Used 2023 Hyundai Tucson

You have tons of options when shopping for a compact SUV. Many big-name players in this class tend to blend together in traffic, but one that can’t be accused of dull styling is the Hyundai Tucson. The Tucson not only benefits from stand-out aesthetics, but it’s practical thanks to its spacious interior, lengthy warranty, and affordable price tag. It also has advanced tech features and nice variety in its model range with the rugged XRT model, the sporty N-Line trim, and the premium Limited model. The Hyundai Tucson competes directly with the likes of the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Chevrolet Equinox.

Reviewed separately, the 2023 Tucson lineup also includes extra-efficient hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions.

The same 4-cylinder engine powers every non-hybrid variant of the Hyundai Tucson. This engine won’t win many drag races, but it strikes the right balance of performance and efficiency that most drivers in the market for a compact SUV are looking for. It has no trouble getting up to speed on the highway and is pretty good on gas.

The chassis of the Tucson delivers a smooth and comfortable ride while being pretty agile in the corners. The ride quality of this Hyundai is better than you might expect from an SUV at this price point. It has a serene cabin with little road and wind noise, even on the highway.

A stylish interior design welcomes the driver and passengers into the airy cabin of the Hyundai Tucson. This 5-seat SUV has plenty of room in both rows of seats, and you’re unlikely to hear complaints from your rear-seat passengers.

Some nice standard interior features include an 8-inch infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 60/40 split folding back seats, steering wheel audio and cruise control, and cloth upholstery. Going into the upper trims brings upgrades like leather seating, a 10.25-inch infotainment system with navigation, wireless charging, and a digital gauge cluster.

Cargo space is above average for this class. It has 38.7 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats, and folding those seats down yields a maximum cargo capacity of 74.8 cubic feet.

The stylish Hyundai Tucson speaks a design language Hyundai calls “Sensuous Sportiness.” Whatever you want to call it, this is a sharp-looking SUV that stands out in traffic. A unique light signature and dramatic body lines give this practical SUV an exotic aesthetic.

The look of the Tucson changes a bit depending on the trim. For example, the N-Line trim has a sporty appearance package with a unique front fascia, twin-tip exhaust, N-Line rear spoiler, and gloss black trim. The XRT model doesn’t add any mechanical upgrades, but it gives the Tucson a more rugged look with exclusive exterior cladding, underside covers, and roof cross bars.

The size of the Hyundai Tucson is about average for a compact SUV. Its dimensions are similar to the Chevrolet Equinox, Toyota RAV4, and Honda CR-V.

1. “Sensuous Sportiness” design
The Hyundai Tucson uses a design language that Hyundai calls “Sensuous Sportiness.” Most SUVs in this class tend to blend together, but the dramatic styling of the Tucson makes it stand out from the crowd.

2. Hyundai SmartSense technology
The Tucson comes generously equipped with standard driver assistance features. Standard SmartSense features on every Tucson include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, driver attention warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, automatic high beams, and more.

3. Feature-rich infotainment systems
The standard infotainment system is an 8-inch screen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The XRT trim and up use a 10.25-inch screen with navigation, but it requires a USB connection to use smartphone connectivity features.

4. Hyundai Digital Key
The optional Hyundai Digital Key allows you to use your Android smartphone as a key for your SUV. The app also remembers the driver’s seat, mirror, and navigation settings, and you can share it with other Android devices. This feature comes on all but the base SE trim.

5. Remote Smart Parking Assist
The Tucson can pull in and out of tight parking spots with the push of a button on your Smart Key. This option is exclusive to the Limited trim.

6. Highway Driving Assist
This semi-autonomous driving system on the Limited trim uses features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and GPS data to make highway driving safer and more relaxed.

A 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine powers the Hyundai Tucson. It delivers more than adequate performance for the daily commute, and it returns respectable fuel economy.

The Tucson employs an 8-speed automatic transmission that delivers quick and smooth shifts. Like most of its rivals, front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional.

2.5-liter 4-cylinder
187 horsepower @ 6,100 rpm
182 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 26/33 mpg (FWD), 23/28 mpg (AWD)