The new Hyundai Tucson throws a 100-mph fastball into the safe, comfortably styled den of compact crossover SUVs.
It’s plotted out carefully to tackle the Toyota RAV4, which also comes in hybrid and plug-in hybrid editions—as does the Ford Escape.
The RAV4 Hybrid’s sleeker, more sensual clone is the Toyota Venza, and it’s a well-executed though somewhat pricey challenger here.
A new Nissan Rogue promises better looks and handling, too.
The Acura RDX has something to fear in the new Tucson; the RDX’s cutting-edge looks no longer look so avant-garde.
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The 2022 Hyundai Tucson swings for the styling and efficiency fences–and connects. |
The 2021 Acura RDX satisfies sport-sedan drivers and crossover needers alike with strong performance and scads of space. |
The 2021 Nissan Rogue nudges its way upstream with a more refined ride and more standard features but the powertrain doesn’t take any steps forward. |
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 is the meat-and-potatoes crossover for many buyers; the RAV4 Prime supplies the all-electric range. |
The 2021 Toyota Venza brings an upscale flair to the compact crossover class to go with its efficient and reasonably powerful hybrid powertrain. |
The 2020 Ford Escape takes a more refined tack, and brings its hybrid edition back into vogue. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $24,950 | $38,400 | $26,050 | $26,350 | $32,670 | $24,885 |
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| 24 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 40 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy |
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| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas/Electric I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3 |
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| Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD |
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| SE FWD | FWD | FWD S | LE FWD (SE) | LE AWD (GS) | S FWD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2022 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2021 Acura RDX | 2022 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2021 Nissan Rogue | 2022 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2021 Toyota RAV4 | 2022 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2021 Toyota Venza | 2022 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2020 Ford Escape | |
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