Used to appreciate these videos for their "honesty" but just really tired of their sarcasm and bizarre obsessions with things no one cares about. If they don't like a car for some reason, they'll spend 90% of the time harping on some perceived flaw, and just put in a throwaway line, "this is a great car for most people don't gee me wrong, probably best in its class, etc" then go off again on some utter nonsense. I don't know if they're trolling to get more views, but at the end of the video, I'm completely confused on if it's a good car or not.

@savagegeese

2 жыл бұрын

Ill be honest with you. This SUVs best feature is the price. They all are starting to feel identical. The Tucson has more space, better drivetrain options so objectively yeah its doing certain things better. However, it reminds me of some trendy looking coat, zippers are reversed and sleeves too short, may seem quite fashionable this season but after 2 years the gimmicks wear off and you are left with something you want to get rid of. This car lacks the lasting appeal of more traditional offerings, its different for the sake of it which at the end of the day this segment is about appliances and the Tucson fails on my levels.

@kamilb8232

2 жыл бұрын

Which parts in the video did you find that they obsessed about that nobody cares about?

@RiasatAbir

2 жыл бұрын

@@savagegeese review the hybrid please!

@disco.lemonade

2 жыл бұрын

What, you got one and this video hurt your stupid ego? Car's a mess, deal with it.

@ForeverDownByLaw

2 жыл бұрын

@@savagegeese For me, this comment is where Hyundai and Kia fall in comparison across their lines when compared to their rivals. More gimmicky and more disposable. Probably decent cars, but I seldom see 10 year old cars on the road from either, which is certainly not true for Honda, Toyota or even Nissan.

This car was designed to trigger Mark, because in that regard they absolutely hit it out of the park :D

@troyjollimore4100

2 жыл бұрын

Along with the people doing the narration in that promotional video! *Shudder*

"It's wider, it's longer, and that means it should ride better" - that's what she said.

@dukinse5198

2 жыл бұрын

Hehe 🌝

@geerstyresoil3136

2 жыл бұрын

I love tiny and petite too! 😂

@qwertyrobin869

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking 🤣

@cgmiddle

2 жыл бұрын

So tell me, Haptic Feedback? or Push and Twist Knobs?

Hi! So I purchased a 2022 Hyundai Tucson back in April. Not only that, I bought exactly the same trim level, paint color, and leather choice featured in this video. After driving the Tucson for 6 months, let me give you my honest non-car enthusiast review. First, this vehicle is my first Hyundai. I have currently put 4,605 of my own miles on it. So far the car has been great. Great gas mileage for the non-hybrid, amazing feel on the road, loads of space. The engine feels under-powered at times which makes me wish I would have purchased the hybrid. Second, the interior color is a nice contrast compared to the black option, however I am finding that on the center console, where the seatbelt buckle is, it is rubbing against the console and causing some discoloration. It’s easily cleaned off though, but annoying nonetheless. I feel I should have opted for the black leather. Third, be advised that all safety tech has been programmed to be very sensitive, I find different systems such as the automatic rear emergency braking activating at weird times, lane keep gets confused at times, and the auto-steer function gets very nervous in moderate road curves. Fourth, I am a religious user of Apple CarPlay, and because of whatever dispute Apple and Hyundai have the large infotainment screen does not support wireless CarPlay, during delivery of my car, the Hyundai tech pointed out that the car was built with the ability, and should be activated with a software update in the future. But for now, I’m wired. And due to the use of touch capacitive buttons for the climate/infotainment controls, make sure the wire is tucked securely away from these buttons. I’ve had numerous occurrences where I’ve hit a bump in the road and my climate would shut off because the wire from my phone brushed up against it. Anyway, those are all the things I find significant enough to share. It’s still a great vehicle and in person the design looks really nice. I would definitely purchase this again over its competitors. 😊

@jinnij9721

2 жыл бұрын

I don't have any problem with the car play 0o. Also the auto brake is annoying sometimes. It did save my life twice now lol so can't complain in a way

@jackrandom4893

2 жыл бұрын

What is the body roll like around highway curves or windey roads?

@jamesyoung3537

2 жыл бұрын

@@jackrandom4893 typical of an suv of its size. I live in a city so I don’t do much driving on roads like that. But when I took a trip out of state it handled really well.

@angelleejackson

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you James! I just ordered my 2022 Tucson Hybrid. I went for it based on how it looks (which I think is cool), the fact I can get a hybrid at a reasonable price point, and of course the safety features. I looked at so many cars before going to this too. For us it came between the RAV4 and this. We picked this because it was 20% more affordable, had the same safety features if not more and also the warranty which is the best out there (also the interior of the RAV4 is atrocious to me). It is good to hear from someone who has actually driven it for a while. I am curious to know how you feel about it now after more months gone by. Thanks again!

