2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid AWD Review and Off-Road Test
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- For 2022 Hyundai adds a Hybrid AWD powertrain to the new Tucson Compact Crossover. Can this new system rise to the challenge of our off-road test road? We check out all the features including 0-60, freeway driving and a lot more on this complete review of the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited Hybrid All-Wheel Drive.
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CONTENTS
00:00 - Intro
01:14 - Features
08:38 - Driving Impressions
13:13 - Forest and Off-Road
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Traction control should have been turned off, I own one and it is even mentioned in the user manual that you need to turn TC off in difficult 4x4 situations. Car is great, if the driver knows how to operate it.
The driver is car reviewer and he drives each and every car pretty much on equal terms to make a fair comparison. The car is junk on the other hand.
@@squidproquo2241 yes, because we all go in eco mode on a rocky trail, right?
and we all push the pedal to the floor when the wheels are hanging on a trail full of sharp rocks, right?
legitimate off road driver right there....not.
we can also see that you're not an off roader yourself either :))
and don't get me wrong, i'm not a tucson fanboy, but this "offroad" review is terrible.
there's a better comparison out there if you want to see off road that isn't done by people with no clue on how to do it....cheers.
@@slayer0390 "yes, because we all go in eco mode on a rocky trail, right?"
We all, who?
"and we all push the pedal to the floor when the wheels are hanging on a trail full of sharp rocks, right?"
Do we?
"legitimate off road driver right there....not."
What are you smoking?
"we can also see that you're not an off roader yourself either :))"
Congratulations, you don't miss anything.
"and don't get me wrong, i'm not a tucson fanboy, but this "offroad" review is terrible."
You are an idiot, and this is not an off road review. This is a review about the AWD to have an idea about its off road capability.
"there's a better comparison out there if you want to see off road that isn't done by people with no clue on how to do it"
I don't need to, because, this review gives me idea about what a piece of crap this Kourean junk is.
"cheers."
LOL! Learn to read, listen and understand first, Ciao!
@@slayer0390 "wow, i've read through your reply and i can't stop wondering how hard it must be to be this stupid in 2021 xD"
I am stupid, yet you are the one who wrote nothing, but a complete paragraph of ad hominem remarks. Can you even bring two ideas together, better yet, can you even write down one remark with content, at all?
@@squidproquo2241 Hyundai makes better cars than Americans. That is just bias.
I drove my 18’ AWD Tuscon in Yosemite in 3 ft of snow and it drove terrifically.
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Am I the only one that worried about that Starbucks on the sun roof? 🤣
Me too glad you noticed, Ryan was smart not to slide it all the way to the end,we'd have messed the 2nd row😀
best place for it LOL
I’m sure it was there to show how smoothly the sunroof moves
See his hand going to the control before the roof opens fully. He probably saw the Starbucks on the roof and stopped the sun roof from opening fully and closing it.
No one’s gonna talk about how the Starbucks cup didn’t move when he checked the sunroof?!!
I just picked up this beauty from dealer yesterday. After 100km i can to say it is perfect. I am very happy. Ventilated seat are awesome and very comfortable. I love this car. Many greetings from 🇸🇰
I don't know... But seems like we need more baby Bronco videos
I agree, another test with Bronco Sport in same place without snow
@@TheBabadush why not ? Thought Badlands was top of the line…
The Bronco is such an ugly vehicle though.
Would it have made a difference if the traction control was off, snow mode engaged, and “diff lock” turned on?
Agree, this looks like a review made by a very bias (corrected) person, what happened here?, try sport mode, snow mode, traction control off and diff lock. Very disappointed with this mediocre review!
@@EfraKrajo I don’t think we need to call him names. I normally enjoy his videos which is why I subscribed. I was just wondering why he didn’t try the different modes.
@@SamuelJacob22 ok no names, bad review!
Maybe it was his first experience with offroad. It looks like. He didn't use basic options for this situation. Lock differential, set 1st gear and gently operate accelerator. Gently.
True, also the plug-in hybrid would be nice to compare :)
A more common scenario for people who will use this vehicle for vacations, getaways to the mountains, etc might be how it performs on "washboard" roads. We often have to go fairly long distances on these county or state maintained roads and the ride can make or break a trip. Something to consider in future reviews, maybe.
