2022 Hyundai Tucson Review: Big on Value, But With a Powertrain Problem

We tested a 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited as part of a six-vehicle compact SUV comparison test that also included the refreshed 2023 Ford Escape, the redesigned 2023 Honda CR-V, the redesigned 2023 Kia Sportage, the all-new 2023 Mazda CX-50 and the 2023 Nissan Rogue.

The six SUVs were put through a battery of tests: The judges drove each of them on the same evaluation loop, took them on a 300-plus-mile route to determine real-world road trip fuel economy, measured each one’s cargo area, checked car-seat fitment, assessed safety and driver-assist features, and rated their value for the money.

Hyundai is known for delivering a lot of car — and features — for the money, and the Tucson shows why the brand has this reputation; it offers distinctive design, impressive tech features and lots of safety equipment. Judges also praised the Tucson’s roomy interior.

Not everything was great about the cabin, though; both the push-button gear selector and touch-sensitive dashboard controls were dinged by our judges. The Tucson’s powertrain also struggled in our testing; acceleration wasn’t great, and the Tucson was the least efficient on our fuel economy drive, with observed gas mileage of 25.4 mpg.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:16 Interior design and layout
0:43 Interior shortcomings
1:40 Interior materials, features and roominess
2:05 Powertrain impressions
2:51 Final word

Editorial mission:

[sirfriendzone]

With the hybrid, it's best in class along with it's kia cousin. Without the hybrid, I wouldn't consider buying it.

[HuntaKiller]

600km range is good for me
Home to work takes around 50km single trip
Shud be decent for a Monday -friday trip weekly

[frankdeboer]

Why would anyone buy the gas engine if a better hybrid is available. You chose the wrong powertrain on a bunch of these