In 2024, the Tucson will have more safety features, such as haptic feedback on the steering wheel to let the driver know about lane-keeping help and blind-spot monitoring system warnings. It will also have rear-side airbags and seatbelt reminders for all occupants. Now, you can get all trims in Hampton Gray, and the XRT version has a black roof. Models with ambient lighting inside can now choose from 64 different color light shows as well. SEL Convenience, XRT, and Limited trims will now all come with a 10.3-inch tablet. Trims above SEL will also get dual automatic climate control with an auto-defog setting. The N-Line trim is no longer offered in Tucson; that isn’t a hybrid, but it is on the hybrid version.

Pros

• A big house.
• Great comparison of features to price.
• Lovely style.

Cons

• Terrible motor.
• Ride that is bouncy but stiff.
• Weak interface.

The base engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that makes 187 horsepower. It comes with an eight-speed automatic gearbox and either front- or all-wheel drive. Tucson has enough power to drive in the city and pass on the road, but drivers in areas with a lot of traffic will want more. On our test track, our all-wheel-drive Limited test car went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.8 seconds. The more powerful hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars (each tested separately) feel faster, but they need more time to speed up as quickly as the Toyota RAV4 Prime. That being said, the Tucson isn’t a sports car, but it handles well, steers well, and rides comfortably. The Tucson’s driving style is known for its calm and elegant cruising. These qualities give the SUV an air of sophistication that isn’t common in its class.

There will be a number of driver-assistance systems to choose from, and many of them will be standard. You can find out more about the Tucson crash test findings on the websites of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Some important safety factors are:

• Most automatic emergency brakes can tell who is on the road.
• Automatic lane departure warning system to keep vehicle in its lane.
• There is adaptive speed control that can help you stay in your lane.

The Tucson’s interior is modern and simple. It has a digital gauge display, a touch-sensitive infotainment and climate control panel, and a shifter with a button. Hyundai’s new Sonata and Elantra cars, as well as its top-of-the-line Palisade SUV, have changed the way the company designs its interiors in a big way. The new Tucson follows the tradition with a well-built interior full of high-end materials and features. The Tucson is more comfortable and useful for passengers than the last version because the cargo area and back seats are bigger. Nine carry-on bags could fit behind the back row of seats in the hybrid, and 22 bags could fit if the seatbacks were folded down.

The EPA says the 2024 Tucson will get up to 25 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway with front-wheel drive. At 75 miles per hour, the Tucson XRT got 26 miles per gallon on our interstate trip.

A standard 8.8-inch tablet is built into the dashboard, along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A more powerful Bose sound system and SiriusXM satellite radio are optional extras. There is also a bigger 10.3-inch screen with built-in navigation. Hyundai’s digital key smartphone app is another high-tech option. It lets you start and open your car from a distance.

The SEL Convenience trim is the best choice because it has the best mix of features and price. A sunroof, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, heated front seats, and a 10.3-inch digital gauge display are just a few of the many features that come standard. Even though there is an XRT model that looks tough, buyers hoping for a powerful four-cylinder turbocharged engine will be let down to learn that this trim is just for looks.