The Hyundai Tucson is a compact SUV designed with a comprehensive list of active and passive safety features, including six airbags and electronic stability control, with light steering, adequate power from the available 2.0L engine. The interior is nice, it doesn't look cheap :-), the controls are easy to operate with big knobs. It's easy to get in and out of the front and back seats, the rear seatbacks flip down easily, and there's a decent amount of cargo space available. The Tucson looks good and it's nicely proportioned with clean lines and short overhangs front and rear. Safety features on the Tucson include electronic stability control, four-wheel antilock disc brakes (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), and traction control. It comes with side-impact airbags for torso protection and side curtain airbags designed to provide head protection for passengers in both rows. Tucson has earned a five-star safety rating from the U.S. government (NHTSA) in front and side impacts. The vehicle comes with power windows, door locks, heated power mirrors and front seats, air conditioning, an audio system and 16-inch alloy wheels. It comes standard with a four-speed automatic transmission. Tucson is not intended for serious off-road driving, it does have relatively short front and rear overhangs for improved clearance. This is largely thanks to the Tucson's long wheelbase. The Tucson also has a relatively wide track, which helps improve its stability. Thanks again to Tucson's long wheelbase, ingress to and egress from the rear seats is good. Once inside, rear-seat passengers will find adequate head and leg room for all but the tallest people. The rear seatback splits 60/40 to fold down with the push of single lever for more cargo space. The four-wheel-drive system is a part-time setup, but once engaged it operates more like full-time all-wheel-drive, automatically routing power to the end of the vehicle that can use it best. Most of the time the electronic brain sends most of the power (up to 99 percent) to the front wheels. Then as road conditions change the system diverts up to 50 percent of the power to the rear wheels. Tucson provides an additional mode that allows the driver to lock in a 50/50 torque split for really slippery conditions. The lock automatically disengages above 20-25 mph, or when the ABS is activated. The Hyundai Tucson is fully competitive with the established players in this segment and we've found the quality to be good. Tucson is no barnstormer as far as performance goes, but the 2.0L engine provides enough power to satisfy most renters.