Tucson

It has the looks and the refinement to turn the heads of casual drivers, but the 2026 Hyundai Tucson's on-road demeanor is a little boring compared to rivals from Honda, Mazda, and Volkswagen. A four-cylinder engine with 187 horsepower drives the front wheels, though all-wheel drive is available as an option. Acceleration is rather pokey, but if you want something quicker, the Tucson Hybrid (reviewed separately) offers more pep. The Tucson's design is chic, and the interior is roomier than most other compact crossovers. Hyundai packs a lot of tech into the cabin, too, including optional goodies such as adaptive cruise control with lane-centering and a large digital display that combines gauges and infotainment within a single glass panel.