We like to review base models here. To be honest, I like to review EVERY trim, but it's important to me to review the base models regularly so that people can see what others may not be able to show.
Ive be watching many of these reviews over the last few weeks. I LOVE your style of reviewing. Doing a Base review is so so good. You’re the only one doing it. THANK YOU. I’ll admit. I’m cheaper and I always want to see the base car.
I actually like doing reviews of the lower-level trims. Reviewing the top trims is fun because of all of the tech, and fun-to-play-with features. The lower trims are all about decisions. They need to cut features and hit certain price points, so it's fun for me to see if they did what I would have done and if they matched what the average buyer wants in that class. I'll do plenty more base car reviews. Thanks for watching!
I have an essential model which I bought brand new in July of 2021. Most features,and it is loaded with features,I don’t use or have need for. One in particular that I think is important is the temperature gauge. The first summer,winter and the past summer the pointer on the temperature gauge always pointed to the middle of the gauge when driving and the engine coolant was supposedly at normal operating temp. Something has changed in the past few weeks. The gauge is graduated in increments of 1/8th. The middle of the gauge is 4 1/8ths,or 1 half. The problem now is that the pointer only gets close to mid scale if you let the engine idle for some time. When driving on the highway the pointer never reaches half scale,it drifts between 1/8th,1/4 and 3/8ths. It will go to 3/8ths,stay for a bit and then fall to 1/4 or 1/8th. When the problem became apparent I called the service department where I bought the car and informed them I needed a new thermostat I was informed that the car didn’t use a thermostat,that the system was more advanced than that. When I took the car in for it’s scheduled service I assumed the problem was resolved,however on my way home the condition still existed. I returned to the dealership and stopped just outside the service bay door. I remained in the car with the engine running and the drivers window down. When the service manager came out I explained why I had returned,he put his right hand into the car close to the upper heat vent closest to the door. He said you are getting heat,not to worry about the temp gauge as the engine block is made out of aluminum and that is the reason the gauge does not stay in one position. The heat was not excessive and the outdoors temp was around zero. How much heat will I be getting in the car when it is -30c in this area,which is quite common here? His explanation made no sense to me. If the gauge is reading the temperature of the engine coolant,why is it constantly changing position while you are driving at a constant speed on the highway. When on the highway I drive mostly in cruise mod. 🤪🤔
I bought a new 2021 Tucson in June of this year and 3 weeks ago I bought a new 2022 Tucson SEL W OPTIONS!! THE 2022 is awesome compared to the 2021 Tucson! The 2021 had a 2.0. 4 cylinder ran way better than I thought it would, it got way better gas mileage than my new 2022 w the 2.5 liter I love the 2022 Tucson!!
I checked out the '22 Tucson today, in anticipation of the Santa Cruz Ultimate I have on pre-order. If this Tuscon had been on sale last summer, we wouldn't have picked up an Equinox. The room and comfort in the '22 is fantastic! Hyundai did a really great job with it. Love the new front end and extra size. Still, can't wait for my Santa Cruz - or your live stream when you finally get one in. I was going for the Preferred/Trend ... but wife said get the ventilated seats, so the Ultimate is on pre-order. :) Also, as far as the low signal lights on the back go ... I'm in camp "they should be higher for visibility" BUT the argument about not being able to see them at a stop light or whatnot is BS. You're supposed to stop far enough behind the vehicle in front of you that you can see their rear wheels on the ground. If you can't see those headlights, you're already many feet too close.
Turn signals are more the car in the next lane then it is for the guy behind , and people like driving in my blind spot, making those low signal lights a minor problem
Thanks for watching! If you're buying in Ontario, feel free to reach out to me using the following link. I'll get our team to help you out. www.brantfordkia.com/youtube.html
I was just looking at the SEL AWD in the Quartz white, those size wheels are ALL you need and you're right about higher profile tires being safer off road. I have a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee for a 2nd vehicle and i think this has MORE interior room than my GC and like the fold down seats, my Jeep i need to remove the bottom part of the seat and put them somewhere in order to have the seats lay almost flat, i also lose plenty of space with the full sized spare located in the rear compartment.
