I appreciate your easy to follow, step by step instructional video on installing these mats. My mats came today. TBH, your video is better than the company's video. 💯 agree about the satisfaction of pealing off the plastic from the logo!!! Thank you!
Hi Rick, glad I could help! You should check out my "1 year later" video on these mats. They really are the best mats I have ever owned and that includes Weathertech.
Thanks Rick! I returned a set of WeatherTech mats because the sharp outer edges gouged the hard plastic interior pieces when I installed them. These mats are a perfect replacement and won't damage.
I am glad you liked it and appreciate you taking the time to watch. Just so you know, the mats have changed since I made this older video. I made a review video of the new version, which may interest you. Here it is: th-cam.com/video/G2kyqEadpbs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ULa2oSxOOwdbfzQd
I just bought a 2020 Niro EV. These videos are great; I love how detailed and thorough you are! It's great and makes me smile because I'd be the same way if I were making youtube videos.
Thank you very much! I suggest watching my videos in order from oldest to newest because if you watch them from newest to oldest you will see the gradual progression of me getting worse at making videos 😎. I cringe when I watch my previous videos. Thanks for following me and thanks for following me on Instagram, I appreciate it. I am working on my next video, I hope you will like it.
Finally got around to getting these installed in my ev Niro. Fit perfectly, and the install was very easy - maybe 5 minutes (minus sweeping the carpet). A couple of additional notes: 1) For those who don't have experience with KIA and similar mats, they slip off the retainer clips by pulling the front of the mat up and toward the seat, at which point they slip off the hooks. 2) my carpet is black, so sharpies don't work to mark the hole for the retainer. I just used a push-pin tack to mark the hole location. As your video indicated, jamming the retainer's pin into the carpet was the hardest part of the install - a very minor quibble. I do, however, wish all these aftermarket replacement mats could just tie into the existing retainer hooks. I'm now prepared for the wet season ahead. I agree that these are awesome mats. Thanks for the tips!
No raises edge in the back because of the heat vents. A raised edge will impede flow. And may disform the mat. Most of the water that is accumulated in the winter is in the driver footwell
You are correct. This video is from 2019 and I have three other videos about Tuxmat mats since then. There were no issues over 3.5 years with Tuxmats. I still love them and bought the new version last month, for my EV6 and made a video showing the differences of the new version.
@@EV-olution I’m in North America lol. Seems they are ok shipping internationally to Canada but not to the northern most state… And I can’t order these from Costco because only Canadian Costco carries this brand (Costco specific brand rename however)
@@richeyrich2203 I am a bit confused because Tuxmat is Canadian, in Scarborough Ontario, ship from here, and I have many viewers in the US that bought them. On the Tuxmat site (www.tuxmat.ca/), make sure you choose US at the top right and you should be good to go.
Congratulations on your new car. It's funny that you posted that because yesterday an Accord Hybrid crossed my path in a parking lot and I thought ”that's awesome, why don't we hear more about that car?” Also, glad I could help 😎
@@EV-olution , the 2017 (9.5 gen) Accord Hybrid really is an awesome car, but it is also a one year special. With it, I have been able to go one full RT longer on my commute, now I fill up once every 4 days instead of the 3 days I was getting out of my 2016 Mazda6. The 10th generation Hybrid has the exact same powertrain, but a 2 gallon smaller fuel tank. Wouldn't give me the range I was looking for.
Thank you very much. As for the t-shirt, The nice thing is that this video is pretty old now and since the time I made it I have updated my website to add an online shop. You can buy a t-shirt on this Web page: www.ev-olution.ca/shop
Hahaha, I have the 2020 Soul EV Limited... also with TuxMats. I am glad to see someone else who clearly does their research and has arrived at a similar conclusion with regards to vehicle and accessories. Really helps reassure me that my choices were good ones.
Thank you very much! This is an older video though and since making it, Tuxmat has released a new version of their mats and I made a newer review video that may be of interest to you: th-cam.com/video/G2kyqEadpbs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=vPYup6mMDe_u2sRo
That is what I will be doing. I had done it with my Weathertechs in my last car, even though they were not as good as the Tuxmat, and did not regret it.
Thank you, I am glad you like it. You may like my two follow up videos that show 1 year later and at the 2 year mark I show how I clean them. Thanks for watching.
I am glad you liked it. You may be interested in seeing the new version of the Tuxmats. I bought the new version for my Kia EV6. You can see the review video here: th-cam.com/video/G2kyqEadpbs/w-d-xo.html
I am pretty sure you are correct, and that is what I thought at the time I made this video, but I was not 100% sure so I did not state it. It makes sense, but they could have made a turned up edge about a half centimeter, or even one centimeter, and it would not really interfere with the heating.
I got a vdub. Been waiting for something like these, love the look and coverage, ill take your words on the other things. buying one after done typing, great content! Thank you and keep safe
Nice mats......too bad they don’t make them for my truck!!! I’ve had WeatherTech in all our vehicles and too me they are by far the best! No matter how much abuse they take they always clean up like brand new.
I liked my Weathertech mats except for the fact that they don't go up high enough and don't cover the dead pedal. That is one of the reasons I love the Tuxmat mats.
Great video. I think I'm going to get these mats when my 2020 Kia soul ev comes in. What charger do you use at home? You should do a video on why you choose that one. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the compliments and congratulations on your choice, the Kia Soul EV is excellent. My charger is the Flo X5 and I chose it because it is made in Québec, designed for -40C winters we have, and is a connected version with reports on electricity use which I need for my business. A video coming soon will be exactly about charging an EV. Stay tuned :)
I was looking for upcoming tour dates for Ringo Starr's All Star Band and was referred to Ringo starring in this car mat review.. Good video during the lull in touring, due to the covid 19 vaxscheme. I'm sold on the mats! Could you provide your U.S. tour schedule? Thx!
Forgot mention, I live in Eastern Canada and a common problem here is the four anchor points of the front seats gets rusty after a few years. The Tuxmat appears to protect/shield the metal bracket and bolt head, more than other mats, from the water and salt from winter boots.
So far the only solution I have heard of for the cargo area is Kia OEM as Tuxmat does not offer a solution yet, and I don't know if they will. I hope they decide to make one.
@@EV-olution I have the OEM cargo mat. It works fine. It's a little thin, though. I find when you put the back seats down and slide in larger items, it gets a little bent out of shape. Also - based on your review, I ordered the Tuxmats today for my Niro EV. So...thanks for the great review.
Unfortunately most car mat manufacturers don't make mats for cars that are older than 5 years old, with some exceptions of course, and Tuxmat is no exception. I am glad to hear that you have a solution though. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.
Sir! You have done a great great job with this video! I like what you do, tell you that you present well and also that I subbed and put a big fat thumbs up! And thank you for letting me know about theses mats: last October I bough MB branded Weather tech for 350$+ at MB dealer and, as you mentioned, they suck: my carpet always gets dirty because they live huge gaps and areas uncovered! To any one, do not waste your money on these, except maybe for the trunk: I have one in my VW MK6 and it is great! Thank you Sir and keep up the great work! Next Target for new year: 10K subscribers!
Thanks for that. My elderly mother has a slight problem exiting due to the high side/thigh bolsters on the Niro's seats. I was wondering whether anyone has come across a good seat pad that might raise the center up enough that it would make it easier for older folks to slide/turn around to the side when getting out of the car?
I haven't looked into that in particular, I would have to do a bit of research, but I would suggest something made of a more rigid memory foam. I would have to do a bit of research.
@@EV-olution Probably not a general-enough interest topic, but if you encounter anything, would love to know. Looking forward to future reports on winter handling and range, too!
