Driven: 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Is More Than You Bargained For

Hyundai's most popular SUV is the Tucson, and alongside its various hybrid derivatives,

it is set apart with strong styling cues and a solid set of standard features.

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The list now includes wireless device charging and Hyundai Digital Key as

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standard, on top of an already comprehensive set of safety features.

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By the numbers, the Tucson Hybrid's 226-horsepower four-cylinder hybrid engine

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However, we're talking about a sub-$40k hybrid SUV (starting at $31,350), and there aren't many of those.

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