A seller should note: a good thing not to have a roof rack: it is much easier to remove the snow on the roof without the permanent rails. With our last storm here in gatineau I could comfirm . Previous car was rav4 with roof rail and it was pita to clean the roof.
I don't have an issue with mine. I use a larger extendable snowbrush that allows me to reach across the vehicle easily. If you push the snow side to side, a simple swipe from front to back on each side will clear the remainder. We clear every car on the lot here at the dealership every time it snows, so we get used to how to do it efficiently.
I just bought mine a week ago. Exact same color. I got the based model. I love it. I didn’t need much and felt it was a mixed of everything. I actually don’t have heated seats in my base model😕everything else is the exact same
I'm kind of a do it myself kind of guy, is there any way you could get under the vehicle and show us things like the oil drain plug and transmission drain plug? those are pretty basic maintenance tasks that I do myself rather than pay someone to do for me. Also I would've like to have heard the speakers and the horn. Thanks I think this review was the best I've seen so far.
I'll put some of these cars up in the air in the future to show you what's under there. As far as the speakers and horn, they'll only sound as good as the microphone that I'm using, and the speakers that you're using. If I'm filming with my phone, and you're listening on a laptop, you'll have no idea what the speakers really sound like. So that's not something that works well. We're a dealership, so we always invite people in to hear things for themselves.
My 17 cruze has a transmission drain plug and a fill plug best thing ever for a vehicle to have I drain 4 quarts and replace periodically to keep it fresh
Yeah, this is a great car! We've delivered cars by trailer to customers in Ottawa, so if you're looking for us to help, we might be able to, but I understand if that doesn't work out. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for reviewing this base model. Very impressed with Hyundai/Kia as of late and I plan on purchasing either the AWD essential or preferred this week in Hamilton! 🙌👏👏👏
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@@BrantfordKia Sorry! Much props for the video but I purchased my last car from the location in Hamilton and am loyal to a salesperson there. Your vid sealed the deal though and I thank you!
@@viml7 I respect loyalty. Thanks for watching! Hopefully you'll consider subscribing. We have a lot more planned in the coming months, including more videos for current owners.
How can I get a demo of the way to get the 2nd row of seats to fold down...I rescue dogs and I need the space to carry them... we have no 2022 Tucsons locally for me to see... altho' some should be coming in within the next month or so. {Florida}
It's incredibly simple. Pull a lever on the side of the seat, and they drop right down. I'll try to do that the next time I get a Tucson in our studio.
At this moment I try to understand which car is better. Hyundai Tucson in middle model or Kia XCeed and Peugeot 2008 both in top version. For me important to have features like lane assistance, automatic active brakes, etc. 2008 and XCeed both in B class and have more interesting features, plus they are more economy and fast. Maybe you know about active brake feature in Tucson? I tried to find any information about it, but everything that I heard that it react on cars, people and animals, but car dealers don’t tell me what speed should be to make this feature works. Does it works at 5-30 km speed or till 60 or even more...
I don't have information on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, but I have that type of information on the 2021 Elantra. The Forward Collision warning can be active from 10-60 km/h for pedestrians, and 10 to 180km/h for vehicles. The Collision avoidance warning can operate from 10-30 km/h for the junction assist, and 10-85km/h for pedestrians and cyclists. The actual full braking ranges from 10-30km/h for junction, and between 10 to 65, to 10 to 85 for various other factors, (depending on whether the vehicle it sees is a moving vehicle or a stopped vehicle... lots of variables)
The transmission would be covered under the powertrain warranty. That's 5 years and 100,000 kms, full details can be found on the Hyundai Canada website, or through our sales team.
That makes sense. I didn't pay attention to that feature while I was driving it, but something like the 2021 Kia Sorento changes the colour of the light that shows the smart mode, so that is completely logical.
