Hyundai Tucson vs Jeep Grand Wagoneer

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson was built on a new platform, offering North American buyers a long-wheelbase model with two rows of seating and an expanded cargo area. Its design featured the new face of Hyundai vehicles, with a parametric grille that cleverly concealed LED daytime running lights, Bi-LED headlights, and LED front turn signals. The headlights and daytime running lights formed a distinctive shape reminiscent of the wings of the Aztec Spirit Bird. The Tucson's side profile borrowed design elements from the Hyundai Elantra, including a silver D-pillar that created a floating roof effect. At the rear, the Tucson sported toothy taillights illuminated by LEDs, giving it a standout appearance among compact SUVs.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer shared its frame and body shell with the standard Wagoneer, resulting in a similar appearance with traditional SUV styling, including a tall hood, broad shoulders, and trapezoidal wheel arches. However, the Grand Wagoneer distinguished itself with a standard black roof, model-specific hood, front fascia, and grille. The grille leaned forward slightly, featuring laser-etched knurling in the slots. The Grand Wagoneer rode on a new body-on-frame architecture, allowing for independent front and rear suspension. Its interior boasted high-end materials and convenience features, such as 24-way power front seats with memory, massage, and lumbar support, along with Nappa leather upholstery and optional Palermo leather. The Grand Wagoneer also featured aluminum and American Walnut wood trim, adding to its luxurious feel.

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson offered two powertrain options: a 2.5-litre direct-injected four-cylinder engine and a hybrid powertrain with a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor. The ICE engine produced 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, while the hybrid delivered a combined 226 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The Tucson Hybrid was notably more powerful than competitors like the Ford Escape Hybrid and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The Tucson's AWD system, standard on the hybrid and available on ICE models, performed admirably in off-road testing. The Tucson Hybrid was also more fuel-efficient, with a combined rating of 6.4 L/100 km.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer was powered by a 6.4-litre Hemi V8 engine, generating 471 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque. This engine, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, propelled the Grand Wagoneer from zero to 100 km/h in approximately six seconds. The Grand Wagoneer featured standard 4WD with the Quadra-Drive II system, offering five drive modes and a height-adjustable Quadra-Lift air suspension system. With a maximum ground clearance of 25.4 cm, the Grand Wagoneer could tackle challenging terrains. However, its size and weight made it less agile on the road, and its ride was bouncy at higher speeds.

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson provided a spacious and well-appointed interior, competing with popular models like the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Ford Escape. It featured a six-way power-adjustable driver's seat, with an eight-way version available on higher trims. The Tucson's cabin offered ample space for passengers and cargo, with more passenger volume than the CR-V, RAV4, and Escape. Its 1,095-litre cargo space was comparable to competitors, and the rear 60-40 split-folding bench seat added versatility.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer accommodated seven passengers with standard second-row captain's chairs or eight with an optional third-row bench seat. It offered more third-row headroom and second-row legroom than rivals like the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator. The Grand Wagoneer provided 775 litres of cargo space with all seats in place and 2,007 litres with the third row stowed. Its maximum towing capacity was 4,472 kg, slightly less than the standard Wagoneer due to its additional weight. The Grand Wagoneer featured a standard sunroof, four-zone automatic climate control, and large storage bins.

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson came equipped with an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, a six-speaker audio system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, and a 4.2-inch multi-information display. Higher trims offered a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation and a fully digital instrument cluster. The Tucson's touchpoints were responsive, but the centre console's flat surface made it challenging to find the right button while driving.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer boasted a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, dual touchscreens, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a McIntosh audio system. Second-row passengers had their own 10.25-inch touchscreen, and an optional rear-seat entertainment system added two 10.1-inch screens. The Grand Wagoneer featured the Uconnect 5 infotainment system with an Android-based operating system and over-the-air updates. While the screen was slow to respond, the head-up display was clear and legible.

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson had not been rated by the IIHS or NHTSA. It featured the Hyundai SmartSense Safety Feature suite, including forward collision-avoidance assist, lane-keeping assist, automatic high beams, and a driver attention monitor. Additional safety features were available, such as blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control. Hyundai offered a 5-year/100,000-kilometre limited warranty.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer had not been rated by the IIHS or NHTSA. It included standard safety features like a 360-degree camera system, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot monitoring. Optional features included intersection collision assist, night vision, and traffic-sign recognition. The Active Lane Management System combined adaptive cruise control with automated lane centring, with a hands-free version planned for future release.