2022 HYUNDAI TUCSON - RAISING THE BAR IN THE COMPACT SUV CLASS

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The 2022 Hyundai Tucson is presented as a significant leap forward, aiming to redefine the compact SUV segment with its bold, avant-garde styling and advanced technology. The reviewer highlights the "parametric hidden lights" integrated into the grille as a standout design feature, along with chiseled surfaces and large 19-inch wheels contributing to a powerful stance. Inside, the focus is on a spacious, tech-forward cabin featuring dual 10.25-inch displays and an "airy environment" created by a lowered instrument display. The hybrid powertrain, featuring a 1.6-liter turbocharged GDI engine with continuously variable valve duration technology and turbocharger, is praised for balancing performance and fuel efficiency, with an impressive estimated range from Tucson to Los Angeles on a single tank. The vehicle's handling is enhanced by "e-handling technology" for agile cornering, and the "H-Track" all-wheel-drive system offers multi-terrain modes (mud, sand, snow). Connectivity features, advanced safety systems (Hyundai SmartSense), a spacious 622-liter boot, and the availability of N variants globally are also noted. While the styling is described as "wild" and potentially "over-styled" by the reviewer, the overall impression is that the Tucson is an innovative, adaptable, and compelling offering for diverse lifestyles.