No need to apologize for her accent. She did a great job and I understood what she communicated. Great job and practice will make perfect, so keep going!
She did a great job!! I can't possibly imagine any Canadians or Americans who move to Korea Republic live there for about 15-20 years and speak Korean comfortably..... Keep on going, Cynthia!
French is my native tongue and you would be surprised, or not, at how many one language speakers make fun of my accent. I had a co-worker re-draft an email in which I had asked a question. I walked myself to her office and asked her how many languages she spoke and wrote. She did not seem to understand just how rude it was. I complained to HR and she was made to apologize to me.
Wow, Cynthia went from speaking few sentences in your videos, to a full on co-presenter. Well done. I think a lot of people don’t realize how difficult presenting can be; Keep up the good work.
Yes and more difficult when English isn’t the first thing you think when you’re talking. We plan to do a few vids together but won’t be a regular thing as it’s too hard with the kids Maybe one day when we can get a sitter. Good to see you here and thanks for the comments!
I actually like this format where the two vehicles are being compared side-by-side in real-time versus one after the other. The direct comparison during drive is great. We have a 2016 Sonata Hybrid, a 2018 Santa Fe Sport 2.0t and a 2017 Santa Fe Sport 2.0t Ultimate after years with Toyotas, Hondas and a BMW. For the money, the quality and value, Hyundai really can't be beat right now. Our daughter will be needing a car in a couple of years. I just turned the Sonata over to our son who recently got his license and will likely turn the Ultimate over to our daughter when the time comes and pick up a newer car for myself. Either of these could be an option for me, or the Sonata N-line (wow) or Kia Stinger (double wow, but more money). I feel like the Korean car manufacturers are what Toyota became in the 90s with their leapfrogging the industry in quality and value. Thank you for this review. You earned a new Subscriber.
Shout out to Cynthia for being so confident even with her accent!!! Trolls are always quick to criticize but will never have the courage to put themselves out there openly!! and thank you for this review, I have decided to get the Tuscon because of it!! :)
Great job, very helpful. IMO, no one should have to apologize for their accent; anyone who speaks more than one language is a bridge-building asset to us all.
Hey thanks so much for this video. I was looking for a Sante Fe vs Tucson review. You two were perfect and this really answered many of my questions. Your wife did an excellent job and I understood her perfectly. I am with her. I will get the Tucson. Again many thanks!!!!
Just happened to come across this after test driving 1 today. Great video. I've been on youtube a zillion times and I think this is the very first time I've ever commented on something. Great video all around.
So apparently the Tucson is more peppy, since it’s lighter and what not… but how is the Santa Fe? Obviously it won’t be as peppy, but it’s not a dud is it? It’s still pretty decent??
@@Isaac-yi3dr I test drove both and the Santa Fe is slow and heavy, feels much more "boaty" vs the Tucson. Best thing to do is test drive them both for yourself and see which one you prefer!
@@redlinedrifts69 inventory is pretty close to zero, the best I could do is test drive a Santa Fe SEL. I ended up ordering a Santa Fe hybrid cause I was attracted to the space and storage spaces all over, it was gonna be a really long wait, so I bailed and got the limited Tucson hybrid that was in the lot (surprisingly there was one)
@@redlinedrifts69 so far it’s been nice! Mpgs are pretty much spot on to what they rate it at, the no buttons/touch sensitive controls are actually not bad to manage. Still kind of wish they got more creative with storage areas in the interior.. oh well, I do like how it drives
I love this comparison - esp with you both driving and talking about your pros/cons - the dialog is great. overall, high quality video and audio - fun and informative. thank you!
