The best car in its class, the interior space is huge, especially the back. just done a 800 mile trip, and the Tucson never failed to impress me. Absolutely beautiful. 10/10.. .
I own the top range one you've reviewed. You're pretty much spot on with most things, but not knowing your full driving abilities or qualifications, I disagree with the handling comments. I can easily 'rag' mine around the country twisties without very much isuue at all. If you want to really hustle, get a sports job like a 917 or similar. This is an SUV and the driving scenario is more relaxed. In my opinion, it's looks far outshine the boring, box looks of the Tiguan and it's VW counterparts. But, I suppose that with all their group advertising, you can't really not say anything different, other than the fact their cars are better. The Tucson has won more awards than the other two cars you mentioned put together. Really?
9:50 I do not agree. To me it's a very relax ride. Got my Tucson since march. My former car was a BMW, but I can tell you the Tucson driving feeling is much better. Greetings from Belgium.
I agree with you. I had four Mercedes before I got my 23 Tucson. It's a great car and I would never go back to a Mercedes again. My only regret is not looking at a Hyundai sooner.
I dont agree with you on the handling part. I have this car to and it feels very planted. But just with the 17 inch rims . Big difference! I especially chose the smaller rims for more ride quality. Handles much better and soaks up bumps! love the car! And btw.. an SUV doesn't need to be sporty.. so no argument there. and something else...while giving full throttle complaining about the noise. sorry mate but my last car (Tiguan) made noise to. 99,9 % we dont do full throttle. greetings form the Netherlands.
Totally agree, I don’t know what he was talking about. I find it to be an excellent drive. Firm, quiet and handles extremely well. We’ve moved from a kona premium to this Tucson premium hybrid and the difference to the ride is miles apart . The feel and the drive is very similar to an Audi A6 I have also. As for the power, I don’t know any engine that doesn’t get louder gruntier when you put your foot down.
Glad you said that Rob, I collect my se connect tucson in 3days,base model but it was mentioned the smaller of the rim (17")does soak up the rough road surface a lot better than the bigger rimmed version, just out of curiosity what colour is yours.? I went for the serenity white, the last new car I bought was 27yrs ago in 1996 (Renault clio oasis) a lot has changed from the 90's, wishing you continued happy miles in your Hyundai
I have made a drive test with it and was really impressed with the drive, it's like it is on rails, fast and precise, I was majorly impressed - well above my current sedan, so I don't know what are you talking about. I tested a european version, not sure what you get in UK.
Same here. Drove it back to back with a Peugeot 3008 hybrid on the same route and I liked it just as much. And although I think the Peugeot has a nicer interior, the Tucson is way roomier and its gearshifts(the hybrid version at least) are far smoother. The Tucson is also cheaper, so in the end the choice was pretty simple.
@@nakulpatel8882 I tested the hybrid with 230hp - plenty of power no doubt it is a very fast and responsive car. As I said, I was perplexed about the car in general, for me personally it easily wins the segment today.
Same here, got an hour of test driving with it and it felt really good and smooth even on bad quality road. My impression on the driving does not match with the video.
I have the 227bhp hybrid Ultimate and have to say that for a large spacious SUV with a 0-60 time of 7.7secs, the economy is excellent as I'm averaging over 50mpg! I love the looks of it both internally and externally, it definitely gets noticed on the road! thanks to the unique front grill/lights not to mention the sharp swage lines down the sides finishing with the eye catching and attention to detail lights at the rear. The amount of kit in it is fantastic! including things like heated seats x4, ventilated cooled leather in the front as well, the heated steering wheel is a boom in winter and just like land rover it has a Hill Descent button. Now to name a few bad points, but by no means all the bad points. It would be better with some physical buttons especially for the temp control the fan speed and the volume control. There is also a lot of niggles on the tech side of the vehicle which I would hope Hyundai take on board. Things like the lane departure is on whenever you start the car even if you set it to off on the last journey, and to turn it of isn't an easy task when your driving, brill if you travel most of the day on m/ways but country roads it can be annoying and dangerous as you have to fight the steering wheel! The Digi clocks look cool as there's 4 types to choose from, but no toggle switch? again you've to go through lots of menus. The standard screen can change to the red racing clocks when you flick the physical sport mode button but if your on a different dash the clocks don't change at all it just says sport. The list goes on and I think Hyundai could vastly improve this model just by doing a systems update, but on the whole I absolutely love it and I've owned hundreds of cars in over 37years of driving. Come on Hyundai listen to your customers.
I’ve ordered a hybrid ultimate and wonder what you think of the LED headlights? In the UK we only get the MFR LEDs, instead of projector LEDs. How do you find them? I currently have a Karoq with LED projectors and they’re easily the best headlights I’ve ever had and are miles better than the ones I had on my Leon, which were MFRs. Its one of the only things that I think might be a downgrade when I get the Tucson. Interested to hear your experience.
@@stephenwakeman3074 Hi, To be honest I am happy with the brightness of the headlamps. The LED daylight running ones built into the grill are really bright, people Def notice them! But at night the main lights are also plenty bright enough they also have the Auto high beam which actually works. In all honesty headlight brightness doesn't really bother me as 6mths of the year they're not really needed, and most of the roads I'm on are well lit, for the few times I'm travelling in the dark on an unlit road they are fine, I don't even drive on our dark motorways at night. I wouldn't let that put you off a great all round vehicle.
