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2020 Hyundai Tucson

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Rating6.9

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$23,550 - $33,300
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M. Hannigan 

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Updated on June 10, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Appealing exterior design

Underpowered base engine

Sport variants gets leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob

Top safety scores

Less cargo space than rivals

New exterior shades added to the color palette

Comfortable and quiet cabin

Best in class warranty

Compliant suspension setup

Specs & Features

$23,550

price

161 hp @ 6200 rpm

horsepower

151 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

In the crowded crossover market, some of the SUVs opt for practicality over style. Some are ultra-modern while others are completely utilitarian. The 2020 Hyundai Tucson combines all of them into a handsome-looking package with a class-leading cabin and exceptional value for money. For a starting price tag of MSRP $23,350, the 2020 Tucson is powered either by a standard 2.0L naturally aspirated Inline-4 engine or an even more potent 2.4L 4-cylinder.

Changes to the tune of a leather-wrapped steering wheel is standard on the Sport models, whereas there are also color palette changes this time around. Hyundai also uplifts the safety quotient of the 2020 Tucson, by offering it with some of the latest safety features as standard. All-in-all a solid player, let's find out how it competes against the competition.

Buying Advice

The Tucson is well equipped no matter which trims you choose. The SEL variant hits the sweet spot, as it adds more features at a cheaper price. You get features such as dual-zone automatic climate control, a rear-seat USB port and swanky exterior styling.

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Comparative Analysis against Competition

The 2020 Hyundai Tucson is powered by a standard inline-four motor which is available in two different states of tune. While one makes 161 hp, the more powerful unit spits out 181 hp. You get front-wheel drive as standard along with an available all-wheel-drive option too. The interior is pleasant and spacious which is crafted from world-class materials. With the prices starting at $22,550 for the base FWD variant, the Tucson has an advantage over others as it undercuts its rivals by thousands of dollars and comes equipped with a long list of safety features. It has also got a 5-star rating from federal agencies in terms of safety which is commendable at this price point. For 2020 the revised Tucson competes with sales leaders such as Subaru Forester, GMC Terrain, and Chevrolet Equinox.

Features
9.0/10

The 2020 Hyundai Tucson is well equipped no matter what trim you choose. It comes in over 6 trims, namely SE, Value, SEL, Sport, Limited, and Value. The 2020 Tucson starts at $23,350 for the base trim and goes up to $33,300 for the top Ultimate variant. The SE and the Value come standard with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 161 horsepower and 150 pound-feet of torque. The SEL, Sport, Limited, and Ultimate gets a 2.4-liter engine generating 181 hp and 175 lb-ft. Both engines are paired to a six-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard on all trims, and all-wheel drive is optional for a premium.

Trims

SE

Value

SEL

Sport

LIMITED

 Ultimate

MSRP (FWD)

$23,350

$25,000

$25,950

$28,000

$29,250

 $31,900

MSRP (AWD)

$24,950

$26,400

$27,350

$29,500

$30,650

 $33,300

Key Features

Automatic projector headlights

Panoramic sunroof (one-touch open and rear shade).

LED accents and LED Daytime Running Lights

LED approach lights (front door handles).

HID headlights with Dynamic Bending Light

 Automatic high-beam headlights and wipers
 

Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Light

Premium Audio System with Clari-Fi Music Restoration

8-way power driver seat

Side mirrors with turn-signal indicators.

8-way power passenger seat

 Adaptive cruise control
 

17-inch alloys

 Blue LinkConnected Car System

Rear-cross traffic alert

Shark-fin roof antenna.


 

Ventilated front seats.

 Heated rear seats
 

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

 Dual-zone climate control system

Heated front seats

Leather seating surfaces.

8-inch color touchscreen with navigation and Infinity Premium Audio System

 Upgraded driver-information display
 

6-speaker sound system with USB port

 18-inch wheels

HD Radio/Sirius Satellite Radio

8-inch color touchscreen with navigation and Infinity

 360-degree parking system  

We Recommend

The 2020 Hyundai Tucson is well equipped no matter which trims you choose. The SEL variant hits the sweet spot, as it adds more features at a cheaper price tag of $25,950. You get features such as dual-zone automatic climate control, a rear-seat USB port, and a swanky exterior styling. A perfect value-based proposition for sure.

