Not surprised. On my second Sorento now, a 2012 SX after a no issues 2011 before it. 175k on this one, with no issues at all, built very well, still rock solid chassis, solid, strong drivetrain and great suspension and handling. They can build a really good vehicles.
I’m on my 2nd Santa Cruz and absolutely love them. Great power from the 2.5 turbo. I’ve never taken mine off road but it does great in snow. I did add better Wildpeak tires. The interior is very nice. I like the covered bed and as a city dweller I don’t want or need a full size. People ask about the truck all the time. My only complaint is wind noise from the mirrors. Tesla should have done something closer to this for their first truck.
I build kias for a living and that is the wrong trans for that vehicle. The dual clutch gets hot with any mild off roading plus its a little jerky in city driving at low speeds. I will say it shifts fast
JR knows more about these than my local Hyundai sales rep. I own a 2022 Santa Cruz Limited and would consider a new one when the time is right. I've had no major issues with the vehicle and had it since Aug of 2021. I routinely get between 26 and 28 MPG...
@Chris9183 These engines have a high failure rate. I'm not totally sure what the issues are, they are a relatively new engine, I just know i've heard of lots of them failing. The previous 2.4 engines had tons of problems as well.
I just returned from a work trip in the Bay area. The city and or county of Sant Cruz, uses the Santa Cruz as a fire department beach vehicle. I agree, it is a different world out there, SO different from South Carolina
People do tow things behind cars, you know =D My 1997 Audi A4 1.8T legally tows 2800 pounds, that's quite a boat! I get it with the big trucks when towing 4000+ pounds. Here in europe we tow caravans and trailers with our cars just fine.
I’m a tech for Hyundai, the engine is ok other than issues with coolant leaks but that should have the 8 speed dct which is having issues still after 4 years now the Santa Fe’s are having issues where we have to take the air box and battery tray out and inspect the top of the transmission case for cracks or holes even and the bottom of the transmission for leaks. If you go to a Hyundai dealer you’ll notice every technician other than maybe a Elantra n does not own a Hyundai or Kia!😂
@@mistardoyle3042 With decades of mechanical, advanced material and electrical forensic failure analysis engineering experience, I am shocked Hyundai/Kia have not pulled all “wet DCT” transmissions off the market and go with their proven reliable traditional 8 sp transmission. After nearly 5 years they STILL can’t get the gremlins worked out of the “wet DCT” transmissions. I am going get ahold of a 2025 XRT Santa Cruz and put it through the paces here in the Colorado Rocky Mountains both on and off road including a max towing test and going up Pikes Peak to 14,115 ft above seal level. It will be interesting to say the least.
@@mistardoyle3042 I shall and will talk with Hyundai if they have interest as I have had the pleasure and privilege co-authoring ASTM (I) testing standards on specific committees for decades.
Known two people who own Hyundai automobiles. Both were Sonatas, both needed new engines under warranty. One was taken care of without dealer or factory hassle, but the dealer screwed up getting the car back into service, requiring my friend to pay for a repair at a local shop immediately upon getting home from the dealer (he lives about 50 miles away). The other friend had his warranty denied by the dealer and then appealed to the factory and they denied it as well, until a lawyer was brought into play. Eventually the factory caved and replaced the engine, but they never should have denied the warranty fix in the first place. The reason given was that when he showed his maintenance records, they showed 5000 mile oil change intervals, and they told him the requirement was 3000 mile oil change intervals when in an area with "extreme conditions", which they don't specify. He lives in Las Vegas. The dealer never said anything about this, and he had a deal with them for free oil changes for the first 20 or 30K miles. So why didn't the dealer say anything? They just kept setting him up with the same 5000 mile intervals. Frankly, I don't believe the "extreme conditions" BS, I think they just made that crap up on the fly to see if they could just run him off and save the money. Bottom line -- I'm a hard no on Hyundai...and Kia, for that matter.
I was pretty anti Hyundai up until I got a 2018 Elantra Sport, upgraded to a 2022 Veloster N. Bought my wife a 2022 Santa Cruz. They honestly have some really great products. The SC specifically is a great small truck, good gas mileage and can handle the elements well. It’s not a luxury car so obviously you’re not gonna get top quality interior designs etc. But it does what it needs and we love ours!