I recently purchased a 2023 Tucson Hybrid on 12/3/22. I loved the car when I test drove it and watched hours of reviews from TH-cam. One thing that every single review failed to mention, is the issue Hyundai has with their panoramic sunroofs, as well as the small piece of glass inbetween the sunroof and the front windshield. There have been class action lawsuits filed against Hyundai because apparently these pieces of glass like to spontaneously burst. This happened to my 2023 Tucson after just ONE WEEK of driving. Walked out to my car ready to head to work, and noticed this giant crack in the glass, expanding from one end all the way to the other end. Car is back at the dealership right now, allegedly getting fixed at no cost to me. But some of the personal stories I've read online make me hesitant to believe that Hyundai is actually going to cover it. I'll come back with more details once I get an update. But just wanted other buyers to be aware of this common issue. I am not very pleased.
@@jamiurrahmanchoudhury4369 I think that’s ultimately what happened. Dealership brought a claims adjuster to look at it, determined it was a faulty part, and replaced it free of charge
I assume you mean in 2022 you bought a 2022 tucson? I'm sure you were well peed off regarding the roof glass but glad they're putting it right for you, I'm picking up an SE connect (base.model with no hybrid just straight 1.6turbo petrol) would have preferred diesel but wasn't available as most manufacturers have ceased making them, if it returns me even close to late 30's mpg il be well happy
I like it - I just bought one - but I did recongnise that the rear vertical led tail lights were stolen from peugeots designers and the horizontal light bar across the rear from Seat. Not a massive fan of the squared wheel arches either but I am a fan of the creases along the body. Its the edgiest designed vehicle in an extremely conservative category.
I dont anderstand what Doug is talking about, because I drove this car for a week as demo car from dealership before I put an order for the car and I felt it was perfect in handling, driving experinence and fuel consumption. For me it was betweeen Tuscon and Rav4 whwn I decided to to purchrase a hybrid car. Rav 4 had better fuel consumption when I deove it for 3 days but I went for Tucson because it felt more refined and had better handling and driving experience. I am from Sweden and I have had my fair share of Volvo cars, but in last 20 years I have driven Toyota, MItsubishi and Honda and never had any problem with them. So it seems to me that brittish motor Journalists have sometthing against korean cars and I don't get it, because they praise european brands despite that they always are the least reliable when you look at consumer satisfaction report tha last 5 years from Europe and the US. I purchased my new Tucson Hybrid with all top level safety features and trim level for 400 000 SEK which equal 39 600 EUR. If I would go for a Volvo XC40 with similar package I would have to pay 60 000 EUR with only 2 year waranty, so no thanks.
@@ninouslachin9434 i am really thinking of buying one and I really struggle to choose between Volvo xc40 and Hyundai Tucson. and even Kia xceed. But after reading what u wrote and being a Swedish u really cleared my mind. Thanks
Why would you not mention the Rav4 in this review in your comparison comments? I would have thought that car would be more of a direct competitor due to similarities - more so than the Volvo XC40.
I bought a base model and love it. The only complaint is the lane departure system goes off allot on narrow road, just hold button in to turn off. and the little petrol needs mores power overtaking.
Seen one pass me the other day so much better looking in the metal and those lights are awesome, great looking interior like the layout and design, they are showing higher end motors how it shud be done, with great tech and space loving the blond spot camera that's a smart idea. Going to be a big seller I think !
Great looking car and I think I am getting used to EV pricing as this seems cheap !. Have always liked the tech in Hyundai's, it just works really well and this seems to carry that on. One of the most interesting and best looking designs in this class IMO.
Good review. Actually one of the nicer looking Hyundais I've seen too. Just my 0.02 but back seat width more important for families than whether a man of 6ft in height will fit in it (I get what you're saying though). Hopefully can get 3 booster seats across the back with isofix points
I need to know what jacket you're wearing! Anyway, I'm a big fan of this Tucson, even the previous model was pretty good and better than anything VW is pumping out. The only design choice I don't like is the detached turn signal and reverse lights from the main taillights.
I’ve bought the hybrid version with all the equipment it can get. Eventually it’s not a sport car, it’s just what you expect from a middle class suv thou love the technology and the Cristal roof my son just loves it. The fuel economy in the city is very good around 18-19 km/l and in highway around 15. Not bad for an suv.
Great review. I think this is, hand down, the best looking sub-compact SUV on the road. You DEFINITELY know what this is in the rear-view mirror with the unique DRLs. Was interested in the PHEV version but might trade in my CX-5 for the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid instead...
@@chicoandthem4n Mazda's are generally good cars. I stick to the regular maintenance schedule at the dealership and never miss oil changes. My CX5 is the last year of the previous body style so the tech is severely lacking, the seat warmers are SLOW in the winter, the air conditioner is not as cold as I'd like it and there are squeaks and rattles coming from the rear trunk door. It's rated at 187 hp but it feels ~20 to 30 hp shy of where I'd like it and the fuel efficiency is just average. The lack of HP is the main reason why I'm likely trading it in for the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid (227 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque) with close to 40mpgs so it's the best of both worlds. Also, I really like the styling of the new Tucson - but it's subjective. This will serve as my electrification bridge until I switch to full EVs but that's just me. I think the CX5 is a bit overpriced these days imo..rather spend a bit more and get the Tucson Hybrid. Definitely test drive both. Good luck!
The fuel economy is disappointing, considering I get 45mpg out of my Peugeot 4007 on out-of-town driving. My son has just taken delivery of his Tucson and loves it. It's acceleration is phenomenal but on the coldest mornings the battery did nothing other than struggle to charge up.
