2023 Hyundai Tucson review

What We Like

Interior: It may look small from the outside, but the Hyundai Tucson features a roomy cabin with plenty of legroom and headroom in both the front and rear seats. The front seats offer good support with plush cushions and power lumbar adjustments. The ride is comfortable and smooth even when the road gets rough, and the cabin remains quiet even at highway speeds with minimal road and wind noise.

Technology: The available 10.25-inch display screen in the Tucson nicely integrates into the dashboard and features intuitive controls, although volume and tuning knobs would be welcome. Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto^™ connectivity is standard on all trim levels, presented nicely on the large display. The natural voice control also works well as an alternative interface to the infotainment system.

Storage: Not only does the Tucson offer up a roomy passenger compartment, but the cargo area is also quite generous. There's 38.7 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats—among the largest in the class. Folding the rear seats increases available space to almost 75 cubic feet. You'll find good storage locations for smaller items throughout the cabin, and cupholders are large enough to handle large water bottles.

What Needs Improvement

Performance: The Hyundai Tucson excels in most SUV categories but lags in the performance department. The base engine is adequate for driving around town but lacks the power to accelerate quickly if needed. During the Edmunds road test, the Tucson took 10.2 seconds to reach 60 mph, making it one of the slowest crossovers tested.