Took a Tucson Hybrid Ultimate for a test drive last week. It was our first stop of the dealerships that day. Amazing vehicle, started to head to our second dealer to test drive a BMW X1, we both decided within 10 minutes to quit and go back and buy the Tucson.
@@davidsmith1898 question. How many miles do you get per gallon? Asking because I read online people complaining that they’re only getting 27. I don’t think that’s happening to me, mine's a 2023, but curious.
@@martqbd low visibility. If some is close behind you then the driver won't turn your signal. it would be nice if it was on the arrow shaped tail lights.
I keep reading this comment on almost every Tucson YT video. I've had this for about a month and a half (nearly), and no one has come even close to rear ending me, even in tight traffic situations. I think that people who don't own this car are being super critical for no reason. Almost like 'hey, i would've purchased this, if not for...' Nope. You weren't going to buy this. Guaranteed.
We bought a Tucson Blue(base, SE or eco trim) and I am very impressed. At the base level you still get the best or the "needed" features like heated seats, the driver aides and assistants, and Android Auto/Apple Carplay. You also get better mileage on the Blue trim because of the lack of extra components to power. When driven carefully we get 42 mpg on road trips across the mid-west(flatlands.) The turbo-hybrid powertrain is excellent at passing at highway speeds and zippy around town, in sport mode. I hate recommending this vehicle so much because prices have already been driven up by demand and I would consider buying another one. The dream for me would be if they could put the hybrid powertrain in the Santa Cruz. "TAKE MY MONEY HYUNDIA!"
Okay yikes I've been watching the channel for a while now and just seeing the thumbnail I got surprised with how fast your daughter is growing. Keep up the good reviews Muzio family 😁
It's growing on me, but hate all that gloss black plastic on the dash and console area - deal breaker for me. Also not a fan of the lower turn signals on the rear end. They could have integrated them better, and made them LED.
I am loving this suv. Got the limited version. Its the perfect combination of great design, pickup and mpg. The other option of rav4 and crv and escape hybrids are really boring. And of course, the mechanical AWD.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. No one ever talks about the rear windows rolling all the way down. A must have for my pooch and sadly, an eliminating factor for the Subaru Forester and new Nissan Rogue.
@@MicahMuzio Thanks - that is exactly what a wonderful family would do! After a rough period recently (for me), the Micah and Evie reviews are bright spots.
I just got one of these. Its a fantastic car! I get around 40 mpg and it's pretty quick. I wish the driver assistance systems were showed off more because it made my highway drive SO much easier.
@@SilentStrife I would definitely prefer them to by higher. But honestly, if someone is that close to me, they probably don't care much about indicators either. They are VERY bright though, which is nice.
How? First off, there is no Rogue hybrid. Second, the Rav4, Escape and CR-V hybrids get better fuel economy and cost less, plus they’re all more reliable than the stupid direct injection turbo and 6-speed of Hyundai. The Toyota and Honda are also more powerful and faster.
@@afcgeo882 I know there is no Rogue Hybrid ( I was just asking about similar models in the same market) and if you are comparing top trims of the Rav4 and CRV hybrids to this then that costs more compared to the Tucson hybrid.
@@afcgeo882 All wrong. I actually compared and test drove CR-V hybrid, RAV-4 Hybrid and Tucson Hybrid in base trims and ended buying Tucson for my son. Tucson is the most powerful of 3 and fuel economy is virtually the same (CR-V 38, 212 HP, RAV-4 - 40, 219 HP, Tucson - 38, 226 HP). They all are pretty close, but Tucson drives the best and is the most quiet. RAV-4 is chaeper but much worse equipped. CR-V is nice, but has less cargo space. I have no idea what are you talking about reliability: I drove Sportage SX (turbo GDI) for years without issues. Anyway with Hyundai warranty is is not your problem for 10 years. Add 3 years of complimentary maintenance and Hyundai has clear edge.
@@lexxius11 The warranty is 5 years/60k miles on the Hyundai and every single person knows what DI and turbo do for reliability. As far as speed goes, the Tucson Hybrid Limited does the 0-60 in 8.8 seconds, sadly, because of its crappy transmission, slower than the Honda and Toyota by over a second. It’s the same with the Sonata versus Camry and Accord hybrids. The Hyundai is heavier and slower. Also, the Honda and Toyota are FACTUALLY cheaper.
@@izu9596 The Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring is $36,350. The Tucson Hybrid Limited is $37,350. Rav4 Hybrid Limited is $37,330. All are MSRP without options/accessories or destination. So literally they’re both cheaper than the Hyundai.
Hi guys. So I was interested on getting a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy then I started watching UA-cam reviewers like this one so I was intrigued when they mentioned 37-38MPG for 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited Hybrid. However, I started digging deep because I couldn’t make up my mine on a Calligraphy or Tucson Hybrid. So I started hitting the forums and I have read soooo many comments of ppl getting less then 30MPG on the Tucson Hybrid but also forums of a lot of ppl mentioning how they are having jerky/stuttering driving experiences after purchasing the Tucson. After reading the forums and the nightmare that ppl are going through with the 2022 Tucson, I think I am now second guessing on getting a Tucson and avoiding going through the headache of transmission issues or jerky transmission experiences and just getting calligraphy.
Thanks for this! Y'all are the most funnest (is that a word?!) family reviews, your wife & daughter are adorable!! Your review of the 2022 Limited 6 monthss ago was the FIRST to get me interested, i've been waiting for you to review it & today was THE DAY!! Enjoyed watching you & your fun family test every feature!! I got my Tucson Limited Hybrid a month ago, ONLY disappointment i can REALLY think of is 1- "no POWER folding mirrors- (grrrr) 2- occasional hesitation like you found (c'mon tucson...lol) AND 3 gas economy could be better. After a month i've YET to get better than 30mpg, but i get at least 100spg (Smiles Per Gallon : ) BTC
Dude we love your work and content. I am so happy you have ur own channel now. I literally subscribed and will thumbs u up just cause I am a fan even though I don't need to watch content car reviews.
Just bought a 2021 Subaru Legacy and as nice as the interior is they had to throw in a little bit of piano black plastic instead of something brushed or matte. Shame. As fussy as I am I keep a small chamois in the glove box to clean it every now and then.
There’s something about Hyundai that I really don’t like. It has all the right stuff, but never feels right. Ford, for some reason never has all the right stuff, but I love the feel of Fords. Another great family review!! Beautiful family Micah!