I had these mats for 3 years and did not experience any dirt under the seats, so I guess it depends on how much dirt/mud their feet are carrying into the car.
I did not hate my Weathertech mats, they did not cause issues for me, but they did not offer the same level of protection as the Tuxmat. This video is quite old so you may be interested in my 2022 Tuxmat video because they have changed since I made this video. Here is a link to my new video: th-cam.com/video/G2kyqEadpbs/w-d-xo.html
Because of your informative video, I purchased a set for my 2018 Flex. The fit is phenomenal! I did not have to use any accessories to make them stay in place. They also upgrade the look of my interior.
The problem with Tuxmat is that they discontinue "older" years. My wife has them for her 2019 Kia Soul EV, but it is no longer listed now that the car is 4 years old 🙁
There is no need. After 2 years with them installed as intended there is nothing on my carpets underneath and this way they are easy to remove to clean when needed. I have a follow up video about the mats after 1 year and 1 winter, that may be of interest to you.
@@EV-olution yes I understand. I was thinking it would just look better aesthetically if the end seams were not visible because they would be underneath the plastic.
@@raizt1596 ok, understood. I don't think the trim would do well with the extra material under it and I don't really notice them as they are, so for me it is fine this way.
I have 2 other videos about these mats, the 3rd one "2 years later” shows me cleaning them and it takes no time at all. I would rather have to take 5 extra minutes cleaning my Tuxmats than having salt, water and dirt in my car's carpets because the Weathertech don't protect as well.
Thank you for your great video! I was going to use a floor liner brand that was decent, but had some drawbacks that I wished were better for the price. I was excited to find your video and make the switch to Tuxmat!
Thanks for the compliment. I am glad I could help. I also have a follow up video to this one, the 1 Year Later video, that may be of interest to you. Thanks for watching! 😃
I have them too and wonder why auto interiors have carpets. They should have vinyl flooring and the mats should be carpeted like throw rugs and the owners can change them out frequently as they get worn and can change colors of the flooring that way. The paradigm is backwards.
I agree. I had a 2006 P71 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor and loved the rubber floor covering. Easy to clean and it prevents the metal floor from rusting. We are not alone: jalopnik.com/carpet-in-cars-is-gross-and-stupid-so-lets-not-use-it-a-1783975814
I actually made 2 follow up videos about it. You can check them out here: 1 Year: th-cam.com/video/YJEWuxZO5j4/w-d-xo.html 2 Years: th-cam.com/video/To47gxpKIYw/w-d-xo.html
Unfortunately I have never looked into seat covers. My 2019 Niro EV leather seats still look like new so I don't have a need for any. Sorry I can't help more, and thank you very much.
Never heard of of Tuxmat , just ordered a new set of weather tech and seem to great fitting in our 2016 GMC Arcadia . But thanks my buddy said if I liked my weathertech he'd buy him some too . Well I'll tell him too research Tuxmat also . Thanks .....
Glad I could help. They are pretty amazing and if you want to see the "1 year later" results I made a video about what was under the mats and how they held up: th-cam.com/video/YJEWuxZO5j4/w-d-xo.html
That is too bad and I find it a shame that Tuxmat does not go back more than 4 or 5 years. A good alternative for you may be Husky Liners, or the newer Weathertech Pro line.
I have used weather tech for past 10 years and they were ok but not perfect. These tuxmats are much better. First there is protection for your left foot that weather tech did not have and it just protects overall more carpet and they feel softer to the touch. I recommend the tuxmats that I have on my 3 cars.
Need a clearing house place to sell my 2019 Buick Encore mats so I can trade up for new mats ... like I did with the car. Mats are less than one yr. old, like new and just slightly narrow for the new car. Great product and I will be buying more WT products. I wasn't about to let the $100+ mats go for nothing.
That's a shame, but I am not surprised. It seems that Weathertech has learnt that low mats suck and now have a new lineup called High Performance (HP) with high side walls. They have them for the 2003 Tahoe, but are expensive. Here is a link to what I found: www.weathertech.ca/en/chevrolet/2003/tahoe/floorliner-hp/
I just saw this second post. I answered your question in the other video comment section, but, yes, they seem to offer a bit of noise reduction, but I did not test this, it is a subjective observation.
What I learned after making this video is that they cannot put a large raised edge there because it would block the flow of the air from the heater/air conditioning. That is why that part of the mats only has a small raised edge.
Merci pour la vidéo. Moi j'ai un problème avec mes tuxmat de ma Niro EV. Le crochet stabilisateur du tapis conducteur malgré installé comme tu l'as montré, une fois je met dessus le tapis, il n'arrive pas à tourner pour bloquer le mouvement, et lorsque je force pour le tourner, la rondelle installée sur le tapis tourne avec, ce qui me fait retourner à la case départ. Est ce que tu aurais une suggestion s'il te plaît ?
I have another video about having used them for 1 year, during winter, and it shows that my carpets under the mats are like new even though I had slush and dirty water in my mats during winter. Nothing got through. If you put enough liquid in the mat to submerge the retention clip long enough then yes, it will seep through, but that would be a large amount of liquid so the carpets would be the least of your concerns.
Actually, I don't work for Tuxmat; I am just a guy who bought them and liked them so I made a couple of videos about what I liked. The bigger problem than not having them for the VW Polo, is that Tuxmat does not ship outside of North America unfortunately.
They are Tuxmat mats, as described in the video. The link to the Website is in the description of the video. If you are in Canada you can also get the Phantom mats at Costco, they are rebranded Tuxmat mats.
My favorite EV channel by far! Very in depth reviews and not rushed like some others...🧘♂️ Regarding Niro floor mats; Do the mats cover the ventilation for the battery in the back seats in a regular Kia Niro Hybrid? I saw that your backseat mat covered all around, but then again you have an EV. Do you happen to know if there is a cut out for the hybrid vents? Thank you in advance!
go to the website there are mats for the phev Niro. It also states for hybrid model only. I don't know where your vents are though. Look at the picture of the rear mat.
Wow! Thank you very much. Tuxmat makes specific versions for each car. I do know that the Leaf mats do not cover the entire floor to leave access to the emergency high voltage cutoff, but I do not know if the Niro PHEV mats cover completely. You can reach out to them, even by phone, they offer excellent customer service.
I think TuxMat intentionally designed the rear seat mats to have no lip at their front edge. This design allows you to slide small and/or flat items underneath the front seats.
Partially, yes, but they also did it to let the air vents below the seats to blow air to the back, but I still think they could have added a 0.5cm lip.
At this point I'm still enjoying my gasoline powered vehicle so I'm going with the weather tech floor mats I need to protect the floor of my car from the snow, salt, and slush.
I had never heard of that brand, but after looking it up on Google, they look very similar. I don't think they are related though, but I don't know for sure.
There is a newer version of the Tuxmat car mats. If you are interested in seeing the difference between the old and the new version, as well as a 1 year later follow up video, you can find them in my Tuxmat video playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PL9MtbqtkE-2rRJlfGX79t5Td-XrMMrbCP.html
I know for a fact that all, and even this brand, that not every cars can get a deep edge. Depend on the car. I had a college that had a Mazda 3 and had a mats that was about 3-4 inches deep because that car floor was like a box. Just like yours. I couldn’t have the same for my Versa. Now. Your car’s mats would be perfect if it wasn’t your pedal. It looks good for my 2015 Corolla but unfortunately I already got the Husky weatherbeater.
The car with the pedal that goes to the ground is my wife's 2019 Soul EV, but even with that type of pedal there was no water or salt on the carpet underneath. In my Niro EV the pedal is suspended above so it is completely protected. I have another video called 1 year later and I show the results of having used these mats over a winter. They are amazing.