And let me tell you it's fast, when you use the drive mode transfer during acceleration, it's basically instant and you feel the power hit. So satisfying ❤️❤️❤️
Getting close to 200k subscribers. Congratulations.
Super review!!! and the Starbucks coffee in the Roof
FYI - The rear seats can recline. Adds a bit more to the comfort.
wow
By how much?
I love the interior so beautiful.
for a proper review you should have presented all terrain drive modes! without all of them testing is not so relevant
I wonder if turning off traction control wouldve helped - and maybe snow mode instead of smart mode
Could be the DCT overheating too.
@@BoopSnoot
Its not a DTC its a standard torque converter automatic so not mich to overheat there… i think its a issues with the traction control
I own the PHEV which comes with three dedicated modes for mud, sand and snow
(Not tested them yet because im in the break in period)
@@Doellimann Let me know how your test goes. I have ordered a PHEV and the wait time is 8 months!
@@RiasatAbir
I’ve mounted my Skidplates a few days ago snd then tested the car in a (light) off-road-environment and it did pretty well!
The specs of my car for comparison;
PHEV (265hp)
Adaptive suspension
Michelin pilot alpine 5 SUV in 235/55R19 103V
Sheriff skid plates, 2mm steel coated with upol Raptor and much rust protection (they are a nightmare to install but fit really well… definitely a recommendation!)
On non paved side roads this car is really quick without rattling itself to pieces.
On gravel it performed equally as nice and even on wet (really wet) gras it kept on track quite well.
The AWD works well, a bit FWD heavy but thats ok and the instantaneous torque from the electric motor is a big bonus in rough (ish) terrain!
I’m a volunteer firefighter and needed a new car i can get on site with no matter what road (or non at all) there is… fast!
This car isn’t a hardcore off road monster, no rock crawling or heavy off-road. But it’s comfy, versatile and remarkably fun to drive!
As an addition;
Ive formally owned a 300hp BMW e90 330XD with racing suspension and some work done so there’s some knowledge of how a car should feel when driving it hard.
The Tucson isn’t a race car but if you know you rev-ranges and know how to handle it, this baby is not that slower on my handling course!
And don’t listen to people wo say “that adaptative suspension isn’t worth its money”!
Is changes the handling significantly if you driving aggressive and it reduces body roll to a degree ive only knew from my e90!
Feel free to ask if you have further questions!
I guess it's cutting off power because of the hybrid system. With electric motors, the wheels can spin really fast. But should have done better with software to manage that.
Really liked all the features and the looks though. Great review as always 🔥
Many positives. No CVT, 10/100 warranty, nice features, priced reasonably, stylish, nice infotainment. Instrument cluster is questionable. Poor off-road operation.
Good review as always Ryan.
I suggest you use snow mode instead of smart mode. That seems to be a more natural choice. Yet you never even try once.
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well he did in the next video and its still not that great.
@@shivamarya5225 Yeah BUT! He did it with the Gasoline version. The Hybrid Version Has A Significant Amount More Engine Power So Its Not A True Comparison.
Do you think the mid-trim non-hybrid would perform similarly up the trail?
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Wonder if it would have done any differently with the throttle in sport mode? maybe not? that stinks though. My wife has a 2019 tuscon and love the thing.
Nice review !
Just purchased one last month after debating between the RAV4. Super happy with my choice so far. Thanks for the review!
Will the Plug-in Hybrid version,, start up and pull away in electric mode only? I ask because I had a sales rep tell me it will not.
@@davidselin9860 by "pull away" if you mean drive in pure electric after startup then yes. However when the electric motor gets taxed (i.e. going up an incline too fast/fuller throttle or fast/quick acceleration) the gas motor kicks in to assist and stays on for a mile or so in case it's needed again in the short term
are you still happy with the Tucson?
Ive got mine 10 day’s ago and tested it mildly because the break in period but im pretty excited to test the 0-60… the PHEV should be quite a bit spicier.
The off road testing will be done soon after installing sone skid plates… i think it will perform much much better after switching off the TC and I’m curious how the dedicated off-road modes in the PHEV will perform
This has to be one of the best underrated channel's out here, and this cuv has to be one of the most underrated look I have ever seen looks so futuristic. Nice video and great job guys!!
