I bought the Tucson Hybrid last year and couldn't have been more impressed Smooth, powerful and efficient enough, it never gave me a day of trouble. Traded it for a Vette Z06

@AAutoBuyersGuide

Ай бұрын

Glad you're enjoying your Tucson! -Travis

@bradweinberger6907

Ай бұрын

Your 1 year old vehicle is working like new? Crazy.

@JohnLee-db9zt

Ай бұрын

@@bradweinberger6907well he had a corvette which is crap from the get go 😂

@jrksoldierx1436

Ай бұрын

@@JohnLee-db9zt You can't read, he traded the Tucson for the Z06

After a crash that totaled my car and I rented a Hyundai Kona, I looked at other brands and after weeks of looking, Tucson PHEV is for me, design, comfort, power when you need it and practical cargo, I am leasing the new design when is out!

Look wise ...this is amazing... especially the c pliiar where the quater panel has this X sort of design where the rear windshield and side back window matches

The side profile of the Tuscon reminds me so much of a Lamborghini Urus! Overall, great improvements. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Hyundai and Kia really do kill it with design. They make the neatest looking cars inside and out and are super premium. Love this new updated Tucson, love the new Kia K4 (wow) and so on. Even the upcoming Kia Carnival van is gorgeous! I would have easily went back to Kia and Hyundai (I trade in every 2-3 years on a new car) except for 1 reason. They have so many recalls and seem to have a lot of engine issues and fire risk issues. More and more pop up even on newer models. Just a little scary to me. But I must say they make the best looking vehicles with premium features, premium materials, great prices, long warranty and so on. I hope the recalls and fire risk start to go away for them.

Absolutely love the lower headlights trend on CUVs. PLEASE keep it coming.

@6:26 there's Craig (EV Pulse) & Sofyan!

@AAutoBuyersGuide

Ай бұрын

There are lots of folks at the New York Auto Show! -Travis

I'll be interested in this vehicle once they put the rear turn signals up to a point that they are seeable by those around. Putting them down so low on the rear of the vehicle don't enhance form, function or safety.

LIke the refreshed interior--my only knock is the steering wheel needs to feel/look more 'truckish', other than that, way better than the previous interior.

didn't realize they had different dash designs for hybrids. Wish they do the same to the refreshed sorento hybrids

I am not sure why Hyundai has a XRT model but not much off road use. Especially Subaru Forester may have a Hybrid model in 2 years. I think the hybrid will be a popular choice for many people.

Did I miss the upgraded power output figure ? What is the increased electric power ?

@taskmaster58

Ай бұрын

For the PHEV it's 268 up from 261.

This was looking interesting until Alex got to the driver monitor. If that's not a deletable option, then we have a deal-breaker. Side note: the T-handle shifter as an option is a different plus.

Putting the 12V battery in the trunk is something I appreciate because of temperature moderation. In cars where the battery is in the engine bay, my experience is that the battery dies in 6-8 years. Whereas in my car with the battery in the trunk, the battery lasted 11 years.

@bradweinberger6907

Ай бұрын

Do you think it could have anything to do with the fact that most vehicles with rear batteries are more expensive and have better batteries?

What color is one on video? Amazon Gray or a new gray?

Rear blinkers still low in the bumper No good.

@jsilverchannel

Ай бұрын

Oh no!!!!!!!!!

@marksneyd1262

Ай бұрын

Yes it’s so dangerous. Kia Sportage has them at eye level so why not the Tuscon, it’s an easy fix.

@Ricky-mo6mv

Ай бұрын

I still can’t understand why people think this is dangerous. If anyone is that close behind a vehicle that they can’t be seen, or the mirror indicators, then neither vehicle is barely moving regardless.

@robertduklus6555

Ай бұрын

@Ricky-mo6mv I can't understand nuclear fission so don't feel bad

The low rise on the center console below the dash could be good for me, I need to manspread with my knees! Went looking at hybrid/plug in crossovers including Tucson, the Kias, Outlander, CX-90 and any that had a wide center console were a dealbreaker

@AAutoBuyersGuide

Ай бұрын

Certainly a specific need that requires some seat time to sort out. -Travis

@reserva120

Ай бұрын

Have you tried the delicate flower “ group for recommendations???

New shifter frees up a lot of space for...even MORE gloss black plastic.

@kamalq97

Ай бұрын

Not really; there is a new wireless charging pad for your smartphone

@repeteproductions

Ай бұрын

Soooooo much gloss black :(

I've been considering the Tucson PHEV for a while now, but pricing is now at ~40K, which is a hefty premium and it was not eligible for any tax credits. With such pricing, I'd probably get a regular hybrid, and likely not the Tucson.

@marksneyd1262

Ай бұрын

Could you consider leasing one?

Does the new phev have a heat pump system to heat the cabin? That's one of the issues on the phev that doesn't allow it to stay in Ev mode when it's cold.