All that piano black on the dash and console really crap it for me BUT if I like the rest of the car enough, I guess I can just keep a micro fiber cloth in the glove box to keep all the dust in check.
Great point... but I was following this car the other day, and even if you were THAT close, you'd still see the very prominent blinking LED on the driver's mirror. There isn't really a practical angle that you can't see this car signalling.
I agree Peter, not including the roof rack is an odd omission. Speaking of which, perhaps you showing how to mount items on a roof rack would make a great future Kia/Hyundai Class video.
Yeah, the issue with that, is that we don't always stock a lot of attachments. We can usually get them within a day, but I have been thinking about bringing my kayak to work when the Santa Cruz shows up. We'll have to see.
I dont like the indicators that low mainly because, if i back up on something low by accident ill break them, now ill have to buy a light and still fix the dent
@@BrantfordKia point taken but what if someone hits you? In my country once the car is still drivable you can still drive it even after an accident so i would have to drive like that for a few days for the person can fix my car and this part will have to be ordered
I was really hoping to like this new base model Tucson but I'll wait to see the Kia Sportage.The interior as far as basic functions unfortunately continues to take a step backwards year after year. It's funny that piano black is so controversial with many people so Hyundai adds more literally everywhere even on the steering wheel controls? You say it's better fingerprint wise but dust, reflection glare, and scratching is always a problem it does not age well. Also touch button anything is really not smart safety wise compared to a real button for the odd person that attempts to use it. I want a CUV or SUV but I guess I'll be suck longer in my 2018 Elantra as It has physical buttons and is so proper in basic functions plus flawless android auto. No stop and go option that needs to be shut off every time I drive also. It looks brand new still with mat control buttons and dash. Only the gear shifter has a small piano black on the shifter and the readout bezel which are both scratched!
If your car still looks brand new, I think you'll be impressed with the quality and durability of the materials in the newer vehicles. But I'll never force you to buy it. My job is to show you the vehicles in detail, and let you decide for yourself.
@@BrantfordKia I appreciate the opinion. I think between the two looking at the 2022 Sportage I might consider it when its available. I'm not thrilled its HVAC is all touch screen buttons. I have moments when I'm driving in winter when changing conditions happen with some slight fog I'm reaching fast to my knobs and physical buttons for high heat to clear the starting fog while keeping my eye on the road. I might take the Sportage for test drive and see if that will be an issue or not. If it is my only option is to go with another brand that still has physical buttons. My Elantra has been a great car and I like Hyundai/Kia styling so was hoping to stick with it.
@@practicalguy973 In the case of that scenario, many of our vehicles are equipped with auto defog, auto defrost, etc. So you wouldn't have to reach for knobs or buttons. But I hear you, things are changing, and they're not always going to appeal to everyone.
I don't know... the truck has to stay back about another 2 feet? I don't think it's a huge issue. If you look at a Mazda Miata, the lights are probably the same height.
@@BrantfordKia I agree for the space, but when they merge infront of us, people don't know that we don't see the correctly and these turn signals make it even more unpredictable
Yeah, I don't think they interfere with anything if you don't need them, but for those of us who do use them, the Kia and Hyundai versions are excellent.
Yes, that's something that I could have worded better, but the 1.6 turbo engine is not the MAIN source of more power (although it does have more torque and more horsepower) The Electric Motor is what takes the power number to significantly higher numbers.
Speedometer looks bizarre. Ever wonder why speedometers go up to 240 km/h? Double the highest max limit in Canada, and the highest in the USA is 85 mph (137 km/h). I don't even think that most cars can even go 200.
Market research? I'm not really sure. Is it a styling thing? No one has ever explained that to me. Is there research that says that people will buy more cars if it reads a higher number? I'm not sure.
@@BrantfordKia Yaayy!!!! I already have the 2020 Hyundai Elantra N line, but I can hardly wait on the new Kona "N" review!!! What I wouldn't give to have the new Elantra fastback "N", but I doubt that it will ever be released in the states.
