the tucson is one of the best-selling compact suv in the united states with over one million units
sold since its introduction back in 2004. likewise kia sportage is also one of the best-selling
models for the company and a fierce competitor in the compact suv segment both hyundai and kia are
giving their respective compact suvs a complete revamp inside and out including an all-new engine
choice that will give all other competitors run for their money for the model year 2022. so as
vehicles from the related companies that share the same platform and mechanicals which do you choose
what are the differences and the similarities we will explore all aspects of two of the most
popular compact suvs in the market that will sure to make a big impact when they are released
fyi the latest fourth generation hyundai tucson has already been launched and most of the details
have been revealed while the fifth generation kia sportage has not been officially launched yet
so the information on the sportage may be a bit sketchy at this point when compared to that of
hyundai tucson both models will be available for sale in 2021 with the tucson expected to arrive
in the spring and the sportage later in the year in this issue of auto vision the leading
korean car news channel we will compare these two excellent newcomers to the market in 10 different
areas so that our viewers can make an informed purchasing decision 10. exterior kia's approach
was always a little off the wall when it came to the execution of the design with sharper lines
and more aggressive design cues when compared to its sibling hyundai tucson and the tradition is
expected to continue for the latest iteration of sportage however that's not to say that hyundai
tucson will be boring in design in fact it's just the opposite unlike tucsons of the past
the all-new fourth generation tucson departed from its more traditional yet handsome suv
design to one that features bold lines and innovative design themes that were never
applied to conservatively styled tucson of the old based on the vision tea concept that shocked
the world with its futuristic and sleek design the all-new tucson replicates the show car almost to
the tee for the production model the standout design element is the jewel-like front grille
which houses the led daytime running lights and turn signals that appear completely hidden when
the suv is turned off the design also features bulging fenders and a sleek coupe-like roofline
in contrast sportage feature sharper and edgier lines with a more upright suv profile with the
integrated tiger nose grille house with a headlamp assembly that features a unique
c-shaped led strip now characterizes the latest kia models such as the kia k5 and like the k5
sportage will feature similarly designed rear lamp assembly and powerful creases and accent lines
verdict sportage will feature edger body lines and rather eccentric front fascia whereas the
tucson will feature a smooth round organic design with an innovative front end 9. interior
not only the exterior but also the interior will be changed completely to match the new design
for both models the tucson's interior follows a simple minimalistic design but it's a perfect
representation of what a future car may look like in modern times the interior of the sportage has
not been revealed yet but the futuristic design theme would be applied as well by looking at some
of the spy photos albeit being more complex in the design details both sportage and tucson interiors
will feature an 8-inch central infotainment touchscreen in the standard version and for
the high end variants a 10.25 inch display will be utilized as well as the same 10.25 inch screen
being used for the digital drivers information cluster all versions support apple carplay and
android auto another good thing about both hyundai and kia interior is that although the controls are
fully digitized there are also plenty of physical buttons as well as the capacitive touch buttons
for interior customization 64 color ambient lighting is available
verdict both sportage and tucson are very futuristic in their interior design
but sportage design is somewhat more complex and polarizing 8. engine both sportage and tucson
feature a 2.5 liter inline four-cylinder engine as standard this engine is naturally aspirated and
produces 187 horsepower and 178 pounds to foot of torque which is more than decent for a compact suv
an eight-speed automatic transmission sends the output to the front wheel
all-wheel drive is available as an option compared to the previous generation the engine specs show a
leap for the standard engine as it now puts out 26 horsepower and 28 pounds to foot more than
the previous 2.0 liter four-cylinder base unit the fuel economy of 28 miles per gallon is also
an improvement of 3 miles per gallon over the previous base model verdict sportage in tucson
will both offer the same base engine with adequate power 7. hybrid options for the first time
both sportage and tucson will be receiving the full hybrid models and on top of that there will
be two different hybrid variants first up is the traditional hybrid which pairs a turbocharged 1.6
liter inline-four with a 44.2 kilowatt electric motor and a 1.49 kilowatt-hour battery pack for a
total output of 226 horsepower and 258 pounds to foot all-wheel drive is standard and the hybrid
uses a six-speed automatic transmission the hybrid is expected to be 30 more fuel efficient
than the base gas engine and it's estimated to have a range of over 500 miles then there's the
plug-in hybrid model which uses the same 1.6 liter turbo engine but has a more powerful 66.9 kilowatt
electric motor and a larger 13.8 kilowatt hour battery pack to produce a total of 261 horsepower
it also comes standard with an all-wheel drive and uses the same six-speed auto as the regular hybrid
the plug-in hybrid models will have an electric range of around 28 miles and a 2-hour recharge
time using a level 2 charger the fuel economy is expected to be around 70 miles per gallon
verdict as far as the hybrid power options go both sportage and tucson are identical 6. pure
electric model in addition to standard hybrid and plug-in hybrid models available to both sportage
and tucson only sportage will be receiving a pure electric model this electric model will be called
esportage and it's mainly being developed for the european market but there is a possibility for
release in the north american market as well the details are rather sketchy at this moment but it's
