First Drive: Redesigned 2022 Hyundai Tucson Edges Upscale and Offers a Hybrid That Shines
The redesigned SUV shows panache inside and out
Hyundai’s all-new fourth-generation Tucson SUV brings more creature comforts, power, room, and safety features than the mediocre model it replaces.
The boldly styled Tucson addresses shortcomings with the previous model while adding an array of available upscale features. It's poised to better compete against the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, the sales leaders.
Update: Since this first drive was originally published in April, 2021, we finished testing the Hyundai Tucson.
Read the complete Hyundai Tucson road test.
What we bought: 2022 Hyundai Tucson SEL AWD
Powertrain: 187-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 8-speed automatic transmission; all-wheel drive.
MSRP: $27,900
Options: Convenience package ($2,600), carpeted floor mats ($169), cargo tray ($115)
Destination fee: $1,185
Total cost: $31,969
What we rented: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD, 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD
Powertrain: 187-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 8-speed automatic transmission; all-wheel drive. 226-hp, 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid engine with 6-speed automatic transmission; all-wheel drive.
MSRP: $36,100 / $37,350
Destination fee: $1,185
Total cost: $37,285 / $38,535