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Base model review should be mandatory, many people buy the base and not the ultra top version
We like to review base models here. To be honest, I like to review EVERY trim, but it's important to me to review the base models regularly so that people can see what others may not be able to show.
@@BrantfordKia where can i find review of base model kona?
@@PrinterFromLACOM Is this what you're looking for? th-cam.com/video/4aZMpJIW8_Y/w-d-xo.html
Ive be watching many of these reviews over the last few weeks. I LOVE your style of reviewing. Doing a Base review is so so good. You’re the only one doing it. THANK YOU. I’ll admit. I’m cheaper and I always want to see the base car.
I actually like doing reviews of the lower-level trims. Reviewing the top trims is fun because of all of the tech, and fun-to-play-with features. The lower trims are all about decisions. They need to cut features and hit certain price points, so it's fun for me to see if they did what I would have done and if they matched what the average buyer wants in that class. I'll do plenty more base car reviews. Thanks for watching!
I have an essential model which I bought brand new in July of 2021. Most features,and it is loaded with features,I don’t use or have need for. One in particular that I think is important is the temperature gauge. The first summer,winter and the past summer the pointer on the temperature gauge always pointed to the middle of the gauge when driving and the engine coolant was supposedly at normal operating temp. Something has changed in the past few weeks. The gauge is graduated in increments of 1/8th. The middle of the gauge is 4 1/8ths,or 1 half. The problem now is that the pointer only gets close to mid scale if you let the engine idle for some time. When driving on the highway the pointer never reaches half scale,it drifts between 1/8th,1/4 and 3/8ths. It will go to 3/8ths,stay for a bit and then fall to 1/4 or 1/8th. When the problem became apparent I called the service department where I bought the car and informed them I needed a new thermostat I was informed that the car didn’t use a thermostat,that the system was more advanced than that. When I took the car in for it’s scheduled service I assumed the problem was resolved,however on my way home the condition still existed. I returned to the dealership and stopped just outside the service bay door. I remained in the car with the engine running and the drivers window down. When the service manager came out I explained why I had returned,he put his right hand into the car close to the upper heat vent closest to the door. He said you are getting heat,not to worry about the temp gauge as the engine block is made out of aluminum and that is the reason the gauge does not stay in one position. The heat was not excessive and the outdoors temp was around zero. How much heat will I be getting in the car when it is -30c in this area,which is quite common here? His explanation made no sense to me. If the gauge is reading the temperature of the engine coolant,why is it constantly changing position while you are driving at a constant speed on the highway. When on the highway I drive mostly in cruise mod. 🤪🤔
I bought a new 2021 Tucson in June of this year and 3 weeks ago I bought a new 2022 Tucson SEL W OPTIONS!! THE 2022 is awesome compared to the 2021 Tucson! The 2021 had a 2.0. 4 cylinder ran way better than I thought it would, it got way better gas mileage than my new 2022 w the 2.5 liter I love the 2022 Tucson!!
Yeah, this new model is VERY impressive!
I checked out the '22 Tucson today, in anticipation of the Santa Cruz Ultimate I have on pre-order. If this Tuscon had been on sale last summer, we wouldn't have picked up an Equinox. The room and comfort in the '22 is fantastic! Hyundai did a really great job with it. Love the new front end and extra size. Still, can't wait for my Santa Cruz - or your live stream when you finally get one in. I was going for the Preferred/Trend ... but wife said get the ventilated seats, so the Ultimate is on pre-order. :)
Also, as far as the low signal lights on the back go ... I'm in camp "they should be higher for visibility" BUT the argument about not being able to see them at a stop light or whatnot is BS. You're supposed to stop far enough behind the vehicle in front of you that you can see their rear wheels on the ground. If you can't see those headlights, you're already many feet too close.
I agree 100% Thanks for watching and commenting!
Agree as well! Enjoy your Santa Cruz!
