2008 Hyundai Tucson

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Likes:
- All-wheel-drive system has a center diff lock
- Roomy back-seat for two
- Base model is a very strong value

Dislikes:
- Styling is starting to look dated
- Neither engine is especially frisky or frugal
- Mushy handling doesn't inspire confidence
- Ride can be pitchy

The compact Tucson, a carlike crossover SUV, was introduced as a smaller-scale alternative to the Santa Fe in 2005, and hasn't changed significantly since.