@jamesyoung3537

2 жыл бұрын

@@angelleejackson hi! So unfortunately back in December I traded up to the palisade calligraphy. But I will say I really enjoyed my Tucson while I had it. I will say now, I would avoid the lighter interior. It got dirty very easy and I found myself cleaning a lot more than usual when it was typically just me riding in the car alone. But, my boyfriend just recently purchased the same exact Tucson I had but in the Amazon grey color, so the Tucson kinda still lives on in my family. I still highly recommend it. The only reason I moved up to my palisade because that was my dream vehicle since it launched, even more so since the calligraphy emerged. However if you would like a product that gives you wireless CarPlay I can recommend it! I’ve only had the adapter for a few days so I don’t know how well it will last but so far I am enjoying wireless CarPlay

hahahahaha the shot panning across the dusty AF center console at 2:50

@theepicgamer84

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly. I work at a Hyundai dealership and when we got one of these as our first 22 Tucson loaner. I was disgusted at how the screen was completely dusty before I even peeled off the plastics. Hopefully in the mid cycle refresh they change it to a different material On the bright side at least the touch capacitive buttons are quick to respond. I'm more of a fan of buttons but the fast response makes it livable at least

@Mr.Marbles

2 жыл бұрын

They cleaned it but by the time they pressed record it already looked like this. Source: i am the wiping cloth

@georgehugh3455

2 жыл бұрын

They ate sugar donuts just prior...

@BoopSnoot

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if someone will make a simple clear anti-static and anti-fingerprint overlay for this. Or if that's not feasible, just a interesting brushed black metal vinyl type overlay that has printed out controls where they need to be. Shouldn't cost more than $50 I wouldn't think.

@Dowlphin

2 жыл бұрын

That's one type of passive-aggressiveness that I love. 😄 Also notice the music title: Sleeping on the Blacktop. Suggests the stuff is dandruff. 😆

When they were talking about the Patagonia clothes and the price of the vehicle flashed on the screen, for a quick second I thought that's how much they paid for the shirts.

@afcgeo882

2 жыл бұрын

Oh god no… 😂. They paid far more.

@MrSchn3ll

2 жыл бұрын

I would like these guys a lot more if they didn't feel the need to express their undying love every video for that whacky company.

@iancancel4427

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrSchn3ll Don't like Patagonia?

@afcgeo882

2 жыл бұрын

@@anonymous00117 I’ve found LL Bean to be far higher quality and functionality.

@captainkaiii

2 жыл бұрын

@@iancancel4427 Yeah man...Patagonia is extremely overrated, and the quality of their clothes is pretty awful. Their leadership is also hypocritical in that they like to virtue-signal and act like an eco-friendly company (basically they're against the oil and gas industry) but at the same time most of their products are made with petroleum. They're just a company with a decent brand presence that happens to make and sell sub-par products.

I think this new Tucson looks incredible

@Ricky-mo6mv

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

2:48 A cubby for alcohol handi-wipes should be installed just under the HVAC controls as often as you'll need to clean it.

@Presidentcurly

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure Amazon will have a screen protector that reduces finger prints

@Uachtar

2 жыл бұрын

I think Audi provide a special cloth with their new dual screen dashboard. A simple cloth to wipe those would be good enough

@BoopSnoot

2 жыл бұрын

Kidding aside, we bought a interesting black steel or black chrome or whatever they call it refrigerator that has advertised no fingerprint coating on it, and I can confirm it absolutely works. I don't know why they can't put that material or that coating on vehicles as well.

@markmiller3279

2 жыл бұрын

@@BoopSnoot We have a black chrome stove, and its magic properties are achieved by sticking a sheet of tinted plastic on the stainless steel. As you'd expect of a stove, it's now got scratches and nicks down to the metal, and looks bad.

@pedalpower5893

2 жыл бұрын

Microfiber cloth.

I bought a 2022 Tucson limited hybrid three months ago. The exterior design is unique and I was not crazy about it but in light of all the other pluses of the SUV it was acceptable. The power train provides the smooth speed increase similar to my full size SUV with 330 HP V-8. The noise level is lower than my last compact SUV, a Mercedes GLK. The interior design and safety features are leading edge that you find only on premium SUV, e.g. Mercedes and Audi, costing $20k more. The size is large enough to haul four adults in comfort along with their luggage. This is my third new Hyundai in the last ten years and I found their quality equal too or better for all the major vehicle attributes than Toyotas and Hondas. Both of which I have purchased in the past. All this for price three to six thousand less than a Toyota or Honda. This is the first comment on a vehicle review I have posted. I did so in response to a highly biased and negative review.

There is no price I wouldn’t pay to see the outtake video when SG first sat in the car and saw the orgasmic explosion of gloss black everywhere. “Khaaaaannnnnn” Captain Kirk would be proud.

@lordkosc

2 жыл бұрын

The amazing thing about gloss piano black trim, is when you clean it , it usually ends up looking worse.

I may be in the minority on this, but I respect Hyundai/Kia for making each vehicle in their lineup visually distinct from each other. Unlike the “Russian nesting doll” approach of some other manufacturers

@MelloHubb

2 жыл бұрын

Same man. I love that they make their vehicles similar in design but different enough to where you can easily differentiate between them.

@afcgeo882

2 жыл бұрын

Except they’re not. You’re comparing different generations to each other. The geometry on this, the Sonata, the new Elantra… they’re the same.

@darknesse66

2 жыл бұрын

@@afcgeo882 it's the same design language but nowhere near the same looking car, geometry is a part of that language. There still needs to be some cohesion in a brand but look at Honda or even BMW. 90% of their cars look the same its boring.

