2022 Hyundai Tucson Offers Daring Looks, More Power

The Hyundai Tucson 2022 offers a bold appearance, more power and space, and the compact SUV has more power and hybrid models as it aims to stand out against the Toyota Rav4 and Honda CR-V.

How Big Is The Hyundai Tucson?

• The design of the 2022 Hyundai Tucson

2022 Hyundai Tucson

The change in proportions means more space inside. The 2022 Tucson is 5.9 inches longer, 0.6 inch wider and 0.6 inch taller than the model it replaces, with its wheelbase also increasing by 3.4 inches. This means the new Tucson is now roughly the same size as the Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4, two SUVs that have also gotten bigger recently.

At 181.3 inches, the Tucson is 6.1 inches longer than before, and its new wheelbase of 108.3 inches has grown by 3.4 inches. It’s also about a half inch wider and taller. Without the optional panoramic sunroof, Hyundai says its passenger space increases by 6.0 cubic feet, to 108 cubic feet, and cargo volume is up to 39 cubic feet (80 cu ft with its rear seats folded). That's 8 cubic feet more than the 2021 model.

The Tucson Limited model we've seen in person comes equipped with a 10.3-inch touchscreen, HVAC capacitive controls, ambient lighting, and another 10.3-inch screen for the instrument cluster. The bottom edges get an 8.0-inch touchscreen with a 4.2-inch LCD on the dashboard, but it takes advantage of wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which is something you don't get with the 10.3-inch touchscreen.

The Hyundai Tucson Has Three Engine Options

The 2020 Hyundai Tucson will be powered by a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine that makes about 190 hp and 185 lb-ft of torque, per Hyundai's estimates. An eight-speed automatic sends that power to the front or all four wheels. Those power numbers put the Tucson right in line with competitors such as the CR-V, RAV4, or Nissan Rogue. Hyundai estimates the front-drive Tucson will deliver 28 mpg in combined fuel economy.

Those opting for the Tucson hybrid or plug-in hybrid will get a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed automatic, an electric motor, and standard all-wheel drive. The regular hybrid gets a 1.49-kWh battery to deliver about 226 hp and 258 lb-ft, per Hyundai's estimates, while getting 37 mpg combined. The plug-in hybrid uses a 13.8-kWh battery that allows the Tucson to cover about 28 miles on electric drive only before reverting to full-hybrid operation. Power numbers rise to around 260 hp and fuel economy numbers increase to about 70 mpg-e. But fuel economy estimates for the PHEV are not as good as the rest of the segment—the Toyota RAV4 Prime gets 94 mpg-e, and the Ford Escape PHEV is rated at 102 mpg-e (though that's front-drive only)