2022 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID AND SANTA FE HYBRID COMPARISON: WHICH ONE TO BUY?

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This comparison pits the all-new 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid against the latest Santa Fe Hybrid, highlighting their similarities and differences for potential buyers. The Tucson, in its Ultimate trim, impresses with its edgy, angular styling, a spacious interior, and advanced features like the around-view monitor and blind-spot monitoring, which the reviewer found particularly useful. However, its cargo space is slightly less accommodating for long items than the Santa Fe's, and the remote tailgate close function is noted as less intuitive. The Santa Fe, in its Canadian-market Luxury trim, offers a more conservative, mature styling that the reviewer believes will age well. It boasts superior rear passenger room, reclining and sliding rear seats, and a more button-heavy interior layout that is preferred for its tactile feel. While both share the same 226 hp hybrid powertrain and standard AWD, the Tucson is perceived as driving slightly lighter and more dynamically. The Santa Fe's larger size and more accommodating rear seats make it the preferred choice for families prioritizing passenger space, despite the Tucson's more engaging driving dynamics and advanced tech features.