Fantastic review, a lot of fun to see you both together doing the review, very knowledgeable and complete review. Cynthia's English is perfect. Looking forward to more reviews, hopefully there's a Santa Cruz review soon. Thank you
Hi, new viewer here and I thought the husband and wife always did videos together until I read the comments. I didn’t even pay attention to her accent and didn’t realize this was one of her first full review videos- she’s a natural in front of the camera! Keep up the good work :-)
Great Job Cynthia and Brian my questions for you guys how soon are we going to see New tucson N LINE and also the new mid Cycle refreshed RV 4 would please do Videos on them as they are released thanks ,
Your wife did an excellent job and spoke well and articulate. My wife just purchased the '22 Tucson Limited this weekend. My son sold it to her because she didn't care for the Hybrid.
one of the best review I have seen so far.. and she has a great speaking power and control over the language .. great work .. keep it up guys👍 love from Pakistan
Stumbled on your video because we are looking at both vehicles. If you wouldn't have said she didn't usually review, I wouldn't have guessed. Great job!
Hello you two beautiful ppl again! Just FYI....on Monday I am picking up my new 2023 Tuscon Limited in black. Ooh she is so sleek and edgy. I have watched a lot of videos about this vehicle over the months, and your video stood out in my mind for months now. You both made a positive lasting impression on me, and again loved it. Thank you again for making such a great video.
Excellent review! I loved the part where you explained how each of your kids ended up in the car with you. Both of these vehicles interest me, and so it was really nice to see a review of them at the same time, and by a happy family. Thank you!
i live in the states and just purchase a sanfte plugin limited 2022 model. It has all the blind spot cameras and drives very nice. It also has a lot of features your vehicle does not have. keep up the great work. Your wife did a very good job. not trouble understanding her
Loved this video! Thank you Cynthia ☺️ awesome job! Should I trade in my 2022 BMW X3 for Santa Fe or Tucson? I’m looking for a hybrid car……the X5 is way out of my price range…..
Thanks for doing this comparison. Our family is in the market for a new SUV and while I would prefer a PHEV, a hybrid gives us more options. I've been trying to understand the difference between these two from Hyundai. 12" screen, 360 degree camera, $2K less. You saved us a test drive! Tucson is the clear choice in our house. Appreciated Cynthia's perspective. Would be great to have her spend some time driving in your future reviews to get her input.
How did you get 2022 models of these back in May/June of 2021? Hyundai doesn’t even list the 2022 Sante Fe models on their website nevermind the hybrid version and today is Sep. 8, 2021
Cynthia did amazing.. i love the side by side review of the car. the santa fe was not even in my radar but now its in my top 3 lol I love the exterior of the tucson but the interior of the santa fe..
Great comparison I feel like these two SUV’s are directly competing with each other. Cynthia did great, really like this added dynamic of having your wife in the videos.
Liked and subscribed. More Cynthia, I find her voice very soothing for some reason. Great job describing the differences between these similar vehicles.
Awesome review. How do they drive and how was the real-world MPG, given the Santa Fe is riding on the bigger and wider Sonata platform (probably heavier too?), versus the Tucson riding on a stretched Elantra platform?
Good job guys. Thank you for your honest and well researched point of view. I've been trying to choose between the two and your perspective has been helpful. You have a beautiful family by the way.
I love this video so much, I wish I could give it 10000 likes. I am about to have my first baby in August and have been looking to upgrade my 7 year old SUV lol. I really want a Hyundai so these two SUVs became my top two choices. This review video was so easy to understand, was such a family-friendly review, and I like that Cynthia was featured. It's great to have an everyday mom do a review as I felt more connected. I have a hard time understanding other reviews made for "dudes" but this one was sooo perfect for me. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the kind words. We plan on doing more like this however it’s hard to find the time as you will find out when you have your first kid. Thanks again for the support!
This is the first channel that has done a very good comparison of 2 similar vehicles and I love it!! I'm looking to switch from my Volvo XC40 and am set to test drive a few different SUVs and I will be adding the 2023 versions of these hybrids to the list.
Love the caparison video. I am looking to potentially get one of these vehicles and this is overall helping a lot. Also at 18:34 there is another Santa Fe next to you lol.
this was great and so much needed. The new Tucson is so stunning that it really makes the Santa Fe look dowdy by comparison. All reviews are a thumbs up so far. I think I'm sold on the Tucson. Cynthia did great.