EV-olution it’s hard to find high edges. I bought the Weathertech 6 years ago. It was a huge mistake. The rear end edge was not high enough. I deliver food and go in and out about 50-70 times a day so it doesn’t have time to dry. Consequences, water spilled on the carpet and froze. It corroded the wires that passe through the floor and it cost me a $1000 to re wired the hole thing.
Funny....all the "issues" he has stated about Weathertech mats are ALL NOT a problem for me in my car. Besides....Tux mat doesn't make a set for my 2009 Lexus is250 RWD model. So I will never know of its "better" than my Weathertech mats.
I made this video based on my personal experiences; I have owned Weathertech mats in more than one car and in the province of Québec we get a lot of snow over 5 months of winter which gives a mix of snow, slush and water, mixed with salt that is used heavily on our roads. In all of my previous cars over the past 34 years, including with Weathertech mats, I have had dirt, water and calcium buildup in the carpet of the car. With these Tuxmat mats I had no dirt, water, or calcium (see my 1 year later video), which really impressed me. I can only speak from my experiences, but if you have no issues with Weathertech then there is no reason to spend money on anything else because Weathertech is still a good mat. I hope this clarifies things and thanks for watching 🙂
Thanks for the review. Do you know if swapping the front mats would work on a right hand Niro? The mats on the site looks like they are tailored for mostly left hand drive vehicles
No, not yet. I have decided that I don't need them for now. The only one that I saw was from Weathertech and Kia, but since it is not a priority I have not dug into the subject.
Since Tuxmat does not ship to the EU the only chance may be via Costco since Costco here in Canada sells the Phantom branded version (same mats from Tuxmat, but branded for Costco). I am not sure Phantom mats are available at Costco UK, but it is worth you contacting them to see if they can get the mats in for you. Sorry I can't be of more help.
If you have Costco, like here and in the US, they carry the Phantom brand, which is Tuxmat branded for Costco. Unfortunately Tuxmat does not ship overseas. I have asked them, but they don't. Sorry. The other alternative is to have a friend buy them here and ship them to you. Shipping won't be cheap though because the box is big, light, but big.
That's because about 10 months ago I chose to have them changed for the alternate Kia logo. I like it better than the giant KIA 🙂 Here is the video about it being done: th-cam.com/video/vqtIHD55CnM/w-d-xo.html
You hit the number 1 problem I have with weathertech. The left foot rest portion of the mat allows much water and salt from my boots to run directly down behind it to the carpet.
Yep. It is the main reason I switched brands from Weathertech to Tuxmat when I changed cars. It's too bad they don't change their design to cover the dead-pedal and raise the sides, it would be a great product if they did.
Thanks. As for the sharpie, it disappears after a couple of passes with a brush and some mild cleaner. That, plus the fact that it is hidden under the clip and new mat 😎.
Hi Andre, Firstly, a good attention-to-detail and very well described. Great job. I thought of going for Weathertech but thought twice because of the half cover for kick pedal. I've got two questions for you: 1. These liners' surface seems to have padded leather finish. Not sure if that provides a good grip while getting in and out of the car. Are they slippery when shoes are wet/snowy? I found Weathertech liners to be slippery with wet and snowy shoes. 2. These liners look chunky compared to Weathertech, Husky or others. Do they eat up the leg space or give you the feeling of less leg space in your car? Your suggestions would be helpful.
Thank you for the compliment, I appreciate it. Regarding your questions... 1) The mats are padded with a finish made of some sort of rubber/plastic; I am not quite sure what they are made of, but I have not had any issues with slipping with snow or water. No more than with my previous car's Weathertechs. 2) There is no loss in space that you would notice. Losing 2mm of height, compared to Weathertech, because of the thickness is nothing, and I really like the extra soundproofing the Tuxmats offer. The only negative I can offer is that they are softer material than the very hard, shell-like, Weathertech mats. If someone has spikes, or pointy heels and would press down hard, it would go through the surface of the mats, but with boots and shoes I have had zero issues and still highly recommend them as the best mats I have owned. I hope this helps and thanks for watching :-)
This would have been a helpful video if Tuxmat shipped outside of Canada. Perhaps you could post a notice at the start of your video for non-Canadian viewers.
Hi thanks for the reply. I just called Tuxmat to clarify, they ship anywhere in Canada and the United States, but right now Europe is not possible, but in the works. I will add a note to the description when I get back home. Thanks again.
Yeah, those mats looks real good, I have ordered myself an Kia E-Niro (That is what it is called here in Sweden) Wait time estimated 6 Month. Would have loved to have those mats in it when it gets delivered :)
@@skyfox77 Congratulations on your e-Niro purchase, you are going to love it. If you reach out to Tuxmat and let them know that you are interested and that they have a market in Europe, the more people who ask, the more chances there are that they will move forward to shipping to Europe. Also, if you let them know that it was my video that informed you about the mats that would be cool for me. I don't get anything out of it, but I would like them to know. Thank you!
Thanks, I am sure I will love it :) The biggest problem I have with the European version of the car is that It has no UVO/App support, as of yet anyway, the new E-Soul and the Niro Hybrid got updated here with a 10.25" screen and UVO support, too bad I did not like the look of the car at all (The Soul, or I would have bought that one instead). I already messaged TuxMat that I was interested and gave them the link to your video, lets see what they will reply. Keep up with the good videos.
Sorry you had trouble, but it is not my order form. I am just a guy who bought some mats and made a video because I liked them. I suggest calling them.
Hi André / EV-olution I´m one of your suscripers over seas, located in Denmark. Thanks for all the usefull videos about the Kia Niro EV / E-Niro. Do you by any chance know if it´s possible to buy Tuxmat carmats and get them shipped to Europe? Tuxmat is the type of carmats that I´ve been looking for, for ages. Thanks for introducing me to Tuxmat on your youtube channel. Best regards Peter-M
Good afternoon Peter. I spoke to Tuxmat when I made the video and asked about Europe and unfortunately the answer was that they do not ship overseas. I would strongly suggest contacting them directly to tell them that you saw my video and would like them to ship to Europe. The more people that ask the greater the chance is that they will start. I am glad you like my videos, thanks for subscribing. 🙂
Hi André Thank you for your quick reply. I've contacted Tuxmat, and sadly I've got the same answer that you got. But let's hope that asking Tuxmat atted one more drop of water to the "we will shop to Europe" glass. Ones agin thank you for All the great videos i apriciate Them highly and admire you for all the work, time and energy you put into makeing Them. Best regards Peter
I am not a fan of the design of those mats, which is similar to another brand that does a diamond stitch pattern mat, but that is the nice thing about having more than one option... each person gets to choose what they prefer 😎
I agree 100% about locally made products, but the Tuxmat product is so much better in terms of protection that I can't justify buying Weathertech. One partial plus side is that Tuxmat is a Canadian company, it's a shame they don't produce their products in Canada.
That's a shame! I am surprised because the Silverado is a very popular truck, you would think they would make them. One thing though, I suggest you call them, it is possible that the newer models use the same mats as 2018. They offer pretty decent customer service on the phone. If you do call, please post your experience here as I would like to know since I suggest their brand. Thanks in advance.
@@EV-olution the 2020 model is a brand new design so mats for previous model years won't fit. Here is what Tuxmat said... Tuxmat: Hi thank you for contacting TuxMat. What is the make of the vehicle? Me: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Tuxmat: Unfortunately we do not have the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab We only have up until 2018. Me: Do you plan on making them for the newer model Silverado in the future? Tuxmat: I believe not. Me: Ok, thank you Tuxmat: If we do get a high demand for it, we will. I can take your information if we ever do in the future. Can you provide me with your full name & email address? Me: I need mats in the near future so I will have to buy another brand. Thank you for your time. Tuxmat: I apologize for the inconvenience. I understand. Have a nice day!