What? You can choose different lengths in some countries? I thought that only one length was assigned to each country. For example, North America only get the long wheelbase, and Europe only get the short one.
@@kevinbick1234 Ah you must be in the UK so what will they Replace Diesel with In Trucks, Trains, Ships. Diesel is for MPG & Torque and Diesel is 15 cents cheaper here than Petrol DIESEL IS KING
everything he says is true, but he is comparing cars in different price ranges. an equivalent tiguan with 4x4 and gasoline and exact configuration is at least 10k more if you are lucky. a volvo xc40 is smaller inside and is more expensive. another thing is that in many regions of Europe you can get some financial benefits from the state if you buy hybrid cars, like smaller taxes, free parking or even a cut in the price of the car
I do not agree with you at the part of handling and ride comfort.Tucson has composed ride and handling as i experienced by driving all competitors. Especially when you travel along the motorway,Tucson is the best.
Currently Driving a 2008 Hyundai Santafe 2.8 V6 I must say the speed and acceleration it has for an SUV is impressive. Hopefully I'll be able to buy a Tuscon in the near Future.
We've got an Ultimate Hybrid on order which is definitely plug in, but this video is nearly 18 months old at this point. It’s around 240 bhp so is no slouch. Quite a wait though, it’s going to be 4 months from ordering to receiving it. However, that’s across the board at the moment.
I have a ultimate hybrid due in 3 weeks 🤞🏼. Really happy with my choice. Don't understand these reviews where they moan about an suv not being sporty 🤦♂️ and comparing it to much more expensive brand like Volvo In fact same presenter has done a comparison video between Tucson and xc40. Wonder which one wins duh !!
The car beats audis mercedes volvos and everything else in design and also the engine refinement and drive are very much plush and the car is damn stable.. Disagree on a lot of things.. This car (along with few others like ioniq5, palisade, genesis, ev6, telluride) has made the koreans the new kings..
I own Hyundai Tucson MHEV 180hp AWS for 1,5 years now. Great car, but with a few unfortunate deficiencies. First, it has a quite low sitting headlights without washers. In the winter the headlights get covered with snow and sleet very fast and pretty much stop lighting the road. Second, there is no rear camera washer, so, again, in the winter it gets dirty quickly. Third, the rear turn indicators are sitting low in the bumper and not easily visible by those following you. That said, it is still a very good car. My wife loves it. But... I have already ordered ny Tiguan PHEV. Need to wait almost 9 months, though.
Why do people think those indicators are hard to see? Bizarre, they are perfectly visible to anyone not giving it the full Audi and sitting on your back seats. In fact they are more visible because abuse of the separation from the bright brake lights.
@@Jabber-ig3iw For example, when you stop at the traffic lights close enough to Tucsan, its turning lights are not visible to you at all. And by "close enough" I mean "reasonably close", not "in 10 cm distance".
The front looks like a Stormtrooper and the interior looks like it's a laptop on wheels. However, the dealbreaker is that there is no spare wheel in the back. Anyone who ever had a flat with his family will tell you how fun it is not being able to change it right then and there and having to wait (not to mention the hassle) of roadside assistance.
Great review...very indepth! This was like reading the manual but more fun :) Do people even read manuals anymore though...lol. Great job on your video :)
Very much agree on strange suspension, it is kind of mix of features, at times nice and comfortable, sometimes suspiciously waving, and sometimes firm vibrations. That must be electronically controlled suspension which fails to be good at some times, but still acceptable on good tarmac.
Hmmm I pick my new one up in 3days but now I'm a bit concerned, I live in Northern Ireland UK, what the hell does good tarmac look like?? Very little good tarmac in any UK district, the roads are abysmal 95%of the time, in a real shocking state, but anyway looking forward to get my first ever Hyundai in 32+yrs of driving, I just really like the look of the latest tucson and when I sat in the showroom model I knew it was the right car for me......
The link to Matt’s spec doesn’t work on my iPad. It seems to miss out a vital step because what.comes next is words to the effect of “Great choice - now let’s see how much you can get it for”
Kia Niro is similar, don't get it. Minor bump, broken indicators, vehicle not useable. Sometimes it can be difficult to find a 'new' car that has features that you have on your existing car 😂. Yet they are full of features that you previously never had a need for 🤐.
Informative and well presented. The only thing that's interesting is how the Brits pronounce it "Hy-un-die" when it should be pronounced "Hyun-DAY", which is the closest pronunciation to the original Korean pronunciation. American vloggers generally get it right. Refer to the Superbowl Hyundai Commercial from 2009 where they address the correct pronunciation of the name..
Didn't agree with comments about lag better than peugeot, I don't notice any lag on my 3008suv but looking at this video the touch screen looked very slow
Look where the rear turn signals are located, at the bottom! Major safety issue right there just waiting to get rear ended or a minor parking mishap. No thanks, I'll wait for the safety update.
Great review. Just strange that the PHEV version is still not available yet the later model of Santa Fe has a PHEV version. Hyundai are potentially losing sales.
I've got a PHEV Ultimate with tech pack on order in the UK...I have a delivery date of 27 July. It's true that it is a long time coming though. This spec has electronically controlled suspension so it'll be interesting to see how the ride compares. If you're in the UK, check on new car discount websites for a real saving (I saved ~ £7k on list price).
