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Hyundai Tucson vs Honda CR-V vs Jeep Compass

3rd November 2020, 11:27 by Aditya Nadkarni

Hyundai Tucson

What you'll like:

Contemporary styling that is universally appealing
Punchy 2.0L diesel engine mated to a smooth 8-speed automatic transmission
Comfortable ride quality & car-like dynamics
Cool features such as the panoramic sunroof, hands-free tailgate, LED headlamps, electric parking brake, ECO / Sport driving modes, Blue Link telematics & more
Top-notch safety kit: 6 airbags, ESC, VSM, all-wheel disc brakes, hill-start assist etc.
Hyundai's reliability, competent after-sales, 3 year unlimited km warranty & 3 years of free servicing!

What you won't:

No w-o-w factor on the inside. Interior simply doesn't feel special enough for a Rs. 30 lakh car
Expensive, especially the top trim. Full-size 7-seater SUVs are priced in the same ballpark
Some features are conspicuous by their absence (ventilated seats)
No manual transmission available
2.0L petrol motor is strictly average. Doesn't impress like the diesel

Honda CR-V

What you'll like:

New, sharper design has a wider appeal vs the previous-gen car
Interior quality has taken a huge leap forward and is at par with European competitors
Spacious cabin for 5
Sorted dynamics & car-like mannerisms
Features such as the lane change camera, digital cockpit, push-button gear selector, panoramic sunroof & more

What you won't:

Simply overpriced for what it offers!
No diesel or AWD options available
Some omissions such as front parking sensors, electronic tailgate operation etc.
7-seater variant has been dropped

Jeep Compass

What you'll like:

Handsome Cherokee-inspired styling & loads of character
Solid build. Feels very robust, just as a Jeep should
Powerful 2.0L diesel. Good driveability in the city, fast on the open road
1.4L turbo-petrol makes 161 BHP! Offers fast performance
Mature suspension setup, nicely-tuned EPS & rock-solid stability
Capable AWD available (unlike some competitors)
City-friendly: Compact size, higher seating, smooth gearshift, soft clutch & low NVH
Topnotch safety: Strong all-disc brakes, a plethora of electronic aids & 6 airbags
We think the Compass is well-priced for what it offers. The driving experience & overall package feel premium

What you won't:

Small size for the price! A sentiment echoed by most people who saw it in person
Suitable for 4 adults, not 5. Boot is small too
Tiny dealership network. Plus, after-sales quality & long-term reliability are unknown factors
AWD's premium is over 2 lakh rupees on-the-road. Includes 4 extra airbags, but is still too much
Turning radius of 5.65m is wide. Also, 17º approach angle is too low
Missing goodies (blanks on the steering, auto-dimming IRVM, auto wipers & headlamps, lumbar adjustment, reclinable rear seats)

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