That is a shame. I guess Tuxmat is not a big enough company. For an alternative, I am not a fan of the look, but the coverage is good; Have you looked at the Spyder 3D mats?
@@EV-olution No. I'm going to get the weathertech mats. I had them in my previous truck and they worked great. I have been trying to find an alternative that does an equally good job at a better price. I have a hard time justifying spending over $200 for a rubber/vinyl mats but I guess I have to if I want to keep my carpet like new.
The nice thing about these mats is that they really protect the original carpet (check out my 1 year later video), so there is no real need to remove them. I really like these mats and they really are the best I have ever owned. 🙂
This company only makes floor mats for the latest model of all manufacturers. If you own a 6 year old car that’s paid for, you can’t get Tuxmats. I’ll stick with my Husky mats.
Correct. This is something I mention in my review of the 2022 version of the Tuxmat. Since I changed to a new car I got the new versions that are easier to install (driver side). It is a shame that they don't make mats for older cars, but I understand why they do it. Although some models go further back than others; Mustang mats go back a few years.
Unfortunately it seems that Tuxmat does not keep a back catalogue of mats, which I think is pretty stupid since they had already made mats for the 2018 Soul. I made this video 3 years ago and since then I have learnt that they only have them for newer vehicles. Oddly enough, I am fairly certain that before the pandemic they offered mats for more than 2 or 3 years of vehicles. It is a shame because a 2018 is not old. Have you tried sending them a request via their website?
@@srt8srt877 Weathertech released an HP (high performance?) version of their mats. Even thought they still do not provide as much coverage as Tuxmat, they do offer mats for your 2018 Soul and are better than not having any. You may want to look into them. Here is a link to the 2018 Weathertech HP for the 2018 Soul: www.weathertech.ca/en/kia/2018/soul/floorliner-hp/
@@srt8srt877 there are other brands, like Maxpider 3D and Husky Liner (www.huskyliners.com/products/2018/kia/soul). I do not have personal experience with them, but they are brands that have been mentioned in the comments and people seem to like them. I looked at the Husky Liner site and they have mats for your car.
I have never owned Diamond mats, but I have owned Tuxmats for over 1 year, through winter, two seasons of my son's baseball, several long roadtrips, and the Tuxmats have been excellent. I have a 1 year later video that may be of interest to you.
Your voice has a pleasing timbre and your enunciation is perfect.
Thank you very much! I really appreciate your compliment.
I appreciate your easy to follow, step by step instructional video on installing these mats. My mats came today. TBH, your video is better than the company's video. 💯 agree about the satisfaction of pealing off the plastic from the logo!!! Thank you!
I am glad I could help and that you like the mats. I still love mine 🙂 and thanks for watching.
I was dead set on the Weather Techs until I saw your video. Thanks!
Hi Rick, glad I could help! You should check out my "1 year later" video on these mats. They really are the best mats I have ever owned and that includes Weathertech.
Thanks Rick! I returned a set of WeatherTech mats because the sharp outer edges gouged the hard plastic interior pieces when I installed them. These mats are a perfect replacement and won't damage.
GREAT CAR MATS AND EASY INSTALL-Thank you i enjoyed the video very much
I am glad you liked it and appreciate you taking the time to watch. Just so you know, the mats have changed since I made this older video. I made a review video of the new version, which may interest you. Here it is: th-cam.com/video/G2kyqEadpbs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ULa2oSxOOwdbfzQd
I just bought a 2020 Niro EV. These videos are great; I love how detailed and thorough you are! It's great and makes me smile because I'd be the same way if I were making youtube videos.
Thank you very much! I suggest watching my videos in order from oldest to newest because if you watch them from newest to oldest you will see the gradual progression of me getting worse at making videos 😎. I cringe when I watch my previous videos. Thanks for following me and thanks for following me on Instagram, I appreciate it. I am working on my next video, I hope you will like it.
I wish i saw this before i purchased my other ones, thanks for the video.
I am sure what you bought is still good and will protect well, and at least you know for next time 😎
Finally got around to getting these installed in my ev Niro. Fit perfectly, and the install was very easy - maybe 5 minutes (minus sweeping the carpet). A couple of additional notes:
1) For those who don't have experience with KIA and similar mats, they slip off the retainer clips by pulling the front of the mat up and toward the seat, at which point they slip off the hooks.
2) my carpet is black, so sharpies don't work to mark the hole for the retainer. I just used a push-pin tack to mark the hole location. As your video indicated, jamming the retainer's pin into the carpet was the hardest part of the install - a very minor quibble. I do, however, wish all these aftermarket replacement mats could just tie into the existing retainer hooks.
I'm now prepared for the wet season ahead. I agree that these are awesome mats. Thanks for the tips!
No raises edge in the back because of the heat vents. A raised edge will impede flow. And may disform the mat. Most of the water that is accumulated in the winter is in the driver footwell
You are correct. This video is from 2019 and I have three other videos about Tuxmat mats since then. There were no issues over 3.5 years with Tuxmats. I still love them and bought the new version last month, for my EV6 and made a video showing the differences of the new version.
@@EV-olution I tired to order but they don’t ship outside the contiguous US
That is correct. Tuxmat only ships to North America. FYI, I am in Canada.
@@EV-olution I’m in North America lol. Seems they are ok shipping internationally to Canada but not to the northern most state…
And I can’t order these from Costco because only Canadian Costco carries this brand (Costco specific brand rename however)
@@richeyrich2203 I am a bit confused because Tuxmat is Canadian, in Scarborough Ontario, ship from here, and I have many viewers in the US that bought them. On the Tuxmat site (www.tuxmat.ca/), make sure you choose US at the top right and you should be good to go.
Hi Andre, just ordered a set of Tuxmats for my new to me 2017 Accord Hybrid. Thanks for the comprehensive review!!
Congratulations on your new car. It's funny that you posted that because yesterday an Accord Hybrid crossed my path in a parking lot and I thought ”that's awesome, why don't we hear more about that car?” Also, glad I could help 😎
@@EV-olution , the 2017 (9.5 gen) Accord Hybrid really is an awesome car, but it is also a one year special. With it, I have been able to go one full RT longer on my commute, now I fill up once every 4 days instead of the 3 days I was getting out of my 2016 Mazda6. The 10th generation Hybrid has the exact same powertrain, but a 2 gallon smaller fuel tank. Wouldn't give me the range I was looking for.
I’d like a tee shirt!
Great review its just what I needed.
Thank you very much. As for the t-shirt, The nice thing is that this video is pretty old now and since the time I made it I have updated my website to add an online shop. You can buy a t-shirt on this Web page: www.ev-olution.ca/shop
Hahaha, I have the 2020 Soul EV Limited... also with TuxMats. I am glad to see someone else who clearly does their research and has arrived at a similar conclusion with regards to vehicle and accessories. Really helps reassure me that my choices were good ones.
Thank you very much for the comment. 2020 Soul EV is a great choice.
Shoutout for Maxx Car Mats! They are much cheaper for these insane car mats and make my car Interior look so much better after installed with it
I have been told that they do a very good job. I prefer the look of the Tuxmat for myself.
I feel like I'm listening to Carl Sagan tell me about floor mats. lol. Great video!
Great video and great carpets 🎉
Thank you very much! This is an older video though and since making it, Tuxmat has released a new version of their mats and I made a newer review video that may be of interest to you: th-cam.com/video/G2kyqEadpbs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=vPYup6mMDe_u2sRo
I agree just got them on my accord ....weird to be excited about floor mats but these are really great mats
Thanks for the suggestion, got mine and installed, they are great! I think I'll leave them in all year.