@afcgeo882

2 жыл бұрын

@@darknesse66 I think you’re doing your own intelligence a disservice. They all have common design languages, but if you’re trying to say that an X5 and a 330 look the same, you’re either a troll or developmentally challenged. The same applies for a Pilot and Civic, or any two Hondas for that matter. They have design cues that are made to invoke a brand image, but their geometries are as different as any Hyundais.

I absolutely love the exterior look and I disagree with your opinion that in a few years you will feel the need for a traditional look. Fashion goes out of style but style never goes out of fashion. And this Suv is very stylish compared to similar models.It's futuristic and I think other car manufacturers like Nissan should upgrade their exterior holistically also.

But Mark, this is a SERIOUS machine. With some sensous sporty performance. Someone like you wouldn’t get my college run in my new Hyundai to show how best in class I am.

I like new bold design a lot honestly. The last one was meh and generic - this one looks apart and with good color combination it sure looks much more upscale. Interior also made a huge leap in design and materials. COnsidering the hiqh quality of Hyundai cars, fantastic warranty, possibilities in drivetrain and the design at this price point? Its really a no brainer if you are shopping in this segment.

If an SUV could go into Earth orbit, I think the cockpit of the 2022 Tucson would be the perfect layout for the trek. Its the future...right here...right now. Kudos to Hyundai and KIA for their bold steps in design.

I've seen few of those on road already. At first I thought "what the ... ???", but then after seeing more of them, that unique design grew on me. Have seen one with this red color too, I think it looks really good.

A couple of guys at work bought the Hybrid version, one in black and I love the thing. It looks amazing in real life and the interior also. Both have told me they're getting around 5.9 l/100 km on average combined. Thats a whopping 40mpg on average. The ride is smooth but with a tad of firmness and the interior space is good. If I was in the market for an SUV this would be first on my list.

@pleasedontwatchthese9593

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder how well it will last

@Flagrum3

2 жыл бұрын

@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 Well I know a couple of people with a Tucson and Santa Fe which are atleast 10 yrs old and going strong. Like any car, a good maintenance regimen is key.

@lukaposeidon8490

2 жыл бұрын

The 230hp hybrid or the 265hp plug in hybrid? Because this sounds like damn good fuel economy for SUV's of that power. I'm a big fan of this tucson though. The fuel economy is great for both the 230 and 265hp version, whichever one your friend currently has.

@Flagrum3

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukaposeidon8490 Both that I mentioned are not plug-in hybrids.

@arthurmroyce

2 жыл бұрын

My daughter has the 2022 hybrid version and my wife has a fully loaded GV70. Honestly, the Tucson is a way better value proposition. After I detailed her car last summer (I am also her mechanic), I put it in sport mode so that the engine and battery worked together...nice ride! My Veloster N is way faster, but for an SUV it is a nice car. And....we do like the quirky styling!

I can see myself driving a fist through that all capactive-touch center stack

@TheRguru1

2 жыл бұрын

It may have capacitive touch, but it don't have capacity for these hands.

@markmiller3279

2 жыл бұрын

It's the one thing I definitely agree with. The exterior design is mildly over-the-top, but I don't find it unattractive. Better that than a completely anonymous alternative. It doesn't compromise utility, either. The center stack is a different story...

@brynmorjones9675

2 жыл бұрын

Rubbish. It works perfectly and responds instantly.

@timothycc711

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if that would be covered under warranty? 😆

@Scotty_in_Ohio

2 жыл бұрын

@@brynmorjones9675 Yep - it's mostly folks that haven't lived with these for more than a couple of hours. If you let the climate stay on auto, use the audio controls on the steering wheel or touch screen you'll be good to go - took me about a week to adjust and be happy with the same setup in my Santa Cruz. Would I like a volume / tune knob - sure why not. Do I HAVE to have one after my "adjustment period" no not really.

I HATE this capacitive touch control trend.

@omaralkayal7598

2 жыл бұрын

I guess you could buy a Lada Urban

@lukewind30

2 жыл бұрын

Ok boomer

@papa_pt

2 жыл бұрын

@@omaralkayal7598 or a Porsche /BMW

@thelarry383

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukewind30 late 20s "boomer" okay 🤡

@timothycc711

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you 💯

It’s the K-pop Tuck-sun, ready for 6 years of Uber duty.

Anybody else watch the reviews and check out the tunes that the Geese have playing? No, just me? Oh well. Who knew geese had such good and eclectic taste in music? Love the channel. Keep up the great work!

@jenseninterceptor1065

2 жыл бұрын

me

the way the dash seems low and follows the lines at the top of the door is very attractive

For those who are thinking - capacitive buttons = deal breaker - keep this in mind you get used to what you have fairly quickly. I was a bit concerned too with my Santa Cruz Limited - in fact I was almost going to adjust my reservation for a SEL so I could get the buttons (and wireless Android Auto). I'm glad I didn't all other things factored in I'm very happy (even with the center stack) the auto climate works very well, there are buttons on the steering wheel for the volume, mute, source and station presets or track up/down. I suppose you could also use voice controls too. One major benefit to not having tune/volume knobs is that your passenger will likely not change the station or even adjust the volume. About once a week I dust the surface with a micro fiber cloth - fingerprints aren't as much of an issue as I would have thought - Kia/Hyundai does put more piano black surfaces (and in places you touch) than they should. I've had a 2018 Soul! (turbo) since new and I've not had any issues with the copious amounts of black shiny plastic. A quick wipe down when I'm cleaning the car's interior and it's good for another week or so....

