Some features are only available on higher trim levels, including blind-spot monitoring, pedestrian detection, and rain-sensing wipers. Higher trims offer an 8-inch infotainment system, satellite radio, keyless ignition, a second-row USB port, a 360-degree camera system, and navigation.Īutotrader wishes the advanced safety features were standard. The base trim comes with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that is compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. ![]() It’s rated for 23 MPG in the city, 28 MPG on the highway, and 25 MPG combined. The Hyundai Tucson’s fuel efficiency isn’t as good as the Escape’s. The second is a 2.4-liter I4 engine, available on the top four trims.įront-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are both available, although the SUV isn’t designed for off-road driving. It’s paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The base engine is a 2.0-liter I4, producing 161 hp and 150 lb-ft of torque. ![]() The SUV does have a comfortable ride though. There are two engine options for the Tucson, and Autotrader didn’t find either one to be that fast or powerful. Higher trims upgrade to an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, LED headlights, an upgraded audio system, leather seats, a heated steering wheel, cruise control, a panoramic sunroof, and heated rear seats. The base SE trim comes with “17-inch alloy wheels, heated and power-folding mirrors, six-way adjustable driver seat, Bluetooth, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility,” according to Autotrader. The 2021 Tucson is available in six trim levels. Time will tell, but we'll see the first SUVs reach dealers in the next few weeks.According to Autotrader, the 2021 Hyundai Tucson stands out for “its value, outstanding warranty, and a choice of engines.” Autotrader does feel the 2021 Tucson’s “appearance is bland,” though. On paper, the Tucson's shaping up to be something that may keep Honda and Toyota up at night. With greater efficiency comes more power as well the hybrid sports 226 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. The powertrain here is a 1.6-liter turbo-four paired with an electric motor and a 1.49-kilowatt-hour battery pack. Hyundai also offers the hybrid variant in SEL Convenience trim, starting at $32,835, and Limited, starting at $38,535. Prices start at $30,235 for the fuel-sipper, but keep in mind, it comes standard with AWD and all the goods from the SEL trim, which makes it an enticing pick. An eight-speed automatic shuffles power to the wheels.įor the first time, Hyundai has a Tucson Hybrid it'd like to sell buyers as well. Any one of the trims comes with a 2.5-liter inline-four engine good for 187 horsepower and 182 pound-feet of torque. ![]() If you want to swap in Hyundai's all-wheel drive system, it's an extra $1,400 for any trim. The sporty-looking N Line trim starts at $31,785 and a range-topping Limited trim nearly clips $36,000. The SEL Convenience starts at $30,285, while the SEL Premium moves to $31,985. Hyundai will let buyers go wild with features in four other trims, though. The N Line doesn't get more power, but it looks the part. Paired against the RAV4's prices, it's a compelling option. ![]() That's also atop standard features like wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an 8-inch touchscreen and 17-inch alloy wheels. Heated front seats, smart keyless entry, adaptive cruise control and more are all onboard. In the 2022 Tucson's case, that'd be the SEL trim, one rung up from the base SE.Īt $27,685, it packs a lot of the modern car-buyer's must-haves. These base prices are often just great marketing fuel, too, since dealerships like to stock better-equipped models. The CR-V comes in a couple hundred dollars more expensive, while the RAV4 costs about $1,200 more to start. Of the other compact crossovers named here, only the Ford Escape is cheaper, and to be clear, it's $5 cheaper, so that's not a big W in the Blue Oval's column. On Monday, Hyundai said the new Tucson with its futuristic looks starts at $26,135 after a $1,185 destination charge - a price that strikes right at the heart of the segment. Hyundai's gunning for the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Ford Escape and the bushel of compact crossovers currently on sale.
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