The Volvo is better looking, but too pricey and less reliable than the Hyundai badge. Also don’t like the Volvo vertical centre display thing. Ford do that in some cars too and it isn’t the best idea. Definitely not a fan of the lack of physical buttons/dials in the new Tucson however. Striking that right display-to-physical-control balance is an area where they vast majority of car interiors (where you spend your time) fall short indeed. If there’s one thing that car interior design proves, it’s that car design is not easy, otherwise why do so many fall so short? While the dash of the new Honda Civic is not perfect (still has some black gloss), car makers should look to it for inspiration going forward. It’s one of the best dashboards of the past two decades, and would give this dash a tonne. Up the materials and give it a slightly bigger display and lose the remaining bit of black gloss and car interior design would really be heading somewhere. Volkswagen jumped off some kind of cliff on their EV dashboards, but appear to be course correcting now with their new CEO. At least if that ID.2 concept is any indication. Note: never rest your hopes on a concept car design, and always watch reviews of the shipping car before forming any opinions and be sure to sit in it yourself just to double check. Re the ID.2 that’ll be 2026 before we’ll know more.
A very helpful review as I'm thinking of buying this model. One thing that struck me was the reference to the XC40 and Seat Ateca as competitors but not the Honda CR V or Toyota RAV 4. Are the CR V and RAV 4 considered to be larger / in a different class? Pricewise, they are in the same range as the Tucson.
What's wrong with you British reviewers? The germans and Spanish are positive about it. Are you sponsored by vauxhall or volvo maybe? I testdrove it and noticed nothing of what you said
This car's obvious competitor, in hybrid form at least, is the Toyota Rav4 yet Doug doesn't refer to it and keeps comparing it to the Volvo XC40 and VW Group cars??
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The best car in its class, the interior space is huge, especially the back. just done a 800 mile trip, and the Tucson never failed to impress me. Absolutely beautiful. 10/10.. .
Did you have any issues with fuel economy? I've just got this car from work for the foreseeable and I'm filling up every 3 days
excellent to-the-point video without stupid gimmics. Take note Carwow
Agreed
Dumb comment
😂🤣
I would to shove the stick of truth where the sun doesn't shine.
how about you read just read the spec sheet for the most to-the-point “review” of the car? What a stupid subjective comment
Never understand the shake test to the middle console. I mean who does that to their car anyway?
Probably those who order a SHAKE in the take-away window. 🥸
It’s an indicator of overall quality🤷♂️
I own the top range one you've reviewed. You're pretty much spot on with most things, but not knowing your full driving abilities or qualifications, I disagree with the handling comments. I can easily 'rag' mine around the country twisties without very much isuue at all. If you want to really hustle, get a sports job like a 917 or similar. This is an SUV and the driving scenario is more relaxed.
In my opinion, it's looks far outshine the boring, box looks of the Tiguan and it's VW counterparts. But, I suppose that with all their group advertising, you can't really not say anything different, other than the fact their cars are better.
The Tucson has won more awards than the other two cars you mentioned put together.
Really?
hi. do you own 1 .6 gdi 150hp mhev mild hybrid. what is the real fuel consumption? thx...
What mpg do you get. Is his figure accurate ? Thanks
9:50 I do not agree. To me it's a very relax ride. Got my Tucson since march. My former car was a BMW, but I can tell you the Tucson driving feeling is much better. Greetings from Belgium.
I agree with you. I had four Mercedes before I got my 23 Tucson. It's a great car and I would never go back to a Mercedes again. My only regret is not looking at a Hyundai sooner.
I dont agree with you on the handling part. I have this car to and it feels very planted. But just with the 17 inch rims . Big difference! I especially chose the smaller rims for more ride quality. Handles much better and soaks up bumps! love the car! And btw.. an SUV doesn't need to be sporty.. so no argument there.
and something else...while giving full throttle complaining about the noise. sorry mate but my last car (Tiguan) made noise to. 99,9 % we dont do full throttle.
greetings form the Netherlands.
Totally agree, I don’t know what he was talking about. I find it to be an excellent drive. Firm, quiet and handles extremely well. We’ve moved from a kona premium to this Tucson premium hybrid and the difference to the ride is miles apart . The feel and the drive is very similar to an Audi A6 I have also. As for the power, I don’t know any engine that doesn’t get louder gruntier when you put your foot down.
I disagree with him in the styling of the previous generation as well. It was great when it came out and is still a crowd favorite.
you do know that SUV stand for Sports Utility Vehicle
Glad you said that Rob, I collect my se connect tucson in 3days,base model but it was mentioned the smaller of the rim (17")does soak up the rough road surface a lot better than the bigger rimmed version, just out of curiosity what colour is yours.? I went for the serenity white, the last new car I bought was 27yrs ago in 1996 (Renault clio oasis) a lot has changed from the 90's, wishing you continued happy miles in your Hyundai
@@waynecrothers9441 hey, thanks! I have the Amazon grey colour. Enjoy you’re car!
It’s growing on me. It’s the best selling car in Ireland at the moment so there’s lots of them around
and Diesel
My Hyundai Tucson ultimate has been ordered in Nova Scotia
@@iannemecek1700 best of luck with it 👍
I'm in the North of Ireland, pick my new one up in 3days,i can't wait 😊
Volvo xc40 is a luxury car so not worth mentioning all the time
Thanks for the detailed review. But for goodness sake, please stop doing that ridiculous centre console flex check as a surrogate for build quality!
Do you not flex it before every journey?? Lmao I'm joking, yea like seriously what's that even about lol 😅
I just love it when people evolve professionally through productive introspection! Well done!
I have made a drive test with it and was really impressed with the drive, it's like it is on rails, fast and precise, I was majorly impressed - well above my current sedan, so I don't know what are you talking about. I tested a european version, not sure what you get in UK.
