Really enjoyed this review and having one on order, arriving in a few weeks has made me even happier. I’m going to watch this a few times before we take the car so I can get the feel for where things are. Thank you Harry, great review!
I've bought phev Tucson on August 2022. On full charge I've done between 35 up to 45 miles depends on weather conditions, temperature and driving style. Impressive. Done 16000 miles and love it.
The fact is there are lots of great cars out there, and in a lot of segments they manage to seperate themselves out and each suit a different type of customer. In this case I know that if I were going to buy a family crossover I would buy a Tucson, which makes it nice and easy to be emphatic.
I got my plug in tucson in January. N line in shadow grey. I love it, a round trip to my work 52 miles with a charged battery i can easily achieve 130+mpg. Country roads. I couldn't justify the extra for the n line S. Really really happy with it. Great review 👍
The piano black round the radio and ventilation system is nice still you start touching it easily scratch. Other than that it is spectacular. Have one hybrid non plug in and really nice vehicle.
P.P.S...And,if you like "sporty",and a really cool take on the exterior and an alcantara and leather interior to match...check out the "N" line, and "N Line S",no more performance,but,the looks are def "on point"...very nice..👌...
Hey harry...I am deliberating between this and the sportage. I gotta ask...how tall are you? you actually looked a bit cramped in the back seat, but I had thought both the Tucson and Sportage both had generous leg room in the back....
Another comparable suv to consider reviewing would be the mitsubishi outlander phev almost the same range price with a different take on it. Great video!
Mitsubishi pulled out of the UK market three years ago, and unless they've done something drastic to the Outlander in that time it gets absolutely thrashed by the Tucson or just about any other PHEV currently on the market.
I'm in canada, the 2023 version of the outlander has a bigger battery 20kwh, bigger electric motor, a 1 pedal mode (like every EV), a power mode which I think was not on the 2022 version) , a 1 speed transmission (instead of the cvt) and for the rest I'm not sure
I've just looked on the internet and it's a brand new generation compared to what we ever got. The previous one sold well here initially cause it was first on market and then I think they sort of ran out of money to do anything with it so it fell behind everything else. The new (current) one certainly looks much better, but the chances of me getting to drive one are slim unfortunately Edit: Just seen it platform shares with the Nissan X Trail, which we should have on the channel sometime soon
My mate has the mitubishi he wants to get rid asap. As he says great around time but dont think about driving around twisty roads. So much roll and the performance is terrible.
Oh!!,and...p.s!...don't forget the 64 setting "ambient lighting",and,the"sounds of nature hidden in your infotainment system too...totally weird?!,but...*"cool"!😅...
My natural inclination is to recommend the estate for selfish dynami driving reasons, but between the Tucson's excellent interior practicality, superior assist software, 5 year warranty and AWD I would have to recommend it. Plus the C5X is probably less fun to drive, it's incredibly comfortable though so if you prioritise that or have lots of long journeys planned the Citroen might be the choice, it will also be more economical to run on a long journey. Also whenever buying used go with the best value your offered Balanced with what the resale might be when your done combined with a solid, well documented, service history.
Hey Harry. May I ask which you prefer between the Plug in Hybrid Ultimate versions of the Tucson and the Santa Fe and why? (Feel free to be as detailed as you like. I am in nerd mode and ready to read. 🙂)
The thing with the two cars is they basically can't be separated on luxury or how nice they are to sit in as a driver, however because the drivetrain is exactly the same the Santa Fe ends up being heavier, more expensive, slower and not as good dynamically. The only reason to buy the Santa Fe is if you need those 7 seats/the massive boot but otherwise the Tucson matches it everywhere else and beats it in some places
I think what all reviewers miss is the actual practicality of the boot space. I am a golfer and I dont want to put my clubs in diagonally. I dont want to take clubs out of my bag. I just want to lie them parallel across the front of the boot like Zi can currently do with my Mazda CX5. So today I went to a dealer and walked in with my golf clubs and asked to put them in the boot. Guess what, they easily fitted. So the car is on my list now😂
I don't think it's possible to overstate just have severely I don't care how well golf clubs fit into any car. I also can't think of any C segment crossover where you wouldn't be able to fit golf clubs in the boot
Always had VW before and last one was a Golf GTE. Just got replaced with a Tucson Hybrid 230hbp. Can’t compare the quality with the VW. Hyundai is a lot better and it feels like an airplane this Tucson. The power and efficiency is superb. Love the Hyundai. So no Seat or Skoda or VW
Sadly I think the front end is HIDEOUS! Much too aggressive. The rear says "Mustang" in styling. No doubting the value for money or the quality, but the face means it is a NO from me.
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Really enjoyed this review and having one on order, arriving in a few weeks has made me even happier. I’m going to watch this a few times before we take the car so I can get the feel for where things are. Thank you Harry, great review!
You're welcome, thank you so much for the kind words, you're going to like your Tucson
I've bought phev Tucson on August 2022. On full charge I've done between 35 up to 45 miles depends on weather conditions, temperature and driving style. Impressive. Done 16000 miles and love it.
It's a very solid car
Excellent review - thank you! Nice to see such an emphatic recommendation rather than a ‘you should consider it’ type of conclusion.
The fact is there are lots of great cars out there, and in a lot of segments they manage to seperate themselves out and each suit a different type of customer.
In this case I know that if I were going to buy a family crossover I would buy a Tucson, which makes it nice and easy to be emphatic.
I got my plug in tucson in January. N line in shadow grey. I love it, a round trip to my work 52 miles with a charged battery i can easily achieve 130+mpg. Country roads. I couldn't justify the extra for the n line S. Really really happy with it. Great review 👍
Thanks for watching
Just bought a two year old PHEV -replacing a 2015 Tiguan. We wanted a 4wd and plugin and this ticked the box. Really impressed with it so far.