@@afcgeo882 yeah, but Honda’s engines are mostly underpowered and Toyotas are over priced. None of them have the lasting power of a Subaru. Don’t get me wrong, I know they are great cars, but they used to be better.
@@thestonetable It’s funny and exemplary at the same time, that you just used two perfectly subjective terms to describe things that are objectively untrue. You truly don’t know cars, at all. Hondas are NOT underpowered, at all. I’m far from a Honda fan (never owned one), but they simply aren’t. You want to compare? Honda Pilot 280hp Subaru Ascent 260hp Honda CR-V 190hp Subaru Forester 182hp Honda Accord 252hp Subaru Legacy 260hp Honda Civic 180hp Subaru Impreza 152hp Subaru reliability: Constantly failing CVTs, constantly failing head gaskets (of which there are two instead of one), the oil leaks and starvation on turbos, oil consumption on the 2.5s, broken rear differentials (on new cars), Denso fuel pumps, cracked windshields, Starlink problems, the CAN system parasitic drain, brake light switches, melting dashboards, issues with EyeSight, corrosion on catalytics, etc. Subarus have NEVER been on anyone’s top reliability lists.
It would be cool if the front passenger could use a wireless mouse to access the infotainment screen. That would keep the screen cleaner. Enjoyed your review.
You’re getting the Tucson Hybrid and Tucson non-hybrid all mixed up. The title is for the Hybrid, which Hyundai considers a separate model, and displays it as such on their website. Then your trims and starting prices are a jumble of hybrid and non-hybrid info, which had caused you to make a bunch of errors. Use the KISS (keep it simple, stupid) approach. The Tucson Hybrid comes in 3 trims: Blue - $29,050 38mpg SEL Convenience - $31,650 37mpg Limited - $37,350 37mpg The dynamic cruise control is standard on all three trims, as is AWD. The Tucson (non-hybrid) has three trims as well: SE - $24,950 29mpg FWD, 26mpg AWD SEL - $26,500 same as above Limited - $34,790 same as above That means the price of a base hybrid is about $4,500 more than a base non-hybrid. Smart Cruise Control is Navigation-based (whatever that means), Highway Driving Assist, Blind Spot View Monitor, Surround View Monitor, Parking Assistant, come only on the Limited. Forward Collision Avoidance with Cyclist recognition, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance are not available on the SE trim. So if you’re thinking of the SE non-hybrid trim, be aware that it comes with very few active safety features. All you get is Forward Collision Assist with pedestrian detection (not cyclist), Lane Keeping Assist, and Lane Following Assist.
Quick question- Which one will give better MPG if I have to drive longer trips like 200-300 miles at a stretch? Normal Hybrid or Plugin Hybrid? I am not considering to buy fully electric at this time because of charging station issue. The car in my mind is Hyundai Tucson or SantaFe or Toyota RAV4. Thanks in advance.
Love the suv like that your wife and mine are 5ft 2 and your wife loves it I have never liked knows they break and are hard to adjust when driving if the black plastic gets gunny you can easily wipe it down unlike many sums out there there's are so much trouble to clean
the best exterior design at this price point is definitely the RAV-4, but this one isn't that bad either. Kia also has great designs overall, with the K5, Sorento, Telluride, etc.
Hey Micah, the smart cruise control is actually standard across all trims as part of the SmartSense system (base model is also Blue, not SE on the Hybrid).
Hyundai quotes its EPA fuel efficiency as 38/38/38. Blue trim starts at $29,050 plus destination. The Limited trim they were driving quotes 37mpg hwy/36 mpg city/37mpg combined (a loss of 1-2mpg for added weight) and starts at $37,350
@@afcgeo882 incorrect, still 5yr/60k miles comprehensive and 10yr/100k powertrain warranties, including Hybrid components and 3yrs/36k miles complimentary maintenance.
@@NinjaDecimator You are correct. I’ve edited my comment. Thank you. The Hyundai new car warranty is “bumper-to-bumper” for 5 years or 60,000 miles. The powertrain warranty is 10 years or 100,000 miles. Anti-Perforation warranty (rust/corrosion holes) is 7 years. Replacement Parts and Accessories warranty is 1 year or 12,000 miles. Emissions defect and ECM - 8 years or 80,000 miles. Hybrid Battery warranty - lifetime (transferrable only 10 years, 100k miles) www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/assurance/america-best-warranty
Car manufacturers have got to stop using piano black....period. It should be nowhere in a car. If it's an area you touch, it's nothing but instant fingerprints. If it's not an area you touch, it's immediately dusty. Why is this so tough for manufacturers to get? I have never heard a single person say they like piano black in a car....ever. 12:13 shows perfectly the dust that quickly accumulates.
Micah, what combined MPG did you get with the time you had with the Hybrid Tucson? Looks like you did a fair bit of spirited driving. I am more interested in real world MPG, rather than manufacturer numbers. Thanks in advance.
Great family review. We have 10 months daughter and we have been thinking exchanging our estate for tucson hybrid. What do you think about seats comfort?
Didn't like the Tucson in photos and videos, until I test drove one. Pretty compelling, design sure stands out from the ocean of CRV and RAV4. Hyundai made a big mistake launching the Santa Cruz without a hybrid though.
Well, I must say that I actually like this new Tucson. For the greater part, the styling is awesome, and this is coming from a hater of all the bizarre creases on many of the Japanese vehicles (previous gen Honda Civic, current RAV4, etc). What I don't like on this Tucson is the metal strip with the three indentations on the D(?) pillar. It just looks cheap. I also think the taillights are a miss. It looks a bit like a Mustang Mach-E with a couple of teeth knocked out. Your quick shot of the Kia Sportage looks intriguing. As always, another wonderful Muzio Family Review 👍
Nice review. For what it's worth, a volume knob is not needed, especially for the driver. The volume controls on the steering wheel are much safer to use when driving the car. It helps keep your eyes on the road. A split second of taking your eyes off the road to fidget with a knob can make all the difference. The passenger might get a little annoyed with the capacitive touch volume control, but at least their eyes do not need to be on the road while adjusting it.
Wait what?! I didn't expect to hear about Pok Pok closing in a car review video. Sad. But glad I got to try those legendary wings before they shut down.
Can anyone confirm if the rear turn signals are located at the very bottom? If so I am worried if other drivers will miss that considering for all cars we are used to seeing the turn signals at the middle.
You seem tall like me. I find it difficult to sit in a comfortable position where my legs or knees are not hitting the bottom corner of the infotainment screen. Did you notice an issue? Better to sit closer or further away?