I sell Kia's for a living, our owner happens to own a Hyundai as well. Although they are almost the same, Hyundai seems to not have a clue what they want to do as a brand. Some models have touch, some don't, some have the stick for gear select, some have buttons. Whereas Kia at least has a cohesive direction. I was waiting for this video specifically to crucify them over the touch AND glossy black. Literally the worst of both

I had one as a rental in Italy with a six speed and Diesel engine. The torque was great and the third pedal made it a surprisingly fun drive. I wish it was offered in that spec in the US, I would get one tomorrow.

My brother just bought one of this. I drove it and loved it. The style, and the automatic makes it a better ride over the competition, and yes, you sacrifice a few MPGs but it's worth it, 100%!

I bought a 2022 Tucson hybrid in May and I love it..

That intro 😂 Those transitions in the review. 🤣

I always look forward to a new savagegeese video. The workshop segment is unique amongst all other reviews and you really get to know about the important bits of a car that way. And you're right. Hyundai is known to vacillate between unimaginative styling and overstyling. Recall the 2009 Sonata, which, btw was hugely successful. Let's see if this Tucson can replicate that success.

I like the looks both inside and out. Physical controls would be nice but it’s not a deal breaker for me. I think the current version looks markedly better than the previous version shown. It looks like a good value and the space looks comfortable. I’m not in the market but I’m going to go over and take a look at it. Thanks for the video.

The hybrid and plugin model should be extremely good. The plugin alone, is over $12,000 cheaper when fully loaded when compared to the RAV4 Prime, which is basically nonexistent in Canada.

@caribougoo349

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Canada got screwed. Base trims are a $3600 difference in the states and for top trims the Tucson is more I personally couldn't buy a hybrid without an ecvt. Simpler than a manual transmission, smooth in the city, and responsive without regular CVT rubber band effect. Only downside is they're paired with weak engine/motors in some applications but the Camry/rav4 are excellent

@wolfshanze5980

Жыл бұрын

@@caribougoo349 I own a 2023 Tucson Hybrid and it's as smooth as butter... best drive of any car i've been in for my 55 years on this earth (I've been in a lot of cars), and the Hybrid has a lot more get up and go than the 2.5L base engine.

For one I absolutely love the way the Tucson looks, definitely has a personality of it's own an I'm also glad they got rid of the older troublesome 2.4 Theta engine family an is now using the 2.5 Smartstream Multiport engine. Now let's see how these engines hold up over the next 5-10 years with miles on them.

@oi32df

2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see how in the long run the A25A-FKS , (the 2,5L "Dynamic Force" in the last gen Rav4) will hold it's reliabilty versus the bullit proof 2AR-FE of the previous Rav gen .

@theepicgamer84

2 жыл бұрын

And don't forget the even worse, gutless & snail like Theta II 2.0L. That was utterly slow for the Tucson in the 2019-2021 refresh cycle. What's even worse is that the 2.4 was really only available on the top trim iirc (what I've seen in the service department)

@theepicgamer84

2 жыл бұрын

I also really hope the n-line version of this Tucson get doesn't get screwed like last gen Last gen the 1.6T with the DCT was used in the Tucson which was alright but still for an SUV is a rather slow-ish package imo This gen I've seen online that the n-line keeps the n/a 2.5 motor and I really hope that isn't true. It would be awesome to see Hyundai use the 2.5T but maybe keep it at 220HP since it's an n-line after all. Better than making the n-line trim no more than a appearance package for the tucson

@wolfshanze5980

Жыл бұрын

@@theepicgamer84 They screwed the N version of the Tucson... 2.5L engine only... lowest HP engine package. I got the 2023 Hybrid SEL w/convenience... I'd take it over the N version any day.

You guys are my fave channel for car reviews bc you keep it real and get in the nuts and bolts of what this car will be like as a daily driver. I am obsessed with the fine details of how quiet the cabin is, how comfortable the seats are, storage, mechanical issues, ride quality etc- not just “does it look pretty” so please keep being real and candid we need the transparency! Love your channel! 👌✨✨

I'm interested in safety, reliability, drivablity and price. I believe the Tucson has it.

@rafatowers

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

I actually like these alot, however I've already seen those rear fangs burned out. They really need to figure out why these consume rear lighting like my 3rd wife consumes my child support checks

@rotatopoti

2 жыл бұрын

you are paying three women? wow!!

@price9195

2 жыл бұрын

alimony checks would have been funny. child support makes you sound like a deadbeat

@na_wu

2 жыл бұрын

I like the look too

@KiamKweli

2 жыл бұрын

Well played... And yeah that's a shame.

@disco.lemonade

2 жыл бұрын

That's Hyundai quality, baby. I've seen Hyundais and Kias with barely over a few months old with lights burned out. You don't see that on a Toyota or a Honda. I mean, you could, it would be rare. I spend hundreds of hours behind the wheel, and never seen that. But the Koreans, oh boy...

