking. The only cheap ladder chassis 4x4 like this now is the Ssangyong Rexton. Maybe Great Wall will bring one of their SUVs over in the near future. Its a shame that almost everything is monocoque now.
Palladium used to be relatively cheap at a few hundred dollars and ounce. Now it’s worth almost double the price of gold. Old catalytic converters contained a lot of palladium.
Had a manual one for about a year I had to sell it as I lived on a hill and the hand break was crap had it rebuilt a couple of time by main dealer and was told hand break wasn’t up to job by them
Life in Spain had the lot changed new cables, shoes worked for a couple of weeks then back to not holding was a great car to drive but no good living on a hill and owning one ps I also live in Spain torrox near Malaga
In it's last year the Israeli importer added a petrol version but i'm sorry to say ,it was the old 2.7 litre v6(lifted of the'old Santa Fe')inspite of already marketing cars with the newer 3.3litre v6
It’s one of those cars I never new existed Matt , really old school design and reminds me of a social worker living in the 90;s but dressing like he was in the 80,s dated looking but if you have a farm or rural living style you might be tempted ? Cracking video again mate 👍😜
I bought an 02 one of these for nothing, 3k in it and could of sold it ten times over. Mad, also mad how the rear wiper wash button was by handbrake...but, it drove excellent and these old school proper 4x4 tanks have a following
The reason it looks like an old shogun is because it is exactly that. Another tie up with mitsubishi in there long relationship! The engine also has a common oil pump failure that obviously causes seizure so keep an eye out for a flickering oil light on the dash.
A friend of mine had her converter stolen from a Honda Jazz, expensive to replace. I have a metal panel underneath my car which helps to make it a bit more difficult to steal the converter, this is on by default from the manufacturer. Not watched all the video yet, but pressed the like button anyway. :))))
About the 3.5v6 petrol you mention..i think it came from Mitsubishi-later dropped it in favor of the 3.8v6wich was sold in the US while the 3.5 was used in Europe
Interesting, it seems that in the UK there is only the 2.9 diesel and the 3.5 v6, and it's strange that it doesn't come with 3rd row, mine is a manual transmission, 2.5 diesel (mitsubishi engine) but it does include a 3rd row. However these Terracans are fantastic, they are a really nice and solid vehicle in general. 👍
@@HighPeakAutos I'm from Guatemala. 🇬🇹 And yes, actually most of them are 7 seaters, they are nice if you drive short distances but they're actually mostly for kids, i mean if you're taller than 1.75 mt (5'9) forget about it, you'll be pretty uncomfortable and probably wont even fit.
They are quite popular here in Ecuador but the 2.9 has not the best reputation for reliability how ever the 2.5 diesel has a good reputation and of course the 3.5 v6 petrol
The precious metals react with the hydrocarbons in the exhaust gas and catalyse causing it to get very hot. Its palladium I believe very expensive stuff
The classics does not get older my friend, these cars remains so a little, that their owners salute each other on a line... The Present old soldier not knowing words of love, rough and reliable as automatic device AK 45...
Hello from Finland! Been thinking of a ”cheap” (10-20k€) 4x4 for me since here it is snowy and the road to my cabin is awful for a non-4x4 car... yes I’m the same guy from instagram, haha. Thanks for the videos, keep them coming!
I'd buy a Range Rover personally but it depends on the prices in your location. Might be better to go for an XC60 or XC90. The AWD ix35 isn't bad either if you get a high spec model
High Peak Autos Thank you for the reply! Yes I want a Range Rover so bad for I’d have to shell out like 30k+ for a decent one. Finland is the worst country in the world to be a car lover! :( Volvos are plentiful and cheap though. But like every other car is a Volvo on the road. I have a Volvo V60 right now, it’s great but it’s so boring. Also, only fwd. Subaru’s are cheap and plentiful too. I know lot’s of people who have one.
Old comments but let me say this, a Terracan is far more robust then a RR or LR, they are built to work, LR and RR are shopping carts, go Terracan or Isuzu Trooper for the rough stuff....
These completely passed me by until about 6 months ago when I saw one locally which I have seen several times since. Its kind of meh....leaves an indelible blank on the mind.