This is the best selling Hyundai. How It's underrated??
Underrated? He keeps on getting frustrated by the AWD performance and TC cutting power off .
You have an underrated life.
@@squidproquo2241 look, i do not mean the car is like #1 I'm just saying is the design is to underrated compare against others out there nothing beats the look of this suv imo
@@ostadfiha4225 I know but I mean underrated in other ways
People need to remember this car is not a Range Rover or indeed a tractor. It’s for tarmac roads with the odd bit of snow etc.
I bought the same vehicle 2 mo ago. Your review is excellent and gives me concern re winter driving. And like others have pointed out, it would have been helpful if you had tested: Snow Mode, Locking Differential, and Traction Control during your mountain climbing test.
It would also be helpful if you did a review of a Tucson Hybrid with around 1200 mi on it. It appears several owners, including me, begin to experience engine distress when accelerating uphill while the 1.6T engine is providing power. This for me started at around 1,000 mi and it is quite noticeable. Of course, according to Hyundai, the vehicle is not throwing a fault code. This behavior was not evident at all when new. So, a long term (really a short term) review would be welcomed.
It’s really weird he didn’t try the different awd modes🤔. I mean there is a mode for snow and mud. Also why not just turn tracyion vontrol off and try it like that? Usually these are quite good reviews but that decission seems weird.
Honestly put some 17in wheels and better snow rated tires on it. The blue model has 235/65r17s. Put some falken wildpeaks on it and it will be fine under 5in of snow i think. If you need to drive in more than that you should probably look at a wilderness trim subaru, or a jeep grand cherokee. Nothing unfortunately in the price of a tucson has amazing awd to get through high snow. Usually you pay 45k or more for something that can easily get through it
@Bo, is the engine still having issues?
@@Jay-ki7nx Yes, the issue persists. First Hyundai and the warranty is disappointing. Lifelong Toyota owner and rarely ever had to use the warranty and when I did, they always took care of their customer. Hyundai has come a long way, but just can't yet be trusted enough IMO to compete re reliability. Going to dealerships re warranty issues are painful, time-consuming, and expensive if you don't have another mode of transportation (Hyundai isn't providing a loaner).
@@bomatdaman Thanks for your response. I just put my order in for the Hybrid Limited Trim and now I am having second thoughts. Has Hyundai figured out the issue and have a solution? Not providing a loaner is unfair.
More cars need to offer a light colored interior like that. With my 4runner offered something brighter inside.
That AWD traction control problem exist for years for their system. I have the 2016 Tucson, when it is suffering some kind of traction issue that confuses it, it will cut off all the power control from your gas control for a sec to 3 depends. Many times I got stuck when I turn into small road with snow and the power for cut off when my rear end still on the main road. (Yes, people slam brakes behind me thinking I'm an idiot, why don't I push my car thru)
Traction control off trick is kinda what fix it, but the traction control off will overhead the AWD system if you are in deeper snow that needs the power to push thru. Tucson is great car, but just their AWD is hella bad.
How not to drive uphill. All of your frustrations about cutting power, and you didn't think to turn off traction control? You didn't give the Tucson a fair run and it deserves another chance with clearer thinking and better driving. The Hyundai AWD system is much more capable than what you crippled and showed. Just look at the Santa Cruz, the Santa Fe, and the Palisade. Solid performers. Only problem was driver error testing the Tucson in this video. Sorry man, you want rave reviews then things are good, you're going to have to face the truth and be accountable when things were done poorly. Pete in AZ - KI7LIL
the stuttering was coming from the electric motor inbetween the internal combustion engine and the transmission, and the ICE being off at low speed. Hyundai's drivetrain layout for their hybrids is quite different from the more typical one that Toyota and Ford use, and _those_ systems are able to mix power/torque from multiple inputs more effectively. Is there a way to force the 1.6L to stay on even at low speeds? Perhaps Sport mode? Or maybe Snow/Ice or Winter (whatever they call it) for the sake of keeping the cabin heated?
I own one and I went to test it in a very similar situation. I didn't even have to turn off traction control but just switch on the differential lock and it went up the entire trail flawlessly with scenarios where it did get stuck while having it turned off. Also didn't air down the tires or change them out. Had about 9500 miles driven on stock setup. Very poor representation of this vehicle when he doesn't operate it properly.