Yay Cynthia! You should have her do more SUV reviews for moms of toddlers who still need to be in carseats, ease of putting in carseats, kids safety features, strollers in the trunk-boot area, etc
I loved this review!!!! Both of you showed things that I had not known from watching other reviewers. This was my first time watching one of your reviews, but I loved the realness so much of you and your wife that I immediately liked and subscribed. Thanks for also showing how both vehicles behave when changing the drive mode while driving. Plus, I loved how you were both able to drive & review at the same time. Very interactive!!!!
I just found your channel by happy accident, going to subscribe, and go back and catch up on other reviews. Excellent job, felt like you guys covered everything well. I have been kicking the idea of a purchase between the two, Leaning towards the more mature Santa Fe, also.
Cynthia does a great job and your very easy to understand! I think this team review is so cool :). Just helped my son-in-law get a Tucson Hybrid, they are hard to find right now with the vehicle shortages we are having in the US. Lucky to find one but had to pay MSRP, but trade value was very high making up for it!
This comparison was exactly what I was looking for. IMO the Tuscon looks more stylish and edgy but the upgraded interior and size of the Santa Fe are eye catching. Being that they are so close in price the buyer is spoiled for choice.
Below is a copy and paste from a Tucson PHEV forum...Tucson uses the same drivetrain and hybrid platform as the Santa Fe. Great tips for keeping your Santa Fe PHEV and/or Tucson PHEV in EV mode in the cold winter temps. "We got our Tucson PHEV Ultimate just before we had a cold snap (-10c/-15c). Yes in EV mode only the engine will stay on if the HVAC is on. So my wife warms up the cabin then turns off the HVAC. The engine immediately turns off. The heated seats and the heated steering wheel run off the battery so she always has that on. Now that the temps are warmer (L:3c / H:7c), the EV stays on most of the time. We found that turning the HVAC to low fan, setting the cabin temp to 19c, the engine stays off for the most part. At first we were initially disappointed that the HVAC had to run off the engine but now the vehicle stays on EV 90% of the time and we are very happy. After 570kms we are getting 3.3L/100kms and that continues to drop. This is really how hybrids work and we have owned a few in the past. The 2022 PHEV Tucson is by far the best hybrid we have had."
Good review and comparison! Thanks Cynthia for sharing your thoughts! We have a 23 Santa Fe PHEV Limited and my daughter just but a 22 Tucson Limited. Super happy with both. Really appreciate Hyundai's attention to design and the fact that their vehicles all have unique personalities even though they share some features. Mazdas are nice too but all of their models look the same to me.
Great review. I’ve just bought the SantaFe PHEV in the UK. We get 7 seats. The drive is awesome. Economy is also exceptional, even if you don’t plug it in…… Of course, even better if you do. Near enough same sort of pricing, and I just like the wider vehicle.
Awesome vehicle detailed comparison, love your house and neighborhood, but mostly your couple interactions and how well your kids behaved throughout the video, can you share your beautiful house information as well, it looks like our house in Texas. Thank you so much, you're the first couple team video I seen and ready like it. Awesomely done..
Excellent review guys. Great to see reviews from people who are actually using the vehicles with their family, so they can touch on realistic ownership, rather than just torque and horsepower, etc. We just traded in my wife's car for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Luxury AWD Hybrid, and she loves it! Although the ultimate has a few more bells and whistles, no wireless Apple car play due to the navigation. That was the clincher between the two upper tier hybrid models!
I feel like this was one of the most honest reviews I've seen so far. Thank you. I'm curious about the back seat comfort for my child. In a carseat he won't benifit from the seat warmer so how is the air conditioning and heating otherwise? How is it controlled? Where does it come out for back seat riders? Are there any other comforts for the kids? I saw the Santa fe had the integrated window shades. What about the panaramic sunroof can the shade of this be controlled leaving it closed for a sleeping kid? I'm interested in phevs in this size so right now it seems a toss up between up comming santa fe phev and rav4 prime. Santa fe has lighter interior to not be so hot in the summer rav 4 wins slightly on fuel consumption. I presently drive a kia niro phev if this helps. I like the features but my kid has a lot of gear so he takes up like 2 seats and the trunk so looking for similar fearures with more storage space and awd. Will you ever compare santa fe and rave 4?
