Edmunds compares Hyundai Tucson and Honda CR-V SUVs | Business

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The Honda CR-V has been one of the most attractive small crossover SUVs on the market for years. It is characterized by a smooth ride, pleasant acceleration and handling, and plenty of space for passengers and luggage. However, Honda already introduced this latest generation of CR-Vs for the 2017 model year and has not updated it significantly since then. And that opened the door for newer rivals to challenge his rule.

One of those hopes is the redesigned Hyundai Tucson 2022. Some of its highlights include a striking new design and an impressive list of standard and available features. Edmunds’ experts are both investigating whether the outdated Tucson has what it takes to dethrone the 2022 CR-V.

COMFORT AND INTERIOR

A small crossover SUV must first and foremost be practical. They are inherently smaller than mid-size SUVs, so maximizing space is of the utmost importance. Both the CR-V and Tucson offer more headroom and legroom for passengers than you might expect, so that six-foot passengers can easily fit in. From an ergonomic point of view, the primary controls in both vehicles are within easy reach of the driver.

SUVs are also supposed to transport passengers comfortably, and these two superlative crossovers will remain. They each have comfortable seats that adapt to most body types, as well as a driving experience that glides over even rougher road surfaces. External noise does not penetrate much into the cabin of either vehicle.

Winner: Tie

UTILITY PROGRAM

As with the passenger compartment, cargo capacity can sometimes be tight in a small SUV. Fortunately, the Honda CR-V and Hyundai Tucson have some of the largest cargo beds in their class. Most versions of the CR-V offer 39.2 cubic feet of storage space behind the rear seats, just a little more than the Tucson’s 38.7 cubic feet. Lower the rear seats and the CR-V offers 75.8 cubic feet and the Tucson offers 74.8 cubic feet.

The CR-V gains a slight advantage when considering cabin storage. The Hyundai has numerous small compartments throughout the cabin for storing water bottles, a phone and other small items. But the Honda’s tanks are slightly larger and more useful. In particular, it has a large storage space under the armrest, which is equipped with a sliding partition.

Winner: Honda CR-V

TECHNOLOGY

The age of the CR-V is most evident in its technology package. The 7-inch touchscreen is slow to respond to user input, and the user interface itself is crammed with tiny virtual buttons that can be distracting when pressed. In contrast, the Tucson’s standard 8-inch screen is more responsive. However, the optional 10.25-inch screen has some usability issues as the touchscreen and climate control panel have no physical buttons. The touchscreen interfaces of both vehicles require some training before they are easy to use.

Both SUVs have a similar number of advanced driving aids as standard, such as front collision warning and lane departure warning, which steers the vehicle back into the lane when it crosses the lane markings. While the best features of the Tucson model are reserved for the upper equipment, it offers a wider range of security systems than the CR-V. The Tucson’s driving aids also feel more natural to use than the CR-V’s, which can be overly abrupt and sensitive.

Winner: Tucson

POWER

Honda and Hyundai are both powered by four-cylinder engines and produce almost identical outputs. But the CR-V’s turbo engine develops maximum torque earlier in the rev range, and the continuously variable automatic transmission keeps it in the sweet spot more easily. These two aspects explain why, in Edmunds’ tests, a four-wheel drive CR-V accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 8.3 seconds, compared to a four-wheel Tucson in 10.2 seconds to 60 mph. The steering and handling of the CR-V are also a bit sharper, which makes driving this family-friendly crossover a little more enjoyable.

Winner: CR-V

VALUE

Value has always been a strength of Hyundai, and the Tucson is no different. The entry-level price of the Hyundai is slightly lower, but also offers more standard equipment. The base Tucson – $ 26,175 including destination fees – has a touchscreen, six-speaker audio system, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless smartphone connectivity. You’ll need to upgrade to the $ 28,175 CR-V Special Edition for each of these models, and the Honda doesn’t have wireless smartphone connectivity at all.

In its fully loaded form, the Tucson is slightly more expensive than a comparable CR-V – $ 37,425 for the Hyundai versus $ 36,775 for the Honda – but has more features.

Winner: Tucson

EDMUNDS SAYS:

The 2022 Honda CR-V and the 2022 Hyundai Tucson are both excellent choices. It’s a close match, but we think the CR-V’s superior driving dynamics and more thoughtful storage space are worth a small premium.

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This story was made available to The Associated Press by the Edmunds automotive website.

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Edmunds 2022 reviews: Hyundai Tucson; Honda CR-V; The best small SUVs.

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