That is what I will be doing. I had done it with my Weathertechs in my last car, even though they were not as good as the Tuxmat, and did not regret it.
2 years later n am just getting this great narrated video...thanks
Thank you, I am glad you like it. You may like my two follow up videos that show 1 year later and at the 2 year mark I show how I clean them. Thanks for watching.
Very nicely explained, I like it and ❤ it very much.
I am glad you liked it. You may be interested in seeing the new version of the Tuxmats. I bought the new version for my Kia EV6. You can see the review video here: th-cam.com/video/G2kyqEadpbs/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the great review,. I've ordered a set to get the car ready for winter. Salt stains are not fun on carpet!
Thank you for the compliment. You are going to love the mats, they are awesome.
Just installed these mats today! Thanks for the recommendation.
My pleasure, I am glad you like them. I still love mine.
12:42 maybe because there are vent down there that blow air for the passenger on the back.
I am pretty sure you are correct, and that is what I thought at the time I made this video, but I was not 100% sure so I did not state it. It makes sense, but they could have made a turned up edge about a half centimeter, or even one centimeter, and it would not really interfere with the heating.
@@EV-olution they should have done that.
These look great! I'm bummed I already bought the Weathertech mats for my 2022 Kia Niro EV.
The Weathertech are still good, especially if you got the new Pro version, and are better than regular mats.
Thank you for this review! I just ordered a set for my 2020 Niro EV.
You won't regret them. I made 2 follow up videos that may be of interest to you, 1 year and 2 years after.
@@EV-olution thanks I’ll check them out!
I got a vdub. Been waiting for something like these, love the look and coverage, ill take your words on the other things. buying one after done typing, great content! Thank you and keep safe
Thanks for the comment. You will love the Tuxmats, they are amazing. Check out my latest video, it is a "1 year later" review.
Nice! Thank you very much 🙂
This is a cool mat ❤
It is and there is a newer version that I made a video about if you are interested: th-cam.com/video/G2kyqEadpbs/w-d-xo.html
Nice mats......too bad they don’t make them for my truck!!! I’ve had WeatherTech in all our vehicles and too me they are by far the best! No matter how much abuse they take they always clean up like brand new.
I liked my Weathertech mats except for the fact that they don't go up high enough and don't cover the dead pedal. That is one of the reasons I love the Tuxmat mats.
Great video. I think I'm going to get these mats when my 2020 Kia soul ev comes in.
What charger do you use at home? You should do a video on why you choose that one. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the compliments and congratulations on your choice, the Kia Soul EV is excellent. My charger is the Flo X5 and I chose it because it is made in Québec, designed for -40C winters we have, and is a connected version with reports on electricity use which I need for my business. A video coming soon will be exactly about charging an EV. Stay tuned :)
I was looking for upcoming tour dates for Ringo Starr's All Star Band and was referred to Ringo starring in this car mat review.. Good video during the lull in touring, due to the covid 19 vaxscheme. I'm sold on the mats! Could you provide your U.S. tour schedule? Thx!
Forgot mention, I live in Eastern Canada and a common problem here is the four anchor points of the front seats gets rusty after a few years. The Tuxmat appears to protect/shield the metal bracket and bolt head, more than other mats, from the water and salt from winter boots.
That is one thing that I don't think we will escape from. Mine seem OK after 1 winter, but time will tell.
Peeked my interest. Great review 👏 I'm going to look into these. They should pay you. Thanks for a honest review 👍 🙂
Thank you very much. FYI, I made 2 follow-up videos about them: 1 year and 2 years later. I have a playlist for Tuxmat.
“PIQUED my interest”
I installed these mats into my Niro EV. They are perfect. Any suggestion for the cargo bay?
So far the only solution I have heard of for the cargo area is Kia OEM as Tuxmat does not offer a solution yet, and I don't know if they will. I hope they decide to make one.
@@EV-olution I have the OEM cargo mat. It works fine. It's a little thin, though. I find when you put the back seats down and slide in larger items, it gets a little bent out of shape. Also - based on your review, I ordered the Tuxmats today for my Niro EV. So...thanks for the great review.
Thank you for the information!
Unfortunately, no one makes mats for my 2007 Infinity FX35 except Manicci. I guess I'll be going with those. These look real nice though.
Unfortunately most car mat manufacturers don't make mats for cars that are older than 5 years old, with some exceptions of course, and Tuxmat is no exception. I am glad to hear that you have a solution though. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.
Great video, thank you!
I am glad you liked it. I actually made 2 follow up videos, 1 and 2 years later, in case that may interest you. Thanks for watching 😎
Sir! You have done a great great job with this video! I like what you do, tell you that you present well and also that I subbed and put a big fat thumbs up! And thank you for letting me know about theses mats: last October I bough MB branded Weather tech for 350$+ at MB dealer and, as you mentioned, they suck: my carpet always gets dirty because they live huge gaps and areas uncovered! To any one, do not waste your money on these, except maybe for the trunk: I have one in my VW MK6 and it is great! Thank you Sir and keep up the great work! Next Target for new year: 10K subscribers!
Thank you very much, I am glad that I could help. You may be interested to see my 2 short follow up videos about these mats, 1 and 2 years later 😎
Thanks for that. My elderly mother has a slight problem exiting due to the high side/thigh bolsters on the Niro's seats. I was wondering whether anyone has come across a good seat pad that might raise the center up enough that it would make it easier for older folks to slide/turn around to the side when getting out of the car?
I haven't looked into that in particular, I would have to do a bit of research, but I would suggest something made of a more rigid memory foam. I would have to do a bit of research.
@@EV-olution Probably not a general-enough interest topic, but if you encounter anything, would love to know. Looking forward to future reports on winter handling and range, too!
I found this site, may be of use to you: www.carbibles.com/best-car-seat-cushion/
the missing raised edge gets dirt under the mat from kids feet movement moving dirt around
I had these mats for 3 years and did not experience any dirt under the seats, so I guess it depends on how much dirt/mud their feet are carrying into the car.
I hate the weathertech ones for my Toyota Avalon. So still and interfered with the gas pedal. I had to cut it back.
I did not hate my Weathertech mats, they did not cause issues for me, but they did not offer the same level of protection as the Tuxmat. This video is quite old so you may be interested in my 2022 Tuxmat video because they have changed since I made this video. Here is a link to my new video: th-cam.com/video/G2kyqEadpbs/w-d-xo.html
Great video. Thank you.
Great review! Great camera work! I just ordered these for my new 2020 Audi A3 S-Line.
Thank you very much! You won't be disappointed. I made a follow up video that may interest you, about 1 year after installing them. Thanks again.
Because of your informative video, I purchased a set for my 2018 Flex. The fit is phenomenal!
I did not have to use any accessories to make them stay in place. They also upgrade the look of my interior.
I am glad I could help. I love mine and you are correct they really make the interior look good 🙂
How did you order yours for the Flex? I looked at the website and Flex isn't an option. I would love to get some for it.
The problem with Tuxmat is that they discontinue "older" years. My wife has them for her 2019 Kia Soul EV, but it is no longer listed now that the car is 4 years old 🙁
Why not tuck them underneath the door panel trim? You can just pop the plastic off, put the tuxmat in, and then put the trim back on.
There is no need. After 2 years with them installed as intended there is nothing on my carpets underneath and this way they are easy to remove to clean when needed. I have a follow up video about the mats after 1 year and 1 winter, that may be of interest to you.
