The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Preferred AWD marks the debut of the crossover’s highly successful fourth-generation complete redesign. It drops the conservative styling of the past to introduce a bold, chiseled exterior and midsize-rivaling interior space highly valued by Canadian families.Mechanical: Smartstream Logic and HTRAC All-Wheel DriveUnder the uniquely faceted hood sits a highly reliable Smartstream 2.5L GDI 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT). Delivering a balanced 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, this naturally aspirated powerplant routes energy through a smooth 8-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC manual shift mode. True year-round Canadian reassurance comes via standard HTRAC Active On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD). Integrated directly with customizable multi-terrain control modes, this intelligent system continuously recalibrates power output to secure maximum tire bite across icy highway stretches, effortlessly managing a 3,500-lb (1,588 kg) towing capacity.Safety: Standard Upgraded SmartSense Defensive MatrixDrive with total peace of mind knowing you are guarded by a robust structural body frame and an advanced Hyundai SmartSense active safety suite. Stepping into the Preferred trim level heavily upgrades your safety sensors, adding standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and specialized Junction-Turning Detection to protect against oncoming intersection hazards. Long multi-lane highway trips are completely stress-free thanks to standard Adaptive Cruise Control with traffic stop-and-go capability, Lane Following Assist, and Lane Keeping Assist. Complete 360-degree situational awareness is rounded out via Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, and a Safe Exit Warning shield.Technology: Interactive Wireless Infotainment Command HubThe driver-focused, modern cockpit features an inviting, minimalist digital theater layout designed to keep your media beautifully integrated hands-free. Center stage on the dash is an intuitive 8.0-inch touchscreen display center. Your smartphone connects completely cord-free thanks to built-in wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto compatibility, granting touchless access to your navigation maps, text threads, and favorite media streaming playlists. Drivers can seamlessly track vehicle telemetry data via the 4.2" colour instrument display, while integrated SiriusXM satellite radio and dual high-power front USB ports ensure entertainment is never limited.Design: Premium All-Weather Comfort and Class-Leading CargoThe exterior profile commands an unmistakable street presence, styling unique hidden-geometric LED daytime running lights, automatic LED headlights, functional roof side rails, side mirrors with integrated turn indicators, and distinct 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels. Step inside a highly insulated, spacious five-passenger cabin lined with premium cloth seating surfaces and dedicated second-row HVAC climate vents.Engineered explicitly to defeat freezing Canadian winter extremes, the Preferred trim comes factory-loaded with a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, multi-stage heated front seats, and a proximity keyless entry system with factory remote start to pre-warm the cabin from the kitchen. Managing travel luggage or winter sports gear is incredibly simple, utilizing the one-touch folding 60/40 split second-row bench seats to open up a massive, class-leading 2,119 litres of total flat cargo utility capacity.