I like the styling on many of the new Hyundais and Kias, but I"d never own one. My folks had an '08 Santa Fe and that was easily the worst vehicle I've ever driven. Not only slow, but got terrible fuel economy. Handled poorly, rode poorly, uncomfortable, and once it hit 60,000 miles it started having all kinds of problems. Stuff all over just kept breaking.
@@jwh8374 Technically the Ridgeline is in the midsize segment wheras the Santa Cruz and the Maverick are considered compacts. Toyota is supposed to be releasing a SC and Maverick competitor next year likely based on the RAV4 platform. Word has it that it will be called the Stout which was a name of a Toyota compact pickup from way back in the 70's.
Yea, The Car Care Nut reviewed a Santa Fe and said one of his biggest gripes with Hyundai is their use of DCT's for everyday vehicles. He said DCT's are much more delicate and are more prone to failure made especially worse if you drive in a lot of stop and go traffic due to the way DCT's function. He says torque converter automatics are much more durable.
That thing absolutely tore up that dirt road. Amazing ... maybe you can show us how it handles a wet road after a rain storm or an incline pulling in a driveway!!
Please make the same tests with the a 2010 Ford Sport Trac Adrenalin with V8 and navigation package and all bells and whistles in lightning blue. You know? Old vs New. I love the Adrenalin and am dreaming for a couple of years of having one. 💙😎👍👍
Thank you very much!!!!!! You didn't just tell us you showed us!!!! Thank you. !!!!!! We currently have a 2023 mid-range non-turboed Santa Cruz. It is performed very very well and we live down a road very similar to what you tested on an I love the hill descent feature. If you do not need a hardcore four-wheel drive vehicle this one performs excellent for urban and medium off-road settings. I'm not even sure today they make a brand new vehicle that does very very well in mud and deep water. Great job!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!
love your videos , wonder if you have considered doing a video comparing costs between the mega shop to your current garage. I'd be curious to see a break down.
My mom has a '24 Santa Cruz XLT and it's wonderful. She had one as a loaner while her '20 Tucson was in for some warranty work (turned out a wire just came loose). She left in a Santa Cruz, because her and my dad both loved it. Heck, I didn't expect to like it as much as I do.
I wish someone would make a truck this size with a 6 foot bed. They could keep the same overall length and wheelbase. Just make it an extended type cab with reverse opening rear half doors. You'd lose the rear seat but have a more usable bed some people woul want.
What i think makes the difference for this test is simply the tires. All the older 22-24 Santa cruz off road videos all use the stock tires which are semi cheesy all season kuhmo tires. While decent on road are not great for this kinda stuff. The older models are just as good as the 2025 if you upgrade the tires. Xrt or not. Matter a fact the older xrts are worse because of those ridiculous side steps. all the features for all the older models are essentially the same minus buttons / touch screen dash.
One thing I miss. Was I had a truck I could stick a 2x8 across to hold groceries in the bed. It was nice because the I could carry family friends around without groceries getting smashed by feet.
Funny enough, the off-road adaptations in this would make it perfect for most of the roads here! Some of them are so bad, if you drive straight, something's wrong with you 😂
Hyundai must have a few dealers in your area. Mom and lil sister bought new 87 Hyundais back in the day, automatics and a whopping 67hp. The Hyundais of today are nothing like those cheap little cars. It sounds like a decent little suv.
Facts !! The lots are flooded with cars they can’t sell. Hoovie did a tour of a few diff dealers the other day and the inventory is wild! Nothings selling and I’m sure they have to get creative with trying to sell cars now but I can’t believe they got jr now :(
Tell me you're getting paid to do a car review w/o telling me you're getting paid to do a car review. Sponsored by Flowbee, the economical do-it-yourself hair cutter...
@@WatchJRGo brother you don't owe anyone anything. I stumbled upon your channel several years way before the camo goldwing. You put out some amazing videos, provided me with a daily weather report and I haven't missed a video since, until recently. You shook things up and changed your content completely which is amazing for those of us fans that are severe ADHD. You didn't have to do any of that, but you did and seem to be doing well from it. You are family safe so I am happy to let my son watch your content, you avoid politics and are just a nice end of the evening (east standard time) video before I wrap up the evening. All of this said, please don't take me or us as your viewers as stupid when you go from cheapest/fixed/house content to a 5 minute advertisement for A/C pro or tell us the Hyundai Santa Fe is so good "you're having kids." You just got a house or at least got it livable, a little over a year ago you sold a giant shop, you have a personal life, we get it. Most of us are fans and will gladly offer views. You're busy, can't film, need money, whatever. We will understand and thanks for all the years of content. You didn't have to but you did, I along with thousands of others appreciate it.