Fuel Economy
5.0/10

The 2020 Hyundai Tucson provides a decent fuel economy with both of its engines. The 2.0L four-cylinder engine with 161 hp is EPA-rated at 23 MPG in the city and 28 miles to the gallon out on the highway. The 2.4-liter engine with 181 hp is able to deliver 22 MPG in the city and 26 miles on the gallon out on the highway. Opting for all-wheel drive will significantly drop the mileage in both variants. As seen above, the 2.4L engine delivers a modicum of extra power for a drop in fuel efficiency numbers.

Model

2020 Hyundai Tucson

2020 Chevrolet Equinox

2020 Subaru Forester

2020 GMC Terrain

MPG (city)

23

26

26

26

MPG (highway)

28

31

33

30

MPG (combined)

25

28

29

27

Range (miles) (city/highway)

377/459

387/ 462

432/ 548

387/ 447

Fuel Capacity (gal)

16.4

14.9

16.6

14.9

The 2020 Hyundai Tucson has one of the biggest fuel tanks in the segment- a 16.4-gallon tank to be precise. Now despite this, the Tucson is able to stretch up to just 459 miles on the go, between fuel stops, which is below average in this segment.

Interior
7.0/10

Once underway you'll be impressed by the Tucson's quiet and refined ride quality, something Hyundai representatives told us was a specific focus for the new crossover - Forbes

The cabin of the 2020 Hyundai Tucson is more like European cars with a monochromatic theme and inspired by the popular Kona. It is spacious and well-built with a new center stack and a new infotainment screen. The neatly designed dashboard houses clearly labeled controls and the layout is certainly driver-focused. Inside the 2020 Tucson is brilliantly designed to look good with an ample amount of space. The front seats are reasonably comfortable with a great amount of support and cushioning.

Touchpoints for knees and elbows are nicely padded. The 60/40 rear folding seats provide a good amount of headroom and legroom for an average individual. They also feature a slight reclining adjustment. The panoramic sunroof can be slide all the way back to feel limitless space and fresh air. The 2020 Tucson has 31.0 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and 61.9 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.

Some of the standard seating features include:

  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Eight-way power-adjustable front seats
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear seats

Model

2020 Hyundai Tucson

2020 Chevrolet Equinox

2020 Subaru Forester

2020 GMC Terrain

Passenger capacity

5

5

5

5

Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)

39.6/57.1/41.5

40.0/57.2/40.9

40.0/57.2/40.9

41.2/58.2/43.3

Rear (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)

39.2/55.5/38.2

38.5/55.5/39.7

38.5/55.6/39.7

39.6/57.2/39.4
Cargo Capacity 31.0 cu. ft 29.9 cu. ft 35.4 cu. ft 29.6 cu. ft

The sensible dash houses simple controls for the climate and audio systems. At night, those controls are backlit in soft blue lighting. The digital display doesn't overload the driver with too much information. Audiophiles have nothing to worry about, as a premium Infinity 8-speaker audio system is in place. The 7.0-inch infotainment screen is intuitive to use and comes with the following standard amenities:

  • 5-inch touchscreen
  • Bluetooth and USB port
  • Rearview camera

Optional infotainment features include:

  • 7 or 8-inch touchscreen
  • Satellite radio
  • Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • Navigation
  • Infinity audio system
  • Aux Input and Audio Jack
  • Sirius XM HD radio

Exterior
5.0/10

The 2020 Tucson adopts the latest styling theme of Hyundai with bold and dynamic lines. The front end sports a glossy black and chrome hexagonal grille with angled-shaped LED headlights and daytime running lights. Tucson’s rounded-square wheel arches are ideal for its 19-inch alloy wheels. The 2020 Tucson is certainly stylish and modern from any angle you see.

Tucson’s rear is smartly shaped with some new headlights and a sleek aerodynamic spoiler. Two character lines, one from the front fender to the rear fender and just above the door handles accentuate the sporty appeal with a beefy C pillar. Dimensions-wise, there isn’t much difference and the chassis that uses more than 50-percent high-strength steel contributes to Tucson’s excellent safety scores.

Model

2020 Hyundai Tucson

2020 Chevrolet Equinox

2020 Subaru Forester

2020 GMC Terrain

Curb weight (lbs.)

3300

3274

3449

3449

Length(in)

176.2

183.1

182.1

182.3

Width(in)

72.8

72.6

72.4

71.5

Height(in)

65.0

65.4

65.4

68.1

Ground clearance (in)

6.4

7.5

8.7

6.9

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

107.3

105.1

107.3

The Chevrolet Equinox cast the largest shadow with 183 inches of length. Subaru Forester and GMC Terrain have somewhat similar dimensions and there is not much of a difference. Hyundai Tucson is the smallest among all.

