Pros: Quiet cabin; broad array of standard and available safety, comfort, and technology features; dynamic exterior styling; comfortable ride, even with available 19-inch wheels
Cons: Less cargo capacity than some rivals; leisurely acceleration with base engine; some testers found the available dual-clutch automated manual transmission to be balky in low-speed driving; some desirable features restricted to top-line Limited model
CG Says: After its redesign last year, the 2017 Hyundai Tucson is little changed. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility are newly available on topline Limited. Cloth upholstery is now stain resistant. Eco and Sport models have rear air conditioning vents. Hyundai’s compact crossover SUV is 3 inches longer overall and 1.1 inches wider than the previous model, which translates to improved rear-seat-passenger and cargo room. A turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission is standard in all but the base SE and SE Plus models, which get a carryover 2.0-liter 4-cylinder and 6-speed automatic. Available features include a hands-free power liftgate, panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, lane-departure warning, rear-park assist, and a forward collision mitigation system. The redesigned Hyundai Tucson boasts a host of improvements that make it a compelling choice in its very competitive class. Some class competitors offer crisper handling, and others offer better cargo room, but the new Tucson is nonetheless a well-rounded compact SUV.
| Class | Compact SUV |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door wagon |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai |
| Nation of Manufacture | South Korea, Czech Republic |
| Base Prices | SE: $22,700 AWD SE: $24,100 SE Plus: $26,750 AWD SE Plus: $28,150 Eco: $24,150 AWD Eco: $25,550 Sport: $25,900 AWD Sport: $27,300 Value Edition: $26,550 AWD Value Edition: $27,950 Night: $27,800 AWD Night: $29,200 Limited: $29,775 AWD Limited: $31,175 |
| Base Engine 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (SE, SE Plus) |
| Horsepower 164 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 21-23 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 26-30 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder (Eco, Sport, Value Edition, Night, Limited) |
| Horsepower 175 |
| Std. Transmission 7-speed automated manual |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 24-26 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 28-32 |
