No significant changes for the 2021 Tucson.
Pros A wealth of features for your money Easy-to-use infotainment system Comfortable ride on rough roads
Cons Slow acceleration with the base engine Less cargo space than top rivals Lower fuel economy than class leaders
The 2021 Hyundai Tucson soldiers into a sixth model year with excellent safety and value.
Pros Strong value Rides smoothly Interior’s quiet Long standard warranty Standard infotainment
Cons Now smaller than some rivals Not many options Sluggish acceleration Tight for three in row two
The 2021 Hyundai Tucson's #9 ranking is based on its score within the Compact SUVs category. Currently the Hyundai Tucson has a score of 7.7 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 29 pieces of research and data elements using various sources
Pros Balanced ride and handling Many standard features Long warranty
Cons Sluggish acceleration
Hyundai is gearing up for an all-new Tucson to bow for the 2022 model year, so in the meantime it's making almost no changes to the 2021 model. In fact, the only thing that's different this year is color choices. Black Noir Pearl has been replaced by Ash Black, Gemstone Red has been replaced by Red Crimson, and Sage Brown has been replaced by Coliseum Gray.
Pros Upscale styling, simple interior layout, smooth ride.
Cons Not particularly spacious, not particularly efficient, lengthy warranty not transferrable.
The 2021 Hyundai Kona comes with front wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic.New Night Edition trim.
PROS Optional turbocharged engine provides quick acceleration Nimble handling makes it enjoyable to drive Lots of features for your money
CONS Weak base engine Gear shifts from the turbo engine's transmission are often unrefined Interior is trimmed with a lot of hard plastic panels
The 2021 Hyundai Kona's #1 ranking is based on its score within the Subcompact SUVs category. Currently the Hyundai Kona has a score of 8.3 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 22 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Upscale cabin Easy-to-use infotainment system Energetic turbocharged engine available Poised handling and comfortable ride
Cons Rear seats less spacious than rivals’ Subpar maximum cargo capacity
The 2021 Hyundai Kona wears like statement jewelry, and drives like a bargain.
Pros Squirty handling Standard automatic emergency braking Very good infotainment Reasonable fuel economy Kona Electric
Cons Busy to the eye Sluggish off the line Shifty dual-clutch transmission Snug back seat Value sags at the top