I'm very much looking forward to your review of the Elantra-N and the Kona-N when it comes out.

Y’all make boring and or whack cars interesting to watch. That’s real talent.

I have the N Line. I quite like exterior as it stands.out in an otherwise mediocre looking segment. I didn't want a turbo or a CVT which also limited my options. So far so good and Mark nailed it... Interior is above grade with the exception of all the gloss black.

@TheMinot60

2 жыл бұрын

Driven it in snow yet? Pretty freaking good!

I don't think these guys are allowed to talk about exterior styling. Look at how they style themselves. Dress like 80's Toyota and talking about 2020's car design. 🤣

@gad9761

2 жыл бұрын

lmao I so agree!

We bought a 2022 Hybrid for my wife. We are both plus size but we both love this car. My daily is a 2020 F-150 but I do not mind switching to this car for longer trips. Fun little suv. Love the MPG, the interior is so nice. We keep our big 100lbs yellow lab in the back and he loves the rides in the car.

Mom said wait for the moment.. What a good song. Great musical taste as always.

I think overall it's a good vehicle. Personally I do like the looks, something different and new, as It's definitely for the younger crowd, (I'm young and like it), I also feel it lines up well with the rest of the Hyundai lineup refresh. The hybrid is absolutely the one to have however and they even push it more too. While these are the more normal/average "boring appliance" versions, that's what most people want and need, but they offer several flavors, like the hybrid, plug in hybrid, and the N version. This too I believe is the reason why they have sped up the generational changes for all their vehicles, the move to electric is happening faster than any company thought so they are making up for lost time, essentially. If everyone is going all electric by 2030 then mind as well just push anything and everything else out while you work on the new models. At least that's what I'm guessing. In at regulars, they sell like hot cakes because I see them everywhere already, and our local dealer can't keep the handful they are able to get in stock for more than a day. Regardless to everything, only time will tell! Best of luck to all!

@TheMinot60

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 61 and loooooove my hybrid. I do have a tuner button, my glossy center stack looks great with a micro fiber wipe once a week. I like finding it easy in the parking lot! And I spent hours in snow yesterday/day before and it was pretty damn good. Born in North Dakota, driven trucks in the German Alps and woods in winter for snow reference, I'd take it both places.

@wolfshanze5980

Жыл бұрын

I'm 55 and I loooooove my hybrid. I also added an Android Auto wireless adapter, so I have wireless android auto now along with everything else. I have black exterior with all black leather interior, as the Queen song goes, "I'm in love with my car". I don't know why you would think only the younger crowd would like this car... also took it to work and my coworkers (some my age and older) all loved it to.

Funny enough, the interior was the biggest selling point for me. The buttons are where you need them, rest is touch sensitive and works perfectly. Your hand rests in such position you dont have to check where you should press to adjust speciffic things that automation does not take care of. It is built the way that you dont need to fiddle with anything too often, touch makes the most sense. Also one wipe away of looking clean.

Nice to see Colter Wall on the infotainment screen. Keeps up the great reviews.

I like the headlight styling a lot. Is this the base for the truck?

Oof, seeing all the touch controls on the center stack was an immediate turnoff. Soft as puddin, I am

@greensamurai5805

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@bextar6365

2 жыл бұрын

Especially for older buyers...

@afcgeo882

2 жыл бұрын

Only the top trim has that, thankfully.

@lukewind30

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, oh no I can’t use a button on my steering wheel.

@afcgeo882

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukewind30 Your passenger can’t. You also can’t use buttons for a lot of the features.

I love how the car looks, it very unique and theres nothing else that looks like it. I do not like the touch controls however.

Picked up my grandmothers N line Highlander today. I think it’s a tad aggressive but damn I love it

Enjoyed your great level of sarcasm. I wish you went over more deeply on the interior design and the interior space which are two of this car's strong suits.

you guys are wildin with these intros.....

If you like the old Tucson over this new one….. you are just ultra conservative. And short sighted too. In Europe it sells like crazy.

Thanks for the great review! Does this not come in hybrid with regenerative braking? I thought it did? Regenerative braking hybrids is the top of priority for my next vehicle and only thing holding me back from the Mazda CX-5.

@XoVoX

2 жыл бұрын

Regen Braking Hybrid is holding you back from buying a CX5? Hybrid is one of the worst automotive solutions on the market. It creates two large points which can fail instead of one. A traditional engine or a fully electric are much better buys. Hybrids give you better gas mileage, but at a greater overall cost meaning that fuel consumption and years of use are quite vast before it becomes "worth it".

In Aus the N Line version with high lander package gets a 1.6T abs 7 speed DCT, I find it fascinating how different each market is in regards to what drivetrains and trims they get

Better to be polarizing than generic. It shows confidence and specific goals, designing by committee is what has made so many cars just transportation.

@BigDonkMongo

2 жыл бұрын

yes exactly what I was thinking, not the car for me but I liked when Honda was bold with the Civic

@ghoulbuster1

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I like the bombastic designs. People complained about the previous Honda being too racer and look at Honda now, horrible generic default cars without any features.