Thanks for the amazing review and comparison, I always liked your reviews and comments in the Driving TV show, looking forward to more reviews and comparisons. Thanks!
Cynthia, great job. Both of you are enjoyable and informative. Opinions matter. I look forward to more comparison car reviews with both of you. 1 million views, coming!.
In regards to steering wheels -- most of them seem to be 3 spoke. I think I'd prefer the 4 spoke in the Tucson because I like to put my hand in the 6 o'clock position when driving the highway, which is sorta tough to do with a 3 spoke.
Hi guys, thanks especially for your comments about Wireless Android Auto! My question, I'm wondering if you can save the battery charge for when you arrive, at your destination? Thank you.
Loved hearing your wife's perspective! As a mom, i dont care about all the car jargon, I just want to know how it feels and drives for everyday mom-use.
Your Wife did great.. speaks very clearly!! Liked the back and forth comparison.. Both have same engine ..but with lighter weight the Tucson should have more pep!! BOTH need a HYBRID performance version.. 400HP+
Hopefully Hyundai will make both of these hybrids with the N-spec version soon. Any reason why Kia doesn’t offer a similar N performance version of their vehicles?
No need to apologize for her accent. She did a great job and I understood what she communicated. Great job and practice will make perfect, so keep going!
Lol. Her worst English would be better than the best second language that I could speak. 😂
Never apologize for the accent. Btw beautiful house.
She did a great job!! I can't possibly imagine any Canadians or Americans who move to Korea Republic live there for about 15-20 years and speak Korean comfortably..... Keep on going, Cynthia!
French is my native tongue and you would be surprised, or not, at how many one language speakers make fun of my accent. I had a co-worker re-draft an email in which I had asked a question. I walked myself to her office and asked her how many languages she spoke and wrote. She did not seem to understand just how rude it was. I complained to HR and she was made to apologize to me.
Agreed . We love having the whole family in the videos . Another fun review
Props to Cynthia, she did a great job. Well done.
Wow, Cynthia went from speaking few sentences in your videos, to a full on co-presenter. Well done. I think a lot of people don’t realize how difficult presenting can be; Keep up the good work.
Yes and more difficult when English isn’t the first thing you think when you’re talking. We plan to do a few vids together but won’t be a regular thing as it’s too hard with the kids Maybe one day when we can get a sitter. Good to see you here and thanks for the comments!
I actually like this format where the two vehicles are being compared side-by-side in real-time versus one after the other. The direct comparison during drive is great. We have a 2016 Sonata Hybrid, a 2018 Santa Fe Sport 2.0t and a 2017 Santa Fe Sport 2.0t Ultimate after years with Toyotas, Hondas and a BMW. For the money, the quality and value, Hyundai really can't be beat right now. Our daughter will be needing a car in a couple of years. I just turned the Sonata over to our son who recently got his license and will likely turn the Ultimate over to our daughter when the time comes and pick up a newer car for myself. Either of these could be an option for me, or the Sonata N-line (wow) or Kia Stinger (double wow, but more money). I feel like the Korean car manufacturers are what Toyota became in the 90s with their leapfrogging the industry in quality and value.
Thank you for this review. You earned a new Subscriber.
I bought the 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid Limited in Red. The most gorgeous car I have ever owned. Zero buyers remorse Zero!
Cynthia is doing so well, glad to see her open up more and more. 👍
Thank you. She’ll be happy to hear that. This is not in her comfort zone.
Shout out to Cynthia for being so confident even with her accent!!! Trolls are always quick to criticize but will never have the courage to put themselves out there openly!! and thank you for this review, I have decided to get the Tuscon because of it!! :)
Great comparison! Love the addition of Cynthia to your reviews. ✊
Cynthia did great! Thank you guys for the comparitive review- highly informative💯
Great job, very helpful. IMO, no one should have to apologize for their accent; anyone who speaks more than one language is a bridge-building asset to us all.
