2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited: Be the Sexy Assassin of Your Dreams

The Soft-Roader Gains a Sharper Edge

The fourth-gen Hyundai Tucson looks tougher than before, thanks to the angular lines along the sides of the crossover. All of this is complemented by the new face, featuring geometric daytime running lights embedded in the grille design. When combined with darker or bolder paints, such as Portofino Gray or the N Line\’s Red Crimson, the new Tucson gives off \”sexy assassin\” vibes, especially compared to the softer lines of the past three generations.

Still, the Tucson came in handy for holding more than a few things during errands around town. I didn\’t need to fold the rear seats down at all to hold all of my mom\’s groceries, though having that ability helped when I took a long box to one of the recycling centers in town. And of course, I always have laundry to do.

And for all of that driving around, I managed an average of 21.9 mpg, which falls a bit short of the in-town EPA estimate of 24 mpg. The Tucson is also rated at 29 mpg on the highway, 26 mpg combined. With gas prices as high as they are as of this post (national average of $3.41/gallon), you might want to also consider the 2022 Tucson Hybrid, which pulls in a combined 37 mpg.

In Closing

Compared to even its previous self, the fourth-gen Hyundai Tucson exudes a harder edge than before. It obviously won\’t see too many dusty trails, but considering how mean the streets are these days, this compact crossover fits in quite well. It\’s safe to say its styling will set it far apart from the rest of the crowd, continuing the tradition as Hyundai\’s best-selling SUV/crossover around in so doing.

Photos: Aubernon Highway/Cameron Aubernon