@@miked5426 I test drove it and didn't have any real issues and I am about 6"5. No one talks about the reverse sound that is like a truck backing up though.
I really like the rear. The grill is too busy for me though. Kia exteriors look better in my opinion. I really hope Kia does a version of the Santa Cruz because the current Hyundai grill is stopping me from wanting a Santa Cruz.
The styling is very interesting. I think I like it...Except for all that gloss black, (which would drive me out of my mind with the dust and fingerprints!), and I noticed the rear turn signals are located way down basically in the bumper, which to me is a safety issue. I just think they need to be up higher so everyone behind you can know your intentions. As for the Muzio family - I wouldn't change a thing! A stellar performance as always! Take care guys!
If you can’t see the bumper of the car in front of you then you’re waaaaaay too close to that car or you’re sitting way too low. Even stopped 3-4 feet away, you should be able to see all the way down to the ground.
@@afcgeo882 Then why do we have high mounted center brake lights? There are other people on the road who pay attention to more than just the car directly ahead of them...It's called defensive driving. For safety issues, in my opinion, the turn signals should be located at least in the vicinity of the brake lights. Just sayin'.
@@davidfrania8990 High mounted brake lights exist as an additional back-up to regular brake lights. They must be centered and higher up, to keep them in people’s eye sight. They have a VERY different purpose than the turn indicators. amp.detroitnews.com/amp/90317854
@@davidfrania8990 What? Are you stupid or just pretending to be? The point of the third light is to quickly and blatantly draw your attention to something that’s extremely emergent - brake lights. It’s not that people don’t see the regular ones. In fact, the effectiveness of the center light at preventing accidents is completely unproven. The point was to grab your attention, not just be visible. There is ZERO need for that with turn signals. In fact, that may actually be detrimental because of the distraction. It’s also why most of the world requires amber, not red turn indicators.
Nixie tubes? Wow. That was unexpected. Regarding the regenerative braking, I really think blending it into the brake pedal is a mistake. Car makers probably do that because regen on the accelerator pedal doesn't test well in focus groups because people aren't used to it, but once you get used to it (which doesn't take long at all) it's way better. Keep the friction braking on the brake pedal, and keep the regen braking on the accelerator pedal. It's a much better driving experience once you're used to it.
What? Have you ever driven hybrids or EVs??? There is no regen control on the accelerator pedal. Letting go of the accelerator simply stops the acceleration, and due to electric drive design, the friction of the motors starts to generate electricity like a dynamo, slowing you down. That’s to a very small degree. In applications where you have hand-controlled regen stages, you can program that to be heavier than the lowest (default) setting. However, in brake pedal controls, you control the regen degree with almost infinite variability and in a more common way than hand controls. That allows more people to get more regeneration out of driving in comparison to hand controls.
@@afcgeo882 Perhaps I can clarify things for you a bit. All regen braking is provided by the electric motor (acting as a generator). The process does not involve friction, it uses electromagnetic induction. The amount of regen braking ("negative torque") is controlled by the motor controller, based on how much electric load the controller presents to the spinning motor. I'm simplifying things a bit but the details aren't relevant here and probably not accessible to someone without an academic background in Electrical Engineering. Now, obviously, the controller must base the amount of regen braking on input from the driver. Real-time regen braking input can come from the accelerator pedal, the brake pedal, steering wheel paddles, or anything else that makes sense. Deciding where that input comes from is a Human-Factors Engineering problem. There's no reason the regen braking amount can't be determined by the accelerator. In fact, every Tesla ever made uses accelerator pedal input alone to determine how much regen braking to apply. Newer Teslas use a menu setting to set the overall aggressiveness of the regen braking, but all regen braking input while driving comes from the accelerator pedal. None of it comes from the brake pedal. The brake pedal controls only the regular friction brakes. I suspect your confusion stems from the fact that most EV makers have elected to design their cars to provide only the faintest regen braking when the accelerator pedal is released and almost all of the regen braking on the brake pedal in order to more closely mimic the behavior of an ICE vehicle with an automatic transmission. That's purely a design choice and does not reflect any inherent limitation of EV design.
@@mdrudholm Ot seems that you are displaying signs of a personality disorder. First off, let me assure you that people of all kinds have access to information about mechanics and physics and that no particular degree is necessary to comprehend these concepts. Second, you seem to feel compelled to condescend, even when you admit that the things you’re saying aren’t really relevant to the discussion. That strongly hints at sociopathic tendencies. Regardless, Tesla’s control of regenerative braking is DIGITAL, as it is for all other manufacturers. It engages in one single mode, pre-selected by the operator on the screen, and letting go of the accelerator pedal is what turns it on. Conversely, pressing the pedal turns it off. However, that does not provide control of the degree of regeneration, which means you have a simple, binary decision: on or off. That leads most drivers to brake using friction (hydraulic) brakes too often. Those brakes provide control of various degrees of braking (more or less, not just on or off). The more a person uses the friction brakes, the less efficient the driving becomes. To make driving simpler and more intuitive, and to fit it into an infinite variety of braking situations, most manufacturers have opted to incorporate regenerative braking into the general braking action and control, letting the computer figure out, based on the brake pedal action, which to use when and to what degree. This has provided the drivers with a greater control of the regenerative function, and it’s why it is now the industry standard for EVs and hybrids except Tesla. Either way, it may be purely a design choice (everything is), but it certainly isn’t only based on mechanics. Much of it has to do with how drivers behave and how driving dynamics work in the real world. Having an accelerator pedal-only control has been a downside for Tesla, not a benefit.
@@afcgeo882 Again, you misunderstand. When I said I was simplifying things a bit, I was clarifying that I was leaving out the electromagnetic induction theory that underpins the functioning of regenerative braking. A discussion of the equations of Lenz, Faraday, et al would be interesting but unnecessary to address your assertions. You're also mistaken about the nature of regen braking. It is not a binary "on or off" mechanism. In fact, it can vary anywhere from zero to the maximum capacity of the motor and motor controller (although most EVs limit it to less than the theoretical maximum). EVs typically have an indicator or gauge of some kind to tell you how much regen you're producing. One thing you're quire right about is that the more a drive uses friction brakes, the less efficient their driving will be.
I addressed it elsewhere but here's the quick gist. We had the vehicle for a very short loan and we didn't have time to conduct a reasonable fuel economy test. Most of our miles were spent driving up to our mountain town and shooting driving footage, both super inneffieicent activities. It wouldn't have been fair to the Tucson Hybrid to judge its efficiency by our specific experience.