Hey thanks so much for this video. I was looking for a Sante Fe vs Tucson review. You two were perfect and this really answered many of my questions. Your wife did an excellent job and I understood her perfectly. I am with her. I will get the Tucson. Again many thanks!!!!
Just happened to come across this after test driving 1 today. Great video. I've been on youtube a zillion times and I think this is the very first time I've ever commented on something. Great video all around.
Thanks so much for taking the time. Cheers!
It always great to see both husband and wife working together. She just need more training... Looks like she enjoying it. Good start.
Great video, liked it all, my Tuscan arrives in 1 week.cant wait.
I test drive both yesterday and bought Tucson ! Loved the Tucson.
So apparently the Tucson is more peppy, since it’s lighter and what not… but how is the Santa Fe? Obviously it won’t be as peppy, but it’s not a dud is it? It’s still pretty decent??
@@Isaac-yi3dr I test drove both and the Santa Fe is slow and heavy, feels much more "boaty" vs the Tucson. Best thing to do is test drive them both for yourself and see which one you prefer!
@@redlinedrifts69 inventory is pretty close to zero, the best I could do is test drive a Santa Fe SEL. I ended up ordering a Santa Fe hybrid cause I was attracted to the space and storage spaces all over, it was gonna be a really long wait, so I bailed and got the limited Tucson hybrid that was in the lot (surprisingly there was one)
@@Isaac-yi3dr I think you'll be happy with your decision. I am personally looking to get a Tucson hybrid as well next year. :)
@@redlinedrifts69 so far it’s been nice! Mpgs are pretty much spot on to what they rate it at, the no buttons/touch sensitive controls are actually not bad to manage. Still kind of wish they got more creative with storage areas in the interior.. oh well, I do like how it drives
I love this comparison - esp with you both driving and talking about your pros/cons - the dialog is great. overall, high quality video and audio - fun and informative. thank you!
Thank Kurt!
Fantastic review, a lot of fun to see you both together doing the review, very knowledgeable and complete review.
Cynthia's English is perfect.
Looking forward to more reviews, hopefully there's a Santa Cruz review soon.
Thank you
I, too, appreciate the side-by-side comparison. I have watched this twice, and Cynthia has done way better than I would have done!
Hi, new viewer here and I thought the husband and wife always did videos together until I read the comments. I didn’t even pay attention to her accent and didn’t realize this was one of her first full review videos- she’s a natural in front of the camera! Keep up the good work :-)
Thanks 🙏
Cynthia rock'd it!!👊👊👊
Best side by side review out there.
Great Job Cynthia and Brian my questions for you guys how soon are we going to see New tucson N LINE and also the new mid Cycle refreshed RV 4 would please do Videos on them as they are released thanks ,
How is noise isolation at hwy speeds between the two and compared to your Highlander?
Your wife did an excellent job and spoke well and articulate. My wife just purchased the '22 Tucson Limited this weekend. My son sold it to her because she didn't care for the Hybrid.
There’s something so classy about the Santa Fe I’m going to have to choose that one! Also can’t beat the space!
one of the best review I have seen so far.. and she has a great speaking power and control over the language .. great work .. keep it up guys👍 love from Pakistan
This was so great! Cynthia brought so much value to the table!
Stumbled on your video because we are looking at both vehicles. If you wouldn't have said she didn't usually review, I wouldn't have guessed. Great job!
You guys make an excellent TEAM ! Keep it up excellent video ! 😂👍
I want the Tucson. I like the high tech look.
This was a really good video, loved the panning shots. So professional and Cynthia did great!
Real life, Real people, Real review. Agree - great format.
Awesome review! Love the way Cythnia rocked this review!
Hello you two beautiful ppl again! Just FYI....on Monday I am picking up my new 2023 Tuscon Limited in black. Ooh she is so sleek and edgy. I have watched a lot of videos about this vehicle over the months, and your video stood out in my mind for months now. You both made a positive lasting impression on me, and again loved it. Thank you again for making such a great video.
Excellent review! I loved the part where you explained how each of your kids ended up in the car with you.