@@beandrive Notalways I used to off road. My first 4x4 was a Vauxhall Frontera, it was designed to be able to go through deep water without a snorkel. In fact when I was in the frontera club, we drove down a deep river of just under a mile on a byway!
Same. I skimmed through to see if it was maybe just at the beginning but nah :( I don’t have the money or interest to buy a brand new car and esp don’t wanna pay high interest rate on car that will devalue fast and be hard to ensure. Some insurance companies charge crazy money to ensure Hyundai and Kia now
This is how you know someone has no integrity. I would never endorse a Hyundai or Kia. I don't care how much tech they have stuffed in them, they are not good vehicles, and the fact that he keeps endorsing them tells me all I need to know about him.
From my own experience, they are actually very good vehicles. At least the one I am owning since 2013: the only issue I have had in 156.000 kms was a rubber joint inside the electric power steering motor that cost me less than 2$, and a couple hours to replace.
I support smaller trucks and hope those make a comeback. This one is just ugly though. I also think most AWD / 4WD vehicles with some ground clearance and decent tires could easily do that trail.
Why do you keep trying to sell us cars now ? None of these are your cars and you’re getting paid by the dealerships likely to promote them. Anyone with a brain can see straight through this whole game you’re playing. Stop it dude. I use to respect you and your content
@@user-fh8pc5jq6b who is trying to sell you cars? I’ve been reviewing new cars on this channel since day one… I used to have all the baller Mercedes/Audi/BMWs I’d have to beg the dealers for. No one is paying me.
Not surprised. On my second Sorento now, a 2012 SX after a no issues 2011 before it. 175k on this one, with no issues at all, built very well, still rock solid chassis, solid, strong drivetrain and great suspension and handling. They can build a really good vehicles.
I’m on my 2nd Santa Cruz and absolutely love them. Great power from the 2.5 turbo. I’ve never taken mine off road but it does great in snow. I did add better Wildpeak tires. The interior is very nice. I like the covered bed and as a city dweller I don’t want or need a full size. People ask about the truck all the time. My only complaint is wind noise from the mirrors. Tesla should have done something closer to this for their first truck.
I build kias for a living and that is the wrong trans for that vehicle. The dual clutch gets hot with any mild off roading plus its a little jerky in city driving at low speeds. I will say it shifts fast
JR knows more about these than my local Hyundai sales rep. I own a 2022 Santa Cruz Limited and would consider a new one when the time is right. I've had no major issues with the vehicle and had it since Aug of 2021. I routinely get between 26 and 28 MPG...
Hyundai giving you press cars / inviting you to press days but not GM? Shame on you, GM (corporate).
Right? GM And Ford, I really need all of Ford's new cars 💯
Indeed. The US brands should do best.
Didn't know Ford sold any cars@@WatchJRGo
@@organiccold - Definitely need to do way better than they're doing.
I wish they put two rear facing bucket seats in the back, just like the old Subaru Brat.
It's cool, but it's hard to get past the engine problems...
what engine problems?
@Chris9183 These engines have a high failure rate. I'm not totally sure what the issues are, they are a relatively new engine, I just know i've heard of lots of them failing. The previous 2.4 engines had tons of problems as well.
@@CarswithNashthose are Thetta II’s
Jr , when you make a Hyundai/Kia your daily I might believe you . Till then it's just a commercial
I mean I've owned quite a few, even had a great time with my Veloster 🍻
@@WatchJRGohave a 2022 VN and they’re a blast!
Love my kona 1.6 T
I always liked the Santa Fe
I just returned from a work trip in the Bay area. The city and or county of Sant Cruz, uses the Santa Cruz as a fire department beach vehicle. I agree, it is a different world out there, SO different from South Carolina
Hyundai gave SC lifeguards 4 free Santa Cruz vehicles for the free publicity due to the same name. it is in a news article.