expected to be positioned above kia's subcompact e nero but under the upcoming dedicated electric
suv called kia cv which will be based on the hyundai motor group's egmp dedicated ev platform
the expected range is about 310 miles or 500 kilometer on a single charge with 80 of the charge
achieved in less than 20 minutes through its 800 volts architecture verdict if you're looking for
a proper suv with a pure electric powertrain the e-sportage will be one of the best choices around
five features and technology for the previous generation of hyundai tucson and kia sportage
only a couple of driving modes such as eco and sport were available which limited vehicle
functionality in different circumstances however for the upcoming all-new models both hyundai and
kia add new driving modes to the 2022 sportage in tucson smart eco comfort and sport are
available as driving modes and in all-wheel drive models drivers can also choose snow
sand and mud in addition to the new drive modes the hybrid models of sportage and tucson receive
the e-handling capability which is a variant of a torque vectoring system achieved by modulating
the power from the electric motor on corner entry and turn-in the electric motor applies
precise incremental braking force to the front wheels while on corner exit the motor sends more
torque to the rear wheels this system provides better traction stability and steering response
as well as making the sportage and tucson more fun to drive for both models a bunch of safety
features come standard too every model receives automatic emergency braking with cyclist and
pedestrian detection automatic high beams lane keeping assist and a rear seat occupant alert
higher trim levels will receive adaptive crews with stop and go blind spot monitoring rear cross
traffic assist and safe exit warning the top trim will get you a 360 degree camera system blind spot
cameras front and rear parking sensors and lane centering for the adaptive crews also the top
trim models will be receiving the company's famous smart park feature from the super bowl commercial
fame already debuted on a model such as hyundai sonata smart park is controlled from the key fob
or phone app and allows the vehicle to remotely drive forward or backward at low speeds this helps
when parking in a tight space or just to show off to your friends and scare strangers passing by
verdict both sportage and tucson will come jam-packed with the latest technology features
for safety and convenience check for trim levels and pricing to choose the best models if you want
the fancier technology 4. performance variant although tucson will not be getting the pure
electric variant you will get a high performance model instead blessed with hyundai's high
performance and treatment the tucson n-line will feature a 290-300 horsepower 2.5 liter
turbocharged four-cylinder engine borrowed from sonata online this powerful engine will be mated
to the company's latest eight-speed wet dual clutch transmission and will send power to all
four wheels fitted with the usual performance improvements such as louder exhausts bigger
brakes sports interior and more pronounced body cladding this compact suv is expected to be one of
the fastest and car yet verdict if you crave more power and sports car like handing in a compact suv
choose the tucson m line three size and dimensions like tucson which will be available globally in
long and short wheelbase models sportage will also be available in two different lengths furthermore
the long wheelbase model is expected to be a seven passenger model for that reason it's likely that
the long wheelbase model is only available in certain special markets such as brazil china and
india where there are demands for compact cars with seven passenger capacity this means that
the rest of the world including north america will only be getting the shorter version if
that's the case this could clearly differentiate sportage in tucson as tucson will only be sold as
a long wheelbase model in north america with a short wheelbase model going primarily to europe
in comparison compared with the european and mexican models 105.5 inch wheelbase the north
american tucson stretches 108.5 inches versus the previous model's 105.1 inches the sportage's
dimensions for the long and short version should be similar sportage's shorter and lighter body
would be a choice for people looking for a more compact and nimbler suv versus tucson's roomier
interior being a standout feature for people that are looking for maximum capacity in a compact suv
verdict choose sportage for nimble and better handling characteristics and tucson for a
roomier suv 2. price traditionally kia sportage has been slightly cheaper than
tucson with better trim packaging for features and options however hyundai's resale value has
been better than that of kia's in the case of sportage versus tucson sportage's residual is 50
after five years of ownership while tucson's residual is two percent higher at 52
the expected price for sportage is 25 000 and 26 dollars for tucson both models should top
out at around thirty five thousand dollars with the sx trim for kia and the n line for tucson
verdict take sportage for the lower purchase price and tucson for better resale value in the long run
one warranty in the compact suv market only one rival offers as much warranty coverage as
the tucson and that's its corporate twin the kia sportage the hyundai still holds an advantage over
the kia in this area though thanks to its generous complementary scheduled maintenance program that
covers for three years or 36 000 miles both sportage and tucson offer a limited warranty that
covers five years or 60 000 miles and a powertrain warranty that covers 10 years or 100 000 miles
verdict both sportage and tucson offer the industry's best warranty but only hyundai
offers the complimentary scheduled maintenance program the final verdict you can't go wrong
with either of the compact suvs that are bound to be the class leading in the highly competitive
compact suv segment that includes honda crv toyota rav4 and vw tiguan choose tucson if
you prefer a longer and roomier car with a more agreeable exterior design choose sportage for its
lower price compact body with more agile driving characteristics for those wanting a pure electric
model the e-sportage would be the way to go if high performance is your top priority the tucson
end line would be the way to go with close to 300 horsepower on board thank you for watching
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