@@EV-olution yes I understand. I was thinking it would just look better aesthetically if the end seams were not visible because they would be underneath the plastic.
@@raizt1596 ok, understood. I don't think the trim would do well with the extra material under it and I don't really notice them as they are, so for me it is fine this way.
What about removal for cleaning? Would the WeatherTech not be easier?
I have 2 other videos about these mats, the 3rd one "2 years later” shows me cleaning them and it takes no time at all. I would rather have to take 5 extra minutes cleaning my Tuxmats than having salt, water and dirt in my car's carpets because the Weathertech don't protect as well.
Thank you for your great video! I was going to use a floor liner brand that was decent, but had some drawbacks that I wished were better for the price. I was excited to find your video and make the switch to Tuxmat!
Thanks for the compliment. I am glad I could help. I also have a follow up video to this one, the 1 Year Later video, that may be of interest to you. Thanks for watching! 😃
@@EV-olution Great to see they held up so well after one year. I love the design and style of them, too.
I have them too and wonder why auto interiors have carpets. They should have vinyl flooring and the mats should be carpeted like throw rugs and the owners can change them out frequently as they get worn and can change colors of the flooring that way. The paradigm is backwards.
I agree. I had a 2006 P71 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor and loved the rubber floor covering. Easy to clean and it prevents the metal floor from rusting. We are not alone: jalopnik.com/carpet-in-cars-is-gross-and-stupid-so-lets-not-use-it-a-1783975814
So how did they hold up 3 years later?
I actually made 2 follow up videos about it. You can check them out here:
1 Year: th-cam.com/video/YJEWuxZO5j4/w-d-xo.html
2 Years: th-cam.com/video/To47gxpKIYw/w-d-xo.html
@EV-olution great review of the mats. Was wondering if you have any recommendations for seat covers that fit and work well with the Niro? - Thanks
Unfortunately I have never looked into seat covers. My 2019 Niro EV leather seats still look like new so I don't have a need for any. Sorry I can't help more, and thank you very much.
Do you know how the mats compare with WeatherTechs in terms of cost?
When I bought them for both of our cars they were less expensive than Weathertech. I think that is still the case, but I am not sure.
Never heard of of Tuxmat , just ordered a new set of weather tech and seem to great fitting in our 2016 GMC Arcadia . But thanks my buddy said if I liked my weathertech he'd buy him some too . Well I'll tell him too research Tuxmat also . Thanks .....
Glad I could help. They are pretty amazing and if you want to see the "1 year later" results I made a video about what was under the mats and how they held up: th-cam.com/video/YJEWuxZO5j4/w-d-xo.html
Would like to have these in my pickup, but apparently the don't go to 2016
That is too bad and I find it a shame that Tuxmat does not go back more than 4 or 5 years. A good alternative for you may be Husky Liners, or the newer Weathertech Pro line.
I have used weather tech for past 10 years and they were ok but not perfect. These tuxmats are much better. First there is protection for your left foot that weather tech did not have and it just protects overall more carpet and they feel softer to the touch. I recommend the tuxmats that I have on my 3 cars.
Need a clearing house place to sell my 2019 Buick Encore mats so I can trade up for new mats ... like I did with the car. Mats are less than one yr. old, like new and just slightly narrow for the new car. Great product and I will be buying more WT products. I wasn't about to let the $100+ mats go for nothing.
Unfortunately they don’t make them for my 2003 Tahoe. It appears they only make mats for newer vehicles.
That's a shame, but I am not surprised. It seems that Weathertech has learnt that low mats suck and now have a new lineup called High Performance (HP) with high side walls. They have them for the 2003 Tahoe, but are expensive. Here is a link to what I found: www.weathertech.ca/en/chevrolet/2003/tahoe/floorliner-hp/
Do tuxmat help a little with road noise ?
I just saw this second post. I answered your question in the other video comment section, but, yes, they seem to offer a bit of noise reduction, but I did not test this, it is a subjective observation.
5 years later tuxe mat still has same issues underneath the front seat (with back matt) no raised edge, it's a shame
What I learned after making this video is that they cannot put a large raised edge there because it would block the flow of the air from the heater/air conditioning. That is why that part of the mats only has a small raised edge.
@EV-olution good to know ! Merci pour l'information 😉
Great review
Merci pour la vidéo. Moi j'ai un problème avec mes tuxmat de ma Niro EV. Le crochet stabilisateur du tapis conducteur malgré installé comme tu l'as montré, une fois je met dessus le tapis, il n'arrive pas à tourner pour bloquer le mouvement, et lorsque je force pour le tourner, la rondelle installée sur le tapis tourne avec, ce qui me fait retourner à la case départ. Est ce que tu aurais une suggestion s'il te plaît ?
Est-ce que vous êtes près de la rive sud de Montréal?
@@EV-olution oui, à St-Hubert
@@redouaneredovitch8483 Je suis à Brossard, je pourrais regarder.
@@EV-olution merci c'est gentil. Vers quelle heure je peux passer vous voir demain?
@@redouaneredovitch8483 svp me contacter par courriel. Voir la page À Propos de ma chaîne.
So if you spill something it drains through the hole in the bottom of the mat and does nothing to protect your carpet?
I have another video about having used them for 1 year, during winter, and it shows that my carpets under the mats are like new even though I had slush and dirty water in my mats during winter. Nothing got through. If you put enough liquid in the mat to submerge the retention clip long enough then yes, it will seep through, but that would be a large amount of liquid so the carpets would be the least of your concerns.
Wow I wish I got them instead of Diamond mats because they came in wrong size and they ripped after 3 months
Shame you guys don’t do it for my vw polo
Actually, I don't work for Tuxmat; I am just a guy who bought them and liked them so I made a couple of videos about what I liked. The bigger problem than not having them for the VW Polo, is that Tuxmat does not ship outside of North America unfortunately.
Hi. Who makes these mats? Thanks
They are Tuxmat mats, as described in the video. The link to the Website is in the description of the video. If you are in Canada you can also get the Phantom mats at Costco, they are rebranded Tuxmat mats.
199$ CAD Tuxmat made for Costco (rebanded Phantom) but exacly the same.
Correct. Tuxmat sells their mats at Costco under the Phantom brand.
My favorite EV channel by far! Very in depth reviews and not rushed like some others...🧘♂️
Regarding Niro floor mats; Do the mats cover the ventilation for the battery in the back seats in a regular Kia Niro Hybrid? I saw that your backseat mat covered all around, but then again you have an EV. Do you happen to know if there is a cut out for the hybrid vents? Thank you in advance!
go to the website there are mats for the phev Niro. It also states for hybrid model only. I don't know where your vents are though. Look at the picture of the rear mat.
Wow! Thank you very much.
Tuxmat makes specific versions for each car. I do know that the Leaf mats do not cover the entire floor to leave access to the emergency high voltage cutoff, but I do not know if the Niro PHEV mats cover completely. You can reach out to them, even by phone, they offer excellent customer service.
I contacted Tuxmat and the rear mat for all 3 versions of the Niro is one complete piece like in my video.
I think TuxMat intentionally designed the rear seat mats to have no lip at their front edge. This design allows you to slide small and/or flat items underneath the front seats.
Partially, yes, but they also did it to let the air vents below the seats to blow air to the back, but I still think they could have added a 0.5cm lip.
@@EV-olution never slide items under the front seats. You could easily damage thE airbag sensors and wires.
Ok, but I never suggested sliding anything under a seat.
I meant to reply to the original post. My apologies.
At this point I'm still enjoying my gasoline powered vehicle so I'm going with the weather tech floor mats I need to protect the floor of my car from the snow, salt, and slush.