Same here. Drove it back to back with a Peugeot 3008 hybrid on the same route and I liked it just as much. And although I think the Peugeot has a nicer interior, the Tucson is way roomier and its gearshifts(the hybrid version at least) are far smoother. The Tucson is also cheaper, so in the end the choice was pretty simple.
Do you think it has good power
@@nakulpatel8882 I tested the hybrid with 230hp - plenty of power no doubt it is a very fast and responsive car. As I said, I was perplexed about the car in general, for me personally it easily wins the segment today.
Same here, got an hour of test driving with it and it felt really good and smooth even on bad quality road. My impression on the driving does not match with the video.
@@not_the_pasta hi did you drove it with the adaptive sunspenssion or the regular. Also have you experienced a minor sqeaky sound from the dashboard ?
Great review again Doug
I have the 227bhp hybrid Ultimate and have to say that for a large spacious SUV with a 0-60 time of 7.7secs, the economy is excellent as I'm averaging over 50mpg!
I love the looks of it both internally and externally, it definitely gets noticed on the road! thanks to the unique front grill/lights not to mention the sharp swage lines down the sides finishing with the eye catching and attention to detail lights at the rear.
The amount of kit in it is fantastic! including things like heated seats x4, ventilated cooled leather in the front as well, the heated steering wheel is a boom in winter and just like land rover it has a Hill Descent button.
Now to name a few bad points, but by no means all the bad points. It would be better with some physical buttons especially for the temp control the fan speed and the volume control. There is also a lot of niggles on the tech side of the vehicle which I would hope Hyundai take on board. Things like the lane departure is on whenever you start the car even if you set it to off on the last journey, and to turn it of isn't an easy task when your driving, brill if you travel most of the day on m/ways but country roads it can be annoying and dangerous as you have to fight the steering wheel!
The Digi clocks look cool as there's 4 types to choose from, but no toggle switch? again you've to go through lots of menus. The standard screen can change to the red racing clocks when you flick the physical sport mode button but if your on a different dash the clocks don't change at all it just says sport.
The list goes on and I think Hyundai could vastly improve this model just by doing a systems update, but on the whole I absolutely love it and I've owned hundreds of cars in over 37years of driving.
Come on Hyundai listen to your customers.
I’ve ordered a hybrid ultimate and wonder what you think of the LED headlights? In the UK we only get the MFR LEDs, instead of projector LEDs. How do you find them? I currently have a Karoq with LED projectors and they’re easily the best headlights I’ve ever had and are miles better than the ones I had on my Leon, which were MFRs. Its one of the only things that I think might be a downgrade when I get the Tucson. Interested to hear your experience.
@@stephenwakeman3074 Hi, To be honest I am happy with the brightness of the headlamps. The LED daylight running ones built into the grill are really bright, people Def notice them! But at night the main lights are also plenty bright enough they also have the Auto high beam which actually works. In all honesty headlight brightness doesn't really bother me as 6mths of the year they're not really needed, and most of the roads I'm on are well lit, for the few times I'm travelling in the dark on an unlit road they are fine, I don't even drive on our dark motorways at night. I wouldn't let that put you off a great all round vehicle.
@@ianwhiteside8156 Cheers Ian. Thanks for replying and glad you’re enjoying yours!
@@ianwhiteside8156 Thank you for all the owner info you have provided, it is very much appreciated.
How is the auto gearbox? I’ve seen people and some reviews complaining about it.
Brilliant review, just the way it should be. All the facts presented clearly, including useful graphics.
I recently purchased a 2023 Tucson Hybrid on 12/3/22. I loved the car when I test drove it and watched hours of reviews from TH-cam. One thing that every single review failed to mention, is the issue Hyundai has with their panoramic sunroofs, as well as the small piece of glass inbetween the sunroof and the front windshield. There have been class action lawsuits filed against Hyundai because apparently these pieces of glass like to spontaneously burst. This happened to my 2023 Tucson after just ONE WEEK of driving. Walked out to my car ready to head to work, and noticed this giant crack in the glass, expanding from one end all the way to the other end. Car is back at the dealership right now, allegedly getting fixed at no cost to me. But some of the personal stories I've read online make me hesitant to believe that Hyundai is actually going to cover it. I'll come back with more details once I get an update. But just wanted other buyers to be aware of this common issue. I am not very pleased.
That sounds very scary ! Didn't happen to mine. Bought in 2021. Could be some faulty units.
@@jamiurrahmanchoudhury4369 I think that’s ultimately what happened. Dealership brought a claims adjuster to look at it, determined it was a faulty part, and replaced it free of charge
I assume you mean in 2022 you bought a 2022 tucson? I'm sure you were well peed off regarding the roof glass but glad they're putting it right for you, I'm picking up an SE connect (base.model with no hybrid just straight 1.6turbo petrol) would have preferred diesel but wasn't available as most manufacturers have ceased making them, if it returns me even close to late 30's mpg il be well happy
@@waynecrothers9441 nope, it was a 2023. Fresh on the lot! But they did get it fixed at no cost and it was a relatively easy process 👍
I like it - I just bought one - but I did recongnise that the rear vertical led tail lights were stolen from peugeots designers and the horizontal light bar across the rear from Seat. Not a massive fan of the squared wheel arches either but I am a fan of the creases along the body. Its the edgiest designed vehicle in an extremely conservative category.
