Sleek SUV with Good Features but Flawed Safety Systems
I’ve had my Tucson for about three months, and overall it’s been a solid vehicle with a lot of nice features. The interior and exterior styling are sleek, maybe a little too sleek for my taste coming from older trucks, but it definitely feels modern and well put together. The large screen and keyless entry are convenient, and I like the fold-down seats for hauling things. That said, some design choices make it less enjoyable to live with day to day. The button layout on the center console isn’t intuitive, and I often end up hitting the seat warmer instead of adjusting the A/C. My kids also complain that the rear air circulation isn’t strong enough, which can be uncomfortable on longer drives. Performance is average — it’s not especially quick, but it does better than the trucks I’ve owned, so I can’t complain too much. The biggest frustration is the safety tech, especially the front crash assist. I’ve tried multiple times to turn it off, but the setting doesn’t stick, and it has braked aggressively for no reason more than once, creating dangerous situations. Small nitpicks like not having a place for sunglasses also stand out in a car at this price point. In short, the Tucson is comfortable, attractive, and feature-rich, but the safety systems and interior usability issues hold it back from being a great vehicle.