Some of the exterior features on offer are-

  • Roof Rails
  • Lip Spoiler
  • 19-inch alloys
  • Power-remote manual-folding side-view door mirrors
  • Bodyside cladding
  • Trailer hitch
  • Hands-free tailgate

Safety
8.0/10

Hyundai often provides its offerings with the best-in-class safety quotient. The same here is applied for the 2020 Tucson, which gets all the latest active and passive safety features onboard. The base Tucson gets all the standard safety features, however forward collision warning and the automatic emergency braking are available only on the higher trims. Coming onto the crash-tests, the 2020 Tucson gets a 5 on 5-star rating from the NHTSA, whereas it also gets a near-perfect rating from the IIHS. 

Some of the safety features on offer are-

  • Electronic Stability Control
  • ABS And Driveline Traction Control
  • Airbag Occupancy Sensor
  • Forward Collision warning
  • Pedestrian detection warning
  • Lane change assist
  • Lane departure warning
  • Blind-spot monitoring system
  • Adaptive cruise control

Competition
7.0/10

2020 Hyundai Tucson vs 2020 Chevrolet Equinox

If you feel that the 2020 Hyundai Tucson is a bit slow then you should go for the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. It accelerates fast while maintaining a smooth ride and feels agile through the turns. Plush interior and more cargo space is also a plus point for the Chevrolet which might attract your attention. The Chevrolet Equinox has an edge in terms of overall performance and is our choice out of the two.

2020 Hyundai Tucson vs 2020 Subaru Forester

There is not much difference between the two, though the Tucson is a bit wider and has more headroom in the back. The 2020 Forester is longer with more ground clearance. The only area where the Subaru edges past Hyundai is the cargo space. Forester has almost 10 cubic feet of extra cargo space than the Tucson and it is a better choice to go with as there is not much difference in the price cap as well. Subaru Forester is the best bang for your money and moreover, it is a worldwide bestseller.

Final Verdict

The 2020 Hyundai Tucson doesn’t shine in any one criteria but it’s a solid all-around contender with a smooth powertrain and a comfortable cabin for sure. You get peace of mind with outstanding crash test scores and excellent warranty coverage. It doesn’t try to be overly sporty and feels composed out on the road too. Overall it is the best value for money proposition in this segment definitely.

Trims

    SE
    $23,550 onwards
    • 17-Inch alloy wheels
    • 7-Inch touchscreen
    • Android Auto
    • Apple CarPlay
    • Automatic headlights
    • Height-Adjustable driver's seat
    Value
    $25,000 onwards
    • Blind-Spot monitoring
    • Heated Front Seats
    • Keyless entry and ignition
    • Rear cross-traffic alert
    • Satellite radio
    SEL
    $25,950 onwards
    • Dual-Zone climate control
    • Exterior styling enhancements
    • Second-Row USB port
    Sport
    $28,100 onwards
    • 19-Inch wheels
    • Auto-Dimming rearview mirror
    • Hands-Free liftgate
    • Leather-Wrapped steering wheel
    • Led headlights
    Limited
    $29,250 onwards
    • Engine: 2.4L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 181 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 175 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    Ultimate
    $31,900 onwards
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Forward collision mitigation system
    • Heated rear seats
    • Panoramic sunroof
    • Ventilated front seats

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Engine

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Rating

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Horsepower

181 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

175 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

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2020 Hyundai Tucson vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		9.5 sec--
    		7.4 sec15.7 sec124 mphreddit
    		7.7 sec16 sec110 mph
    		8.1 sec15.4 sec114 mph
    		8.2 sec16.3 sec-
    		8.3 sec16.5 sec122 mph
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    2020 Hyundai Tucson vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		23 mpg28 mpg25 mpg16.4 gal.377.2/459.2 mi.
      2020 Kia Niro

      Ranked #1

      		51 mpg46 mpg49 mpg11.9 gal.606.90/547.40 mi.
      		26 mpg35 mpg30 mpg14.5 gal.391.5/507.5 mi.
      		28 mpg34 mpg30 mpg13.2 gal.369.6/448.8 mi.
      		27 mpg33 mpg30 mpg14.8 gal.399.60/488.40 mi.
      		28 mpg34 mpg30 mpg14 gal.392/476 mi.

