![]() ![]() The 8-inch screen is paired scroll wheels for volume and tuning (below left), which is technically better than the tap-tap-tapping you have to do with the all-touch controls paired with the 10.25-inch unit (below right), but they're still strange. With either, Hyundai ditched a traditional volume knob and other physical controls, which is a downgrade. This is true of most recent Hyundai products, and the 10.25-inch system will get new hardware in future model years to address this. Unusually, only the 8-inch screen is compatible with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay the larger unit requires a wired connection. Their basic user interface is similar, but the bigger screen increases functionality. The SE and SEL come with an 8-inch touchscreen, while an upgrade 10.25-inch widescreen unit is standard on everything else (plus the SEL’s Convenience package). Besides upholstery and color choices, the center stack controls actually differ. There are some key differences based on trim level, however. Plastics and switchgear are of a high quality as well. We especially like the dash-width vents and cloth trim. In a segment where many competitors go with a more functional aesthetic, the Hyundai Tucson is more stylish, more tech-focused and more premium. What are the Tucson interior and in-car technology like? This is also the first full model year for the plug-in hybrid, the sportier Tucson N Line and the more rugged Tucson XRT. Interior & Technology | Passenger & Cargo Space | Performance & Fuel Economy What it's like to drive | Pricing & Trim Levels | Crash Ratings & Safety Features What's new for 2023?įorward collision warning and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability are now standard on every trim level, while all but the base trim now comes standard with a hands-free liftgate and wireless device charging. ![]() And if A LOT is not what you’re going for stylistically, the 2023 Kia Sportage is mechanically related. We’d likely choose another compact SUV over a gas-only Tucson, but the Hybrid? Definitely check that out. Unfortunately, the base engine is a real slug, and worse, is the only way to get the more characterful N Line and XRT trim levels. The Tucson Plug-In Hybrid steps all that up even further. The Tucson Hybrid’s powertrain is also an all-star, uniquely combining a turbocharged engine, electric motor and six-speed automatic to create a powertrain that is surprisingly powerful and refined, thrifty as expected, and pleasingly normal to drive. It has a nicer interior than both, too, with much better infotainment and safety technology. ![]() It’s really big, for one, besting the cargo capacity of the Toyota RAV4 and last-gen CR-V, and offering similar passenger-hauling capability. Maybe too much, but hey, better than dull.Īnd, importantly, all of the above adorns a solid entry in the ultra-competitive compact SUV segment. The wheel arches are angular rather than actual arches, there are diamond shapes embossed in the rear bumper, and LED taillights that dangle from a full-width light bar like Dracula fangs. In a segment long known for bland anonymity, the Tucson is an explosion of sharp creases, odd bulges and a smiling grille that lights up on its edges like a Vegas marquee. You have to give the designers of the 2023 Hyundai Tucson credit: They really went for it. You might find yourself wishing Hyundai had added some actual buttons to the Tucson Hybrid's dashboard, but you can't really fault this electrified SUV for being pitch-perfect for the family mainstream.Pros: All-star hybrid powertrain excellent tech huge cargo area high-quality cabin Cons: Sad sack base engine some weird interior controls a bit blah to drive Throw in Hyundai's healthy warranty - 5 years/60,000 miles of standard warranty, 10 years/100,000 miles of powertrain coverage, 5 years/unlimited miles of 24/7 roadside assistance, and 10 years/100,000 miles of hybrid battery coverage - and the appeal of this sensible SUV starts to become even clearer.Īfter all, while there's undoubtedly a market for SUVs that masquerade as sports cars, SUVs that challenge design conventions, and SUVs that think they're luxury cars, there's also a market for solid economy without too much in the way of compromise. Nonetheless, its greater efficiency compared to Hyundai's combustion-only versions will eventually pay dividends both environmentally and in what you pay at the pump. No, an electrified SUV like the 2023 Tucson Hybrid isn't going to ween us entirely off our collective gasoline addiction.
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