Both of these vehicles interest me, and so it was really nice to see a review of them at the same time, and by a happy family. Thank you!
Thanks so much for the kind comments. Hope the video might be if some help to you. Cheers!
This was an excellent side by side comparison of both vehicles, you were both wonderful and very easy to understand, thanks again!
i live in the states and just purchase a sanfte plugin limited 2022 model. It has all the blind spot cameras and drives very nice. It also has a lot of features your vehicle does not have. keep up the great work. Your wife did a very good job. not trouble understanding her
What a great comparison. Usually comparisons are similar in class. Loved this!
GREAT review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Loved this video! Thank you Cynthia ☺️ awesome job!
Should I trade in my 2022 BMW X3 for Santa Fe or Tucson? I’m looking for a hybrid car……the X5 is way out of my price range…..
Thanks for doing this comparison. Our family is in the market for a new SUV and while I would prefer a PHEV, a hybrid gives us more options. I've been trying to understand the difference between these two from Hyundai. 12" screen, 360 degree camera, $2K less. You saved us a test drive! Tucson is the clear choice in our house. Appreciated Cynthia's perspective. Would be great to have her spend some time driving in your future reviews to get her input.
Yes, the Santa Fe is the winner as far as I'm concerned. Thanks for comparing two sizes of vehicles. Nice review! :)
How did you get 2022 models of these back in May/June of 2021? Hyundai doesn’t even list the 2022 Sante Fe models on their website nevermind the hybrid version and today is Sep. 8, 2021
Cynthia did amazing.. i love the side by side review of the car. the santa fe was not even in my radar but now its in my top 3 lol I love the exterior of the tucson but the interior of the santa fe..
Great comparison I feel like these two SUV’s are directly competing with each other. Cynthia did great, really like this added dynamic of having your wife in the videos.
Liked and subscribed. More Cynthia, I find her voice very soothing for some reason. Great job describing the differences between these similar vehicles.
I am so proud of your wife. Her English is beautiful!
I love her reviewing these vehicles…look forward to seeing a lot more of Cynthia !
Thanks! We’re trying to get her on more. She’s busy though 😆
Fantastic review!!! Thank you to both of you! Nice to meet your whole family after watching many reviews. Great to have a mom/wife perspective too
Awesome review.
How do they drive and how was the real-world MPG, given the Santa Fe is riding on the bigger and wider Sonata platform (probably heavier too?), versus the Tucson riding on a stretched Elantra platform?
Both of these vehicles are amazing. Definitely would take a test drive before making any decision. Presentation was good.
Good job guys. Thank you for your honest and well researched point of view. I've been trying to choose between the two and your perspective has been helpful. You have a beautiful family by the way.
Thanks!
Round view and blind spot monitors are must have thing in all cars
I love this video so much, I wish I could give it 10000 likes. I am about to have my first baby in August and have been looking to upgrade my 7 year old SUV lol. I really want a Hyundai so these two SUVs became my top two choices. This review video was so easy to understand, was such a family-friendly review, and I like that Cynthia was featured. It's great to have an everyday mom do a review as I felt more connected. I have a hard time understanding other reviews made for "dudes" but this one was sooo perfect for me. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the kind words. We plan on doing more like this however it’s hard to find the time as you will find out when you have your first kid. Thanks again for the support!
One of the best review! Thank you!
Wow, thanks!
This is the first channel that has done a very good comparison of 2 similar vehicles and I love it!! I'm looking to switch from my Volvo XC40 and am set to test drive a few different SUVs and I will be adding the 2023 versions of these hybrids to the list.
Love the caparison video. I am looking to potentially get one of these vehicles and this is overall helping a lot. Also at 18:34 there is another Santa Fe next to you lol.
Both of you are lovely couple!! Thanks
for the well thought out comparisons of these 2 cars.
Fantastic comparison video. This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you
Cynthia did great. This is a very useful comparison. Thanks for putting this video together.
Great review guys. The only review that compares head to head with each area broken down. You've found a niche
Nice call out on the 3 auto settings. Great attention to detail not called out anywhere else. Thanks!