People do tow things behind cars, you know =D My 1997 Audi A4 1.8T legally tows 2800 pounds, that's quite a boat! I get it with the big trucks when towing 4000+ pounds. Here in europe we tow caravans and trailers with our cars just fine.
Boats are heavy, common for a decent size boat to be 3t on a trailer, no idea what that is in pounds, at least 6000
I’m a tech for Hyundai, the engine is ok other than issues with coolant leaks but that should have the 8 speed dct which is having issues still after 4 years now the Santa Fe’s are having issues where we have to take the air box and battery tray out and inspect the top of the transmission case for cracks or holes even and the bottom of the transmission for leaks. If you go to a Hyundai dealer you’ll notice every technician other than maybe a Elantra n does not own a Hyundai or Kia!😂
so basically a trash transmission that will quit
@@mistardoyle3042 With decades of mechanical, advanced material and electrical forensic failure analysis engineering experience, I am shocked Hyundai/Kia have not pulled all “wet DCT” transmissions off the market and go with their proven reliable traditional 8 sp transmission.
After nearly 5 years they STILL can’t get the gremlins worked out of the “wet DCT” transmissions.
I am going get ahold of a 2025 XRT Santa Cruz and put it through the paces here in the Colorado Rocky Mountains both on and off road including a max towing test and going up Pikes Peak to 14,115 ft above seal level. It will be interesting to say the least.
@@icare7151 that would be cool to see maybe you could make some videos to document it
@@mistardoyle3042 I shall and will talk with Hyundai if they have interest as I have had the pleasure and privilege co-authoring ASTM (I) testing standards on specific committees for decades.
One of the better looking trucklets out there these days.
It’s a car pretending to be a truck.
@user-tb7rn1il3q Hence him calling it a ‘trucklet’. 🤦🏻♂️
No way. This thing is ugly as fuck.
41k on my Santa Cruz and its doing great. I will say though, the non-turbo AWD is the one to get. Better MPG, better transmission and better value.
Do you think the Santa Cruz would be a good choice for hauling firewood?
I'm glad I'm not the only one who understands that "a whole nother" is perfect English. Thank you, J.R.!!
I actually like the Santa Cruz, it's a cross between a brat and Tucson
Known two people who own Hyundai automobiles. Both were Sonatas, both needed new engines under warranty. One was taken care of without dealer or factory hassle, but the dealer screwed up getting the car back into service, requiring my friend to pay for a repair at a local shop immediately upon getting home from the dealer (he lives about 50 miles away). The other friend had his warranty denied by the dealer and then appealed to the factory and they denied it as well, until a lawyer was brought into play. Eventually the factory caved and replaced the engine, but they never should have denied the warranty fix in the first place. The reason given was that when he showed his maintenance records, they showed 5000 mile oil change intervals, and they told him the requirement was 3000 mile oil change intervals when in an area with "extreme conditions", which they don't specify. He lives in Las Vegas. The dealer never said anything about this, and he had a deal with them for free oil changes for the first 20 or 30K miles. So why didn't the dealer say anything? They just kept setting him up with the same 5000 mile intervals. Frankly, I don't believe the "extreme conditions" BS, I think they just made that crap up on the fly to see if they could just run him off and save the money. Bottom line -- I'm a hard no on Hyundai...and Kia, for that matter.
I was pretty anti Hyundai up until I got a 2018 Elantra Sport, upgraded to a 2022 Veloster N. Bought my wife a 2022 Santa Cruz. They honestly have some really great products. The SC specifically is a great small truck, good gas mileage and can handle the elements well. It’s not a luxury car so obviously you’re not gonna get top quality interior designs etc. But it does what it needs and we love ours!
I like the styling on many of the new Hyundais and Kias, but I"d never own one. My folks had an '08 Santa Fe and that was easily the worst vehicle I've ever driven. Not only slow, but got terrible fuel economy. Handled poorly, rode poorly, uncomfortable, and once it hit 60,000 miles it started having all kinds of problems. Stuff all over just kept breaking.
i will probably never want a hyundai/kia, but that truck has some nice features, be nice if toyota or honda had something similar
🤔 Honda Ridgeline
Has all these features
@@jwh8374
Technically the Ridgeline is in the midsize segment wheras the Santa Cruz and the Maverick are considered compacts. Toyota is supposed to be releasing a SC and Maverick competitor next year likely based on the RAV4 platform. Word has it that it will be called the Stout which was a name of a Toyota compact pickup from way back in the 70's.