It's a lovely lovely sweet sweet car
Great review Harry!
Thank you Phanter 😁
To be fair Harry,that's the ONLY exact reason I went for the Ultimate and with the black leather and NOT the N lines...so,spot on lol!😅
Alcantara is a great Material for weight saving, grip and glare reduction but it's not so good against apple slices or jam 😅
The piano black round the radio and ventilation system is nice still you start touching it easily scratch. Other than that it is spectacular. Have one hybrid non plug in and really nice vehicle.
That's pretty much the story with any piano black, not unique to Hyundai
great review mate was looking at the kuga but this has blown it out of the water
I agree with you on that
Great video, well done. 8.07 shows digital dials, what is the blue progress bar at the bottom, it looks like it has 0,25,50,75 thanks
It's the current MPG readout
P.P.S...And,if you like "sporty",and a really cool take on the exterior and an alcantara and leather interior to match...check out the "N" line, and "N Line S",no more performance,but,the looks are def "on point"...very nice..👌...
I do like the N line seats but I think the ultimate trim would stand up better to small children and sticky fingers
Hey harry...I am deliberating between this and the sportage. I gotta ask...how tall are you? you actually looked a bit cramped in the back seat, but I had thought both the Tucson and Sportage both had generous leg room in the back....
5'11" or 180cm, and I'm plenty comfortable in the back of the Tucson
Another comparable suv to consider reviewing would be the mitsubishi outlander phev almost the same range price with a different take on it. Great video!
Mitsubishi pulled out of the UK market three years ago, and unless they've done something drastic to the Outlander in that time it gets absolutely thrashed by the Tucson or just about any other PHEV currently on the market.
I'm in canada, the 2023 version of the outlander has a bigger battery 20kwh, bigger electric motor, a 1 pedal mode (like every EV), a power mode which I think was not on the 2022 version) , a 1 speed transmission (instead of the cvt) and for the rest I'm not sure
I've just looked on the internet and it's a brand new generation compared to what we ever got. The previous one sold well here initially cause it was first on market and then I think they sort of ran out of money to do anything with it so it fell behind everything else. The new (current) one certainly looks much better, but the chances of me getting to drive one are slim unfortunately
Edit: Just seen it platform shares with the Nissan X Trail, which we should have on the channel sometime soon
My mate has the mitubishi he wants to get rid asap. As he says great around time but dont think about driving around twisty roads. So much roll and the performance is terrible.
"you won't get a lot of range" - very informative! Can we please get the miles it is ranked to do on battery only and how much it does in reality?
The way I drive, at motorway speeds 17 miles, round town between 40 and 50. WLTP range is 38 miles. Of course, you won't drive exactly like me.
Oh!!,and...p.s!...don't forget the 64 setting "ambient lighting",and,the"sounds of nature hidden in your infotainment system too...totally weird?!,but...*"cool"!😅...
Could almost do a whole video by itself just exploring a cars infotainment these days, would be quite a niche viewership though
How would you compare it with Citroen C5X plug in hybrid? particularly for used car market?
My natural inclination is to recommend the estate for selfish dynami driving reasons, but between the Tucson's excellent interior practicality, superior assist software, 5 year warranty and AWD I would have to recommend it. Plus the C5X is probably less fun to drive, it's incredibly comfortable though so if you prioritise that or have lots of long journeys planned the Citroen might be the choice, it will also be more economical to run on a long journey.
Also whenever buying used go with the best value your offered Balanced with what the resale might be when your done combined with a solid, well documented, service history.
Hey Harry. May I ask which you prefer between the Plug in Hybrid Ultimate versions of the Tucson and the Santa Fe and why? (Feel free to be as detailed as you like. I am in nerd mode and ready to read. 🙂)
The thing with the two cars is they basically can't be separated on luxury or how nice they are to sit in as a driver, however because the drivetrain is exactly the same the Santa Fe ends up being heavier, more expensive, slower and not as good dynamically. The only reason to buy the Santa Fe is if you need those 7 seats/the massive boot but otherwise the Tucson matches it everywhere else and beats it in some places
I think what all reviewers miss is the actual practicality of the boot space. I am a golfer and I dont want to put my clubs in diagonally. I dont want to take clubs out of my bag. I just want to lie them parallel across the front of the boot like Zi can currently do with my Mazda CX5. So today I went to a dealer and walked in with my golf clubs and asked to put them in the boot. Guess what, they easily fitted. So the car is on my list now😂
I don't think it's possible to overstate just have severely I don't care how well golf clubs fit into any car. I also can't think of any C segment crossover where you wouldn't be able to fit golf clubs in the boot
Hey big fella did you grow up in Milton Keynes? You look familiar 😅
Nope, live in the North East for my whole childhood
If you had the choice now, of buying a new Jogger, or paying an extra 5 grand for a 2021 TUCSON??
Tucson
@@BuckleUpShow Tucson or Seat Tarraco??
Still gonna be a Tucson for me
Always had VW before and last one was a Golf GTE. Just got replaced with a Tucson Hybrid 230hbp. Can’t compare the quality with the VW. Hyundai is a lot better and it feels like an airplane this Tucson. The power and efficiency is superb. Love the Hyundai. So no Seat or Skoda or VW
They just offer such fantastic value
Is pan roof as standard?
On this spec it is
We bought 2. It's a great car
At the same time?
@@BuckleUpShow 3 months apart
'promo sm'
Silence Timothy
Sadly I think the front end is HIDEOUS! Much too aggressive. The rear says "Mustang" in styling. No doubting the value for money or the quality, but the face means it is a NO from me.
I'll take it over an anonymous bubble blob anyday