With a complete redesign in 2016, the Hyundai Tucson is essentially unchanged for 2017. But the compact crossover utility does tweak the 2017 features list, including the availability of Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and 315-watt Infinity premium audio on Limited models. What hasn’t changed with the Tucson is its strong appeal factors: cargo space, seating comfort, and engine power. For short trips or long-distance drives, there’s room for the goods (31 cubic feet with rear seat upright and 61.9 cubic feet with rear seat down). During a week-long test drive, rear seat riders raved about the roominess, more than 38 inches of legroom and slightly more than 39 inches of headroom.

Tucson SE and SE Plus models are powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder producing 164 horsepower/151 pounds-feet of torque. The engine mates with a 6-speed automatic transmission. A 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder churning out 175 horsepower/195 pounds-feet of torque powers Tucson Eco, Sport, Night, and Limited models. That engine mates with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. The 105.1-inch wheelbase Tucson (available in front wheel drive and all wheel drive) offers a panoramic sunroof enabling both front and rear passengers to see the outdoors from overhead. The test driven Tucson Night AWD carries a MSRP of $29,200 and collects estimated mpg of 24 city/28 highway.