@@adamn7516the supposed new Toyota stout is an internet hoax. A unicorn fantasy created by some fan boys.
@@richardkusimenkah They Hylux fillled this spot, until it got upsized.
Kinda of a cool looking little vehicle
If only these came to Australia, I'd get one. They would sell well here I think.
ive seen mulitple vids showing the transmission overheating. (the dual clutch specifically)
Yea, The Car Care Nut reviewed a Santa Fe and said one of his biggest gripes with Hyundai is their use of DCT's for everyday vehicles. He said DCT's are much more delicate and are more prone to failure made especially worse if you drive in a lot of stop and go traffic due to the way DCT's function. He says torque converter automatics are much more durable.
The classroom chalkboard dash will take some getting used to. Just looks a bit stark for me. However the graphics appear impressive overall.
That thing absolutely tore up that dirt road. Amazing ... maybe you can show us how it handles a wet road after a rain storm or an incline pulling in a driveway!!
Just got a 24' sel and am a big fan!
Yeah buddy, I had no idea how much fun this platform was... super impressed after this 💯
What happened to under the hood? Price?
Please make the same tests with the a 2010 Ford Sport Trac Adrenalin with V8 and navigation package and all bells and whistles in lightning blue.
You know? Old vs New.
I love the Adrenalin and am dreaming for a couple of years of having one. 💙😎👍👍
Good morning from the other side of the planet 😊
Good morning!! 🍻
Does it have a trailer brake controller?
No trailer brake controller that I saw 🍻
@@WatchJRGo No brake controller is a bummer, Ford offers one on the Maverick.
Reminds me of the Chevrolet Borrego concept car I helped build 24 years ago.
While I prefer your car repair videos I appreciate your viewpoint on new cars.
I was waiting for do what you wanna do see you next time.👍
Thank you very much!!!!!!
You didn't just tell us you showed us!!!! Thank you. !!!!!!
We currently have a 2023 mid-range non-turboed Santa Cruz. It is performed very very well and we live down a road very similar to what you tested on an I love the hill descent feature.
If you do not need a hardcore four-wheel drive vehicle this one performs excellent for urban and medium off-road settings. I'm not even sure today they make a brand new vehicle that does very very well in mud and deep water.
Great job!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!
love your videos , wonder if you have considered doing a video comparing costs between the mega shop to your current garage. I'd be curious to see a break down.
My mom has a '24 Santa Cruz XLT and it's wonderful. She had one as a loaner while her '20 Tucson was in for some warranty work (turned out a wire just came loose). She left in a Santa Cruz, because her and my dad both loved it. Heck, I didn't expect to like it as much as I do.
Hard pass on Hyundai and Kia until they prove they can build non-self destructive engines, especially for the prices they're charging now.
Watch JR Go to California?! I wish I knew you were here; my Expedition needs some work.
Why do they have some piano black parts on an "OFFROAD" version?
Thats in Napa Valey?! Looks like it. Nice truck🎉
This is like saying a Subaru is a desirable off-road vehicle for rockclimbing. You are on a road, not off-road.
I wish someone would make a truck this size with a 6 foot bed. They could keep the same overall length and wheelbase. Just make it an extended type cab with reverse opening rear half doors. You'd lose the rear seat but have a more usable bed some people woul want.
Nice truck, will never see one here in the UK.
What i think makes the difference for this test is simply the tires. All the older 22-24 Santa cruz off road videos all use the stock tires which are semi cheesy all season kuhmo tires. While decent on road are not great for this kinda stuff.
The older models are just as good as the 2025 if you upgrade the tires. Xrt or not. Matter a fact the older xrts are worse because of those ridiculous side steps.
all the features for all the older models are essentially the same minus buttons / touch screen dash.
Very entertaining video, don't pay any attention to the negative comments!!
Love the SantaCruze just think they missed the price point by about 5g’s across the board.
how goes the house?
JR, we are not in Kansas anymore !
I still love my 22 limited. Sad to see the passenger seat is still manual though.
