2022 Hyundai Tucson N Line AWD - Review by Mark Fulmer

A Popular Crossover SUV Ups its Style and Tech

Mark Fulmer
Executive Producer, Editor
THE AUTO CHANNEL

Hyundai's 2022 version of the already popular Tucson adds visual and technical enhancements while keeping its competitive pricing on point. The N Line trim adds a more sporty look and feel as does its instrumentation. Younger drivers gave it head nods and slightly raised eyebrows to and angular creases and optical rims. The LED lighting along the edges of the grille drew positive comments especially at night. And while gas prices continue high, its fuel economy continues to avoid being a problem.

The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine puts out 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission, which is also true of the standard trim but the all-wheel drive power distribution and the steering feel is pleasingly tight for those long hauls. A reasonable fuel economy of 26 city and 33 highway is easy to achieve.

The interior has red stitching and accents for a cool clean look and the leather & cloth front seats are well supported both in comfort and support. Tall drivers will appreciate the increased leg room from previous models.
Front Seat Dimensions
head room 40.1 in.
leg room 41.4 in.
shoulder room 57.6 in.
hip room 54.5 in.

The dash features a 10 inch infotainment screen compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the Bose audio system is simply killer with its highly detailed audio delivery making all your tunes sound near studio quality.

The all-digital cluster is very readable and can be customized to display whatever info suits your journey. As you can see in the above photo, it alerted me to loss of tire pressure in a rear tire which allowed me to address the situation before it became a major problem.

The split-folding rear seats can be reclined, which won applause to some young folks who promptly fell asleep - yes, a great way to travel with kids.
Rear Seat Dimensions
head room 39.5 in.
leg room 41.3 in.
shoulder room 56.0 in.
hip Room 53.9 in.

With rear seats upright you have 38.7 cu.ft. for day to day shopping.

With rear seats flattened you have 73.8 cu.ft. for big loads.

Safety Features abound, and include:
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Dual front side-mounted airbags
Stability control
Traction control 4-wheel
ABS Emergency braking assist Tire pressure monitoring

The new Tucson is an adaptable, multipurpose vehicle of note and should be considered by young families.