@@afcgeo882 : Maybe in North America, but CR-V and Tucson turned out to be a global product and a flag bearer for the softroader segment. It’s the reason why they are original softroader. Rav 4 was limited to very few markets.
@@LuvvSURYA The video is in North America, about North American models. Your claim of the fact that the Tucson was an original softroader is simply incorrect. The 1st Gen Rav4 came out in 1994 and was available in North America in 1996. It was available around the entire world, except the US/Canada in 1994. The first CR-V went on sale in 1996, also around the whole world. The Tucson went on sale in 2004 in the entire world. You’re just plain wrong here.
@@afcgeo882 : Okay, this is crazy. I’m not talking numbers here. Just because Rav 4 came earlier than CR-V and Tucson doesn’t imply it’s the original softroader because it was limited to a very restricted market, primarily North America. If that’s how you define the state of originality then, perhaps, there could be softroaders launched much before Rav 4 in other restricted market as well. What do you know about such markets? Sure, the video is in North America and maybe about North American models. But my comment obviously was not targeted at North American market. Take a look back at my comment again where I clearly pointed CR-V and Tucson to be the original softroader. It might not be true in context with N. American market given RAV4 was launched before both the models but it’s true for global market where CR-V and Tucson are much recognised brand over RAV4.
@@LuvvSURYA Literally the meaning of the word “original”. This is facts, not your feels. Literally NONE of these were in restricted markets. ALL of them were launched around the world. Do you have basic comprehension issues? The Rav4 and CRV were out a FULL DECADE, all around the world, BEFORE the Tucson. Full stop. If anything, the Kia Sportage/Mazda Bongo were original, having come out in 1995, also all around the world.
Took a Tucson Hybrid Ultimate for a test drive last week. It was our first stop of the dealerships that day. Amazing vehicle, started to head to our second dealer to test drive a BMW X1, we both decided within 10 minutes to quit and go back and buy the Tucson.
How is that working out for you now? Do you like the Hyundai
@@pinkisforpimps Had it for 10 months now, best vehicle we have ever owned.
Omg, same, except went to a Lexus dealer and came right back. I love the Tucson
@@davidrhee5515 yup, over a year now and still a great vehicle.
@@davidsmith1898 question. How many miles do you get per gallon? Asking because I read online people complaining that they’re only getting 27. I don’t think that’s happening to me, mine's a 2023, but curious.
I love this car!!! BUT HYUNDAI/KIA PLEASE STOP PUTTING THE REAR TURN SIGNALS IN THE BUMPER!!!
@@anonymous00117 Just shut up, please!!
It is kinda stupid for them to do that, more bulbs to deal with 🙄
Def not very practical or visible
I almost got hit while changing lane, because the driver on the left lane never saw my turn signal.
@@AR-scorp it’s such a stupid design i wish there was a way to change it
After a tough day, nothing raises my spirits than watching your happy family review a car. Keep smiling you guys!!
I wish that the rear turn signals weren’t placed so low on the bumper rather than up higher with the running and brake lights.
I ask why? A turn signal can't be placed on a moving part.
It's still the same height as the ones placed higher up for typical sedans. Do you have problem reading those lights too?
@@martqbd low visibility. If some is close behind you then the driver won't turn your signal. it would be nice if it was on the arrow shaped tail lights.
Had mine for a week now and haven’t been rear ended yet! Love it.
I keep reading this comment on almost every Tucson YT video. I've had this for about a month and a half (nearly), and no one has come even close to rear ending me, even in tight traffic situations. I think that people who don't own this car are being super critical for no reason. Almost like 'hey, i would've purchased this, if not for...' Nope. You weren't going to buy this. Guaranteed.
We bought a Tucson Blue(base, SE or eco trim) and I am very impressed. At the base level you still get the best or the "needed" features like heated seats, the driver aides and assistants, and Android Auto/Apple Carplay. You also get better mileage on the Blue trim because of the lack of extra components to power. When driven carefully we get 42 mpg on road trips across the mid-west(flatlands.) The turbo-hybrid powertrain is excellent at passing at highway speeds and zippy around town, in sport mode. I hate recommending this vehicle so much because prices have already been driven up by demand and I would consider buying another one. The dream for me would be if they could put the hybrid powertrain in the Santa Cruz. "TAKE MY MONEY HYUNDIA!"
Okay yikes I've been watching the channel for a while now and just seeing the thumbnail I got surprised with how fast your daughter is growing. Keep up the good reviews Muzio family 😁
Yeah judging by that high five at the end, I think she grew a year over like the last three videos?
I have the February 21 elite model and it’s almost the same. I love my new car
The new Tucson and Santa Fe are so nice now... Hyundai has come a long way
Awesome review! I personally love the redesigned Tucson - Hyundai/Kia continue to be a step above other brands. Thanks for the info! :)
Kia engines will explode .
@@sassouusasoo3607 Shut the hell up, troll! 🙄
It's growing on me, but hate all that gloss black plastic on the dash and console area - deal breaker for me. Also not a fan of the lower turn signals on the rear end. They could have integrated them better, and made them LED.
@Digby Dooright yes
@Digby Dooright It looks different in real life. in black it‘s one of thr best looking cars out there and an absolute eyecatcher. kia, lol
@@Sexiestmanalive01 Yeah, Kia, (lol). It's the number 1 selling and ranked midsized SUV on the market.
I have one. The “gloss black” is no problem and I haven’t been rear ended yet. You follow to close maybe.
It’s ugly?
Technically the Kia Sportage isn't competition. It's like two kids on opposite little league teams. Whoever wins, hyundai motor group still wins.
I’ll bet the kids don’t see it that way though.
Good job Evie on the Smart Park!👍🏻🤗
I am loving this suv. Got the limited version. Its the perfect combination of great design, pickup and mpg. The other option of rav4 and crv and escape hybrids are really boring.
And of course, the mechanical AWD.
This is the review we deserve!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. No one ever talks about the rear windows rolling all the way down. A must have for my pooch and sadly, an eliminating factor for the Subaru Forester and new Nissan Rogue.
Nice to see you in your own element. Keep it up 👍🏼
Interesting suv and great review / video.
On an unrelated topic, I love this family.
You’re very kind, Jeff. Sending some love your way from the Muzios!
@@MicahMuzio Thanks - that is exactly what a wonderful family would do!
After a rough period recently (for me), the Micah and Evie reviews are bright spots.
And The Muzios sounds like a great band.
I know you write a lot of music so maybe there’s a match.
I love a good quarter window! And I think the Tucson has a very attractive design, both inside and out.