Sometimes it’s the small things that really stand out. Most auto settings are usually either too high or too low. Nice to have an option.
this was great and so much needed. The new Tucson is so stunning that it really makes the Santa Fe look dowdy by comparison. All reviews are a thumbs up so far. I think I'm sold on the Tucson. Cynthia did great.
Yay Cynthia!
You should have her do more SUV reviews for moms of toddlers who still need to be in carseats, ease of putting in carseats, kids safety features, strollers in the trunk-boot area, etc
I loved this review!!!! Both of you showed things that I had not known from watching other reviewers. This was my first time watching one of your reviews, but I loved the realness so much of you and your wife that I immediately liked and subscribed. Thanks for also showing how both vehicles behave when changing the drive mode while driving. Plus, I loved how you were both able to drive & review at the same time. Very interactive!!!!
Thanks you. Please stay tuned for more reviews!
I just found your channel by happy accident, going to subscribe, and go back and catch up on other reviews. Excellent job, felt like you guys covered everything well. I have been kicking the idea of a purchase between the two, Leaning towards the more mature Santa Fe, also.
Cynthia does a great job and your very easy to understand! I think this team review is so cool :). Just helped my son-in-law get a Tucson Hybrid, they are hard to find right now with the vehicle shortages we are having in the US. Lucky to find one but had to pay MSRP, but trade value was very high making up for it!
This comparison was exactly what I was looking for. IMO the Tuscon looks more stylish and edgy but the upgraded interior and size of the Santa Fe are eye catching. Being that they are so close in price the buyer is spoiled for choice.
Great job. Exactly the two vehicles I needed to compare. Very helpful.
Underrated channel for sure!
Thanks. Can’t figure this algorithm out. Cheers
Great job Cynthia!
You can also get the Santa Fe Preferred with Trend package with the hybrid powertrain here in Canada.
Below is a copy and paste from a Tucson PHEV forum...Tucson uses the same drivetrain and hybrid platform as the Santa Fe. Great tips for keeping your Santa Fe PHEV and/or Tucson PHEV in EV mode in the cold winter temps.
"We got our Tucson PHEV Ultimate just before we had a cold snap (-10c/-15c). Yes in EV mode only the engine will stay on if the HVAC is on. So my wife warms up the cabin then turns off the HVAC. The engine immediately turns off. The heated seats and the heated steering wheel run off the battery so she always has that on.
Now that the temps are warmer (L:3c / H:7c), the EV stays on most of the time. We found that turning the HVAC to low fan, setting the cabin temp to 19c, the engine stays off for the most part.
At first we were initially disappointed that the HVAC had to run off the engine but now the vehicle stays on EV 90% of the time and we are very happy. After 570kms we are getting 3.3L/100kms and that continues to drop.
This is really how hybrids work and we have owned a few in the past. The 2022 PHEV Tucson is by far the best hybrid we have had."
Great review! Thank you both.
Good review and comparison! Thanks Cynthia for sharing your thoughts! We have a 23 Santa Fe PHEV Limited and my daughter just but a 22 Tucson Limited. Super happy with both. Really appreciate Hyundai's attention to design and the fact that their vehicles all have unique personalities even though they share some features. Mazdas are nice too but all of their models look the same to me.
Great review.
I’ve just bought the SantaFe PHEV in the UK.
We get 7 seats.
The drive is awesome.
Economy is also exceptional, even if you don’t plug it in……
Of course, even better if you do.
Near enough same sort of pricing, and I just like the wider vehicle.
Awesome vehicle detailed comparison, love your house and neighborhood, but mostly your couple interactions and how well your kids behaved throughout the video, can you share your beautiful house information as well, it looks like our house in Texas. Thank you so much, you're the first couple team video I seen and ready like it. Awesomely done..
Thanks. I actually have a video coming up soon with our house and putting window coverings in it. Stay tuned.
Thank you both...enjoyed the comparison.