The regular model (non-hybrid) has a dual-clutch transmission..
If the PHEV shares the same transmission, I'm wondering if the jerking over the rough terrain was down to the DC transmission? ... and the loss if power due to it cutting power to prevent overheating?
Xlnt reviews. I bought the Venza Limited based on the trail portion of that review 👍🏼
What happens if you turn off traction control? Love your channel, and your tests are great. Surprised you didnt simply try it with TC off.
correct. Even in snow you turn off the TC. That’s how you do it
@@normanfeliciano1089 That sounds counter-intuitive...to turn off TC in snow, since most folks would equate snow condition as where TC would be needed.
@@cpl8168 Normal snow driving you leave TC on. It’s when you need momentum or to allow wheels to spin that you turn TC off. Usually something like deep snow. This has been the case since the first application of TC. It’s job is to limit wheel spin but many severe conditions require some level of wheel spin. Understanding how your vehicles systems work can really prevent you from getting hung up when you otherwise wouldn’t be.
Queue Frustrated Yoda 20:21 🤣. Jokes aside, great video as always.
lmao hahaha
Man, TH-cam is flooded with these car review channels that don't know what they're doing. Off roading with traction control turned on its a clear symbol of this person's inexperience; and hence, you shouldn't trust this review.
I like the look of the front end .
Love the abrupt shift from completely unabated wheel spin to traction control says no movement.
My 2020 Escape Hybrid never had any issues offroad.
Did climbing up the mountain drain the battery quick like on the CR-V hybrid?
Interesting. I've got one of these and never seen anything remotely like what you did on the rock trail (stuttering, power being cut, etc.) - granted the worst conditions mine has seen are muddy mountain dirt roads.
I'm curious if this is something software related they'll be able to fix, or if it's something that changing drive modes or switching off traction control could have resolved. 99% of CUVs never even drive on dirt, let alone off-road, so I suppose it's also possible that the vehicle simply wasn't designed for it.
I was wondering the same thing about the software / firmware.
True
I'm thinking it's more software-related, or that a setting was not configured properly. I noticed in the review he failed to mention that the gauge cluster is customizable... perhaps because he didn't know that many of the vehicle's settings are in the Infotainment system and one lets you swap out the "Energy Gauge" for a traditional Tachometer and that it is configurable within each driving mode as well. There are probably many other settings he didn't attempt during this review that might have provided a different result.
@@jaginaz People were discussing this review on some car forums.
From what I recall, the gist of it was that the hybrid uses a 6-speed version of the 8-speed auto found in the regular Tucson (which did quite well on this test). But unlike the 8-speed, the 6-speed doesn't have a torque converter.
This means the hybrid is largely limited to the electric motor at extremely low speeds (0-5mph) where the combustion engine can't put all its power down.
The guy who explained the mechanics behind why the hybrid failed this test also said the vehicle will still do very well driving in deep snow and ice, it's just that the transmission design is not suited (at all) for rock crawling.
I blame driver input of full throttle. Car in smart mode, driver in dumb mode.
Problem is that I don't like the headligh location and rear turn signals,reliability, 1.6 l turbo engine, also not a fan of push button trans, seems like awd not to good and this is why I like your reviews, you give me what is important not the crap others go on and on about
is this for all the tucsons or just the hybrid ?
Al most perfect car video ❤️🙂🙂
Love you bro
Questions:
Was the traction control off when you went off road?
Do you think the low battery had something to do with the studder? Not enough current available for the motor perhaps? Just a guess.
Traction control was left on. We leave it on for all vehicles. Hybrid should never have a battery completely go empty. I don’t think it’s related but if it is that still a problem.
@@anonymous00117 Mazda realized that was a stupid implementation and gave it a dedicated Trail button last year. Note that Mazda didn’t have other Drive modes. They only had a sport transmission mode. The Tucson has proper modes and any traction systems should be part of that. That said, We just booked a second Tucson to test out the traction off theory.
@@drivingsports Looks like the gas version had no problems with off roading! Would you try another hybrid with TC off and snow mode?