I dont anderstand what Doug is talking about, because I drove this car for a week as demo car from dealership before I put an order for the car and I felt it was perfect in handling, driving experinence and fuel consumption. For me it was betweeen Tuscon and Rav4 whwn I decided to to purchrase a hybrid car. Rav 4 had better fuel consumption when I deove it for 3 days but I went for Tucson because it felt more refined and had better handling and driving experience. I am from Sweden and I have had my fair share of Volvo cars, but in last 20 years I have driven Toyota, MItsubishi and Honda and never had any problem with them. So it seems to me that brittish motor Journalists have sometthing against korean cars and I don't get it, because they praise european brands despite that they always are the least reliable when you look at consumer satisfaction report tha last 5 years from Europe and the US. I purchased my new Tucson Hybrid with all top level safety features and trim level for 400 000 SEK which equal 39 600 EUR. If I would go for a Volvo XC40 with similar package I would have to pay 60 000 EUR with only 2 year waranty, so no thanks.
Did you drove it with the adaptive sunspenssion (ecs) or the regular one. ?
@@chamush6658 With the ECS
@@ninouslachin9434 i am really thinking of buying one and I really struggle to choose between Volvo xc40 and Hyundai Tucson. and even Kia xceed. But after reading what u wrote and being a Swedish u really cleared my mind. Thanks
@@Anton-. You can't go wrong with either Kia or Hyundai, they are both very good and reliable cars with the best warranties.
@@ninouslachin9434 it’s true! We have to overcome the badge or the brand issue for sure. They are value for money cars. Enjoy your Tucson!
What is the color of roof. Black or dark grey? Tnx
I've just ordered one and looking forward to getting it.
Me too getting mine 29/10/21
Is the hybrid engine in the Tuscon new or was it used before?
Why would you not mention the Rav4 in this review in your comparison comments? I would have thought that car would be more of a direct competitor due to similarities - more so than the Volvo XC40.
I bought a base model and love it. The only complaint is the lane departure system goes off allot on narrow road, just hold button in to turn off. and the little petrol needs mores power overtaking.
Seen one pass me the other day so much better looking in the metal and those lights are awesome, great looking interior like the layout and design, they are showing higher end motors how it shud be done, with great tech and space loving the blond spot camera that's a smart idea. Going to be a big seller I think !
Great looking car and I think I am getting used to EV pricing as this seems cheap !. Have always liked the tech in Hyundai's, it just works really well and this seems to carry that on. One of the most interesting and best looking designs in this class IMO.
Good review. Actually one of the nicer looking Hyundais I've seen too. Just my 0.02 but back seat width more important for families than whether a man of 6ft in height will fit in it (I get what you're saying though). Hopefully can get 3 booster seats across the back with isofix points
I need to know what jacket you're wearing!
Anyway, I'm a big fan of this Tucson, even the previous model was pretty good and better than anything VW is pumping out. The only design choice I don't like is the detached turn signal and reverse lights from the main taillights.
Great Video 👍
Designer: So how many body lines do you want?
Hyundai: Yes.
Instablaster.
I’ve bought the hybrid version with all the equipment it can get. Eventually it’s not a sport car, it’s just what you expect from a middle class suv thou love the technology and the Cristal roof my son just loves it. The fuel economy in the city is very good around 18-19 km/l and in highway around 15. Not bad for an suv.
Very cutting edge design. Toyota, take notes. Hyundai, don't go up in flames.
they do go up in flames, electric konas are burning to the ground while charging
@@retrocompaq5212 only US spec ones tho
Great review. I think this is, hand down, the best looking sub-compact SUV on the road. You DEFINITELY know what this is in the rear-view mirror with the unique DRLs. Was interested in the PHEV version but might trade in my CX-5 for the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid instead...
I'm thinking of buying a CX-5 what do you think are they good cars or should I stay away from Mazda and buy the Tucson?
@@chicoandthem4n Mazda's are generally good cars. I stick to the regular maintenance schedule at the dealership and never miss oil changes. My CX5 is the last year of the previous body style so the tech is severely lacking, the seat warmers are SLOW in the winter, the air conditioner is not as cold as I'd like it and there are squeaks and rattles coming from the rear trunk door. It's rated at 187 hp but it feels ~20 to 30 hp shy of where I'd like it and the fuel efficiency is just average. The lack of HP is the main reason why I'm likely trading it in for the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid (227 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque) with close to 40mpgs so it's the best of both worlds. Also, I really like the styling of the new Tucson - but it's subjective. This will serve as my electrification bridge until I switch to full EVs but that's just me. I think the CX5 is a bit overpriced these days imo..rather spend a bit more and get the Tucson Hybrid. Definitely test drive both. Good luck!
I believe Tucson is has the most space out of the suv you mentioned like Volvo XC40 and so forth. Both boot space and interior space
Much better review than matt's saltiness. Its an awesome car, saw it yesterday.
In Australia we have a diesel version and a longer wheel base only
We would like the longer one as wel. I don’t know whe Europe gets the “smaller” one.
Were you driving the 2 wheel drive version without adaptive suspension (ECS)? NB In Europe the 230 ps motor has a 6 gear automatic box, I think.
The fuel economy is disappointing, considering I get 45mpg out of my Peugeot 4007 on out-of-town driving. My son has just taken delivery of his Tucson and loves it. It's acceleration is phenomenal but on the coldest mornings the battery did nothing other than struggle to charge up.
What's the color of this car? It looks really good. Thinking of buying a Tucson (vs a CX-5/CX-30)
Hola, el color del coche es el azul teal?
