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.
The RAV4 Hybrid’s sleeker, more sensual clone is the Toyota Venza, and it’s a well-executed though somewhat pricey challenger here.
The Ford Escape also comes in plug-in trim, but it wears a softer shape and an equally dull interior.
The Acura RDX has something to fear in the new Tucson; the RDX’s cutting-edge looks no longer look so avant-garde.
A new Nissan Rogue promises better looks and handling, too.
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The 2023 Hyundai Tucson leans into its extreme-sports exterior and hybrid drivetrains, but the interior’s in need of an upgrade. |
The 2022 Acura RDX sports scads of space and strong turbo-4 power to please wagon fans and sport-sedan drivers equally well. |
The 2022 Ford Escape brings hybrid excellence and middling seat and interior quality to a hotly competitive class. |
The well-executed, well-tuned 2022 Nissan Rogue betters itself in gas mileage, but barely moves the needle on fun. |
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 lives up to its meat-and-potatoes hype, but the Prime serves up green-car red meat. |
An anti-SUV in look and driving feel, the 2022 Toyota Venza hybrid crossover hits its highs in efficiency and comfort. |
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| Coming Soon | $40,600 | $27,185 | $27,150 | $26,975 | $33,240 |
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| Coming Soon MPG City / Coming Soon MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 28 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 40 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy |
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| N/A | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas/Electric I-4 |
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| N/A | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD |
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| N/A | FWD | S FWD | FWD S | LE FWD (GS) | LE AWD (GS) |
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| N/A | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
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| N/A | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| N/A | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
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| N/A | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD |
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| 2023 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2022 Acura RDX | 2023 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2022 Ford Escape | 2023 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2022 Nissan Rogue | 2023 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2022 Toyota RAV4 | 2023 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2022 Toyota Venza | |
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