I love your family and the chemistry Micah and his wife have they’re so sweet together
I just got one of these. Its a fantastic car! I get around 40 mpg and it's pretty quick. I wish the driver assistance systems were showed off more because it made my highway drive SO much easier.
What do you think about the blinkers on the bottom tail lights?
@@SilentStrife I would definitely prefer them to by higher. But honestly, if someone is that close to me, they probably don't care much about indicators either. They are VERY bright though, which is nice.
@@Kevzaz also, the blinkers on the side mirrors are rounded and easily take your attention
Guys I am from Pakistan 🇵🇰 and absolutely love your reviews. Keep it up guys God bless you
❤️you guys!!! I actually like this vehicle!! Such a standout!!!
Great review. With everything said and done. Will you receommend this hybrid over the CRV, Rogue and Rav4?
How? First off, there is no Rogue hybrid. Second, the Rav4, Escape and CR-V hybrids get better fuel economy and cost less, plus they’re all more reliable than the stupid direct injection turbo and 6-speed of Hyundai. The Toyota and Honda are also more powerful and faster.
@@afcgeo882 I know there is no Rogue Hybrid ( I was just asking about similar models in the same market) and if you are comparing top trims of the Rav4 and CRV hybrids to this then that costs more compared to the Tucson hybrid.
@@afcgeo882 All wrong. I actually compared and test drove CR-V hybrid, RAV-4 Hybrid and Tucson Hybrid in base trims and ended buying Tucson for my son. Tucson is the most powerful of 3 and fuel economy is virtually the same (CR-V 38, 212 HP, RAV-4 - 40, 219 HP, Tucson - 38, 226 HP). They all are pretty close, but Tucson drives the best and is the most quiet. RAV-4 is chaeper but much worse equipped. CR-V is nice, but has less cargo space. I have no idea what are you talking about reliability: I drove Sportage SX (turbo GDI) for years without issues. Anyway with Hyundai warranty is is not your problem for 10 years. Add 3 years of complimentary maintenance and Hyundai has clear edge.
@@lexxius11 The warranty is 5 years/60k miles on the Hyundai and every single person knows what DI and turbo do for reliability.
As far as speed goes, the Tucson Hybrid Limited does the 0-60 in 8.8 seconds, sadly, because of its crappy transmission, slower than the Honda and Toyota by over a second. It’s the same with the Sonata versus Camry and Accord hybrids. The Hyundai is heavier and slower.
Also, the Honda and Toyota are FACTUALLY cheaper.
@@izu9596 The Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring is $36,350. The Tucson Hybrid Limited is $37,350. Rav4 Hybrid Limited is $37,330.
All are MSRP without options/accessories or destination.
So literally they’re both cheaper than the Hyundai.
Thank you for the great review !!! Could you please suggest if is it worth considering to buy this model in 2024 or if there are better choices?
One better choice might be the 2025 Tucson. It was just revealed last month and has a range of worthwhile updates.
I love my gorgeous calypso red Tucson. I am blessed to have one. The designers did a fantastic job!!
Absolutely awesome editing!!
i got a UK SPEC Tuscon a month ago and LOVE IT, it gets looks wherever i go, best car i have had ......EVER
I bought this car (the limited edition) back in June. I absolutely love it! Also, i don't miss the buttons at all!
Hi guys. So I was interested on getting a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy then I started watching UA-cam reviewers like this one so I was intrigued when they mentioned 37-38MPG for 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited Hybrid. However, I started digging deep because I couldn’t make up my mine on a Calligraphy or Tucson Hybrid. So I started hitting the forums and I have read soooo many comments of ppl getting less then 30MPG on the Tucson Hybrid but also forums of a lot of ppl mentioning how they are having jerky/stuttering driving experiences after purchasing the Tucson. After reading the forums and the nightmare that ppl are going through with the 2022 Tucson, I think I am now second guessing on getting a Tucson and avoiding going through the headache of transmission issues or jerky transmission experiences and just getting calligraphy.
Thanks for this! Y'all are the most funnest (is that a word?!) family reviews, your wife & daughter are adorable!! Your review of the 2022 Limited 6 monthss ago was the FIRST to get me interested, i've been waiting for you to review it & today was THE DAY!! Enjoyed watching you & your fun family test every feature!! I got my Tucson Limited Hybrid a month ago, ONLY disappointment i can REALLY think of is 1- "no POWER folding mirrors- (grrrr) 2- occasional hesitation like you found (c'mon tucson...lol) AND 3 gas economy could be better. After a month i've YET to get better than 30mpg, but i get at least 100spg (Smiles Per Gallon : ) BTC
Can't understand all the complaining about the lack of volume control knobs! You have volume control on the steering wheel dude!
Dude we love your work and content. I am so happy you have ur own channel now. I literally subscribed and will thumbs u up just cause I am a fan even though I don't need to watch content car reviews.
That is wonderful to hear. Thanks so much for the support!
Near the top of my list to replace my Forte' next year.
You forgot "Mountain Friendly?"!
These manufacturers have got to get rid of piano black plastic.
Amen! It’s so gross.
You clean it then like 5 mins later it gets dusty
Just bought a 2021 Subaru Legacy and as nice as the interior is they had to throw in a little bit of piano black plastic instead of something brushed or matte. Shame. As fussy as I am I keep a small chamois in the glove box to clean it every now and then.
@@jeffmorse645 same with my Camry around the dash! It’s so annoying to keep clean!
The ghost riding thing is so cool! But I don’t actually know where I’d use it. Is it just for tight parking spots? Where would that come in handy?
I would never use it in an actual parking lot cuz that means someones going to hit your car but i could see this being useful in personal garages
I'm going to use it for backing up to my boat trailer when I'm single handed.
Great review as always. My question...whats the point of the smart park? To hide/squeeze the car in a small area? Not sure whats the point.
Exactly. You can use it to pull the car into tight parking spots or garages.
@@MicahMuzio Hmm, I'd be to afraid to scratch the car. Nice party trick tho!! Lol
@@elementkx It's not for squeezing in a small area but squeezing out of a small area when other vehicles park too close to yours.
It's a hybrid, people interested in it are concerned with mileage. What did you get as opposed to it's official rating?
I doubt he calculates MPGs.
The plug in hyrbid gives the best milage and most powerful Tucson version.
I wish they would make a fully electric long range Tucson. Love the family reviews!
The Ioniq 5 will fit that space in a few months.
There’s something about Hyundai that I really don’t like. It has all the right stuff, but never feels right. Ford, for some reason never has all the right stuff, but I love the feel of Fords. Another great family review!! Beautiful family Micah!