The high percentage of catalyctic converters thefts is the main reason why I did not get a Lexus RX. Hybrids are mainly targeted. Sorry it happened to you as well...
I remember going to see a £300 Fiat Estate, broke the hand brake cable making sure I had applied it firmly so as not to damage the Jag parked opposite. I had to hold the foot brake and send GF to fetch him!
Thing is if it’s a diesel it’s only a particle filter and costs £250 new and old it’s pretty much useless! With the rust too, I had to angle grind mine off when I replace the whole exhaust.
I wish we would have gotten the Terracan stateside. It would have been a great off-road competitor, and a great Grand Cherokee competitor, letting Hyundai get a piece of the American midsize SUV market.
I am sad to say this but, I have owned nissan pathfinder, which is a very reliable car but rusts like for nothing, on the other hand hiunday terracan is on another level in construccion, that thing is super well constructed, paint, side mirrors, is incredidle. 10 to hiunday terracan, nissan pathfinder 7.
brutally honest review Matt. I'll be amased if you'll sell it, but probably you wont; maybe you'll buy an old cottage in the countryside and you will need it there :) the looks of it aren't that bad actually. They look ruff enough to call it a masculine farmers car. When you get the chance, and if you know anything about them, I am dead curious about the Kia Sorento 2010 year model. If they are still reliable as they were, if they offer a comfortable ride and still being capable off roading. Cheers and have a great day! Thanks for the vid again and again.
Alight guys how's it going? Matt I watch you on the big screen all the time on the BIG TV, unfortunately I cant leave feedback on your vlogs I have your channel set as a favourite on my LG TV Love your reviews and the rants
These were popular in australia and nearly all 7 seaters. They are great offroad and usuay in good nik as they are forgotten by offroaders, its based on a pajero apprently
Gerard Hesp yeh over here is Auz these are not to bad reliability wise as they are not brought by the same person that buys a parrol or landcruiser so condition is usually good
I've had 3 of these 2 were total dogs worst thing I've ever had and conked out on me but the other was like a lexus smooth quiet and nimble with a decent set of tyres it really changed the handling once you suss the weight change you can really throw em around . A few occasions ice been in situations where cars can't get thru and I've weaved thru with millimeters to spare due to a good set of tyres abd the excellent visibility . A good Terracan is great a bad one is a nightmare oddly very cheap to insure .
I have had two Range Rovers one early Jeep Cherokee two WJ Grand Cherokees. The Range rover suspensions failed over and over, so I went the Cherokee route. The early one was OK so I upgraded to the WJ model. Both of those had injector and head problems. Whilst the last one was been repaired I got a Terracan as a stop gap. That was three years ago It's had a timing belt and alternator. I would not go back to the other marques again. The Terracan is a brilliant tow vehicle it is very capable off road. I love my Terracan.
Sometimes regret selling my 2004 Terracan, it took me everywhere 2.9 diesel manual, easy to live with, allways started even after being stood for 3 months it started 1st time, i did change the wheels & tyres & it was in great condition all round, easy to maintain, work on & fix, i prefer this shape to the later shape, value for money 4x4 workhorse.
I have had mine for years and never had one fault. My limited edition, has two tone leather, dvd excellent sound system. It does nearly 40 to the gallon on a run and you get a huge range from the tank.
Miss old school SUVs like this!
Miss ols school SUVs like this!
Got a 2.9L limited 2007 just under 3 years ago, had a whiny rear lsd diff (common problem) which was sorted by putting the correct lubricant in. The alternator caused some really weird fault indications, but never stopped working, replaced it for £100. Anyone who slags these off, has never driven one for any length of time, it will go anywhere ( if the wife stops screaming)
what fault indicaqtions?
When all is said and done, I think these old agricultural DI style diesels will just run and run if they are maintained which usually means a routine oil change and a few cursory checks.
They're commonrail though right?
@@jetstream454 the 2.9 is
@@tilfo6798 What other diesels were there?
@@jetstream454 there are also 2.5 indirect injection terracan
I have a 2007 Terracan SLX Auto (2.9 CRDi), bought from single owner with 180,000kms on it, mechanically perfect. I previously had a 2001 Landcruiser Prado V6 Petrol, which I racked 300,000kms (bought at 100,000kms) before getting rid of it.