Actually I think that it will hold well in 10 years from now, just because it looks kinda futuristic. For example the Honda civic hatchback "spaceship" from 2006, still holds fine today compared to the average 2006 car.

@rafatowers

2 жыл бұрын

Agree

@gad9761

2 жыл бұрын

agree

@UnseenSpirit

Жыл бұрын

I thought the same. The spaceship looked so odd when I first saw it but it is fine today haha

I like the innovations like the imbedded DRL, the isolated driver screen and the cloth-like material trim inside the car. I think it's different rather than sticking with the old school looks all the time, I think the Koreans always invent new elements to their cars. Perhaps this is their identity. I think for creative individual like myself, I appreciate what is done.

@pleasedontwatchthese9593

2 жыл бұрын

I'm mixed about it. I think its fine for a car to look stylish though cars are meant to last longer than that. When it comes time for a user to sell the car it will look more outdated and get less then if it was more reserved in it looks. But if a user does not care about that then this is a good car for them.

The Santa Cruz shares the odd interior and front styling of the Tucson, but the rest of it just really works for me. Like, I could never see myself in a Tucson, but the Cruz makes my eyeballs happy.

I am ancient old thing and I find the design enjoyable. Aging well, both this and me not so much. The interior is a bit Star Ship Enterprise. What happened to knobs and easy to read displays. Rotary knob climate controls. Everything now is a touch haptic thing. While cool, not so cool on the fly while driving. But if the vices are well executed it will sell. For me the hybrid is what I want. The only thing I may find the inside cramped. A Santa Fe, maybe better. Bigger inside and more mature and really not that much more. I like the looks better with the Santa Fe, or the KIA Sorento. It is a tough sell either way, but these are still, cars I can reach. Everything is getting so expensive and value is the deal here. Hyundai and KIA to me and my friends are no longer laughing stock. It is desired and on their driveways and on their trips with comfort and enjoyment. So as cool as this is. I think the Santa Fe or Sorento is more me.

@bextar6365

2 жыл бұрын

I'd say it was designed for the younger crowd mostly. Hope it sells well.

@gad9761

2 жыл бұрын

@@bextar6365 its selling like crazy,they can't keep the hybrid limited on the lots.

@lordkosc

2 жыл бұрын

Santa Fe has all the buttons, ALL OF THEM.

Amazing acting in those promo clips!

@polaris911

2 жыл бұрын

wow is this the *All New* Hyundai Tucson™®©?

@Dowlphin

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it takes skill to precisely hit the uncanny valley between human and CGI. How I miss the good old times of Max Headroom where this stuff was done bluntly and playfully.

What you guys don't understand is the actual consumer is looking at one car, the one they will buy. They're not considering or caring about trends year-over-year or the direction a company is headed in. They care about the car that will be in their driveway and that's it

The lighter the color, the easier the geometry is on the eye. I just ordered a white N-Line.

To be fair, only the most expensive Limited model has no volume or tuning knobs. All the others have them as well as Wireless Apple CarPlay.

@markmiller3279

2 жыл бұрын

Which definitely should have been mentioned in the review, especially since Mark thinks the lower trim levels are the real bargain.

Love the design, features and practicality. LOATHE that touch screen infotainment center. #dealBreaker

never heard of Vulfpeck thanks! The Tuscon looks different and priced well, plan on seeing a ton of them

Drove that in Iceland this summer while on holidays for 12 days. Pretty solid and decent car and trust me Icelandic roads can be rough. Interior space is not that great but the car is very comfortable and rides well. I really did not like the infotainment system as it is not as user friendly as in a BMW (we have a 5 series and an X5) and the screen was a mess after half a day. You have to clean it all the time… I got the hybrid and gas mileage was pretty decent. We returned the car covered in thin volcanic dust and mud and I had nothing to complain about it except the infotainment. Just make sure to ask your dealer or your car rental company how to open the fuel tank lid, otherwise you might end up crazy 😂. People that have this car will understand me lol.

Thanks Goose. You only needed to get to the center stack. It could drive like an F1 car: hard pass

@James-il3tq

2 жыл бұрын

All the added safety with driving assist functions undone by those touch buttons in that center stack.

@Soulbreeze

2 жыл бұрын

Lost me real quick with that touch crap. No idea how that kind of thing gets out of the design stage. No one stood up and said "hey guys, other cars have had these buttons and literally everyone hates them"?

@afcgeo882

2 жыл бұрын

Only the top trim is like that. The lower trims have actual buttons.

@toddysurcharge771

2 жыл бұрын

@@Soulbreeze people are simpletons who can't handle change. Literally every device people use these days have touch screens but when a car gets OMG the world is endingggg. Same people bitching about it and saying oh its not safe are the sane idiots who text while driving.

I own the hybrid limited and it is an awesome car. I wish the all touch screen center console had some real buttons and knobs though.

@oi32df

2 жыл бұрын

Do you get the gas mileage announced ? Many are disappointed on this point , especially on the highway.

@guiltrad

2 жыл бұрын

@@oi32df In my case, highway driving use more gas than the announced figure, and city driving gas consumption is close to the announced figure. I’m not disappointed. it’s an SUV, not a Prius. Maybe they expect too much from the hybrid system. And numbers are still better than gas engines.