The nice thing is that Toyota and Honda still exist.
@@afcgeo882 yeah, but Honda’s engines are mostly underpowered and Toyotas are over priced. None of them have the lasting power of a Subaru. Don’t get me wrong, I know they are great cars, but they used to be better.
@@thestonetable It’s funny and exemplary at the same time, that you just used two perfectly subjective terms to describe things that are objectively untrue. You truly don’t know cars, at all.
Hondas are NOT underpowered, at all. I’m far from a Honda fan (never owned one), but they simply aren’t. You want to compare?
Honda Pilot 280hp
Subaru Ascent 260hp
Honda CR-V 190hp
Subaru Forester 182hp
Honda Accord 252hp
Subaru Legacy 260hp
Honda Civic 180hp
Subaru Impreza 152hp
Subaru reliability: Constantly failing CVTs, constantly failing head gaskets (of which there are two instead of one), the oil leaks and starvation on turbos, oil consumption on the 2.5s, broken rear differentials (on new cars), Denso fuel pumps, cracked windshields, Starlink problems, the CAN system parasitic drain, brake light switches, melting dashboards, issues with EyeSight, corrosion on catalytics, etc. Subarus have NEVER been on anyone’s top reliability lists.
@@afcgeo882 I was just talking from my experience. I was talking about intangibles in my original post. Don’t get your panties in a bunch sweetheart.
@@thestonetable You were talking out of your ass, not experience. Be a man: own your stupid.
I loved review style... I almost forget which car is this, I just enjoyed review fully...
Wife and I just ordered the 2023 hybrid/gas. Can't wait
Did the dealership tell you how long it’ll take ?
@@keyshawnrussell245 6-9 months
It would be cool if the front passenger could use a wireless mouse to access the infotainment screen. That would keep the screen cleaner. Enjoyed your review.
You’re getting the Tucson Hybrid and Tucson non-hybrid all mixed up. The title is for the Hybrid, which Hyundai considers a separate model, and displays it as such on their website. Then your trims and starting prices are a jumble of hybrid and non-hybrid info, which had caused you to make a bunch of errors.
Use the KISS (keep it simple, stupid) approach.
The Tucson Hybrid comes in 3 trims:
Blue - $29,050 38mpg
SEL Convenience - $31,650 37mpg
Limited - $37,350 37mpg
The dynamic cruise control is standard on all three trims, as is AWD.
The Tucson (non-hybrid) has three trims as well:
SE - $24,950 29mpg FWD, 26mpg AWD
SEL - $26,500 same as above
Limited - $34,790 same as above
That means the price of a base hybrid is about $4,500 more than a base non-hybrid.
Smart Cruise Control is Navigation-based (whatever that means), Highway Driving Assist, Blind Spot View Monitor, Surround View Monitor, Parking Assistant, come only on the Limited. Forward Collision Avoidance with Cyclist recognition, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance are not available on the SE trim.
So if you’re thinking of the SE non-hybrid trim, be aware that it comes with very few active safety features. All you get is Forward Collision Assist with pedestrian detection (not cyclist), Lane Keeping Assist, and Lane Following Assist.
Yeah most videos are about the hybrid but the non hybrid i have not seen many videos
Tuscon uses 6-speed automatic transmission so it gains speed w/o the groaning engine sound associated with CVT like the Rav4 or CR-V.
Quick question-
Which one will give better MPG if I have to drive longer trips like 200-300 miles at a stretch? Normal Hybrid or Plugin Hybrid? I am not considering to buy fully electric at this time because of charging station issue.
The car in my mind is Hyundai Tucson or SantaFe or Toyota RAV4.
Thanks in advance.
Wow! The headlights look so nice
Love the suv like that your wife and mine are 5ft 2 and your wife loves it I have never liked knows they break and are hard to adjust when driving if the black plastic gets gunny you can easily wipe it down unlike many sums out there there's are so much trouble to clean
Quarter windows rock! 🤘🏻
It's not a family review without a GoPro fail 😂
the best exterior design at this price point is definitely the RAV-4, but this one isn't that bad either. Kia also has great designs overall, with the K5, Sorento, Telluride, etc.
"get it girl!" 😂 this was really enjoyable!
Hey Micah, the smart cruise control is actually standard across all trims as part of the SmartSense system (base model is also Blue, not SE on the Hybrid).
Hyundai quotes its EPA fuel efficiency as 38/38/38.
Blue trim starts at $29,050 plus destination.
The Limited trim they were driving quotes 37mpg hwy/36 mpg city/37mpg combined (a loss of 1-2mpg for added weight) and starts at $37,350
@@afcgeo882 incorrect, still 5yr/60k miles comprehensive and 10yr/100k powertrain warranties, including Hybrid components and 3yrs/36k miles complimentary maintenance.
@@NinjaDecimator You are correct. I’ve edited my comment. Thank you.
The Hyundai new car warranty is “bumper-to-bumper” for 5 years or 60,000 miles.
The powertrain warranty is 10 years or 100,000 miles.
Anti-Perforation warranty (rust/corrosion holes) is 7 years.
Replacement Parts and Accessories warranty is 1 year or 12,000 miles.
Emissions defect and ECM - 8 years or 80,000 miles.
Hybrid Battery warranty - lifetime (transferrable only 10 years, 100k miles)
www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/assurance/america-best-warranty
A correction to your comment on dynamic cruise control, according to their website it does offer stop and go.
Car manufacturers have got to stop using piano black....period. It should be nowhere in a car. If it's an area you touch, it's nothing but instant fingerprints. If it's not an area you touch, it's immediately dusty. Why is this so tough for manufacturers to get? I have never heard a single person say they like piano black in a car....ever. 12:13 shows perfectly the dust that quickly accumulates.
Excellent looking car…. Wonder long term testing score
I wish we had some of those scenic mountain seaside roads around here.
Excellent review as always guys!😸😸
Micah, what combined MPG did you get with the time you had with the Hybrid Tucson?
Looks like you did a fair bit of spirited driving. I am more interested in real world MPG, rather than manufacturer numbers. Thanks in advance.
real-world MPG - averaging about 35 MPG with 40% city 60% highway
That dust 12:15 🥴
Great family review. We have 10 months daughter and we have been thinking exchanging our estate for tucson hybrid. What do you think about seats comfort?
I like it but LOVE Kia designs more.
Kia engine will explode on you tho !
baby Urus vibes from the side profile
You guys look good in there!