I have added after-market suspension and it has been lifted slightly as a result, I've put larger off-road tyres on it and off-road it handles as well as the Landcruiser, infact with those modification it looks like a LandCruiser. It has a bit more torque than that particular year and model Landcruiser as well. On the highway at 115km/h it cruises at 2200rpm, which is comfortable. Not sure what the complaint about the horsepower is about. This thing is gruntier than most of its competitors of the same year, I have no trouble getting to speed quickly. Not sure if the engine changed between 2004-2007, but the 2007 SLX model that I have is rated at 161hp, which is more than grunty enough for most of us. I know the equivalent prado was a 97kw engine, this is a 130kw engine.
It is loud, but being a 4x4 enthusiast I'm pretty used to it. Like the review states, on the highway, it sounds and feels like driving a 90s 4x4. Though the power steering is more capable and there's perhaps less white-knuckling at speed.
This review doesn't really cover the 4x4 capabilities and they compare it to other "SUVs" and comment almost exclusively on on-road driving, comparing it to the Sorrento for example, which is unfair. Really, they are a great buy if you plan to do some off-roading and they are very cheap. They are more comparable to 90s LandCruisers than 2010s SUVs for sure, but they can be had, with low Kms (if you can find them) for less than $7000 AUD, which is a bargain and leaves money in the pocket for all the modifications you may wish to make.
I'm purchasing a new vehicle soon and the plan isn't to retire the Terracan at all. It's a great car, but do not buy it for driving around the suburbs/city. It's car that likes open roads and dirt tracks.
The absolute worst thing about this car is the roof rails. With a combined max weight of 36kg. Doesn't matter what bars you put on there, that's the total limit. As a result, increasingly popular roof-tents are out of the question. I have managed to fit a 270 degree awning, lightbar and I keep a spare tyre up there, as the larger tyres (265 70 R16) A/Ts do not fit in the undercarriage wheel well. That said, if you can move the spare, you can also then fit a long-range fuel tank, so silver linings :). When I'm parked up and camping, I stick my solar panels up there.
Anyway, good used car for the money, just stay away from the petrol models, they are weak, slow and endurance is much worse. Personally, with Landcuisers costing 70k or more, I get scared taking them places where I take much cheaper used vehicles cheerfully. I don't need heated seats and giant android displays. I need a car that I can take out bush and beat around without worrying about sunk cost.
thanks for the info! I was looking at some V6 models on carsales but i guess ill steer clear of them. I don't know why though, but almost all the TDI models seem to be in Victoria? no idea why that is lol
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I had never even seen one of these in flesh until I moved to Regional Victoria. There are quite a few on the road.
Since I posted this reply I've fitted a bullbar and some extra lights. And it's done some more KMs off-road. It's very capable, I couldn't be happier.
I've become a bit more courageous with the roof rack, now fitted whispbars, rhino rack tray and another awning. I've had no issues with some pretty crazy wind.
But do keep the official limit in mind and be wary if you do find one of these and decide to pack a bit on the roof as I have.
All up, I spent $7000 on the vehicle and everything, including snorkel, bullbar, roof rack and lights I've spent an extra $7000.
Considering what a used, unmodified Prado or Pajero costs. I'm very happy.
I want to fit some BF Goodrich 255/70r16 on my Terracan, does this work ?
Could not agree more about off-roading an expensive Toyota, when I had my Nearly new Hilux, I would never take through mud as it was pristine.
The same age Sorento is just as good off road as the Terracan is. They both have 4wd, low range, BOF, solid rear axle and LSD diff at the back. Sorento is just a modernised version of this.
I m about to buy Terracan but the info about the roof rails just broke my heart because I want to buy roof tent in the future for it ;_;
I had a 2004 one and did 160k of hard miles including 2 miles at least of farm tracks every day and a good deal of heavy towing. Yes, outdated even when new but great value and I found the engine very smooth. A most enjoyable and reliable car!
