2022 Ford Escape vs. 2022 Hyundai Tucson

It's never easy to compare two vehicles that are very interesting and popular with consumers. This is the case with the Ford Escape, one of Ford's most popular models, and the Hyundai Tucson, an SUV that has been gaining in popularity since its arrival on the market in the mid-2000s.

However, when you take the time to analyze the forces at play and look at a few small details, it becomes easier to determine a more relevant model. This exercise will help you do just that.

A more powerful SUV

All vehicles today offer powerful powertrains. However, if you take the time to analyze the technical specifications of the two products we're interested in here, you'll realize that Ford makes a little more. By that, we mean the presence of a more powerful engine, a 2-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder that produces 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. 

To get anywhere near that kind of power, you have to opt for the plug-in hybrid version of the Hyundai Tucson (261 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque). However, the latter only offers 53 km of electric range, while its Ford counterpart suggests 60 km. Once again, the Ford advantage.

Classic styling

Hyundai's designers aren't afraid to be daring. Sometimes, this leads to very happy results. On the other hand, on other occasions, it gives birth to more controversial designs. That's what's happening with the new generation Tucson. Without saying that it's ugly, it's hard to predict how well its lines will age.

With the Ford Escape, there's nothing to worry about. The lines of the model are classic, beautiful and timeless.

And it's even more obvious inside. Here, Hyundai decided to go with a very futuristic approach and we're not sure that consumers will necessarily love it. A quick look at the instrument cluster in front of the driver makes this clear; the small screen is not very aesthetically pleasing and the whole thing looks a bit low-end. Inside the Escape, you'll find a neat layout, a digital instrument cluster with a flawless design, and the famous SYNC 3 system, which is one of the most user-friendly multimedia interfaces in the industry.

Driving pleasure

In conclusion, we're dealing with two vehicles that are solid to drive. The idea here is not to denigrate the product that is being promoted by Hyundai. Rather, it's important to make you realize what a colossal job Ford has done with the chassis and suspension tuning of the current generation Escape. When you get behind the wheel of this SUV, you really feel like you're driving a car. The ride is solid, the handling is impeccable, the steering is very precise, and it is possible to drive this model in a very sporty way. To convince you of this, we invite you to book a test drive; you will then understand the essence of what we are saying.

As you have just seen, the Ford Escape comes with obvious advantages for the consumer. That's why it's a better buy.