The steering feels slightly numb on-center and not as responsive as we would like - perhaps partly due to the lane following system, which can be a little aggressive in some situations. The new Tucson possesses an attractive exterior design, underscored by a chassis delivering a fairly firm ride that is also controlled and comfortable, although the overall impressions is not as sporty as we would expect. EPA fuel-economy ratings for Tucson Hybrid Limited are 37 mpg city / 36 mpg highway / 37 mpg combined. Power is delivered through a 6-speed automatic transmission and standard HTRAC AWD. The new Tucson Hybrid features a drivetrain that pairs a turbocharged 1.6-liter gasoline engine producing 177 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque with a 44.2 kW electric motor and 1.49 kWh battery pack for an estimated total system output of 226 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque. Tucson’s second-row seats feature fold-and-dive functionality to easily adjust between passenger and cargo needs. The 2022 Tucson also offers a 10.25-inch touchscreen with no physical buttons and multi-air ventilation - a temperature-adjustment system that provides indirect, diffused airflow for front-seat users.
Directly in front of the driver sits a flat screen - without a traditional hood - displaying all digital instrumentation. Bucking the trend of tablet-like screens for the infotainment system, designers integrated the screen within the center stack, although they employed the tablet look for the instrumentation. Inside, the 2022 Tucson features an upper dash that wraps around front-seat occupants and flows into the upper door panels. The Hyundai logo moves up and becomes integrated with the rear glass the rear wiper remains cleanly tucked up top, hidden beneath the rear spoiler.
At the rear, the taillights are connected across the full width of the tailgate with concealed triangular shapes that become more visible when illuminated.
The lower body is punctuated by a series of sharp lines and geometric angles in contrast to the smooth, flowing shape of the roofline. The 2022 Tucson profile reveals a long hood, a flat roofline and a chrome accent that begins at the mirror and follows the shape of the roofline before widening out as it extends into the rear pillar. The innovative half-mirror daytime running lights blend in with the grille when off and are only visible when illuminated. The new looks include daytime running lights that appear to be an extension of the grille, mimicking its shape and extending out toward the fenders, while the headlights get positioned lower and wider. In recent years Hyundai has adopted more expressive designs for the model line, but the 2022 Tucson takes things a step further with dynamic exterior styling.
The Tucson Limited exterior features 19-inch alloy wheels, a dark chrome grille, premium 5-LED daytime running lights, dark chrome trim, a premium skidplate finish, high-gloss black roof pillars, projector LED headlights, a panoramic sunroof, a hands-free power liftgate and remote smart parking assist. Tucson Limited also features a 10.25-inch digital instrument display, Hyundai Digital Key, wireless device charging, ambient lighting, a 10.25-inch navigation display, a surround view camera, a blind-spot view monitor, parking collision avoidance, highway driving assist, shift-by-wire, paddle shifters and dynamic voice recognition.
Standard equipment on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited includes leather seating surfaces, heated / ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a leather-wrapped and heated steering wheel, a leather-wrapped shift knob, dual-zone automatic climate control and Bose premium audio. As the top trim level of the Tucson Hybrid, the Limited has extensive standard equipment the MSRP of the test vehicle came to $38,704 including freight charges. Hyundai Tucson pricing starts as low as $24,950 for the Tucson SE with a traditional gasoline drivetrain, and $29,050 for Tucson Hybrid Blue. Hyundai provided us with a 2022 Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD finished in Shimmering Silver with a gray interior. For the new model year, the company now offers a hybrid version - the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid - in addition to a plug-in hybrid to take on strong competition in the compact crossover segment. Redesigned for 2022, the popular Tucson features a more expressive exterior, interior refinements and additional technology. The Tucson compact crossover is Hyundai’s best-selling vehicle worldwide, as well as the Korean automaker’s top-selling model in the U.S.