@oi32df

2 жыл бұрын

@@guiltrad ok thks

It is so rare that I disagree with you guys, this is by far one of the best looking new vehicles that can be bought. We do agree on the interior however...

@kyle_throws_tools

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. This isn't something I'd normally like, but it stands out. Most people I know think these look really cool. Miss me with that interior though.

I love the exterior design but the center stack looks frustrating as heck because it will get dirty so quickly plus I like pushing actual buttons.

@Scotty_in_Ohio

2 жыл бұрын

It does seem to attract dust but I haven't really noticed _that many_ paw prints - I have a Limited trim Santa Cruz - basically the same interior. After getting things adjusted the auto climate does a very good job and radio controls are on the steering wheel. As others have mentioned you can get many of the same features without the larger center screen and buttons in lower trim levels.

@TheMinot60

2 жыл бұрын

I've got roller buttons for volume and tuning. My stack wipes clean with an untouched micro cloth.

@wolfshanze5980

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMinot60 The lower trims of the Tucson have an 8" screen with rollers and wireless android auto... the higher trims have the 10.25" full-digital infotainment with navigation and wired android auto... though you can add a $50 adapter and get wireless android auto on the higher infotainment.

The hybrid version of the "Tuck-Son" is almost impossible to find at dealers, its an ultra-popular vehicle. It's the one I'd buy, followed by the boring but high-resale RAV4 hybrid.

@scaldon2

2 жыл бұрын

Hows is the rav4 a car thsts extremely reliable boring? And it also has the best resale value. Hyundai are prone to engine problems. And if tge engine goes bad and effects the surrounding parts they'll only cover engine not the surrounding parts that were effected.

@Xemnas103

2 жыл бұрын

@@scaldon2 Reliable doesn't equal an exciting or engaging car to drive. Toyota for a long time had the reputation of not being the most interesting cars on the road, but no one cared about that because they was more reliable than a lot of the competitors and that is why their resale value is high, not because their interesting cars. OP mentioned that they have resale as well. The Rav4 is not really that fast unless you the PHEV one nor is the steering really that communicative with the road feel. Fuel economy and reliability are good reasons to pick the Rav4 over the others but if you take those away then what else the does the Rav4 do better than the competition, not much objectively. Recently, Hyundai does have a few recalls when it comes to their engines but with proper maintained, most people probably will be fine. Toyota also had their fair share of recalls lately too.

@wyw201

2 жыл бұрын

@@Xemnas103 Tbh, the only vehicle in this price class with a bit of excitement is the turbo CX-5, the rest are all soulless appliances.

@wingsuitzero

2 жыл бұрын

I think that’s where Hyundai is trying to set itself apart. Their cars are genuinely good. But in order to differentiate itself from Toyota or Honda it needs to be more aggressive in its styling. Is that too wrong? People keep saying that the forward thinking concept like styling won’t age well. But I don’t see that happening. Yeah car designs has its trends but the edgy styling and big grills are going to stick compared to the more bubbly cars

@wyw201

2 жыл бұрын

@@wingsuitzero The moment Hyundai themselves release a slightly more refined design, the current generation won’t age well. Overstyled vehicles never age well once trends change. If Hyundai wants to differentiate themselves from Toyota/Honda, they can be a genuine Mazda competitor with aggressive handling. When I tested the Tucson (non-hybrid), it is still a yawn fest.

My best friend bought one of these 7 months ago. It looked a bit weird to me in the beginning as well but now that I've seen it so many times I think it looks really cool. I love their courage to introduce something different to the market and the driving experience of the 4WD and the value for money is second to none. I didn't like the review to be honest. It was opiniated based on your own personal taste, close-minded.

@rafatowers

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, he is a RAV fanboy

I like it. Edges are back!

I just bought a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. This is my first Hyundai. I was going to buy the Rav4, but I couldn't deal with the extreme price gouging. I really enjoy it so far. I even went on a couple of road trips. It feels like a much more expensive vehicle. It is very roomy and I am very happy with it.

So glad you finally got to this car. I wish you had the hybrid because that power train is great. I bought one of these and love it. The styling certainly isn't for everyone. I knew you would have a problem with the gloss black. The safety suite is definitely next level. I love it.

@DB-sd3cw

2 жыл бұрын

Who cares what you like? Who are you?

@rafatowers

2 жыл бұрын

@@DB-sd3cw some best than you

@outermarker5801

2 жыл бұрын

@@DB-sd3cw You do apparently 🤣

For the record physical Buttons and knobs are actually in lower trim levels. What you are experiencing is what you get in the upper and top trim levels

@Gilotopia

2 жыл бұрын

And people want these at the higher price ranges. All the people complaining are not the same ones that are buying.

I bought a slightly used mk7 Golf Sportwagen last year and I love it. Manual, AWD and most importantly no capacitive touch or piano black. I have 60k/3yrs left on the warranty, and I’m genuinely worried I won’t be able to find a decent car that isn’t full of bullshit gimmicks when it’s time to replace it. I don’t understand why so many car makers are pushing this BS that everybody hates smh.

Whatever you might think of the styling, it's sister variant the Santa Cruz car-truck is really good looking

Killing me with the reveal footage lol. I think it actually looks good in person… the front end looks much better so far than the new Sportage. The N Line is coming too to give it a little more “personality”. As far as all the touch controls I guess you can get a lower trim.