Amazing review guys, enjoyed watching it. She speaks really good English and is a great reviewer :)
Thanks 🙏
Awesome video guys! Personally, I would prefer Santa Fe but in Caligraphy trim (not a hybrid) that comes with all bells and whistles!
Superb review. Very nice!
An In-Family Comparison by the family! Love It! And great job Cynthia!👍🏾
Thanks!
Excellent review guys. Great to see reviews from people who are actually using the vehicles with their family, so they can touch on realistic ownership, rather than just torque and horsepower, etc. We just traded in my wife's car for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Luxury AWD Hybrid, and she loves it! Although the ultimate has a few more bells and whistles, no wireless Apple car play due to the navigation. That was the clincher between the two upper tier hybrid models!
Thank you and congrats on the new purchase!
I feel like this was one of the most honest reviews I've seen so far. Thank you. I'm curious about the back seat comfort for my child. In a carseat he won't benifit from the seat warmer so how is the air conditioning and heating otherwise? How is it controlled? Where does it come out for back seat riders? Are there any other comforts for the kids? I saw the Santa fe had the integrated window shades. What about the panaramic sunroof can the shade of this be controlled leaving it closed for a sleeping kid? I'm interested in phevs in this size so right now it seems a toss up between up comming santa fe phev and rav4 prime. Santa fe has lighter interior to not be so hot in the summer rav 4 wins slightly on fuel consumption. I presently drive a kia niro phev if this helps. I like the features but my kid has a lot of gear so he takes up like 2 seats and the trunk so looking for similar fearures with more storage space and awd. Will you ever compare santa fe and rave 4?
the panoramic sunroof works exactly like sunroofs in other cars - there's a cover that slides in when you want to block out the lights from outside.
Thanks for the amazing review and comparison, I always liked your reviews and comments in the Driving TV show, looking forward to more reviews and comparisons. Thanks!
Great review, especially because being an actual family it’s more like real life usage. Thank you. She did awesome
Great review. What colour was the Tucson? Amazon Grey or Dark Knight?
Great video guys. loving the duo review format
Cynthia, great job. Both of you are enjoyable and informative. Opinions matter. I look forward to more comparison car reviews with both of you. 1 million views, coming!.
In regards to steering wheels -- most of them seem to be 3 spoke. I think I'd prefer the 4 spoke in the Tucson because I like to put my hand in the 6 o'clock position when driving the highway, which is sorta tough to do with a 3 spoke.
I would recommend breaking that habit in case of an emergency; you want your hands properly placed to steer the vehicle away from danger
We're planning a long road trip this spring. What about comfort on a long trip. Which car is quieter on the road?
Nice review. Good couple touch to a car review
Hi guys, thanks especially for your comments about Wireless Android Auto! My question, I'm wondering if you can save the battery charge for when you arrive, at your destination? Thank you.
Hi Eric, no you can’t save any type of charge in either system. You’d find that option more on a Plug-in Hybrid PHEV.
Loved hearing your wife's perspective! As a mom, i dont care about all the car jargon, I just want to know how it feels and drives for everyday mom-use.
Great review Brian. Which of the two has better NVH ? Thanks
They’re both very good in that department. Definitely better than my Highlander. I’d say the Tucson has slightly better NVH.
@@EverydayReviews2022 Thanks. One thing for sure, they are both much better than the RAV4 hybrid in that department.
Your Wife did great.. speaks very clearly!! Liked the back and forth comparison.. Both have same engine ..but with lighter weight the Tucson should have more pep!! BOTH need a HYBRID performance version.. 400HP+
Hopefully Hyundai will make both of these hybrids with the N-spec version soon. Any reason why Kia doesn’t offer a similar N performance version of their vehicles?
Thank you so much for this excellent review. I'm likely to go with the Santa Fe for more room. Well done!! Ciao for now
Ciao!
Thank you Cynthia for the review
Adding the wife and kids.. great video, I liked watching you guys- don’t be afraid of asking your kids to comment on the cars too.
Cynthia fantastic 👍😊 job! ALWAYS good to get a woman's opinion. You ladies see and notice things we men may not! THANKS ☺️👍