Gracias!!
I like it's look. It's got character.
What? You can choose different lengths in some countries? I thought that only one length was assigned to each country. For example, North America only get the long wheelbase, and Europe only get the short one.
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Dark Secrets : Yonas got a new car guys !
I hate the squared off wheel arches.......just why?
Rrr all tgat and they missed a sunroof I really enjoyed the review
Doug when are you doing to do a N-Line S spec ? that what I going for.
You can buy a Diesel version here in Ireland 1.6 & 2.0 Diesel still is a Huge seller here
Not for much longer
@@kevinbick1234 WHY ????
@@MOSSFEEN diesel is a dying fuel, will be gone long before petrol
@@kevinbick1234 Ah you must be in the UK so what will they Replace Diesel with In Trucks, Trains, Ships. Diesel is for MPG & Torque and Diesel is 15 cents cheaper here than Petrol DIESEL IS KING
@@MOSSFEEN don't fight it, your life will change
I hope Hyundai can make more than one car, every review across the internet is in T3 HYU!!
I noticed that too 😂
I love the ultimate spec but Please give us a N-Line S spec hybrid review, that what I going for
Did you end up getting one? Iv opted for the same spec
everything he says is true, but he is comparing cars in different price ranges.
an equivalent tiguan with 4x4 and gasoline and exact configuration is at least 10k more if you are lucky.
a volvo xc40 is smaller inside and is more expensive.
another thing is that in many regions of Europe you can get some financial benefits from the state if you buy hybrid cars, like smaller taxes, free parking or even a cut in the price of the car
I do not agree with you at the part of handling and ride comfort.Tucson has composed ride and handling as i experienced by driving all competitors.
Especially when you travel along the motorway,Tucson is the best.
Currently Driving a 2008 Hyundai Santafe 2.8 V6 I must say the speed and acceleration it has for an SUV is impressive. Hopefully I'll be able to buy a Tuscon in the near Future.
You cannot have a heads up display on any version, same for the new Sportage, you're paying top dollar, seems an odd omission.
dude isnt volvo xc40 like twice the more expensive than this model? how can u compare the two? dont understand the logic
We've got an Ultimate Hybrid on order which is definitely plug in, but this video is nearly 18 months old at this point. It’s around 240 bhp so is no slouch. Quite a wait though, it’s going to be 4 months from ordering to receiving it. However, that’s across the board at the moment.
I have a ultimate hybrid due in 3 weeks 🤞🏼. Really happy with my choice.
Don't understand these reviews where they moan about an suv not being sporty 🤦♂️ and comparing it to much more expensive brand like Volvo
In fact same presenter has done a comparison video between Tucson and xc40. Wonder which one wins duh !!
Are you sure about the Mild Hybrid on the 1.6 150 hp? Your car doesn't have the Mild Hybrid badge on it.
Lool "There's a bit of flex in the centre console" .. could not even move it a bit hahaha
Hello. Can anyone say where i can get sideboards for this Nline model?
The car beats audis mercedes volvos and everything else in design and also the engine refinement and drive are very much plush and the car is damn stable.. Disagree on a lot of things.. This car (along with few others like ioniq5, palisade, genesis, ev6, telluride) has made the koreans the new kings..
I own Hyundai Tucson MHEV 180hp AWS for 1,5 years now. Great car, but with a few unfortunate deficiencies. First, it has a quite low sitting headlights without washers. In the winter the headlights get covered with snow and sleet very fast and pretty much stop lighting the road. Second, there is no rear camera washer, so, again, in the winter it gets dirty quickly. Third, the rear turn indicators are sitting low in the bumper and not easily visible by those following you. That said, it is still a very good car. My wife loves it. But... I have already ordered ny Tiguan PHEV. Need to wait almost 9 months, though.
Why do people think those indicators are hard to see? Bizarre, they are perfectly visible to anyone not giving it the full Audi and sitting on your back seats. In fact they are more visible because abuse of the separation from the bright brake lights.
@@Jabber-ig3iw For example, when you stop at the traffic lights close enough to Tucsan, its turning lights are not visible to you at all. And by "close enough" I mean "reasonably close", not "in 10 cm distance".
Is the 7-speed automatic a DCT?
Yes
The front looks like a Stormtrooper and the interior looks like it's a laptop on wheels.
However, the dealbreaker is that there is no spare wheel in the back. Anyone who ever had a flat with his family will tell you how fun it is not being able to change it right then and there and having to wait (not to mention the hassle) of roadside assistance.
Totally agree with you!! Unfortunately most of the new cars nowadays are lacking of a spare wheel. It’s a pity..!!
We will be lucky in Australia when it’s released here, our versions will have a full spare tyre.
@@thommyk70 hopefully they will. I don’t know whether they put one upon request. I ll surely check.
@@thommyk70 yes. Also here in Bangladesh we got the full size spare tire. I think it depends on the region/country.
Run flat tyres
Great review...very indepth! This was like reading the manual but more fun :) Do people even read manuals anymore though...lol. Great job on your video :)
I have ordered a 230hp 2 Monti ago...I am waiting
Great looking car, and good review
I really like the car but the dash screen could do with being higher.
how many kilometers can he catch on the highway with ev?
Very much agree on strange suspension, it is kind of mix of features, at times nice and comfortable, sometimes suspiciously waving, and sometimes firm vibrations. That must be electronically controlled suspension which fails to be good at some times, but still acceptable on good tarmac.