Could you add a decibel level reading at a set speed for car reviews? It would be great to quantify "ultra quiet".

@jacksparrow5281

2 жыл бұрын

YES. That is one objective criteria that can easily be measured and further compared objectively to other vehicles in the same class.

@oi32df

2 жыл бұрын

go to Alex

@Dowlphin

2 жыл бұрын

Probably hard to maintain at least near-identical conditions, and sound characteristics are psychologically relevant, so it would be a lot of effort to produce a highly abstract numerical value that gives you no clue about what it feels like or how much worse or better alternatives actually are. For example, what affects noise: Tire type, tire age, tire pressure, tire temperature, road temperature, road surface structure, road humidity, air density, wind and many other such factors.

@angryuser0

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dowlphin don't have to get that crazy, just use a microphone or phone app at same speed on the same bit of road they always drive. Then if you want to add additional qualitative around it, then great.

@Dowlphin

2 жыл бұрын

@@angryuser0 OK, so you actually do like bad ideas. 🤔 (Quite common.)

I press the like button before I start watching the video!

I tried watching this but it kept not rendering the car? You using SNES/Star Fox tech for this thing?

Well the Santa Cruz video will sure be interesting.

Saw this on street and felt like it looked good :D

I'm not normally a fan of the critique in your vids but you hit the nail on the head with them just trying stuff over and over again and it comes of as they are throwing in everything just because and after a while you do just kinda get over all that "look at me" hype they try to inject.

I ordered Preferred trim. Is the engine 2.5 naturally aspired a good engine?🤔

Overall I'm an H/K fan, but Styled by a bunch of 15 year olds had me rolling.

@whoawoahh

2 жыл бұрын

I am also a Heckler and Koch fan ;-)

@hotdogy12345

2 жыл бұрын

Harman Kardon is a great audio system 👍🏻

Simply perfect review, thank you

reminds me of the nissan murano which was aimed way farther upmarket and had lots of problems, but styling reminds me of it.

Can we use ceramic coating on that piano Black metarials in the infortainment. Because that's the only way I can see it's staying cleans

2:29 Holy crap. At first glance I thought that transmission switchgear array was some retro 1990s Motorola bag phone handset, but in silver.

INTRO EXTREEEEEEEEEEME It’s a shame it has so much glass because I sort of feel like I wouldn’t want to be seen in it.

@timothycc711

2 жыл бұрын

😆 🤣 good one 👍

@brynmorjones9675

2 жыл бұрын

Then perhaps you should buy something else......

@agenericaccount3935

2 жыл бұрын

@@brynmorjones9675 Aggressive boomer punctuation. Neat.

@brynmorjones9675

2 жыл бұрын

@@agenericaccount3935 Are you objecting to the exclamation marks? If so, sorry, but I still find it astonishing how little energy some reviewers put into learning what a car can do before they review it! (Is one exclamation mark OK?)

One thing I don't like and not mentioned is that the rear turn signals are on the bumper. They do that on the current Kia Sportage too. I think it's because of some law on the of amount of taillight visible when the hatch is open. I just think some high sitting truck won't be able to see those as well.

@Savagegeese incase you're confused by why Manufacturers uses Piano black plastic. The reason is that it looks good in the dealership showroom or when the salesman shows the vehicle for the first time it looks good. The manufacturer does anything and everything to make the sale. They don't care what happens after.

Idk why but when I look at the exterior my mind synonymously keeps registering it as a Pontiac Aztek. And for that reason alone, I’m out on this one.

@theadvocate4698

2 жыл бұрын

Walter White moans in disagrement....

@bigcjm

2 жыл бұрын

Your alone on that one.

@raym4661

2 жыл бұрын

That exactly what I was thinking! The Sante Cruz has the same looking front end. I saw one driving the day and I thought to myself that is the ugliest car ever.

SavageGeese "You can be a big person and fit in there..." Me - "that's what she said."

@stoneeh

2 жыл бұрын

And the adjustability makes it easy if you're a tiny petite person as well.

I do think touch only is bad, but you seem to exaggerate the downsides and just briefly mentions the strength of this vehicle. Rear seat room is humongous. Not just roomy. It also reclines more than most competitors. Plus the cargo space is very flat when rear seats are folded. They not only removed the buttons they removed the cover of the tacometer and the gear knobs. All of that creates unique smoothness and airy cabin I think.

I would get the lower trim one since there is physical buttons. I would think majority of people would get the lower trims.

I love the design. Never see such a strong reaction to the design. It was funny. I actually disliked the old design. It was super generic. Like a Costco version of an suv. Looks great on the road, in my opinion.

@Virtual_Cadence

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. I love the new design. My dad has the old design and it was too boring 😂

@mrknowmyself

2 жыл бұрын

Amazon basic version of car

I thought this is the higher quality version of the Range Rover Evoque. Still not sure I was wrong.

It seems to be a very very solid vehicle for the price. The awd it has is the type I need.. especially for snow ❄️. The everything touch in gloss, I hate.. any dust or fingerprints will show immediately unless you wipe it down a few times a week