The Hyundai Tucson was a bit more roomy than expected. It also was easier to mount a phone or GPS than expected. As expected in a smaller SUV, mounting a tablet isn’t easy but more on that later in the article.
We have looked at several models from Hyundai, most recently the Hyundai Kona, and mounts for these vehicles are often easier to find versus some of the more difficult brands (we’re looking at you Nissan).
Hyundai Tucson Mount Analysis
A photo of the Hyundai Tucson interior accompanies this article. There are a few notable characteristics that effect mounting a device. We last looked at this model five years ago, a lot has changed.
A close windshield and an accessible dash make good places to mount a phone or GPS. The Hyundai Tucson has accessible seat bolts so we can consider a seat bolt mount which is great for tablets. There is a set of cup holders in the middle where a mount could work.
We would like to recommend a vent mount but unfortunately we cannot due to the close proximity of the touchscreen console. A vent mount will position the device directly over the display.
Like many vehicles these days, a CD player isn’t offered and these mounts won’t be able to be considered.
Windshield and Dash Mounts for a Hyundai Tucson
Starting with the vent, the distance between the left middle vent and wiper lever is less than most other vehicles. It might get in the way of a GPS or phone in landscape. This is a first.
The windshield is a very good location for a phone or GPS in a Hyundai Tucson. Our go-to mount for this location is the Arkon MegaGrip Suction Cup Windshield and Dash Mount. The suction mount features a vacuum locked suction assembly attached to a pivoting arm. The phone can swivel into any orientation and in fact uses the same cradle as the prior vent mount.
The mount also comes with an adhesive disk that you can stick to the dash to turn the mount into a console mount. Here’s the issue. The Hyundai Tucson doesn’t have a lot of room between the middle dash and windshield, so for larger devices, you will likely need to use it in landscape mode. The Hyundai Tucson dash is flat right in the middle above the vents so adhesion to the flat surface should not be an issue.
The cradle can be removed to expose a 17mm ball suitable for a Garmin automotive GPS cradle. A two-year warranty accompanies this mount.
Mounting a Tablet in a Hyundai Tucson
Due to limited space, we recommend mounting a tablet using the seat bolts on the passenger side. Just loosen the seat bolt and insert the claw underneath then tighten. The Arkon Seat Bolt Mount for Tablets is a perfect choice for this location. The included cradle opens to accept practically any size tablet. The mount comes with a 2-year warranty.
How About a Cup Holder Mount in a Hyundai Tucson?
One of the changes over the years on this model is the positioning of the cup holder. Relocated to a more mount-friendly position, this location can be considered for a phone or small tablet. Consider the APPS2CAR Cup Holder Tablet and Phone Mount. It includes two cradles for multiple devices. The base expands to steady itself onto the sides of the cup holder. A cleverly designed mount.
Summing it Up
We took a look at several locations for mounting a phone, GPS or tablet in a Hyundai Tucson. We like the windshield and dash for a phone or GPS. The seat bolt mount is a good choice for a tablet. The cup holder is an interesting consideration for a phone or smaller tablet. We prefer to avoid the vent mounts due to its proximity to the center display and the absence of a CD player rules that location out as well.