The all-new Hyundai Tucson is perhaps the most futuristic-looking small SUV currently on the market but does it have the credentials needed to take down the VW Tiguan? Autogefühl recently set out to answer that question.
The Tucson featured in this test was equipped with the standard 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 150 hp. In Europe, this engine is also offered in hybrid and plug-in hybrid forms and in this case, the 1.6-liter was paired with a manual transmission. By comparison, the Tiguan R-Line that was tested was equipped with the available 150 hp 1.5-liter turbocharged engine.
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Kicking off the review is an overview of the exterior designs of the two SUVs, an area that we think the Tucson easily comes out on top. The reviewer then outlines the interiors of the Tucson and Tiguan and while the cabin of the new Hyundai is much better than its predecessor, the reviewer says it simply doesn’t feel as premium as the VW.
He then heads out onto the streets to see which of the two is better to drive. The Tucson accelerates quite strongly up to Autobahn speeds but the reviewer was disappointed with how much wind noise it produced beyond 140 km/h (89 mph). Moreover, when driven in Eco mode, the steering is void of any feeling. The action of the clutch pedal is also quite unpredictable, making it hard to accelerate off the line smoothly.
So, is the new Tucson a credible challenger to the Tiguan? Be sure to watch the full review to find out.