What Is New With The 2022 Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson hit the market almost two decades ago and was an instant success with auto critics and the general public. Now in its fourth generation, the 2022 Tucson manages to capture the elements that made the compact SUV a classic, while still pushing the boundaries of technology.

Four Traditional Trims

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson is available in four gas-powered trims: SE, SEL, N Line, and Limited. The basic SE trim comes with a great set of basic features, like 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, an 8-inch touch-screen infotainment interface, a great-sounding six-speaker audio system, connectivity for multiple smartphones, and active safety features. Although the base version has all the elements that a driver needs, higher-level trims add extra features to enhance performance, comfort, luxury, and driving pleasure.

The SEL adds heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, proximity keyless entry with push-button start, heated side mirrors, and extra active safety features. It also has two extra feature packages: The Convenience package adds larger wheels, a hands-free liftgate, dual-zone climate control, an elegant leather-wrapped steering wheel, a gorgeous sunroof, and more. The Premium package includes stylish elements like ventilated leather seats, a Bose premium audio system, and a special dark-gray front grille with LED lighting.

The N Line is similar to the SEL, but comes with several additional features — such as special interior and exterior trim, specially designed 19-inch wheels, and sport front seats — that give the Tucson a more sporty look. Finally, the top Limited trim has all the features of the other trims, including the Convenience and Premium packages, and several special additions, the most useful and eye-catching of which are the panoramic sunroof, 10.25-inch infotainment touch-screen interface with integrated navigation system, beautiful dark chrome exterior trim, and even more active safety systems.

Three Extra Hybrid Trims

If you want to reduce your carbon footprint and your monthly gasoline budget, check out the three hybrid and plug-in hybrid trims that are in the 2022 Tucson lineup. The Blue, SEL Convenience, and Limited Hybrid trims are equipped similarly to the SEL, SEL Convenience, and Limited trims, respectively.

The hybrid trims come with a turbocharged 4-cylinder gas-powered engine paired with an electric motor to combine for a total of 226 horsepower. The plug-in hybrid can producing 261 hp and is able to function solely on electric power for a limited time. Both hybrid versions come standard with a 6-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. 

Agile and Fun To Drive

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson not only looks great and is packed with features, but it’s also an enjoyable car to drive. When equipped with its 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, it can go from zero to 60 mph in about 10 seconds, a respectable time for a vehicle with completely different priorities. The steering is precise, which makes you feel like you’re driving a much smaller vehicle, and the automatic transmission is very well-tuned and responsive to your driving style. 

Elegant and Comfortable Interior

The cabin comfort of an SUV is among its most important elements, and the 2022 Hyundai Tucson definitely rises to the top of this category. Its independent front suspension with coil springs and independent multilink rear suspension ensures that you’ll enjoy the smoothest ride imaginable. The soft-but-supportive seat cushions ensure that your passengers will travel in comfort, even on long drives, and there are plenty of small storage spaces throughout the cabin.

The well-insulated cabin manages to block out most of the noise from the road and your engine, and this space is comfortable and a brilliant blend of elegance and practicality. All materials are well-crafted and soft to the touch, and the space was designed so that every passenger, irrespective of their size, will have plenty of room. The driver’s seat is also comfortable and well-positioned, and the thin pillars offer exceptional visibility.

Modern Infotainment Technology

As you would expect in a modern vehicle, the 2022 Hyundai Tucson is packed with plenty of tech features that are designed to inform and entertain everyone on board. The standard 8-inch touch-screen interface, which allows the driver to control most of the vehicle’s functions, can be upgraded to 10.25 inches. Those who want to connect their smartphone to the car’s infotainment system can do so via Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, or USB ports. Finally, all trims come standard with a Bluetooth hands-free phone system and steering wheel controls, so you can keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road.

Useful Driver Aids

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson earned a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and is packed with plenty of driver-assistance devices. Even the base SE trim comes with important safety features, like a driver attention warning system that alerts the driver if it senses fatigue, a forward collision mitigation system that warns drivers of an impending accident and can even apply the brakes to avoid a collision, and a lane-keeping assist system that steers your vehicle back into its lane if it senses it drifting. 

The SEL trim adds to this with rear cross-traffic alert to warn if a person or another vehicle is approaching when you’re in reverse, blind-spot monitoring to alert you if any vehicles are in your blind spot while you’re driving, and adaptive cruise control to maintain a safe distance between you and the car in front of you. Finally, the top-of-the-line Limited package adds an advanced lane-keeping system to make minor adjustments so you vehicle will stay in its lane, a blind-spot camera, and a surround-view camera system.

The all-new 2022 Hyundai Tucson is an outstanding mix of utility, style, and pure driving pleasure. Regardless of which trim you choose and whether you prefer a hybrid or a gas-powered vehicle, you’re sure to get an SUV that will be your trusty sidekick for years to come. If you can see yourself behind the wheel of a Tucson, Hiley Hyundai of Fort Worth has a great selection and would love to make your daydream a reality! Check us out online to set up a test drive, or stop in and check us out for yourself!