How about fuel economy? I heard dissapointment vs RAV4 hybrid. I mean quality interior is night and day vs rav4
I like it, I bought it and the Wife loves it.
We haven’t seen you fly your chopper in a month? Is it broken? Best Wishes!
Didn't like the Tucson in photos and videos, until I test drove one. Pretty compelling, design sure stands out from the ocean of CRV and RAV4. Hyundai made a big mistake launching the Santa Cruz without a hybrid though.
Imo Santa Cruz is too expensive compared to the domestic small pickups.
@@DigitalYojimbo What domestic small pick-ups?
Well, I must say that I actually like this new Tucson. For the greater part, the styling is awesome, and this is coming from a hater of all the bizarre creases on many of the Japanese vehicles (previous gen Honda Civic, current RAV4, etc). What I don't like on this Tucson is the metal strip with the three indentations on the D(?) pillar. It just looks cheap. I also think the taillights are a miss. It looks a bit like a Mustang Mach-E with a couple of teeth knocked out. Your quick shot of the Kia Sportage looks intriguing. As always, another wonderful Muzio Family Review 👍
Nice review. For what it's worth, a volume knob is not needed, especially for the driver. The volume controls on the steering wheel are much safer to use when driving the car. It helps keep your eyes on the road. A split second of taking your eyes off the road to fidget with a knob can make all the difference. The passenger might get a little annoyed with the capacitive touch volume control, but at least their eyes do not need to be on the road while adjusting it.
I'd love to hear your comparison between this and the Santa Fe Hybrid
The reverse light is a little bit to low, almost on the floor.
Easily best in class. But super hard to find and buy right now.
Wait what?! I didn't expect to hear about Pok Pok closing in a car review video. Sad. But glad I got to try those legendary wings before they shut down.
Dude. I loved all of Andy Ricker’s restaurants. Even the short-lived Ping downtown. Fingers crossed he eventually re-opens somewhere.
Is there a volume control on the steering wheel? If yes then a knob for it is neither here nor there to me
It is one. The lower trims also gave a knob
@@PresidentJackBauer The lowest one trim does.
@@afcgeo882 any trim with the smaller screen. Even the SEL
I came and got my high five. 😆
Can anyone confirm if the rear turn signals are located at the very bottom? If so I am worried if other drivers will miss that considering for all cars we are used to seeing the turn signals at the middle.
Forgot the garbage truck backup beeper that can not be any louder. Only option is to disconnect it. You're welcome neighbors who enjoy sleeping.
Will evie drive it and is it mountain friendly?
Micah we need you to add an “arm goop” meter to your reviews. Also if you make a Micah Drives Tshirt that says “Arm Goop” I will buy it.
windshield is acoustic, what about front side windows?
I wish they used some of the design language from this in the Elantra which looks kinda meh to me.
please explain what the SEL model is?
You seem tall like me. I find it difficult to sit in a comfortable position where my legs or knees are not hitting the bottom corner of the infotainment screen. Did you notice an issue? Better to sit closer or further away?
I’m actually a completely average 5’ 10”. So no issues here.
@@MicahMuzio well I guess being 6'3 sucks.
@@miked5426 I test drove it and didn't have any real issues and I am about 6"5. No one talks about the reverse sound that is like a truck backing up though.
@@thebige4939 reverse sounds doesn't bother me. I dont hear it much unless Windows are down
@@miked5426 Are there any issues with always using the touch buttons for the infotainment? Is it easy to do stuff while driving?
Where was this filmed?
I don't like a quarter window when you need to get all of your windows tinted, haha.
I really like the rear. The grill is too busy for me though. Kia exteriors look better in my opinion. I really hope Kia does a version of the Santa Cruz because the current Hyundai grill is stopping me from wanting a Santa Cruz.
Way too much piano black plastic to be dust magnets on the dash and center console. Otherwise, I might consider it.
microfiber cloth and it’s not a problem at all
@@Sexiestmanalive01 Microfiber cloth doesn’t help with the scratches…if you look at used cars with piano black consoles they’ve aged horribly
Good family 👏
The smaller screen has knobs and physical buttons.
Not available on anything, but the base Blue trim.
@@afcgeo882 the SEL hybrid (US version) also has the volume knob. Only the Limited has the full screen and full touch buttons.
Err sorry but I don't know what to say Micah, better choices out there.
The styling is very interesting. I think I like it...Except for all that gloss black, (which would drive me out of my mind with the dust and fingerprints!), and I noticed the rear turn signals are located way down basically in the bumper, which to me is a safety issue. I just think they need to be up higher so everyone behind you can know your intentions. As for the Muzio family - I wouldn't change a thing! A stellar performance as always! Take care guys!
If you can’t see the bumper of the car in front of you then you’re waaaaaay too close to that car or you’re sitting way too low. Even stopped 3-4 feet away, you should be able to see all the way down to the ground.
@@afcgeo882 Then why do we have high mounted center brake lights? There are other people on the road who pay attention to more than just the car directly ahead of them...It's called defensive driving. For safety issues, in my opinion, the turn signals should be located at least in the vicinity of the brake lights. Just sayin'.
@@davidfrania8990 High mounted brake lights exist as an additional back-up to regular brake lights. They must be centered and higher up, to keep them in people’s eye sight. They have a VERY different purpose than the turn indicators.
amp.detroitnews.com/amp/90317854
@@afcgeo882 "to keep them in peoples' eyesight". Exactly...That's my point. Have a nice evening.
@@davidfrania8990 What? Are you stupid or just pretending to be? The point of the third light is to quickly and blatantly draw your attention to something that’s extremely emergent - brake lights. It’s not that people don’t see the regular ones. In fact, the effectiveness of the center light at preventing accidents is completely unproven. The point was to grab your attention, not just be visible. There is ZERO need for that with turn signals. In fact, that may actually be detrimental because of the distraction. It’s also why most of the world requires amber, not red turn indicators.
Hyundai Tuscon looks good but Kia Sportage looks Awesome.
No spare tire is a bummer. That means can't take it off the beaten path.
Your daughter grows so fast that the next video a full grown woman will be sitting in the back seat.
Micah should follow the advice of his shirt 😁 ….”which region? 🦎” 😂
Nixie tubes? Wow. That was unexpected. Regarding the regenerative braking, I really think blending it into the brake pedal is a mistake. Car makers probably do that because regen on the accelerator pedal doesn't test well in focus groups because people aren't used to it, but once you get used to it (which doesn't take long at all) it's way better. Keep the friction braking on the brake pedal, and keep the regen braking on the accelerator pedal. It's a much better driving experience once you're used to it.