      2020 Hyundai Tucson vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		176.4 in.72.8 in.64.8 in.6.4 in.105.1 in.
        		189 in.74.4 in.66.3 in.7.3 in.109.4 in.
        		187.8 in.74.4 in.66.1 in.7.3 in.108.9 in.
        		185.1 in.72.4 in.66.3 in.7.9 in.109.8 in.
        		184.8 in.71.3 in.67.3 in.8.5 in.105.1 in.
        		184.5 in.72.4 in.68 in.7.8 in.106.5 in.

        2020 Hyundai Tucson vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		31 cu.ft.102.2 cu.ft.61.9 cu.ft.
          		18.8 cu.ft.92.8 cu.ft.48.4 cu.ft.
          		33.5 cu.ft.104 cu.ft.65.4 cu.ft.
          		11.3 cu.ft.154.2 cu.ft.73 cu.ft.
          		22.6 cu.ft.94.6 cu.ft.48.9 cu.ft.
          		35.4 cu.ft.111.9 cu.ft.76.1 cu.ft.

          2020 Hyundai Tucson vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		79.2 cu.ft.31 cu.ft.61.9 cu.ft.-
            		76.1 cu.ft.35.4 cu.ft.76.1 cu.ft.-
            		63.8 cu.ft.30.9 cu.ft.59.6 cu.ft.-
            		63.3 cu.ft.29.6 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.-
            		13.4 cu.ft.10.3 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.-
            		78 cu.ft.22.6 cu.ft.48.9 cu.ft.-

            2020 Hyundai Tucson vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		1500 lbs.1146 lbs.3309 lbs.
              		4500 lbs.1000 lbs.3590 lbs.Jeep USA
              		2959 lbs.1095 lbs.2906 lbs.
              2020 Kia Niro

              Ranked #3

              		2800 lbs.849 lbs.3100 lbs.
              		2000 lbs.1138 lbs.3591 lbs.
              		2000 lbs.-3298 lbs.

              2020 Hyundai Tucson SUV Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              1

              Recalls

              1

              Investigations

              132

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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              Horsepower : 161 hp @ 6200 rpm

              MPG Combined : 25 mpg

              0-60 : 9.5 sec

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              Mohammad reza

              2021 Hyundai Tucson

              Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

              Not Rated

              User Overall Rating

              Posted On: July 29, 2024

              Super pleased with daily drive. Gas saver with comfort.

              Pros - ["Low maintenance, awesome on GAS, Super smooth ride. No engine cabin noise. Nice steering feedback.", "Nice and smooth Automatic transmission shifting. No cabin noise . No road noise. Avg 36.6 MPG got.", "Neve give me feel of economy car on drive. Compact with roomy inside. Soft steering. Nice pop-up info display."]

              Cons - ["Missing push start and remote start although its base model.", "Start up engine sound noisy then calm down . Halogen headlight .", "6 speed AT always gear hunger."]

              I bought this SUV 2021 model SE Tucson used as it was lease car before from private dealer. It had minor accident while it was under lease and was fixed by Hyundai dealer. Still car under warranty , that gives me peace of mind. I drove each and every model of eco cars, but i did not expect such a nice driving experience with this SUV. It's really super smooth and soundless while driving. Only com...

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              Thomas Sherrill

              2021 Hyundai Tucson

              SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)

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              Posted On: April 23, 2024

              Kia and Hyundia.. hmmm

              Pros - The Color is crimson red, The Interior is comfortable

              Cons - All the Noises, Any problems that might arise

              I was very happy to get this vehicle because I had a 2017 and loved it. But now with all the problems coming up with Kia and Hyundai. I don't know what to do or think of this company ? I am afraid that this will become a very big problem in the future. Love the cars they have but so many problems that are showing up .

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              Kira Karantonis

              2019 Hyundai Tucson

              SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)

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              Posted On: July 4, 2024

              HYUNDAI TUCSON

              Pros - ["Good on gas", "Very Reliable"]

              Cons - ["CLOTH SEATS", "not leather seats"]

              2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON HAS BEEN GOOD FOR ME AND MY FAMILY ITS PLENTY OF ROOM TO HANDLE YOUR EVERYDAY NEEDS. WE HAVE A BIG FAMILY SO THIS HAS HELPED US SO MUCH! I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS VEHICLE. IT IS A FEW THINGS THAT MINE DIDNT HABE WHICH IS LOCK THE DOORS WITH THE PUSH TO START WHILE ITS RUNNING, ALSO OUR TRUNK BUTTON THE KEY NEVER DID WORK. ITS A FEW THINGS MINOR BUT NOTHING MAJOR. IF YO...

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