@@drivingsports I’d like to know how this compares to the Rav4 Hybrid. I know when you tested a 2019 rav4 hybrid you said that is your favorite crossover Hybrid at that time. Where are you now in you’re thinking?
So i guess he never did a test with tc off? I just looked through and saw nothing even though he said he scheduled another test
Seen it parked today, first time seeing it up close & it looks pretty dam distinctive for a crossover
I was thinking about getting this and the Kia Sportage that is coming out next year. Hopefully on Wednesday, Kia will provide more info.
Which one should I buy Jeep compass or tucson.i am in confusion
I have the SEL model that has the slightly smaller screen but with some more physical switches which is nice. The one thing that I still don't understand is that the SEL and lower apparently only get wireless carplay, but the limited only gets wired. I understand if wireless is the premium optional feature, but why is wireless the only option??? Luckily I haven't had any issues with it in a while, but there were a few times where the system was completely unresponsive. Took a while to figure out that the small button on the dash could be pressed to reset the system in a few seconds, but the inconsistency of carplay integration is head scratching.
The two systems were likely designed by different teams at different times and were each affected differently by the chip shortage of the past ~2 years. This sort of oddity is becoming quite common in Ford’s tech packages too, for example.
a Fun little car he said 😂😂😂 as an european I think that's funny 😁
Hi guys. So I was interested on getting a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy then I started watching TH-cam reviewers like this one so I was intrigued when they mentioned 37-38MPG for 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited Hybrid. However, I started digging deep because I couldn’t make up my mine on a Calligraphy or Tucson Hybrid. So I started hitting the forums and I have read soooo many comments of ppl getting less then 30MPG on the Tucson Hybrid but also forums of a lot of ppl mentioning how they are having jerky/stuttering driving experiences after purchasing the Tucson. After reading the forums and the nightmare that ppl are going through with the 2022 Tucson, I think I am now second guessing on getting a Tucson and avoiding going through the headache of transmission issues or jerky transmission experiences and just getting calligraphy.
"OH! I'm getting that Stickado motion!" LMAO
What color is this?
I love your videos; they are really informative, fun to watch and with a very good quality. Keep up the good work!!
Not everyone knows how to drive off-road, including this reviewer.
I can't believe it's an AWD having in mind that video: th-cam.com/video/etluZrWfq-s/w-d-xo.html. Tucson hybrid won with RAV4, Ford Kuga and Seat Ateca. Best regards from Poland.
Proves that driver is also important.
I guess, Driving Sports TV is to ashamed of replying lol.
A simple qustion which may have been posted already: Why would yu select ECO Mode while climbing a hill?
Would turning off traction control make a difference?
Or using snow mode, stop full trottling to overheat the system?
Most likely it would have
So at the end of the day Subaru is still king of AWD for the middle class.
yup I love our crosstrek
Nah. Mazda has better AWD.
@@michaelp.3485 You are nuts of you think that.
@@michaelp.3485 Mazda is a nice looking vehicle but all wheel drive know how suburu all the way .
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Well, I got one of these 6 weeks ago. Let's see how it does in winter when November hits. I live in Mass. So far, I've been quite pleased, especially with the mileage I've been getting.
how did you get one already? thought they werent released yet? Cost?
@@tyllaevangelista1192 they’ve been out in the US for a few months now. But inventory is awful. I’ve been trying to get my hands on the hybrid SEL for a few weeks now but they get sold the same day they arrive at the dealers.
@@chikenarch I'm actually waiting for the new 2022 plug in hybrid. I have a feeling it's going to be hard to get my hands on one of those once they come out too
I’m planning on getting one, probably in the beginning of 22’ depending on supply and market conditions (in no rush).
I will never be in the conditions shown and live in (mostly) dry So Calif to boot. I really want the Beige interior (better in our hot summers I think), but it is not shown as an option on Hyundai USA’s “build” site (every review I have seen with this top model “Limited” Hybrid has had the beige interior).
I just put my deposit on mine ! It will be here on the 19th! I'm super excited!😍
So, when you got stuck with full throttle applied, why didn't you just turn off traction control instead of backing up and "powering through" it?
because he has to make the car look bad at some point, since he's a Subaru guy
@@r.danielsejas215 Yes, I've noticed that. There's definitely some bias going on here.