Sorry to say, but I do not quite agree with you on a number of points. I have had my Terracan for quite a few years now. Sure, there are better vehicles on the market, but then you need to fork out so much more money. I have had the suspension jacked, fitted spacers which helped a lot with the body-roll, qand added a few other extras. In fact, with a bull bar, suspension, some fat mud terrain tyres, snorkel and roof-rack, mine gets a lot of attention, and a lot of positive comments. personally, I prefer 'functional'. A real 4X4 should be functional, without the owner constantly having to shit himself about scratching or chipping the paintwork. These new fancy 4x4's are just city cars with bragging rights, and not much more.
Not only does the vehicle go well, I have had to spend very little on maintenance. In fact, considering how technically advanced some of these new vehicles are, and considering the hideous price tag, I would personally rather just keep spending money on mine. I use it for carting tourists on game-viewing safaris, and by the end of a heavy off-road trip, I get a lot of compliments - even from guys who own newer model Land Cruisers. Not sure where the ones in the UK were made, but I have no complaints about rust, and I live on the beach where everything rusts. It's merely a question of hosing the vehicle down once or twice a week.
If you're thinking of buying a Terry, look for a decent one like the one in this video, and you will not go wrong. These cars are legend in many places across the globe. Look up the numerous facebook groups of Terracan owners, and see how many passionate lovers of this vehicle there are. You will be surprised.
It has to be said Hyundai just keep on improving, they have had a presence in the UK since the 70s.
In the last few years, they have made huge quality improvements, my current Hyundai has a ten-year anti-corrosion warranty which is not a bad thing to have, but most of all it is reliable so what's not to like.
The I10, i20 etc are great little cars.
I know of a lot of old folks love them, they are like Honda built to a good standard but not flash
@@jamieogorman9461 Not just old folks, I love mine in black, looks, absolute class.
Funny thing the man behind Hyundai's early expansion and success came from Leyland where his ideas were not very appreciated. I believe Turnbull is the name, there is documentary or rather report made in 70s about him and Hyundai i think its on Thames archive channel
Just did lap of australia whit terracan. Not a singel problem. Avr 11l/100. Car was fully loaded. Good value for the money i paid for it. It had 200 000km on clock and major service had done when i bought it. Happy!
Pleased to hear it! Theyre good workhorses
2,5 lt or 2,9 lt my friend?
I ran a £1700 one of these for 10 months when we'd sold one house and were yet to buy another. It towed our home (caravan), took us and the dogs on the beach, had no issue with snow and was very reliable overall. We did 10k in it and sold it for £1300.
One common issue with these that is worth mentioning is a faulty brake pedal sensor. This obviously triggers the brake lights but will also cut engine power under acceleration, because the car thinks you accidentally pressed both pedals at once. The part was about £40 from Hyundai and it's one bolt and a connector to change. Albeit you have to lie upside down in the footwell.
Interesting I had this faulty break pedal sensor too. Only thing that went wrong and like u day an easy part to replace once u can get to it.
I used to own a Galloper, top of the range model, when I lived in the Middle East, I had it for 9 years and thought it was brilliant especially since it only cost me the equivalent of £12,000 brand new, I used to take it off roading in the desert and found it just as capable as other 4X4’s.
Amazing! 😊
My favourite channel on TH-cam by far, only started watching around 6 months ago, but I’ve gone through every single vid on your channel ever since. Your used car knowledge is spot on, and your way with words is spectacular, I look forward to many more videos to come!
Thanks! I appreciate it :)
Great video. I have one of these and agree with everything you said. I have it because it’s such a good tow vehicle and it pulls my twin axle caravan on idle on flat. Lots of low rev torque and it’s large weight means it doesn’t get moved around by the tow load. Everyone I meet that had one of these for towing loved them. I go 50-60 mph on tow. Just don’t ever hit 70 in any situation as it feels not designed for it! I have got better mpg than u suggest with motorway driving. Mine is 140k miles and no engine issues, just usual replacements. Turning circle is like a bus.
"It's like trying to compete with Land Rover but you're only allowed to buy materials from Poundland"
That truly got me 😂😂😅
Great review as per usual
Haha thanks
Everybody knows that Land Rover is the most reliable car in the world 🙄
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It depends on wich Land Rover you're talking about... the new ones are just SUVs and not offroaders anymore...
Never knew about the arch cut outs. Its little gems of information like this that makes me happy
They did fit a 3.5 v6 petrol but it was never sold in the UK. I've got one of these as a workhorse, getting logs, towing, tip run and camping. These are simple solid and reliable. Easy to work on.
