2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid review

What We Like

Ride comfort: The Tucson's smooth ride quality is one of the best things about it. We hardly noticed any vibration through the cabin from the road. It floats over all kinds of road surfaces, and it may even feel better than some luxury SUVs. Not only does the Tucson handle bumps without drama, but it also remains composed on winding roads, which is quite an achievement.

Spacious cabin: There's tons of space for passengers and cargo. Headroom, legroom and shoulder room are all near the top for both the front and rear among its competitors. The rear seats can also recline to make your passengers even more comfortable. With the rear seats in place, the Tucson Hybrid has one of the largest cargo areas among its competitors. A low liftover height and flat floor help with loading, plus there are trunk-mounted levers that will fold the second row of seats flat.

Great audio and navigation: Audiophiles will want to seek out the Bose sound system available on upper trims. It provides rich sound and deep bass. The onboard navigation is useful and provides a clear map and route directions. Additionally, the touchscreen itself is large and manages to avoid producing glare issues.

What Needs Improvement

Touch-sensitive buttons: Every so often automakers like to reinvent something that doesn't need fixing. (We're looking at you, BMW, with your nonstick turn stalks.) In this case, the physical buttons for the climate and audio controls were replaced with touch-sensitive virtual buttons. There's not the same feedback you'd get from pressing a physical button. As you feel your way through, it is easy to inadvertently press a different button than the one you intended.