Turn signals are more the car in the next lane then it is for the guy behind , and people like driving in my blind spot, making those low signal lights a minor problem
thanks for the video , i'm about to buy this model and wanted a video before i buy it . it's definitely worth it
Thanks for watching! If you're buying in Ontario, feel free to reach out to me using the following link. I'll get our team to help you out. www.brantfordkia.com/youtube.html
I was just looking at the SEL AWD in the Quartz white, those size wheels are ALL you need and you're right about higher profile tires being safer off road. I have a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee for a 2nd vehicle and i think this has MORE interior room than my GC and like the fold down seats, my Jeep i need to remove the bottom part of the seat and put them somewhere in order to have the seats lay almost flat, i also lose plenty of space with the full sized spare located in the rear compartment.
Yeah, this Tucson is really impressive. It's definitely something that I would highly recommend.
this is not a hybrid? so, what does the eco drive mode do?
A seller should note: a good thing not to have a roof rack: it is much easier to remove the snow on the roof without the permanent rails. With our last storm here in gatineau I could comfirm . Previous car was rav4 with roof rail and it was pita to clean the roof.
I don't have an issue with mine. I use a larger extendable snowbrush that allows me to reach across the vehicle easily. If you push the snow side to side, a simple swipe from front to back on each side will clear the remainder. We clear every car on the lot here at the dealership every time it snows, so we get used to how to do it efficiently.
Waiting for mine to be delivered but i loved the test drive! Very comfortable!
Hi I just ordered mine did you get yours yet ?
Hi, How does heater and ac control knob works in this Tucson Essential 2023 model?
I just bought mine a week ago. Exact same color. I got the based model. I love it. I didn’t need much and felt it was a mixed of everything. I actually don’t have heated seats in my base model😕everything else is the exact same
We film in Canada, so there are slight differences (heated seats) but yeah, what a great vehicle! You're going to love it!
Bought my in December in Texas and same color and no heated seats..but love the car!
I'm kind of a do it myself kind of guy, is there any way you could get under the vehicle and show us things like the oil drain plug and transmission drain plug? those are pretty basic maintenance tasks that I do myself rather than pay someone to do for me. Also I would've like to have heard the speakers and the horn. Thanks I think this review was the best I've seen so far.
I'll put some of these cars up in the air in the future to show you what's under there. As far as the speakers and horn, they'll only sound as good as the microphone that I'm using, and the speakers that you're using. If I'm filming with my phone, and you're listening on a laptop, you'll have no idea what the speakers really sound like. So that's not something that works well. We're a dealership, so we always invite people in to hear things for themselves.
@@BrantfordKia thanks you so much I appreciate that.
My 17 cruze has a transmission drain plug and a fill plug best thing ever for a vehicle to have I drain 4 quarts and replace periodically to keep it fresh
I am in Ontario but in Ottawa :( Wishing you could be closer. Thank you for the video! It really sold me on the base model, I like it
Yeah, this is a great car! We've delivered cars by trailer to customers in Ottawa, so if you're looking for us to help, we might be able to, but I understand if that doesn't work out. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for making base level video
Thanks for watching them!! I try to cover everything that we sell. Base model videos are pretty rare online!
Thank you for reviewing this base model. Very impressed with Hyundai/Kia as of late and I plan on purchasing either the AWD essential or preferred this week in Hamilton! 🙌👏👏👏
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@@BrantfordKia Sorry! Much props for the video but I purchased my last car from the location in Hamilton and am loyal to a salesperson there. Your vid sealed the deal though and I thank you!
@@viml7 I respect loyalty. Thanks for watching! Hopefully you'll consider subscribing. We have a lot more planned in the coming months, including more videos for current owners.
@@BrantfordKia I’ve subscribed and am really enjoying your videos! 😁 oh and I love my Tucson preferred AWD!!
@@viml7 That new Tucson is seriously impressive!!
Excellent review, thanks for covering what's in the base model !!
Great reviews 👌👌
Does this base model has a keyless entry from the driver's door
thanks for reviewing this, just wondering that does it come with navigation system?
