Hyundai Tucson review: mild-hybrid tested

Nope. But this crossover sure has a whole lotta styling going on.

The busily chiselled sheetmetal, the multi-pennant squadron of

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daytime running LEDs, the chrome sabre below the two-toned roof.

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This is a car that wants to be noticed. And this is a Hyundai.

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but it was mostly pretty awkward. This Tucson is aimed at buyers of

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ordinary family cars who want to stand out without looking odd. It probably hits the spot.

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