What happen to your chevyvolt😮?
but can it tailgate with tilapia?
Probably, you could throw the fish and the ice in the under bed storage 😂
Storage under bed is way shallow. Also, you think you could get at least 2 dirt bikes in it?
One thing I miss. Was I had a truck I could stick a 2x8 across to hold groceries in the bed. It was nice because the I could carry family friends around without groceries getting smashed by feet.
Good Evening John Ross
Hey Douglas! 🍻
Back to back videos! Nice! I remember those daily video drops from you.🍻
I sure try to be daily at all times... every day I miss just destroys my mental health 😬
Business trip with family showing us a fancy disposable car……smart
You should have invited me and we could have done the dukes of Hazzard theme. Looks like old jr and tk got themselves in a heap of trouble again
Funny enough, the off-road adaptations in this would make it perfect for most of the roads here! Some of them are so bad, if you drive straight, something's wrong with you 😂
I have to ask….have they cured the magical easy theft ‘option’ on those?
Yeah, it's only easy to steal the normal key pre-immobilizer cars 🍻
Thank you for your late night uploads for us stay at home dads buying tools on marketplace
Hard pass on Hyundia/Kia. Some of them look good, but that's about it.
They are handsome. But yeah, otherwise, Kia/Hyundai. 😞
Hyundai must have a few dealers in your area. Mom and lil sister bought new 87 Hyundais back in the day, automatics and a whopping 67hp. The Hyundais of today are nothing like those cheap little cars. It sounds like a decent little suv.
I was actually out in California when I drove this... KS has nothing on hills or views like this! 💯
I wondered why they would barely do 60 with 4 people in them, then I discovered they were 67hp, 7 more than the 42 Jeep I used to have 🤔
@@WatchJRGo Cali looked hot and dry. Napa Valley area? Great video.
Starting price on that is 40k. Just got a 2021 GX460 with 27k miles on it for that. And it would eat that thing alive.
As a truck driver I am in California regularly. Great scenery. Too bad the government ruins the experience on multiple levels.
The Santa Cruz reminds me of the old Subaru Brat.
Catching up to Subaru with the all wheel drive systems?
Nice
These dealers must be getting desperate with all those lots flooded with cars they can’t sell. 😂
Facts !! The lots are flooded with cars they can’t sell. Hoovie did a tour of a few diff dealers the other day and the inventory is wild! Nothings selling and I’m sure they have to get creative with trying to sell cars now but I can’t believe they got jr now :(
@@cppctek what are you guys talking about? I’m not getting paid for this 😂
Up until a week ago a huge portion of the mall parking lot near me was just storing new Kias and Hyundais. Must have been at least 500 of them
Pay for the plane ticket and lodging for a UA-camr with over 400k subs to do 16 min video.... Not a bad idea for Hyundai/Kia
@@WatchJRGothey should be paying you for the glowing reviews you give.
the always miss and led light somewhere...lol
Got a "TIME" slot to fill... No house build...No Lake Front to fix...No Cars or Tractors to fix? Santa Cruz - sad.
Aite bro, truck without rear differential is not a truck. This is nothing but a Honda Ridgeline that drives like a car.
There’s nothing about Hyundai that makes me think off-road 😂
It's almost like a modern day Subaru Baja, except Hyundai made it!
Tell me you're getting paid to do a car review w/o telling me you're getting paid to do a car review. Sponsored by Flowbee, the economical do-it-yourself hair cutter...
I believe it has a 5000 lb towing capacity.
Snow mode help
Cool commercial.
This is a car review, cope harder 💯
@@WatchJRGoYou're not a shill, do better.
@@NJVernick1 do you all not understand car reviews?
@@WatchJRGo brother you don't owe anyone anything. I stumbled upon your channel several years way before the camo goldwing. You put out some amazing videos, provided me with a daily weather report and I haven't missed a video since, until recently. You shook things up and changed your content completely which is amazing for those of us fans that are severe ADHD. You didn't have to do any of that, but you did and seem to be doing well from it. You are family safe so I am happy to let my son watch your content, you avoid politics and are just a nice end of the evening (east standard time) video before I wrap up the evening. All of this said, please don't take me or us as your viewers as stupid when you go from cheapest/fixed/house content to a 5 minute advertisement for A/C pro or tell us the Hyundai Santa Fe is so good "you're having kids." You just got a house or at least got it livable, a little over a year ago you sold a giant shop, you have a personal life, we get it. Most of us are fans and will gladly offer views. You're busy, can't film, need money, whatever. We will understand and thanks for all the years of content. You didn't have to but you did, I along with thousands of others appreciate it.
