Top

The Green Eyed Lady Blog

Parenting & Lifestyle Blog By Carissa Godbott

Can My Family Fit Into a Compact SUV? Test Driving the 2018 Hyundai Tucson

· Leave a Comment

In 2014, when we found out we were having twins we immediately had to upgrade our family car. At the time I was driving a compact car, but it was enough room for my small family (at the time it was Darrick, Emma and I). When we found out our family would increase by two, we knew we had to upgrade to a full-size SUV. However, after a couple of years and it now only being the four of us, I questioned if we could downsize. Don’t get me wrong I loved my SUV, however, some days I just want to drive something a little smaller!

Last month I had a chance to drive something a little smaller than my current vehicle; the Hyundai Tucson and it was ahhhhhmazing! OMG my husband and I immediately started talking about cars and downsizing. The gas mileage alone was enough to make the decision, however, there are many other factors my family must look at when making this type of decision! 

One problem with downsizing…

Even though its only 4 of us, my husband is 6’5″ and my 3-year-old is the size of a Kindergartner, so would it really be beneficial for us to downsize. I mean would everyone have enough room if we went on a road-trip? These are the questions that I have to ask when looking at different vehicles!

Well, the Hyundai Tucson surprised us!

My husband fit comfortably and had enough leg space!

My daughter and son are both in booster seats and they had enough room!

We still had enough room in the trunk for groceries or general storage space!

The Hyundai Tucson came with lots of bells and whistles, but without the hefty price tag!

I had a chance to drive the 2018 Tucson Limited AWD and the MSRP: $34,430, however, this is the top of the class in the Tucson Model. 

Pricing for the Hyundai Tucson…

Pricing SE SEL SEL Plus  Sport Value Limited
Starting MSRP (Front Wheel Drive) $22,550 $23,800 $26,700 $25,150 $26,550 $29,425
Starting MSRP (All Wheel Drive) $23,950 $25,200 $28,100 $26,550 $27,950 $30,825

The features that I absolutely loved while driving the Tucson was the Advanced Safety Technology features…

“Available Automatic Emergency Braking
with Pedestrian Detection
On the lookout for slowing or stopped vehicles and pedestrians as potential collision, it warns you to change course. If needed, it will brake automatically to avoid impact.
Available Blind Spot Detection with
Rear Cross-traffic Alert
You’ll hear and see an alert if there’s a vehicle in your blind spot. When backing up, you’ll be warned when vehicles approach from the side.
Available Lane Departure Warning
You’ll hear an alert if you drift outside your lane without signaling (website).”
And the last feature that I LOVED immediately was Apple CarPlay!
This feature lets you link your iPhone to the car and by using your voice or the touchscreen access music, maps, messages, calls.
I absolutely loved driving around in the Hyundai Tucson for a week. My family loved it as well! There were so many features that made this car the best option in its class!