@Creativess90

Ай бұрын

Tucson Phev doesnt have it. New kona ev for example have it it

@JohnSeitz

4 күн бұрын

Glad it doesn’t have it. No need for a complex heat pump… when the ICE can provide more heat. It’s a PHEV not an BEV. That is coming from a person that owned a RAV4 Prime with a noisy heat pump and still didn’t heat well when below freezing.

Turn signals in the rear bumper is a deal breaker! Wake up Hyundai, nobody wants that!

@Ethanbarela

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Even worse when it’s incandescent bulb

@jjqq2743

Ай бұрын

Not even a deal breaker lol you still have the turn indicators on the mirrors I’ve had my Tucson for 2 years and no issues

@repeteproductions

Ай бұрын

Such a huge Zonk. Why couldn't they incorporate the turn signals into the red lights and keep the reverse light below the bumper area?

@henrikhook.

Ай бұрын

@LetMeCook86 Yep, that's true!. Same goes for Santa Fe. 😟 The direction indicators in the back should be at the same level as the tail lights (brake lights...).

@JohnLee-db9zt

Ай бұрын

What? It looks like that cool Klingon weapon.

Rear reflector still on bumper

Along with the updated tech and infotainment screens, the 2025 Tucson finally includes a Heads Up Display.

I didn’t even know the NEW KIA K4 and the Refreshed Hyundai line was being introduced

@AAutoBuyersGuide

Ай бұрын

Ta-da! -Travis

Why are matte finishes require more maintenance and what type of maintenance? Thanks.

@JohnSeitz

4 күн бұрын

The surface isn’t protected against micro scratches… ie they show up much more intensely.

Am I correct, the exterior green will not be available for USA?

@AAutoBuyersGuide

Ай бұрын

I haven't heard that myself but it is possible. -Travis

@night5091

Ай бұрын

The Pine Green matte not available. That metallic green on XRT should be. It’s new color. Rockwood Green.

@saxmanmatt1574

Ай бұрын

Thank you, if that green is available, my wife will love it! Been waiting so long for green.

@night5091

Ай бұрын

@@saxmanmatt1574Anytime, have a 22 Santa Fe Callagraphy. Going back in August. If that green is available. On Limited Hybrid I would consider it. I think the color is great. Hopefully not exclusive to XRT. It shouldn’t be.

@Ricky-mo6mv

Ай бұрын

@@saxmanmatt1574 Yeah, that green looks absolutely amazing on the Tucson. I can’t seem to find any info, but it would be typical if the US didn’t get this color as an option. We always tend to get the plethora of boring colors. I currently have a 2023 Limited in Portofino Gray and it’s quite beautiful. That green is definitely me though!

I looked at this model this year - but the electronic interior scares me. Consumer Reports customers report tremendous reliablity problems with it. The Theta II engine also has problems before 100,000 miles. I know they plan to leave the Theta II engine soon if not already, but I stay away from new engine designs for at least four years from any manufacturer, not just Hyundai. Bought the ancient Mazda CX-5 instead which I know will last for 200,000 with few problems. Still own a 2013 Subaru Legacy with 145,000 on it doing well and a 2018 Buick Envision with nearly 84,000 that is fine too. Buying older tech has served me well on numerous car brands that build good cars after a few years.

What does Hyundai have against duel exhaust ?

@AAutoBuyersGuide

29 күн бұрын

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This is prettty nice

I would love to see those in an electric version.

Looks like no LED turn signals even on the limited? What a bummer!

@marksneyd1262

Ай бұрын

Still in the lower bumper, so dangerous as car behind can’t see it.

Still too much glossy plastic in the interior. And I’m saying this as someone who owns two H/K vehicles.

Wait 6 or 7 years when those screens crap out , then tell me how great it is...

Generally I prefer the starter battery to be up front with the engine. When you have to trickle charge your starter battery, it's just more convenient in my opinion to have the cables running to the hood rather than through a small gap from the tailgate.

@afcgeo882

Ай бұрын

The battery’s charge point is still under the hood.

@davewilson7602

Ай бұрын

There’s a positive terminal and a ground under the hood, so charging or jumping the car is about the same. Only time it’s annoying is when you want to jump another car with this, then yeah you’d have some annoying trunk rigged cables

@afcgeo882

Ай бұрын

@@davewilson7602 1. There is only a positive terminal. Ground has no terminal, but there is a ground spot to clip onto. 2. You should never try to boost with a hybrid. Their 12v batteries are too tiny as they only serve to turn on accessories, not crank an engine.

Easily the best hybrid suv out there. Well done hyundai.

@robertduklus6555

Ай бұрын

Based on what? Mechanical awd and no cvt?

@MaxPower-11

Ай бұрын

I think the RAV4 hybrid is better but unfortunately Toyota, unlike Hyundai, still suffers from very low inventory.

@PaulStephenson-lf2dw

Ай бұрын

Hyundai Tucson is rated the best hybrid compact SUV by Consumer Reports. That’s pretty high praise considering the competition.

The "H" in Morse Code??? Oh, wait, I'm thinking Braile. Nevermind.

👏👏

If only they lasted longer than a lease.