Claims not paid but probably was flown out and comped a hotel for the press day.
car rental videos, meh. looking forward to the next video.
My car can do this because it's a 92 Toyota Pickup lol..
Also got an '01 Sonata but it won't do all that
True that... it's always funny when people say they could do anything offroad in their Camry
@WatchJRGo I happen to have a 96 Camry as well lol
Also, I sent an email about a possible '06 R1 rebuild..
Great video
Looks like a Subaru 😮
Hey
🥇 boom!
Hey psubuster -- we're still faster than the bots!
They make handsome vehicles. But, Kia/Hyundai problems. 😬
Damn, they got JR. One of the last bastians of good youtube content.
...did the good content stop?
@@ettcha I wouldn't say it stopped, but it's definitely curious that his "Hyundai is the coolest EV" video is gone.
Heh? That video is 100% up. I freaking love the Ioniq 5N
Take it on a rally track
I dare you to fit a bicycle entirely in the bed
Oh wait
You can't
11:40 A very stupid place to put the computer. Deep rivers are off the list!
Deep rivers are for specialized vehicles, you know with snorkels and stuff.
@@beandrive Notalways I used to off road. My first 4x4 was a Vauxhall Frontera, it was designed to be able to go through deep water without a snorkel. In fact when I was in the frontera club, we drove down a deep river of just under a mile on a byway!
@@KirksAudioSanctum Well good for you. Glad you had a SPECIALIZED vehicle built for deep rivers. This one is not.
Close to 1st?
Pretty dang close! 🍻
FFS John Ross…. Hope you’re getting paid heaps for these adds…
I’m not watching at all….
Love ya, but this is crap
Same. I skimmed through to see if it was maybe just at the beginning but nah :( I don’t have the money or interest to buy a brand new car and esp don’t wanna pay high interest rate on car that will devalue fast and be hard to ensure. Some insurance companies charge crazy money to ensure Hyundai and Kia now
This is how you know someone has no integrity. I would never endorse a Hyundai or Kia. I don't care how much tech they have stuffed in them, they are not good vehicles, and the fact that he keeps endorsing them tells me all I need to know about him.
From my own experience, they are actually very good vehicles. At least the one I am owning since 2013: the only issue I have had in 156.000 kms was a rubber joint inside the electric power steering motor that cost me less than 2$, and a couple hours to replace.
Did you make a video about a truck and title it your car cant do this?
Checks out to me! Many would consider it be between those 2 things
Who is the lady at the end of the video? I know you probably won't answer. Just curious. I thought it was Amberghini until I heard her speak.
Hyundai PR rep.
Hyundai, hummm, how easy is it to steal.
Only the old school key ones were easy to steal, the Kia boyz don't go after the push button start ones 🍻
So who was Santa Cruz'
This video was cringey. You put it on a little too thick. I can see liking it but you were over selling this vehicle.
Is it just me or is John Ross sporting an all new sh,,,,it eating UA-cam internet smile in his videos recently
JR has paid his dues and earned much needed good times. Life is short, enjoy life while you can.
What has this got to do with the dumb ass smirk
Perfect truck for uber drivers
i own one and the back seat is too small to uber. Its the only thing I dont like about mine.
I support smaller trucks and hope those make a comeback. This one is just ugly though. I also think most AWD / 4WD vehicles with some ground clearance and decent tires could easily do that trail.
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wtf man that's just a cottage road you could drive in an 80s micra. YOU'RE LITERALLY ON ROAD THROUGH THE WHOLE THING
Why do you keep trying to sell us cars now ? None of these are your cars and you’re getting paid by the dealerships likely to promote them. Anyone with a brain can see straight through this whole game you’re playing. Stop it dude. I use to respect you and your content
@@user-fh8pc5jq6b who is trying to sell you cars? I’ve been reviewing new cars on this channel since day one… I used to have all the baller Mercedes/Audi/BMWs I’d have to beg the dealers for. No one is paying me.