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Station Wagon Nostalgia Meets Modern SUV Engineering: Tucson and QX60

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The evolution of family transport has come a long way from the wood-paneled station wagons of yesteryear. We take the wheel of two distinctly different approaches to modern family hauling with the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and the 2025 Infiniti QX60.The Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD immediately stands out with its angular wheel well flares and distinctive styling that breaks from conventional SUV design. Built in Korea, this compact hybrid combines a 1.6-liter gas engine with electric power for 268 combined horsepower while achieving an impressive 35 MPG. Perhaps most appealing for urban families is the ability to travel up to 30 miles on electric power alone—perfect for school runs, grocery trips, and daily errands without burning a drop of fuel.Taking a more luxury-oriented approach, the Tennessee-assembled Infiniti QX60 delivers a premium three-row experience with our Luxe AWD test vehicle featuring the striking Black Edition package. The sophisticated interior includes leather seating, a 12.3-inch infotainme