2021 Tucson Interior
The inside of the Tucson is where its value really shines through. The driver and all passengers are welcomed by a commodious, featureful, and finely laid out interior that exudes a focus on contemporary styling and comfort. It's surprisingly spacious, too, and the material quality, fit, and finish are all spot on. The seats, regardless of what upholstery they're covered in, are comfortable and supportive, and they remain so throughout prolonged excursions. The layout is ergonomic, and the way the infotainment touchscreen is designed integrates nicely into the dash and with the rest of the cabin's design.
2021 Tucson Interior Photos
Seating and Interior Space
Five passengers will fit comfortably in the interior of the Hyundai Tucson, though three adults in the rear seats wouldn't be ideal. The center rear seat would be best reserved for children. Headroom and legroom are ample throughout the cabin and tall adults should be satisfied with space even for long journeys. Legroom in the rear is particularly generous, with the Tucson rivaling the best in the segment for rear-seat stretch room. The available sunroof does, however, occupy a few inches in the rear. Both the front seats feature plenty of directional adjustability, even at the base level, so locating an optimal driving and seating position is as easy as 1-2-3. Outward visibility for the driver is unhindered, and there are no blind spots whatsoever. Ingress and egress are effortless thanks to the Tucson's large front and rear doors.
2021 Hyundai Tucson Interior Dimensions:
| Hyundai Tucson Trims | SE | Value | SEL | Sport | Limited | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom Front Seat | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 37.9 in. |
| Headroom Back Seat | 39.2 in. | 39.2 in. | 39.2 in. | 39.2 in. | 39.2 in. | 38.1 in. |
| Legroom Front Seat | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. |
| Legroom Back Seat | 38.2 in. | 38.2 in. | 38.2 in. | 38.2 in. | 38.2 in. | 38.2 in. |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. |
| Hip Room, Front | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. |
| Hip Room, Rear | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. |
Interior Colors and Materials
Every Tucson features a dual-tone cabin color scheme prominent in the dash and door panels, the colors and the materials vary depending on the model, but the design is attractive in all of them. Regular cloth seating upholstery is standard in the SE, Value, SEL, and Sport, available in either Black, Beige, or Gray, depending on the exterior hue chosen. Style and comfort are enhanced in the Limited and Ultimate models, with leather seating upholstery coming standard in either Black or Beige, depending once again on the exterior hue chosen.
2021 Tucson Trunk and Cargo Space
The amount of trunk space proffered by the Hyundai Tucson is decent but nowhere near the level offered by some of its direct competitors. There's 31 cubic feet of usable space behind the rearmost seats; that's enough room for any daily essentials or two medium-sized pet carriers. If more room is required, the rear seats do fold down flat in a 60/40 split to expand cargo space to 61.9 cubic feet. The CR-V is much more utilitarian, offering 39.2 cu-ft. of trunk space behind the rear seats, which expands to a massive 75.8 cu-ft. with the seats folded down.
As for in-cabin storage solutions, there's a center console with a small-item storage bin, dual cupholders, and a large console storage box with a removable tray. The door side pockets are rather narrow but do have slots for large bottles. The passenger-side glove box is spacious, and there are dual cupholders in the center rear seat backrest.
2021 Hyundai Tucson Trunk and Cargo Space Photos
2021 Tucson Infotainment and Features
Features
Hyundai pours value into the spec sheet of every Hyundai vehicle, even in its budget-friendly offerings. With the SE and Value trims, there's tilt-and-telescoping steering wheels, a six-way manually-adjustable driver's seat, and manual air conditioning. Standard driver assistance measures include a rearview camera, lane-keep assist, forward collision avoidance, and a driver attention system. The driver's seat in the Value trim is upgraded with eight-way power-adjustability, both front seats get heating, and keyless ignition is installed. The safety suite is bolstered with a blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert. In the SEL trim, dual-zone automatic climate control and rear AC vents are standard. The Sport gets a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter and a hands-free power liftgate. The steering wheel in the Limited model gets heating, and the passenger seat gets eight-way power-adjustability. A 360-degree camera is added to the safety consignment. The Ultimate boasts front seat ventilation, a wireless phone charger, and a panoramic sunroof.
Infotainment
A seven-inch infotainment touchscreen is standard in every Tucson model barring the top-tier Ultimate, which features an eight-inch replacement. Every model comes inclusive of full smartphone integration, which includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration, and, barring the SE, also with full radio connectivity that includes SiriusXM satellite radio and HD Radio. In the SE, Value, and SEL, it's tethered to a six-speaker audio layout. From the Sport and upward, a premium eight-speaker Infinity surround-sound system is installed. The Ultimate additionally features a built-in navigation system, which may never get used, considering the inclusion of both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.