Hmmm I pick my new one up in 3days but now I'm a bit concerned, I live in Northern Ireland UK, what the hell does good tarmac look like?? Very little good tarmac in any UK district, the roads are abysmal 95%of the time, in a real shocking state, but anyway looking forward to get my first ever Hyundai in 32+yrs of driving, I just really like the look of the latest tucson and when I sat in the showroom model I knew it was the right car for me......
The link to Matt’s spec doesn’t work on my iPad. It seems to miss out a vital step because what.comes next is words to the effect of “Great choice - now let’s see how much you can get it for”
7 speed gearbox in the hybrid? Are you sure?
This is a proper car review. no nonsense, no gimmicks straight to the point, loved it..,👏👏
Getting mine around june.
Looks amazing but the ride comfort and handling and economy in some engines for nowadays is disappointing.
The year of this updated body style is 2022. Your title says 2021.
What colour is this?
Am I the only one triggered by the rear bulb turn signals in the rear bumper??!? WTF
Only if you are the guy behind ✌
Kia Niro is similar, don't get it. Minor bump, broken indicators, vehicle not useable. Sometimes it can be difficult to find a 'new' car that has features that you have on your existing car 😂. Yet they are full of features that you previously never had a need for 🤐.
Insurance company repairs will love all those angles when you get those car park dings .
Who repairs “dings”..?? A pretty pointless exercise.
Great design.
Informative and well presented. The only thing that's interesting is how the Brits pronounce it "Hy-un-die" when it should be pronounced "Hyun-DAY", which is the closest pronunciation to the original Korean pronunciation. American vloggers generally get it right. Refer to the Superbowl Hyundai Commercial from 2009 where they address the correct pronunciation of the name..
There are diesels. They come with a 1.6l diesel engine and it's also a hybrid. Maybe you guys didn't get it in the uk
GET MINE FRIDAY
Nice interior
Beautiful suv beats all the others in its class by miles
If you would choosing between Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage 2022 - which one would you choose?
Is this with the adaptive sunspenssion (ecs) or the regular one. Also have you experienced sqeaky plastic noises from the dashboard? Tnx
Didn't agree with comments about lag better than peugeot, I don't notice any lag on my 3008suv but looking at this video the touch screen looked very slow
Look where the rear turn signals are located, at the bottom! Major safety issue right there just waiting to get rear ended or a minor parking mishap. No thanks, I'll wait for the safety update.
The Kia Sportage have the same indicator location. Invisible to a car following in traffic
Great review. Just strange that the PHEV version is still not available yet the later model of Santa Fe has a PHEV version. Hyundai are potentially losing sales.
This PHEV won’t be available to order until August 2021 and from the 1st July PHEV grants are halved in Ireland. Hyundai has missed the boat..!!
I've got a PHEV Ultimate with tech pack on order in the UK...I have a delivery date of 27 July. It's true that it is a long time coming though.
This spec has electronically controlled suspension so it'll be interesting to see how the ride compares.
If you're in the UK, check on new car discount websites for a real saving (I saved ~ £7k on list price).
Everything is good, except the price. All hyundai and kia models cost double in europe than in Korea
They ain't getting taxed over there mate.
I think the hybrid is 6 speed automatic and not DCT
Full hibrid has a 6 AT true, the mild hibrid has a 7DCT
The Volvo is better looking, but too pricey and less reliable than the Hyundai badge. Also don’t like the Volvo vertical centre display thing. Ford do that in some cars too and it isn’t the best idea. Definitely not a fan of the lack of physical buttons/dials in the new Tucson however.
Striking that right display-to-physical-control balance is an area where they vast majority of car interiors (where you spend your time) fall short indeed.
If there’s one thing that car interior design proves, it’s that car design is not easy, otherwise why do so many fall so short?
While the dash of the new Honda Civic is not perfect (still has some black gloss), car makers should look to it for inspiration going forward. It’s one of the best dashboards of the past two decades, and would give this dash a tonne. Up the materials and give it a slightly bigger display and lose the remaining bit of black gloss and car interior design would really be heading somewhere.
Volkswagen jumped off some kind of cliff on their EV dashboards, but appear to be course correcting now with their new CEO. At least if that ID.2 concept is any indication. Note: never rest your hopes on a concept car design, and always watch reviews of the shipping car before forming any opinions and be sure to sit in it yourself just to double check. Re the ID.2 that’ll be 2026 before we’ll know more.
I love the back of the suv the front doesn’t look beauty enough
The front is the real highlighter though for this all new 2022 tucson . I like the front n back both 😀
I like the subtle modern look. This design won’t look dated five years from now. I can’t say the RAV4 will pass that test.
Sick design
A very helpful review as I'm thinking of buying this model. One thing that struck me was the reference to the XC40 and Seat Ateca as competitors but not the Honda CR V or Toyota RAV 4. Are the CR V and RAV 4 considered to be larger / in a different class? Pricewise, they are in the same range as the Tucson.
It is so odd to see the European version of this
It's unique and awesome
This is one of the best hybrid on the market. You are a Brit. Just go and buy land Rover.
The mpg stats of the mild hybrids are just pointless lol.
What are its dimensions ?
What's wrong with you British reviewers? The germans and Spanish are positive about it. Are you sponsored by vauxhall or volvo maybe? I testdrove it and noticed nothing of what you said
This car's obvious competitor, in hybrid form at least, is the Toyota Rav4 yet Doug doesn't refer to it and keeps comparing it to the Volvo XC40 and VW Group cars??
I’m getting the impression that it’s like a primark jumper… looks alright but it’s not the best.