Mark Glover’s AutoGlo car reviews can be seen here and in the Cruisin’ News, "Oregon, Nevada and California's classic auto news & marketplace."
Sacramento, California -- Over the years, various folks have asked me for a recommendation on a new compact crossover sport-utility vehicle. I typically give questioners three choices to test drive.
Typically, a Hyundai Tucson makes the list.
But it's more than energy cost savings. Much more.
The Tucson has an instantly recognizable SUV look, but closer inspection finds clever angle cuts in profile, and a sweetly sculpted grille that's not over the top.
While the tester had plug-in charms, it was peppy enough with the 1.6-liter turbo-4 rated at 178 horsepower; frankly, it felt more powerful than that number. A quiet cabin at freeway speeds is a bonus.
So many features on the tested model: lane-keeping assist, forward attention warning, forward collision avoidance, hands-free power liftgate, panoramic sunroof, surround-view monitor, ambient interior lighting, head-up display, Bose premium audio and on and on ...
Sixty-thousand bucks, right? Try $50,140 on the sticker's bottom line.
No surprise there. Hyundai has prospered by offering more for less, and this Tucson makes the point with emphasis.
Simply put, the current-generation Tucson remains a contender in this very crowded vehicle segment ... worthy of being on an SUV shopper's short list.
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