The handsome, capable 2019 Kia Sportage does many things well; gas mileage isn’t one of them.
Pros Distinctive styling Great ride and handling Optional turbo power Quality feel inside Stellar infotainment
Cons Lousy fuel economy Styling not for everyone So-so visibility Limited configurability
For 2019, the Sportage loses the previously available Technology package.Some features have been shuffled from optional to standard.
Pros Smooth ride quality Spacious seating front and rear Attractive dashboard layout with appealing features Quiet interior at highway speeds
Cons Relatively modest cargo capacity Fuel economy isn't as good as that of some top rivals
The 2019 Kia Sportage ranked #3 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Kia Sportage has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 20 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Spacious, upscale cabin Smooth ride and agile handling User-friendly infotainment system
Cons Subpar fuel economy Many rivals have more cargo space
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 Black Noir Pearl has been replaced by Ash Black, Gemstone Red has been replaced by Red Crimson, and Sage Brown has been replaced by Coliseum Gray.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.