The advantage of no 3rd row seats is the load area is huge. 1000l with seats up, seats down and forward its like a small van in the back, vauxhall combo sort of size.
Off road ability is equal to anything below a Defender or early disco. But this won't break down like them.
Its more farm yard than Chelsea tractor. Loads of plusher 4x4's but the bang for buck that the Terracan offers is incredible.
You probably shouldn't buy it as the main family car, but as a 2nd vehicle for a specific purpose, that you don't want to tie loads of money up in.
The only thing I would advise you walk away from is if the service history does not show regular fuel filter changes. Not changing the fuel filter annually as a minimum will cause the injectors to fail.
There are still quite a few of those here in Sydney, Australia. Must've been a very popular truck for those, wanting something more agricultural but not willing to stretch the budget to a Land Cruiser.
I for one, don't mind the look as it is quite purposeful, unlike modern 4x4s, that appear to carry none of that.
I use Terracan as "Work horse" for my trailer. Before I have bay it, I checked few Mercedes ML 164, BMW X5, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Mitsubishi Pajero. All of this cars have the same issues, extremely expensive issues... but not on Terracan. Parts for Hyundai are cheap, repair are simple and I can tow 3.5t Maybe interior is cheap, I don't care, that is my second car, but it works like crazy! I like it!
I got a 2006 and I love it, the engine no matter what terrain, it haul ass, the intercooler turbo make this suv fly off and on road. I wont sale it for any price.
I had a 2007 Automatic. It towed my 2 tonne caravan without any drama. They make a good all around work horse. It's a shame more farmers didn't discover them.
Thumbs up from me ( even before I watched it ) simple conclusion / he never makes a bad or uninteresting video SIMPLES 👌👌👌👌👌
Thanks!! :)
He dosnt does he
Always gives an honest and unbiased review of all cars 👌👌👌👌👌
Bomb proof engines, rust as you say kills them. A good friend of mine had one for 6 or 7 yrs and will now only buy hyundai.
Interesting fact with the Terracan...Its built on the Mk2 Shogun Chassis, hence why it feels like its from the 90's. They also offered the very early Terracans with the 4D56t engine (2.5 TD) From Mitsubishi but the difference being its was built under licence by Hyundai.
My family have one from 2007, is still going with 174.000 miles here in Costa Rica🇨🇷, its a manual, 7 seater. On 2005 and up they bump the power up to 163hp and 265 ft-lb, so a bit more power🤘.
Pleased to hear it. I didn't know they offered it with 7 seats. I dont think they did in the UK
I own a 2004 3.5 v6 terracan in Australia and this has 7 seats and i love to drive this car, recently went on a 10,000 ks trip with no probs.
I didnt realise they made a 7 seat version for some markets
These videos are brilliant your speaking is so fluid and calming, it Works so well with the videos keep it up
Thanks for watching. I appreciate it
Yesssss I love these reviews you do. The ones where I read the title and my first thought is "probably not, no"
Haha thats probably most of them :)
My grandpa had this as his farm car. Very dependable, large car.
Am tempted to get one and use it as an allotment shed. This car is practical and thanks for the video!
Fantastic looking car, love them
I just got one of these as my car was stolen over the weekend and needed something cheap to get me around while the insurance is sorted. Originally I went to test drive a Honda CRV which was pretty battered and didn't drive particularly well with some turbo whine. My choice with the limited budget I had was either a couple of rubbish Ford Focus (2005 - 2008), Clio, Smart Car or this so I went for it as it has high spec and the boot is big enough to put a washing machine upright without folding the seats down lol
Drive isnt amazing and its hard work parking around town but its growing on me!
It’s the precious metals that is inside cat that’s where the money is the older ones are much better than newer ones. Toyota Prius & old Hondas are also on the hit list I’ve been a victim just like yourself with some of my cars
Hmm i wonder how much will i get for two original calalizator from Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2004 year model ? Sport cat's 200 cells costs new: 160€ and i gain about 3-5% in power...
You can get cat guards, only worth doing on cars you intend to keep though. It's a steel shell that prevents access to the cat.
