2018 Hyundai Tucson Road Test - Consumer Reports
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Hyundai Tucson

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The Tucson is fundamentally a pleasant, well rounded small SUV but originally, neither powertrain did it justice, until spring 2018. Three powertrains are available: a lackluster 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a six-speed automatic transmission; a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic; and a conventional 2.4-liter four-cylinder.
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2018
New 2022
Used 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005

Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson Road Test

The Tucson is fundamentally a pleasant, well rounded small SUV but originally, neither powertrain did it justice, until spring 2018.

Three powertrains are available: a lackluster 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a six-speed automatic transmission; a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic; and a conventional 2.4-liter four-cylinder.

In terms of engine performance, the 2.0-liter is saddled with a poky 11-second 0-to-60 mph time as well as an underwhelming 24 mpg overall that's matched by other, quicker competitors. Shifting is not particularly smooth and the engine can get buzzy often.
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We think the Sport with the 2.4-liter engine is the best bet with the most pleasant powertrain.
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