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    First Drive: Redesigned 2022 Hyundai Tucson Edges Upscale and Offers a Hybrid That Shines

    The redesigned SUV shows panache inside and out

    2022 Hyundai Tucson Consumer Reports

    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.

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    Like the CR-V and RAV4, it offers a hybrid but with a twist. Unlike most hybrid engines, this one is turbocharged. Hyundai announced that a plug-in hybrid powertrain will come later with a claimed electric range of 32 miles. Fuel economy promises to be an improvement over the unimpressive 22 mpg overall measured in the last Tucson we tested. But the powertrain story isn’t just about fuel economy; all powertrains offered have more horsepower than before.

    The redesigned 2022 Tucson is now on sale. We rented a regular model and a hybrid from Hyundai for early impressions, and we purchased one for our test program.

    If you’re a Consumer Reports member, our initial expert assessment of the Tucson is available to you below. Plus the Tucson we purchased was put through more than 50 tests at the CR Auto Test Center, including those that evaluate acceleration, braking, fuel economy, handling, car-seat fit, and controls. CR members have access to the full road-test results.

    If you haven’t signed up yet, click below and become a member to access this full article and all our exclusive ratings and reviews for each vehicle we buy and test. Joining also gives you full access to exclusive ratings for the other products our experts evaluate in several categories, including electronics and home appliances.

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    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

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    Jeff S. Bartlett

    Jeff S. Bartlett is the managing editor for the autos team at Consumer Reports. He has been with CR since 2005. Previously, Jeff served as the online editorial director of Motor Trend for 11 years. Throughout his career, Jeff has driven thousands of cars, many on racetracks around the globe. Follow him on X: @JeffSBartlett