Yes,exelent...they shuld make these again... Boxy terain vihecles are in now.
I hear the River Dulux is lovely this time of year...
Haha yes
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.
Yay Matt back on the road. Another gem of a vid. Just a hideous SUV without any charm
As someone whose owned 6 Santa Fe's I've always quite liked these old buses.
I'm sure I've read online that some have a problem with the rear diff and they can have transmission problems due to people running them in 4wd when it's not slippy surface.
Great video as always👍
I just seen one of these at my gym and thought I've never seen them before. Thought there's unlikely to be any YT reviews but here we are!
The first car I remember hyundai selling in the UK was the pony, a small hatchback bit like an early Nissan, a mechanic had one of the new at the time hyundai accent another small hatchback,they also did a bigger car called the elantra, but one of the best and popular at the time was the s'coupe, the predecessor to the more modern hyundai coupe.
The indicator on the right side is a right hand drive quirk, just like Japanese cars. In Korea all cars, including the Terracan, have indicators on the left of the steering column.
have a 2006,still runs a dream,no issues,shame they stopped production,a very popular vehicle here in australia at the time
You should review a old 2.7 or 3.0 Terrano. There's little to nothing online about them.
I have a 2005 terracan and its a 7 seater I love it its the 2.9l deisel 5 speed manual had it nearly 4yrs hubby very handy and has done a bit of motor work but we only paid $9300 my deisel economy is absolutely amazing very cheap to run cheap 4 cylinder rego I kinda think it's kinda small on the inside but I've had 4 kids with this car the back seats are so easy just pull them down off the side and I like the big grey sides on the outside I reckon its saved me many dents on the actual metal color from other cars at the shops and I think it has plenty of power since our other cars are the slow as landcruiser and hilux
Forgot to mention the security on the thing is awesome it locks by itself when you walk off with the keys and you forget to do it and the alarm works great I really don't know what car to get next I hope she still keeps going for a few years yet
7:52 sounds like a bird I went out with for a week back in 84🤣
Hahaha
I'm sure I did too ... did you buy her a one way ticket to Oz? 😒😂
Great one. Also sounds like the entire female population in my area (Exeter, Devon) (:0D)
I had a Terracan, i had a lot of issues with him !!! Brakes (I run without brakes on an emergency stop on the highway !!! ), injection has been replaced, turbo dies, and fuel pump who has been totally desintagrated and some metal when into cylinders !!!
And that in less than 100000km and 3 years !!! The worth car I ever bought....
The video I've been waiting for 🙌👏
My brother in law had one years ago, the warranty was pretty good. He had a noise coming from the rear diff and they swapped it out no problem. OK for towing a caravan maybe.
right side indicator is the correct side for Right-hand drive vehicles, take a look at old British cars.
The things that go wrong on these are the Delphi injectors and the rear LSD diff axle. They are also based on a mk2 Shogun/Pajero like the Galapa or whatever its called. The Aisin 4 speed auto is the same one as found in the early auto Sorento's and is a very strong auto box.
I think the Sorento of the same era is the better buy with a better engine (2.5crdi also based on a Mitsubishi engine, but with timing chain and improved head gasket/strength, surprising that the Terracan didn't have that engine really) but the Terracan is roomier and more serious looking. The only cheap ladder chassis 4x4 like this now is the Ssangyong Rexton. Maybe Great Wall will bring one of their SUVs over in the near future. Its a shame that almost everything is monocoque now.
My Terracan its 104K Km, 2003, 3 row seats, Korean' versión 2.9L, no rust, all functional.
Palladium used to be relatively cheap at a few hundred dollars and ounce. Now it’s worth almost double the price of gold. Old catalytic converters contained a lot of palladium.
