Limited 4dr All-Wheel Drive
2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

2022 Tucson Hybrid Photos
The Hyundai Tucson used to be one of the smallest compact SUVs, but not any more. With the Venue and Kona now below, it has leapfrogged much of its competition to indeed become of the biggest compact SUVs. This can be seen in its 41.3 inches of back seat legroom (the CR-V has 40.4), and since this is the luggage test after all, its 38.7 cubic-feet of cargo space with the back seat raised. This falls right in between the Honda CR-V at 39.2 and Toyota RAV4 at 37.5. As I discovered in my luggage test comparison of those two, there was effectively no capability difference between the two: mostly the CR-V's cargo area is taller, the RAV4's longer. Now, before I get to how the 2022 Hyundai Tucson did in the same test, let's talk about each of these crossovers' generally recommended hybrid options. Although their cargo figures are basically unchanged regardless of whether you go gas-only or hybrid, there's actually an important part of the equation that's missing. Indeed, one I missed in that earlier comparison test: The RAV4 has a spare tire. The CR-V Hybrid does not, and neither does the Tucson Hybrid.  This is what's under the floor in the Tucson Hybrid, which is at least somewhat useful, but obviously considerably less so should you blow out a tire. So basically, something to keep in mind when ranking the cargo space of these compact SUVs (and specifically their hybrids).  Now, on to the Tucson. Spare tire aside, the Tucson has dual-level cargo floor like many SUVs (not the CR-V). This lets you enjoy a flat load floor when the back seat is folded yet provides the most capacity possible when raised. As we're only dealing with the latter in this test, the floor stayed in its lowest position. There are also little plastic panels that can be removed in the lower setting (they can be stored in the underfloor bit pictured above) to provide extra width.  There is a caveat to this, however. See that little indentation? You can plug the cargo cover in there when not in use, which is a terrific feature not found in many SUVs (the RAV4 is another that has this). You usually have to store the giant cover cartridge somewhere, which is why I usually test with and without it in place. Like in the RAV4, though, you cannot store the cargo cover down there AND use the lower load floor height in the Tucson. Now, this Tucson was missing its cargo cover. However, it was very easy to see where it would go (above right) and I could therefore see how many bags would fit.  As in every luggage test I do, I use two midsize roller suitcases that would need to be checked in at the airport (26 inches long, 16 wide, 11 deep), two roll-aboard suitcases that just barely fit in the overhead (24L x 15W x 10D), and one smaller roll-aboard that fits easily (23L x …
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The Hyundai Tucson used to be one of the smallest compact SUVs, but not any more. With the Venue and Kona now below, it has leapfrogged much of its competition to indeed become of the biggest compact SUVs. This can be seen in its 41.3 inches of back seat legroom (the CR-V has 40.4), and since this is the luggage test after all, its 38.7 cubic-feet of cargo space with the back seat raised. This falls right in between the Honda CR-V at 39.2 and Toyota RAV4 at 37.5. As I discovered in my luggage test comparison of those two, there was effectively no capability difference between the two: mostly the CR-V's cargo area is taller, the RAV4's longer. Now, before I get to how the 2022 Hyundai Tucson did in the same test, let's talk about each of these crossovers' generally recommended hybrid options. Although their cargo figures are basically unchanged regardless of whether you go gas-only or hybrid, there's actually an important part of the equation that's missing. Indeed, one I missed in that earlier comparison test: The RAV4 has a spare tire. The CR-V Hybrid does not, and neither does the Tucson Hybrid.  This is what's under the floor in the Tucson Hybrid, which is at least somewhat useful, but obviously considerably less so should you blow out a tire. So basically, something to keep in mind when ranking the cargo space of these compact SUVs (and specifically their hybrids).  Now, on to the Tucson. Spare tire aside, the Tucson has dual-level cargo floor like many SUVs (not the CR-V). This lets you enjoy a flat load floor when the back seat is folded yet provides the most capacity possible when raised. As we're only dealing with the latter in this test, the floor stayed in its lowest position. There are also little plastic panels that can be removed in the lower setting (they can be stored in the underfloor bit pictured above) to provide extra width.  There is a caveat to this, however. See that little indentation? You can plug the cargo cover in there when not in use, which is a terrific feature not found in many SUVs (the RAV4 is another that has this). You usually have to store the giant cover cartridge somewhere, which is why I usually test with and without it in place. Like in the RAV4, though, you cannot store the cargo cover down there AND use the lower load floor height in the Tucson. Now, this Tucson was missing its cargo cover. However, it was very easy to see where it would go (above right) and I could therefore see how many bags would fit.  As in every luggage test I do, I use two midsize roller suitcases that would need to be checked in at the airport (26 inches long, 16 wide, 11 deep), two roll-aboard suitcases that just barely fit in the overhead (24L x 15W x 10D), and one smaller roll-aboard that fits easily (23L x …
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$38,050 MSRP / Window Sticker Price
Engine I-4
MPG 37 City / 36 Hwy
Seating 5 Passengers
Transmission 6-spd auto w/OD
Power 180 @ 5500 rpm
Drivetrain HTRAC all wheel
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