For this, you could use Wireless Android Auto and Wireless Apple CarPlay with Google Maps or Apple maps or some other navigation app.
@@BrantfordKia can the ac vent in the fronts also cool down the rear
@@shakdonofficial416 Yes.
How can I get a demo of the way to get the 2nd row of seats to fold down...I rescue dogs and I need the space to carry them... we have no 2022 Tucsons locally for me to see... altho' some should be coming in within the next month or so. {Florida}
It's incredibly simple. Pull a lever on the side of the seat, and they drop right down. I'll try to do that the next time I get a Tucson in our studio.
At this moment I try to understand which car is better.
Hyundai Tucson in middle model or Kia XCeed and Peugeot 2008 both in top version.
For me important to have features like lane assistance, automatic active brakes, etc.
2008 and XCeed both in B class and have more interesting features, plus they are more economy and fast.
Maybe you know about active brake feature in Tucson? I tried to find any information about it, but everything that I heard that it react on cars, people and animals, but car dealers don’t tell me what speed should be to make this feature works. Does it works at 5-30 km speed or till 60 or even more...
I don't have information on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, but I have that type of information on the 2021 Elantra. The Forward Collision warning can be active from 10-60 km/h for pedestrians, and 10 to 180km/h for vehicles. The Collision avoidance warning can operate from 10-30 km/h for the junction assist, and 10-85km/h for pedestrians and cyclists. The actual full braking ranges from 10-30km/h for junction, and between 10 to 65, to 10 to 85 for various other factors, (depending on whether the vehicle it sees is a moving vehicle or a stopped vehicle... lots of variables)
@@BrantfordKia thank you a lot for such a detail answer 😊
@@darkishhh I'm hoping to earn your subscription!
does this model have the brake lights that flash when depress the brake, kind of like warning lights?
It does not. I'm not sure if they meet our safety regulations in Canada.
@@BrantfordKia ok, thanks for the reply.
Amazing car! What is a warranty period for a transmission ?
The transmission would be covered under the powertrain warranty. That's 5 years and 100,000 kms, full details can be found on the Hyundai Canada website, or through our sales team.
The missing roof side rails is really bugging me!
So you have a video on the 2022 Tuscan N line ?
I do. If you search TH-cam for "Kia Hyundai Channel Hyundai Tucson N-Line" You'll see them.
@@BrantfordKia do you know if the automatic n line has a power trunk
What I heard from other reviewers smart will change color depends on your drive type
That makes sense. I didn't pay attention to that feature while I was driving it, but something like the 2021 Kia Sorento changes the colour of the light that shows the smart mode, so that is completely logical.
All that piano black on the dash and console really crap it for me BUT if I like the rest of the car enough, I guess I can just keep a micro fiber cloth in the glove box to keep all the dust in check.
why is the check engine light on?
Because I'm indoors and I don't run the engine inside as the ventilation system in our studio is shared with some of our offices.
Does the base model have blind spot monitor or assist?
The Essential model doesn't have that, but every other trim does have it, and it is monitoring AND assist.
If you cant see the turn signal, you are too close, proper way to be behind a car, you should be able to see there rear tires
Great point... but I was following this car the other day, and even if you were THAT close, you'd still see the very prominent blinking LED on the driver's mirror. There isn't really a practical angle that you can't see this car signalling.
I agree Peter, not including the roof rack is an odd omission. Speaking of which, perhaps you showing how to mount items on a roof rack would make a great future Kia/Hyundai Class video.
Yeah, the issue with that, is that we don't always stock a lot of attachments. We can usually get them within a day, but I have been thinking about bringing my kayak to work when the Santa Cruz shows up. We'll have to see.
Base model top....cockpit Is much better with analogic design
I dont like the indicators that low mainly because, if i back up on something low by accident ill break them, now ill have to buy a light and still fix the dent
True... but you have an exceptionally clear backup camera in this vehicle. It's tough to accidentally hit something with such a great backup camera.
