The Hyundai Tucson has become one of America's favorite SUVs for countless reasons, including its great price, safety, and generous comfort per trim level. This subcompact SUV boasts a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission with either FWD or AWD and a comfortable yet sporty driving experience.
This Hyundai Tucson model post will cover the basics of the iconic SUV, so stick around to learn more!
Hyundai Tucson vs. The Competition
When shopping for a Hyundai Tucson model, you'll likely come across its competitors, including the Nissan Rogue, Honda HR-V,Toyota RAV4, and even the Honda CR-V, all offering a difference in safety, tech, performance, comfort, and price. Aesthetic-wise, the Tucson has always had a rounded, sporty look, with its interior being spacious, simple, and modern. It's noted for being very easy to care for and doesn't use bells and whistles to cover up a lack of solid performance and people-focused design elements. It simply has them all.
Considering the Tucson starts at under $28,000 brand-new, you can't beat it. It's cheaper than every above-mentioned nameplate and boasts a Top Safety Pick title from IIHS and a five-star safety rating from the NHTSA. No other SUV offers these awards for such a great price point,yet another reason America can't stop shopping for the Hyundai Tucson.
Learn About the Hyundai Tucson
What you should know about the Hyundai Tucson is that it is a compact SUV offering FWD or AWD, up to 25 city / 32 highway MPG ratings, 187 horsepower, class-leading safety and infotainment specs, and endless customizations. This family-friendly model is offered in four unique trims and seven standard colors.
Base models also provide features like an 8-inch color touchscreen display audio with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and safety features including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist Detection & Junction Turning and Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist.
Again, there's little left to the imagination inside or outside one of these vehicles. Especially with recent releases. Here's a summary of what you'll get inside this year's Hyundai Tucson SE model:
- AWD: 25 Combined, 23 City/29 Highway
- FWD: 28 Combined, 25 City/32 Highway
- 187-horsepower 2.5L GDI/MPI 4-cylinder engine
- 8-inch color touchscreen display audio
- Wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay®
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist Detection & Junction Turning
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
Let's compare it to a top-tier Hyundai Tucson Limited trim, which boasts:
- 187-horsepower 2.5L GDI/MPI 4-cylinder engine
- Bose® Premium Audio
- Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
- Surround View Monitor (SVM)
Regardless of model, the Hyundai Tucson is fun, safe, colorful, and filled to the brim withtechnology, infotainment, and comfort. It's a true standout in the broader SUV segment.
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Find Your Hyundai Tucson at Central Hyundai
Now that you have a better idea of what the Hyundai Tucson model offers, there is no better time to buy than with us, Central Hyundai. We have new and pre-owned Hyundai Tucson inventory ready to test drive, and we will be here to answer any questions you have about the nameplate. Swing by our friendly dealership today in Plainfield, CT!