Had a manual one for about a year I had to sell it as I lived on a hill and the hand break was crap had it rebuilt a couple of time by main dealer and was told hand break wasn’t up to job by them
Life in Spain had the lot changed new cables, shoes worked for a couple of weeks then back to not holding was a great car to drive but no good living on a hill and owning one ps I also live in Spain torrox near Malaga
In it's last year the Israeli importer added a petrol version but i'm sorry to say ,it was the old 2.7 litre v6(lifted of the'old Santa Fe')inspite of already marketing cars with the newer 3.3litre v6
It’s one of those cars I never new existed Matt , really old school design and reminds me of a social worker living in the 90;s but dressing like he was in the 80,s dated looking but if you have a farm or rural living style you might be tempted ? Cracking video again mate 👍😜
I bought an 02 one of these for nothing, 3k in it and could of sold it ten times over. Mad, also mad how the rear wiper wash button was by handbrake...but, it drove excellent and these old school proper 4x4 tanks have a following
The Terracan is bomb proof you are not getting a Toyoto or a Merc but then you are not paying those prices
It looks huge on the inside, especially the windscreen. You look lost sitting in there driving it. 😂
Great commentary, as usual! 👍🏽
Maybe it didnt sell so good but they eventually got it right with the santa fé that has 3rd row seating ..looks kinda like the mk2 santa fé
No I don't think they did my terracan has 7 seats love it
Is it worth buying one of these that's done 150k with no service history? Going to look at one this weekend.
Excellent car variety, straight talk reviews and, engine shots included, set in those beautiful rolling hills 😎👍
In Australia all Hyundai Terracan models had 7 seats as standard. We never had 5 seat models
The reason it looks like an old shogun is because it is exactly that. Another tie up with mitsubishi in there long relationship! The engine also has a common oil pump failure that obviously causes seizure so keep an eye out for a flickering oil light on the dash.
A friend of mine had her converter stolen from a Honda Jazz, expensive to replace. I have a metal panel underneath my car which helps to make it a bit more difficult to steal the converter, this is on by default from the manufacturer. Not watched all the video yet, but pressed the like button anyway. :))))
Greymark Thanks!
About the 3.5v6 petrol you mention..i think it came from Mitsubishi-later dropped it in favor of the 3.8v6wich was sold in the US while the 3.5 was used in Europe
I've had a 3.5v6 for 3 years and it's a great vehicle for the price. It's a Pajero 2 underneath and quite reliable.
Thanks for that information and honesty.
Cheers :)
Interesting, it seems that in the UK there is only the 2.9 diesel and the 3.5 v6, and it's strange that it doesn't come with 3rd row, mine is a manual transmission, 2.5 diesel (mitsubishi engine) but it does include a 3rd row.
However these Terracans are fantastic, they are a really nice and solid vehicle in general. 👍
Yeah I didn't know different markets had the 7 seats. Which country are you in?
@@HighPeakAutos I'm from Guatemala. 🇬🇹
And yes, actually most of them are 7 seaters, they are nice if you drive short distances but they're actually mostly for kids, i mean if you're taller than 1.75 mt (5'9) forget about it, you'll be pretty uncomfortable and probably wont even fit.
Abner Soto Yes I bet
I have always liked the Terracan , not sure if I could live with one day in day out but that one looks a beauty
Peak district looking good. That's a good bargain for some one that your driving , looks a good solid bit of kit. Keep up the good work.
Cheers :)
They are quite popular here in Ecuador but the 2.9 has not the best reputation for reliability how ever the 2.5 diesel has a good reputation and of course the 3.5 v6 petrol
It’s the metals and materials inside it even though has been use that creates the value… So I’ve been told
The precious metals react with the hydrocarbons in the exhaust gas and catalyse causing it to get very hot. Its palladium I believe very expensive stuff
Congratulations on 50k Matt 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Thanks! :)
Indicator stalk on the right isn't a Korean quirk.
It's built as a rhd car and that's where it's supposed to be.
You should know that. 😉
The classics does not get older my friend, these cars remains so a little, that their owners salute each other on a line... The Present old soldier not knowing words of love, rough and reliable as automatic device AK 45...
Fun fact, you can fit a truck wheel, tire and rim in the boot. The opening of the boot is wider than the first generation Touareg.
I cant with mine I have two seats in the back up against the windows so makes it a bit tight in the boot area
Dihatsu Fourtrak, now there’s something I’ve not heard for a long time. My dad has one, after first having a Sportrak. Those were the days
They were decent cars for their time. They've probably all rotted away now
Hello from Finland! Been thinking of a ”cheap” (10-20k€) 4x4 for me since here it is snowy and the road to my cabin is awful for a non-4x4 car... yes I’m the same guy from instagram, haha. Thanks for the videos, keep them coming!