Tuxmat does sell mats for gas cars as well 😎
Do they matts ever go on sale?
Not that I have ever seen, but Costco Phantom mats are the same (made by Tuxmat) and are a bit less expensive.
Is this related to big hippo car Matt’s ?
I had never heard of that brand, but after looking it up on Google, they look very similar. I don't think they are related though, but I don't know for sure.
There is a newer version of the Tuxmat car mats. If you are interested in seeing the difference between the old and the new version, as well as a 1 year later follow up video, you can find them in my Tuxmat video playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PL9MtbqtkE-2rRJlfGX79t5Td-XrMMrbCP.html
I know for a fact that all, and even this brand, that not every cars can get a deep edge. Depend on the car. I had a college that had a Mazda 3 and had a mats that was about 3-4 inches deep because that car floor was like a box. Just like yours. I couldn’t have the same for my Versa. Now. Your car’s mats would be perfect if it wasn’t your pedal. It looks good for my 2015 Corolla but unfortunately I already got the Husky weatherbeater.
The car with the pedal that goes to the ground is my wife's 2019 Soul EV, but even with that type of pedal there was no water or salt on the carpet underneath. In my Niro EV the pedal is suspended above so it is completely protected. I have another video called 1 year later and I show the results of having used these mats over a winter. They are amazing.
EV-olution it’s hard to find high edges. I bought the Weathertech 6 years ago. It was a huge mistake. The rear end edge was not high enough. I deliver food and go in and out about 50-70 times a day so it doesn’t have time to dry. Consequences, water spilled on the carpet and froze. It corroded the wires that passe through the floor and it cost me a $1000 to re wired the hole thing.
@@chauffeurmarco that is why I love the Tuxmat product more than the Weathertech mats I had in other cars, the Tuxmats do an amazing job.
EV-olution the next car will the Tuxmat. I can’t return the Weatherbeater that I just bought few weeks ago.
Funny....all the "issues" he has stated about Weathertech mats are ALL NOT a problem for me in my car. Besides....Tux mat doesn't make a set for my 2009 Lexus is250 RWD model. So I will never know of its "better" than my Weathertech mats.
I made this video based on my personal experiences; I have owned Weathertech mats in more than one car and in the province of Québec we get a lot of snow over 5 months of winter which gives a mix of snow, slush and water, mixed with salt that is used heavily on our roads. In all of my previous cars over the past 34 years, including with Weathertech mats, I have had dirt, water and calcium buildup in the carpet of the car. With these Tuxmat mats I had no dirt, water, or calcium (see my 1 year later video), which really impressed me. I can only speak from my experiences, but if you have no issues with Weathertech then there is no reason to spend money on anything else because Weathertech is still a good mat. I hope this clarifies things and thanks for watching 🙂
How did you get an organ type accelerator pedal?
The Kia Niro EV (e-Niro) comes with metal (sport type) brake and accelerator pedals from the factory.
How do I get it.
The link is in the description of the video.
Very nicy car mats but unfortunately not able to get in Germany
Unfortunately not. Do you have Costco stores in Germany? If so, the Phantom brand from Costco is exactly the same.
@@EV-olution thanks, I will have an look for
They look amazing , unfortunately for Mitsubishi asx 2014 it doesn't exist...
It's a shame that they don't make them for cars that are bit older.
Thanks for the review. Do you know if swapping the front mats would work on a right hand Niro? The mats on the site looks like they are tailored for mostly left hand drive vehicles
Unfortunately Tuxmat does not ship to Europe and the ones on the site are for left hand drive cars, or as I call it... the correct side 😉😋😁
Would love to get them for my Kia e-Niro here in Spain. How are they holding up?
They are still like new, I love them. Unfortunately they do not ship outside of Canada and the US.
Did you ever get any Matts for the trunk?
No, not yet. I have decided that I don't need them for now. The only one that I saw was from Weathertech and Kia, but since it is not a priority I have not dug into the subject.
How can you buy these in the UK
Since Tuxmat does not ship to the EU the only chance may be via Costco since Costco here in Canada sells the Phantom branded version (same mats from Tuxmat, but branded for Costco). I am not sure Phantom mats are available at Costco UK, but it is worth you contacting them to see if they can get the mats in for you. Sorry I can't be of more help.
How can i get these in Australia for my nissan xtrail st 2019
If you have Costco, like here and in the US, they carry the Phantom brand, which is Tuxmat branded for Costco. Unfortunately Tuxmat does not ship overseas. I have asked them, but they don't. Sorry. The other alternative is to have a friend buy them here and ship them to you. Shipping won't be cheap though because the box is big, light, but big.
Why is the Kia badge on your car not like a normal Kia badge?
That's because about 10 months ago I chose to have them changed for the alternate Kia logo. I like it better than the giant KIA 🙂
Here is the video about it being done: th-cam.com/video/vqtIHD55CnM/w-d-xo.html
Nice video. Thanks! Keep up the great work. Subscribed.
Thank you very much!
I have them, they're the best hands down.
You hit the number 1 problem I have with weathertech. The left foot rest portion of the mat allows much water and salt from my boots to run directly down behind it to the carpet.
Yep. It is the main reason I switched brands from Weathertech to Tuxmat when I changed cars. It's too bad they don't change their design to cover the dead-pedal and raise the sides, it would be a great product if they did.
Great review but why would you use a sharpie on the carpet of a brand new car? Put some masking tape down first.
Thanks. As for the sharpie, it disappears after a couple of passes with a brush and some mild cleaner. That, plus the fact that it is hidden under the clip and new mat 😎.
Are these leather mats or not ,,
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. The mats are a type of padded plastic, but look like very nice.
Hi Andre,
Firstly, a good attention-to-detail and very well described. Great job.
I thought of going for Weathertech but thought twice because of the half cover for kick pedal. I've got two questions for you:
1. These liners' surface seems to have padded leather finish. Not sure if that provides a good grip while getting in and out of the car. Are they slippery when shoes are wet/snowy? I found Weathertech liners to be slippery with wet and snowy shoes.
2. These liners look chunky compared to Weathertech, Husky or others. Do they eat up the leg space or give you the feeling of less leg space in your car?
Your suggestions would be helpful.
Thank you for the compliment, I appreciate it. Regarding your questions...
1) The mats are padded with a finish made of some sort of rubber/plastic; I am not quite sure what they are made of, but I have not had any issues with slipping with snow or water. No more than with my previous car's Weathertechs.
2) There is no loss in space that you would notice. Losing 2mm of height, compared to Weathertech, because of the thickness is nothing, and I really like the extra soundproofing the Tuxmats offer.
The only negative I can offer is that they are softer material than the very hard, shell-like, Weathertech mats. If someone has spikes, or pointy heels and would press down hard, it would go through the surface of the mats, but with boots and shoes I have had zero issues and still highly recommend them as the best mats I have owned.
I hope this helps and thanks for watching :-)
Is that Summer and Tinkles from Rick and Morty, episode 4, season 2?
th-cam.com/video/DNUFRIkaFzw/w-d-xo.html
First in for the win! Congratulations :-)
This would have been a helpful video if Tuxmat shipped outside of Canada. Perhaps you could post a notice at the start of your video for non-Canadian viewers.
Hi thanks for the reply. I just called Tuxmat to clarify, they ship anywhere in Canada and the United States, but right now Europe is not possible, but in the works. I will add a note to the description when I get back home. Thanks again.