@@BrantfordKia point taken but what if someone hits you? In my country once the car is still drivable you can still drive it even after an accident so i would have to drive like that for a few days for the person can fix my car and this part will have to be ordered
I was really hoping to like this new base model Tucson but I'll wait to see the Kia Sportage.The interior as far as basic functions unfortunately continues to take a step backwards year after year. It's funny that piano black is so controversial with many people so Hyundai adds more literally everywhere even on the steering wheel controls? You say it's better fingerprint wise but dust, reflection glare, and scratching is always a problem it does not age well. Also touch button anything is really not smart safety wise compared to a real button for the odd person that attempts to use it. I want a CUV or SUV but I guess I'll be suck longer in my 2018 Elantra as It has physical buttons and is so proper in basic functions plus flawless android auto. No stop and go option that needs to be shut off every time I drive also. It looks brand new still with mat control buttons and dash. Only the gear shifter has a small piano black on the shifter and the readout bezel which are both scratched!
If your car still looks brand new, I think you'll be impressed with the quality and durability of the materials in the newer vehicles. But I'll never force you to buy it. My job is to show you the vehicles in detail, and let you decide for yourself.
@@BrantfordKia I appreciate the opinion. I think between the two looking at the 2022 Sportage I might consider it when its available. I'm not thrilled its HVAC is all touch screen buttons. I have moments when I'm driving in winter when changing conditions happen with some slight fog I'm reaching fast to my knobs and physical buttons for high heat to clear the starting fog while keeping my eye on the road. I might take the Sportage for test drive and see if that will be an issue or not. If it is my only option is to go with another brand that still has physical buttons. My Elantra has been a great car and I like Hyundai/Kia styling so was hoping to stick with it.
@@practicalguy973 In the case of that scenario, many of our vehicles are equipped with auto defog, auto defrost, etc. So you wouldn't have to reach for knobs or buttons. But I hear you, things are changing, and they're not always going to appeal to everyone.
could you please do the preferred trim with trend package? it's the trim i'm planning to get
I'll be pulling more and more of these into our video bay as soon as they become available to me.
Piano black was cheap looking to me. 22 Tucson drives great though.
Car is cool, rear signals are the worst for truck drivers tho
I don't know... the truck has to stay back about another 2 feet? I don't think it's a huge issue. If you look at a Mazda Miata, the lights are probably the same height.
@@BrantfordKia I agree for the space, but when they merge infront of us, people don't know that we don't see the correctly and these turn signals make it even more unpredictable
Hyundai killed it with this base model defenintly my next car
Yeah, the Tucson is really great!!
I hate roofracks and don't have any use for them.
Yeah, I don't think they interfere with anything if you don't need them, but for those of us who do use them, the Kia and Hyundai versions are excellent.
@@BrantfordKia Roofracks make for cleaning the roof from snow and ice very difficult, that's why I hate them from experience.
Just wanted to say the hybrid has a Turbo
Yes, that's something that I could have worded better, but the 1.6 turbo engine is not the MAIN source of more power (although it does have more torque and more horsepower) The Electric Motor is what takes the power number to significantly higher numbers.
Speedometer looks bizarre. Ever wonder why speedometers go up to 240 km/h? Double the highest max limit in Canada, and the highest in the USA is 85 mph (137 km/h). I don't even think that most cars can even go 200.
Market research? I'm not really sure. Is it a styling thing? No one has ever explained that to me. Is there research that says that people will buy more cars if it reads a higher number? I'm not sure.
what is your address sir
It reminds me of plain lettuce.
Soooooo.... do we like lettuce?
@@BrantfordKia we only like "N" romaine lettuce!!😃
@@bfighter8930 Ah! Well I'll do my best to serve up some salad to satisfy your tastes soon!
@@BrantfordKia Yaayy!!!! I already have the 2020 Hyundai Elantra N line, but I can hardly wait on the new Kona "N" review!!! What I wouldn't give to have the new Elantra fastback "N", but I doubt that it will ever be released in the states.
A rotten wilted one 🤣🤣🤣🤣