@@r.danielsejas215 I thought it was bias too. Seems to be against Korean cars. I mean this car went 0-60 in 7.2 seconds which is not too bad at all and he said it went a bit faster than he thought
@@HDvids101
Most offerings in the compact segment do 8 second 0-60. RAV4 hybrid does it in 7.5 seconds. What's wrong with his comment?
@@Lucky8s It's how you say things. English has that element
This guy doesn't know what he's doing. That awd works great. While off road set it in sport, lock the awd, and turn off traction control.the htrac system works well. Guess hyundai didn't pay him enough. Cause I've driven a 2022 hybrid blue through all sorts of stuff.
Ryan is one of the elite vehicle reviewers. I'm finding his off-road takes quite valuable as I look into a an SUV with decent or better off-road chops.
I’m surprised it was cutting power because it has an automatic transmission unlike the Corolla Cross which did fantastic in its off-road review.
Picking mine up tomorrow, I'll do my best to replicate this issue and see if it was vehicle or user error.
Who the hell is going to go off roading in this car?
I am
Always enjoy your reviews, but I will say, on the off road portion you said it mimics snow conditions yet you refused to try Snow Mode. I would say next time try it to be fair across the board.
why is this similar to snow condition?
If it was a Subaru he would try every possible setting with and without traction control then he would jump out and push it and yell “Hey it made it”
In other videos this car out performed the Toyota Rav-4 and other AWD vehicles in uphill climb, so i'm going to assume the issue is that you did something wrong. Like others have stated in the comments you didn't turn off Traction Control or try Snow mode. It was frustrating that you didn't try Snow mode when you specifically said this test would be similar to driving in snow and mud. Why say that and then not even try Snow mode?
Surprised you didn’t mention the very annoying sound when the vehicle is in reverse. Is there also a review of the Lincoln Corsair Hybrid in the works?
Thanks for sharing ... we are waiting for deliver our new Tucson Plug-in-Hybrid (Prime-Version) may be novemer/dec/jan/febr ..... Ordered middle of august ! Because we mostly drive short distance in our area, we mostly will use E-drive! For this we got a wll-box in our garage. .... So: We and the wall-box are waiting !!!!!! ;o))
Super video
Best CUV currently available with a caveat. It'll get you up trail on stock Michelins, just maybe not the path you want.
Anyone at all concerned about how low the rear turn signals are located? Seems like that could become a safety issue. And why on earth did they do that ??
Please review an Audi E-Tron. Would be interesting to see how it does off-road.
Wonder if this has been resolved in the 2023 model?
Nice review... Is it true that using ventilated cooling cause backpain?
Never heard or experienced that.
Thanks 👍
Thanks Ryan for doing this review! I’ve been eagerly waiting to see your tests for this on those hills. It does concern me that stuttering or jittering. And it’s weird that it just cuts power out of nowhere. In a snowy situation that would be real concerning. I am curious if it would’ve performed differently on snow mode or other modes just to understand how it behaves in that obstacle.
GREAT review!! JUST got the hybrid limited Tucson and i was cringing when you drove it thru water! She did great! Your review was so spot on, fair, informative, you touched on every single feature, 5 stars! how i've never come across ur channel b4 is amazing, becuz i watch car/truck reviews nonstop : ) Yours was so perfect, almost makes me want to take my review down...lol
I traded my Sorento Prestige X-Line for this (the one you mentioned you just reviewed last week : ) and i haven't looked back!! The MEMORY seats (lacking in my Sorento Prestige - (really KIA?) & the smart park alone feature makes me grin ear to ear each morning backing it out of my narrow garage. Gonna go watch your Sorento vid just for nostalgia...lol GREAT job on this vid!!! Just sub'bed & hit the bell : )
And yes, sadly she MASSIVELY FAILED your rock test, but lucky for me "My Joyride" is never driven on anything but pavement!!! BTC
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Hyundai is the best when it is new......
Will the Santa Cruz do better?