I'd buy a Range Rover personally but it depends on the prices in your location. Might be better to go for an XC60 or XC90. The AWD ix35 isn't bad either if you get a high spec model
High Peak Autos Thank you for the reply! Yes I want a Range Rover so bad for I’d have to shell out like 30k+ for a decent one. Finland is the worst country in the world to be a car lover! :( Volvos are plentiful and cheap though. But like every other car is a Volvo on the road. I have a Volvo V60 right now, it’s great but it’s so boring. Also, only fwd. Subaru’s are cheap and plentiful too. I know lot’s of people who have one.
Old comments but let me say this, a Terracan is far more robust then a RR or LR, they are built to work, LR and RR are shopping carts, go Terracan or Isuzu Trooper for the rough stuff....
These completely passed me by until about 6 months ago when I saw one locally which I have seen several times since. Its kind of meh....leaves an indelible blank on the mind.
You're reviews are really good nicely balanced!
Thanks!
The high percentage of catalyctic converters thefts is the main reason why I did not get a Lexus RX. Hybrids are mainly targeted. Sorry it happened to you as well...
Like your videos very interesting to watch
I remember going to see a £300 Fiat Estate, broke the hand brake cable making sure I had applied it firmly so as not to damage the Jag parked opposite. I had to hold the foot brake and send GF to fetch him!
Very 90s looking but looks very clean.
Good countryside family runabout.
Love seeing these obscure cars you don't see anymore 👍🏼
Me too
Wow you really sold that to me! It’s perfect as a work vehicle but for an urban SUV there is too much competition.
Could you imagine buying the cat back from the bloke who stole it 😂
Thing is if it’s a diesel it’s only a particle filter and costs £250 new and old it’s pretty much useless! With the rust too, I had to angle grind mine off when I replace the whole exhaust.
Always liked the look of These. May purchase one for a bit cruising
2.9 engine 163 hp can be tuned to 200 hp from 340nm tork to 400nm tork.
I wish we would have gotten the Terracan stateside. It would have been a great off-road competitor, and a great Grand Cherokee competitor, letting Hyundai get a piece of the American midsize SUV market.
I am sad to say this but, I have owned nissan pathfinder, which is a very reliable car but rusts like for nothing, on the other hand hiunday terracan is on another level in construccion, that thing is super well constructed, paint, side mirrors, is incredidle. 10 to hiunday terracan, nissan pathfinder 7.
brutally honest review Matt. I'll be amased if you'll sell it, but probably you wont; maybe you'll buy an old cottage in the countryside and you will need it there :) the looks of it aren't that bad actually. They look ruff enough to call it a masculine farmers car. When you get the chance, and if you know anything about them, I am dead curious about the Kia Sorento 2010 year model. If they are still reliable as they were, if they offer a comfortable ride and still being capable off roading. Cheers and have a great day! Thanks for the vid again and again.
Alight guys how's it going?
Matt I watch you on the big screen all the time on the BIG TV, unfortunately I cant leave feedback on your vlogs
I have your channel set as a favourite on my LG TV
Love your reviews and the rants
David Wood Thanks! I appreciate it 👍🏻
These were popular in australia and nearly all 7 seaters. They are great offroad and usuay in good nik as they are forgotten by offroaders, its based on a pajero apprently
I dont think we got them as a 7 seater here in the UK
They sold a lot of these in Australia. A friend has had one for years towing a large caravan with no issues.
Gerard Hesp yeh over here is Auz these are not to bad reliability wise as they are not brought by the same person that buys a parrol or landcruiser so condition is usually good
Yes I had one and never had a problem covered 85000 miles with it
Pleased to hear it :)
I've had 3 of these 2 were total dogs worst thing I've ever had and conked out on me but the other was like a lexus smooth quiet and nimble with a decent set of tyres it really changed the handling once you suss the weight change you can really throw em around . A few occasions ice been in situations where cars can't get thru and I've weaved thru with millimeters to spare due to a good set of tyres abd the excellent visibility . A good Terracan is great a bad one is a nightmare oddly very cheap to insure .
Glad I watched this - prevented me from buying one . Cheers