@AAutoBuyersGuide

Ай бұрын

Most do, I don't think they'd still be in business otherwsie. -Travis

@darkivaz-aaa1145

Ай бұрын

which hyundai you talking about

@swiftadventurer

Ай бұрын

@@darkivaz-aaa1145 probably talking about the Pony.

@darkivaz-aaa1145

Ай бұрын

@@swiftadventurer dude is still from the past. LOL

@JohnSeitz

4 күн бұрын

It’s not the same cars from the early 1990’s.

I am NOT a fan of the interior of these new hyundais. I have a 2022 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy. I really hope they don't mess up the 2025 Palisades.

@Ricky-mo6mv

Ай бұрын

The current Tucson has a much more attractive interior design. Yet this new one is more functional. Especially for those people who are apparently knob dependent.

@user-fo4sy2rr2w

Ай бұрын

@@Ricky-mo6mv I'm not a fan of the new interiors, personally. I guess I'm sticking with my 2022 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy unless they don't make the redesign trashy for the 2025.

I love the new front, however I still think they are throwing every design trick or trend on their vehicles. I am not a Hyundai or Kia hater, I have been on their side since the mid 90s. I just think that overall their cars have no flow or continuity.

@Ricky-mo6mv

Ай бұрын

I can understand how you may see a lack continuity in the Tucson exterior design. I once thought the very same. Now I lease one and all I can see now is a work of art. Love it!

I’m disappointed. They didn’t change what needed changing (turn lights in the bumper; the body creases) and they changed the things that worked well (the grill, dashboard, the shifter, the cohesive interior styling language). WTF? Hyundai design is going downhill.

@sentryion3106

Ай бұрын

This interior design is so much better than the old one idk what you knock it for. The body creases and bumper lights are intentional change so they won’t change it. Plus 7/10 people wouldn’t care because it’s exterior stuff anyways

Hyundai always offers two interior colors on the Tucson, black or gray. Boring. Can they please offer a blue or white interior?

The front is a bit better now, but oh those tail lights are still just awful!

@marksneyd1262

Ай бұрын

I like the new updated changes but the indicator lights are a deal breaker for me so it looks like I’m getting the Kia Sportage (who by the way changed their design to eyeline level). It’s an easy fix Hyundai!

@Ricky-mo6mv

Ай бұрын

@@marksneyd1262 If someone’s eyes can only see what is at their eye level, they really shouldn’t be driving regardless and are clearly a safety hazard themselves.

The new interior is not a step up - it looks cheaper

No spare tire or even a threaded hole to retrofit a tire-holder with all that space under there is total cost-cutting bullshit from Hyundai beancounters.

@Creativess90

Ай бұрын

In europe spare tire is newly optional for hev

@stefgen5052

Ай бұрын

I second that. Having to buy a spare tire kit and figure out how to secure it is ridiculous and enough for me to look elsewhere. I hope more people speak their mind on this to get the manufacturer’s to move away from this trend.

No ambient lighting, don’t want it.

@robertduklus6555

Ай бұрын

😂😂

@kromahj

Ай бұрын

The RAV4, CRV don’t either 😂😂

@R3c0nf1gur3d

Ай бұрын

@@kromahj bro, if my interior don’t look like an Asian Metropolitan at night I don’t want it.

@R3c0nf1gur3d

Ай бұрын

If my interior don’t look like it’s from the movie Tron I’ll pass.

Meanwhile the Hyundai Kia haters are desperately punching air trying to convince us that they’re junk products

@chibbyylol

Ай бұрын

Junk comes in all shapes and sizes

@trenton737

Ай бұрын

Sometimes people have to learn the hard way.

@cgrf45

Ай бұрын

As long as you stay away from the DCT and 2.5 turbo engine they are solid vehicles.

@kevincinnamontoast3669

Ай бұрын

The Korean apologists are well mannered.

@battlefield3112011

Ай бұрын

So you just going to ignore the lack of immobilizers, Theta II engine, and crap DCT?

More boring drab colors.

They may produce bold designs, but there engine still extremely unreliable... Money pit

I don't get why Hyundai/Kia/Genesis are still working so much effort to the North America market. Just leave them buy the Toyota and Honda 😂 No competitions are needed. They will always look down on KDM whatever they tries to offer. Just only give them a corolla or Civic that's all they want. They don't mind whatever Japanese junks manipulate their engine specs for decades or what so ever lol They only cares about reliability and V8 muscle cars or something. 😂

@kromahj

Ай бұрын

If Hyundai and Kia wasn’t selling In America you thin😢they will still be in business and not everyone want Toyota or Honda

@sentryion3106

Ай бұрын

Together Hyundai and Kia sells more cars than Honda so I don’t think it’s the same anymore.

Come on, we are sick of the Hyundai Kia's. They are generally garbage cars. Can you review another brand...

@Ricky-mo6mv

Ай бұрын

Yeah! Let’s see the RAV4 and CR-V so we can bore ourselves to sleep before bed!

@JohnSeitz

4 күн бұрын

How are they garbage?