Like your channel. COuld you please test Santa fe 2021 Hybrid?
thank you so much for this review and real world test--I'll be in the market for new car in 6-12 months (once the chip shortage eases and dealer inventory returns to norma levels), and although I have pretty much settled on a Subaru, as it's perfect for my outdoor-oriented lifestyle (mountain roads to trails, lakes and rivers), I also had an eye on this -- sharp styling and it's a hybrid. Certainly not interested in it anymore after seeing its trailer manners! Great job--thank you, your reviews are outstanding.
If you own a 2022 Tucson Limited Hybrid, like I do, I recommend reading pages 6-27 through 6-54 of the hard copy manual in your glove compartment for a better understanding of how the ESC traction control system works. Honestly, I find it confusing and it would be great if Hyundai would put out something a little clearer in both written and video form for drivers. As another poster pointed out, if you want to do serious off-reading, get a vehicle designed for it. Most AWD vehicles that are comfortable on long road trips are not designed for anything other than very light off roading like driving on dirt roads or relatively clear of obstruction forest roads. The road bed in the video which the Tucson is having trouble with is likely to cause a flat tire and maybe even a cracked rim. Not recommended!
Not gonna lie, they had us in the first half.
Typically a great review. Yes, most people won't be climbing trails in this vehicle. Didnt you experience a shut down in tge Palisade in snow in another review? System o overheating? Did you turnoff Traction Control on the rock trail climb?
Does it have "Parallel Park Assist"?
The regular gas 2.5 liter engine does fine on this off-road test. Leave the hybrid at home for this stuff.
The Hyundai sedans have dual clutch. Honda/ Toyota are using CVT or if hybrid e-CVT.
Having the infotainment mounted on top of dash is better for road safety as you are not looking down
I find I prefer front wheel for climbing. Descending is another story however.
A lot of comments as to why you didn't turn off traction control. I like the vehicle and all of your reviews!
Definitely something going on with that precise car. A tc system cannot be that bad to just stop the car dead
We had a similar experience with the Hyundai Palisade earlier this year and the Kia Sorento a couple weeks ago. It's way too common on their latest generation vehicles to be "just this one."
@@drivingsports yeah but kia sorento felt like it was to prevent the gearbox from overheating, does this tucson have a dual clutch?? Because that may well have something to do🤔
@@pablomoreno1999 Tucson has a torque converter. 🤷🏻♂️
Something strange here. Diariomotor made an offroad test in harder conditions and Tucson was the best, before Rav4, Ateca and Kuga (Kuga even failed sometimes). The only difference was the version: MHEV in the spanish test. But since you have always a propeller shaft for rear, does this matters? Could be the software?
Could be software. Also in N America we don’t have “off-road”’drive modes.
@@drivingsports Thanks for the answer.
It’s really weird he didn’t try the different awd modes🤔. I mean there is a mode for snow and mud. Also why not just turn traction control off and try it like that? Usually these are quite good reviews but these decissions seem weird. Otherwise these are exellent reviews! One of my favourite channels👍
No mud mode on the US model.
I wonder if the non-hybrid options would do better on the off road challenge?
We’ll find out very soon.
You should compare and rank this with Rav4, CRV and Escape hybrids
Definitely discuss the hybrid reliability. Is it even close to Toyota's hybrids????
@@skimonkey5855 no, not even close.
@@anonymous00117 are you seriously trying to say that hyundai and Kia are just as reliable as toyota and honda??? bwahahahaha. I think you need to do better research. No one and i mean no one will agree with that statement.Toyota has been doing hybrid for years and its tried and true. Hyundai.......not so much. Fact is you don't know what you're getting with a first year model car with a new powertrain.
@@ivalterbaptista2305 I get that Toyota is still better but you have to know that Hyundai is catching up.
@@kfx3907 I really hope so. Competition is good for the consumer. It really remains to be seen.
I was considering checking out the Santa Cruz when it comes out. After seeing how this did offroad, I'm not sure I will. I'll have to wait for your Santa Cruz video.
Maverick should do better!
@@bakhtiyarpakhirdinov2461 we'll have to wait for the review. So far just from the initial walk around, the Maverick isn't very impressive. Kind of bland.
I would not let this "review" weigh heavily with your vehicle decision. As mentioned, he did not turn off traction control, nor try the other driving modes. It was not a thorough review.
So happy they don’t do the e-CVT
Body roll?
Cmon man A test of all driving modes would be great with and without tc.