What? Have you ever driven hybrids or EVs???
There is no regen control on the accelerator pedal. Letting go of the accelerator simply stops the acceleration, and due to electric drive design, the friction of the motors starts to generate electricity like a dynamo, slowing you down. That’s to a very small degree. In applications where you have hand-controlled regen stages, you can program that to be heavier than the lowest (default) setting. However, in brake pedal controls, you control the regen degree with almost infinite variability and in a more common way than hand controls. That allows more people to get more regeneration out of driving in comparison to hand controls.
@@afcgeo882 Perhaps I can clarify things for you a bit. All regen braking is provided by the electric motor (acting as a generator). The process does not involve friction, it uses electromagnetic induction. The amount of regen braking ("negative torque") is controlled by the motor controller, based on how much electric load the controller presents to the spinning motor. I'm simplifying things a bit but the details aren't relevant here and probably not accessible to someone without an academic background in Electrical Engineering.
Now, obviously, the controller must base the amount of regen braking on input from the driver. Real-time regen braking input can come from the accelerator pedal, the brake pedal, steering wheel paddles, or anything else that makes sense. Deciding where that input comes from is a Human-Factors Engineering problem. There's no reason the regen braking amount can't be determined by the accelerator. In fact, every Tesla ever made uses accelerator pedal input alone to determine how much regen braking to apply. Newer Teslas use a menu setting to set the overall aggressiveness of the regen braking, but all regen braking input while driving comes from the accelerator pedal. None of it comes from the brake pedal. The brake pedal controls only the regular friction brakes.
I suspect your confusion stems from the fact that most EV makers have elected to design their cars to provide only the faintest regen braking when the accelerator pedal is released and almost all of the regen braking on the brake pedal in order to more closely mimic the behavior of an ICE vehicle with an automatic transmission. That's purely a design choice and does not reflect any inherent limitation of EV design.
@@mdrudholm Ot seems that you are displaying signs of a personality disorder.
First off, let me assure you that people of all kinds have access to information about mechanics and physics and that no particular degree is necessary to comprehend these concepts. Second, you seem to feel compelled to condescend, even when you admit that the things you’re saying aren’t really relevant to the discussion. That strongly hints at sociopathic tendencies.
Regardless, Tesla’s control of regenerative braking is DIGITAL, as it is for all other manufacturers. It engages in one single mode, pre-selected by the operator on the screen, and letting go of the accelerator pedal is what turns it on. Conversely, pressing the pedal turns it off. However, that does not provide control of the degree of regeneration, which means you have a simple, binary decision: on or off. That leads most drivers to brake using friction (hydraulic) brakes too often. Those brakes provide control of various degrees of braking (more or less, not just on or off). The more a person uses the friction brakes, the less efficient the driving becomes.
To make driving simpler and more intuitive, and to fit it into an infinite variety of braking situations, most manufacturers have opted to incorporate regenerative braking into the general braking action and control, letting the computer figure out, based on the brake pedal action, which to use when and to what degree. This has provided the drivers with a greater control of the regenerative function, and it’s why it is now the industry standard for EVs and hybrids except Tesla.
Either way, it may be purely a design choice (everything is), but it certainly isn’t only based on mechanics. Much of it has to do with how drivers behave and how driving dynamics work in the real world. Having an accelerator pedal-only control has been a downside for Tesla, not a benefit.
@@afcgeo882 Again, you misunderstand. When I said I was simplifying things a bit, I was clarifying that I was leaving out the electromagnetic induction theory that underpins the functioning of regenerative braking. A discussion of the equations of Lenz, Faraday, et al would be interesting but unnecessary to address your assertions.
You're also mistaken about the nature of regen braking. It is not a binary "on or off" mechanism. In fact, it can vary anywhere from zero to the maximum capacity of the motor and motor controller (although most EVs limit it to less than the theoretical maximum). EVs typically have an indicator or gauge of some kind to tell you how much regen you're producing.
One thing you're quire right about is that the more a drive uses friction brakes, the less efficient their driving will be.
Far be it from me to criticize but how do you review a hybrid and not mention fuel economy?
I addressed it elsewhere but here's the quick gist. We had the vehicle for a very short loan and we didn't have time to conduct a reasonable fuel economy test. Most of our miles were spent driving up to our mountain town and shooting driving footage, both super inneffieicent activities. It wouldn't have been fair to the Tucson Hybrid to judge its efficiency by our specific experience.
@@MicahMuzio it has a five star crash test
Can I direct your attention to this area! Hahahahaha
Hmmm….what’s your take between Tucson and CR-V? They were the original softroader.
The Rav4 was the original in North America, with the CR-V coming shortly after.
@@afcgeo882 : Maybe in North America, but CR-V and Tucson turned out to be a global product and a flag bearer for the softroader segment. It’s the reason why they are original softroader. Rav 4 was limited to very few markets.
@@LuvvSURYA The video is in North America, about North American models. Your claim of the fact that the Tucson was an original softroader is simply incorrect.
The 1st Gen Rav4 came out in 1994 and was available in North America in 1996. It was available around the entire world, except the US/Canada in 1994.
The first CR-V went on sale in 1996, also around the whole world.
The Tucson went on sale in 2004 in the entire world.
You’re just plain wrong here.
@@afcgeo882 : Okay, this is crazy. I’m not talking numbers here. Just because Rav 4 came earlier than CR-V and Tucson doesn’t imply it’s the original softroader because it was limited to a very restricted market, primarily North America. If that’s how you define the state of originality then, perhaps, there could be softroaders launched much before Rav 4 in other restricted market as well. What do you know about such markets?
Sure, the video is in North America and maybe about North American models. But my comment obviously was not targeted at North American market. Take a look back at my comment again where I clearly pointed CR-V and Tucson to be the original softroader. It might not be true in context with N. American market given RAV4 was launched before both the models but it’s true for global market where CR-V and Tucson are much recognised brand over RAV4.
@@LuvvSURYA Literally the meaning of the word “original”. This is facts, not your feels.
Literally NONE of these were in restricted markets. ALL of them were launched around the world. Do you have basic comprehension issues?
The Rav4 and CRV were out a FULL DECADE, all around the world, BEFORE the Tucson. Full stop.
If anything, the Kia Sportage/Mazda Bongo were original, having come out in 1995, also all around the world.
Test drove this car today. It’s horrible, nice looks but don’t expect to go anywhere fast. This suv hesitates to accelerate and it’s really really bad