Yeah, those mats looks real good, I have ordered myself an Kia E-Niro (That is what it is called here in Sweden) Wait time estimated 6 Month. Would have loved to have those mats in it when it gets delivered :)
@@skyfox77 Congratulations on your e-Niro purchase, you are going to love it. If you reach out to Tuxmat and let them know that you are interested and that they have a market in Europe, the more people who ask, the more chances there are that they will move forward to shipping to Europe. Also, if you let them know that it was my video that informed you about the mats that would be cool for me. I don't get anything out of it, but I would like them to know. Thank you!
Thanks, I am sure I will love it :) The biggest problem I have with the European version of the car is that It has no UVO/App support, as of yet anyway, the new E-Soul and the Niro Hybrid got updated here with a 10.25" screen and UVO support, too bad I did not like the look of the car at all (The Soul, or I would have bought that one instead). I already messaged TuxMat that I was interested and gave them the link to your video, lets see what they will reply. Keep up with the good videos.
@@EV-olution Thanks. Keep the videos coming, good work!
I tried THREE TIMES to finish your order form. It keeps stating-“Your form was successfully received “. This is insane.
Sorry you had trouble, but it is not my order form. I am just a guy who bought some mats and made a video because I liked them. I suggest calling them.
EV-olution Thank you, and I apologize. I became a little frustrated. Yes, I’ll follow your suggestion.
@@plugger4945 No problem, thanks for the reply. 🙂
Hi André / EV-olution
I´m one of your suscripers over seas, located in Denmark.
Thanks for all the usefull videos about the Kia Niro EV / E-Niro. Do you by any chance know if it´s possible to buy Tuxmat carmats and get them shipped to Europe?
Tuxmat is the type of carmats that I´ve been looking for, for ages. Thanks for introducing me to Tuxmat on your youtube channel.
Best regards
Peter-M
Good afternoon Peter. I spoke to Tuxmat when I made the video and asked about Europe and unfortunately the answer was that they do not ship overseas. I would strongly suggest contacting them directly to tell them that you saw my video and would like them to ship to Europe. The more people that ask the greater the chance is that they will start. I am glad you like my videos, thanks for subscribing. 🙂
Hi André
Thank you for your quick reply.
I've contacted Tuxmat, and sadly I've got the same answer that you got. But let's hope that asking Tuxmat atted one more drop of water to the "we will shop to Europe" glass.
Ones agin thank you for All the great videos i apriciate Them highly and admire you for all the work, time and energy you put into makeing Them.
Best regards
Peter
Det virkede heller ikke for mig 😭
@@petermmmadsen you can use a service like www.shipito.com/en/ (there are others) that you can use to purchase us only items
Luckily I followed my instinct and went with
LUX AUTO MATS
I am not a fan of the design of those mats, which is similar to another brand that does a diamond stitch pattern mat, but that is the nice thing about having more than one option... each person gets to choose what they prefer 😎
Fancy mats!
They really are the best mats I have ever owned and less expensive than what I paid for my previous Weathertech mats.
WeatherTech are made in the USA and that supports the economy. Tuxmat are made in China so no deal. Support local!!!!
I agree 100% about locally made products, but the Tuxmat product is so much better in terms of protection that I can't justify buying Weathertech. One partial plus side is that Tuxmat is a Canadian company, it's a shame they don't produce their products in Canada.
They don't make them for a Silverado newer than 2018. WeatherTech it is.
That's a shame! I am surprised because the Silverado is a very popular truck, you would think they would make them. One thing though, I suggest you call them, it is possible that the newer models use the same mats as 2018. They offer pretty decent customer service on the phone. If you do call, please post your experience here as I would like to know since I suggest their brand. Thanks in advance.
@@EV-olution the 2020 model is a brand new design so mats for previous model years won't fit. Here is what Tuxmat said...
Tuxmat: Hi thank you for contacting TuxMat. What is the make of the vehicle?
Me: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab
Tuxmat: Unfortunately we do not have the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab
We only have up until 2018.
Me: Do you plan on making them for the newer model Silverado in the future?
Tuxmat: I believe not.
Me: Ok, thank you
Tuxmat: If we do get a high demand for it, we will. I can take your information if we ever do in the future. Can you provide me with your full name & email address?
Me: I need mats in the near future so I will have to buy another brand. Thank you for your time.
Tuxmat: I apologize for the inconvenience. I understand. Have a nice day!
That is a shame. I guess Tuxmat is not a big enough company. For an alternative, I am not a fan of the look, but the coverage is good; Have you looked at the Spyder 3D mats?
@@EV-olution No. I'm going to get the weathertech mats. I had them in my previous truck and they worked great. I have been trying to find an alternative that does an equally good job at a better price. I have a hard time justifying spending over $200 for a rubber/vinyl mats but I guess I have to if I want to keep my carpet like new.
So u have to take all that out to clean it? Too much work in my opinion
Why would you take them out to clean them? I vacuum them and wipe them down with a damp rag... Done.
@@EV-olution ok that makes sense. I was just wondering
The nice thing about these mats is that they really protect the original carpet (check out my 1 year later video), so there is no real need to remove them. I really like these mats and they really are the best I have ever owned. 🙂
The little girl with rocket colorful and black shirt
That t-shirt is about a Rick and Morty TV show episode.
This company only makes floor mats for the latest model of all manufacturers. If you own a 6 year old car that’s paid for, you can’t get Tuxmats. I’ll stick with my Husky mats.
Correct. This is something I mention in my review of the 2022 version of the Tuxmat. Since I changed to a new car I got the new versions that are easier to install (driver side). It is a shame that they don't make mats for older cars, but I understand why they do it. Although some models go further back than others; Mustang mats go back a few years.
@@EV-olution I have a 2017 Accord Sport SE. This company makes mats for 2018 and up.
That's a shame. When I made this video it was with mats for my wife's 2019 Soul EV and today that model year is no longer in the list.
Obvioisly they don't have it for the car i have😅
That sucks. What do you have?
@@EV-olution 1992 Opel Calibra😅. Would be very very neat with something like this to not Just make it Nice, but also take care of the interior
they don't make it for every car I have a 2018 kia soul plus and they don't have it
Unfortunately it seems that Tuxmat does not keep a back catalogue of mats, which I think is pretty stupid since they had already made mats for the 2018 Soul. I made this video 3 years ago and since then I have learnt that they only have them for newer vehicles. Oddly enough, I am fairly certain that before the pandemic they offered mats for more than 2 or 3 years of vehicles. It is a shame because a 2018 is not old. Have you tried sending them a request via their website?
@@EV-olution I know right. yes I try the website to. lol I need some good floor mat
@@srt8srt877 Weathertech released an HP (high performance?) version of their mats. Even thought they still do not provide as much coverage as Tuxmat, they do offer mats for your 2018 Soul and are better than not having any. You may want to look into them. Here is a link to the 2018 Weathertech HP for the 2018 Soul: www.weathertech.ca/en/kia/2018/soul/floorliner-hp/
@@EV-olution ok thanks is that the best one for my car
@@srt8srt877 there are other brands, like Maxpider 3D and Husky Liner (www.huskyliners.com/products/2018/kia/soul). I do not have personal experience with them, but they are brands that have been mentioned in the comments and people seem to like them. I looked at the Husky Liner site and they have mats for your car.
No nissan frontier??? Hello weather tech I guess
Unfortunately they don't have mats for every model of vehicle. Weathertech is still better than generic mats.
Biggest difference is the Weather Tech's are designed and made in the USA making jobs here and not in China bigg difference really bigg
Tuxmat is a Candian company in Ontario, but you are right, they don't manufacture them here.
Diamond mat looks better quality and cheaper
I have never owned Diamond mats, but I have owned Tuxmats for over 1 year, through winter, two seasons of my son's baseball, several long roadtrips, and the Tuxmats have been excellent. I have a 1 year later video that may be of interest to you.