Deciding between compact SUVs gets easier once you know where the 2026 Hyundai Tucson pulls ahead. Jenkins Hyundai of Ocala lined it up against the Honda CR-V to make that comparison simple. Here's a closer look at how the two SUVs compare on technology, towing, and safety for you throughout Marion County.
Touchscreen and Digital Display Size
The Hyundai Tucson pairs a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ on every trim, so the largest display isn't reserved for higher price points. An available 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster lets you extend that larger format across the entire Hyundai Tucson dashboard for a fully digital cockpit, along with redesigned physical controls for audio and climate functions.
The Honda CR-V starts with a nine-inch touchscreen, which still supports wireless smartphone connections but gives you a noticeably smaller display on base models before you move up the lineup.
Maximum Towing Capability
Towing capability separates these two SUVs even further. When properly equipped, the Hyundai Tucson can tow over 2,000 lbs with trailer brakes, while the Honda CR-V is rated for a maximum of 1,500 lbs. That 500-lb difference can decide whether you can bring a small trailer, boat, or set of ATVs along without upgrading to a bigger, less efficient vehicle just to get the capability you need.
Safety Technology Included From the Start
Every new Hyundai model draws the line on standard safety coverage a little differently, and this one starts strong from the base trim. Hyundai SmartSenseâ„¢ comes standard across the Hyundai Tucson lineup, covering Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Rear Occupant Alert regardless of trim.
Meanwhile, on the Honda CR-V, Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Monitor are not available on the base trim, so you would go without them until you move up the lineup. Choosing the Hyundai Tucson means that safety technology is already included from the base trim, before you even start comparing options and packages.
Visit Us in Ocala, FL to Drive the 2026 Hyundai Tucson
From display size to towing capacity to standard safety coverage, the 2026 Hyundai Tucson holds real advantages over the Honda CR-V. Visit our Hyundai dealership in Ocala, FL, to compare both SUVs side by side and decide which one fits your daily driving. Ask our team about Hyundai financing options that fit your budget while you're there.
