After owning Korean vehicles for 20+ years, their durability is ''good'' on asphalt, but they're not made for off-road usage. Suspensions parts become fragile if you do gravel roads with potholes, and the interior begins the creek and rattles very quickly. If you plan on leaving the pavement, get a RAV4 TRD.
After owning a rav 4, then a 2022 tiguan sel, and now just buying a new xrt. The xrt is my favorite by miles. I just personally dont understand saying its not strong enough. The 2.5 is so smooth along with th 8 speed. Yes it could have a little more torgue but to me its fantastic. People keep acting like these packages mean going over insane offroad courses, etc but thats not what the aim was for. It good for going off pavement but yeah you cant do what a jepp with 35s, etc can do
Joe some of us appreciate the fact that you corrected yourself when it came to the Mach E. 👍👍👍This Hyundai vehicle isn’t awful but we’ll let the wife drive it. Excellent review as always 👍
🇺🇸 *LOVE the dark metallic blue on this NEW Tucson XRT* !! *Major plus is the LOW-price* !! *WAY too much gloss black on the dash* !! *I do love a good game of Battleship* !! *Personally, prefer the RAV4 or the 4Runner* !! *Wonderful content Joe and Steven* !! #RaitisRides 🇺🇸
It’s UAF and you’re being very generous by giving this piece of shit 60k before it burns oil. Better chance the engine needs to be replaced before 20k 😂
I like everything except for the exterior side view. Too many angles and body creases for me. You’re right, the dark color hides some of it…..but I can still see them ! 😊Thanks Joe ! Lori !
The angles and creases are what drew me to the vehicle. Looks-wise the Tucson outranks most SUVs out there. However recall history and $2.5 billion lawsuit among other issues, and poor customer service, stops me from ever buying a Hyundai and for that matter a Kia. They just don't care about the customer.
I'm going to pick up my 2023 Hyundai Tucson XRT AWD 4D Sport Utility with 4.5k miles certified preowned she is 7k cheaper then MSRP! 12/12/2023.., It's time to Evolve in my life.. I'll tell yall she is when i pick her up.
If you’re in the market for this or the rav 4, you’re better off getting the 4Runner TRD.. I dislike the way the headlights look. It reminds me of jeepers creepers monster.
Dislike the front lights enough that wouldn't buy it. I still think every SUV model should have a street aimed performance suv version tho. Nobody actually uses these things offroad but there are a lot of people like me that wanted a sporty SUV, unfortunately the Edge ST (which I just traded for my G70) is $55k (lol) and still has a dash from 2010. There really aren't many performance options sub 60k. That aren't subcompacts
I appreciate that Hyundai went for something different, but that fascia is SO busy and their angular lines on other models are rather severe as in 1973 Javelin front fenders that were ridiculously over-styled. (I had a '72 AMX/Javelin)
Raiti we all know Fords Line up is so good it doesn't even get bought up for competition. Ford Ecoboost Sport Ford Escape ST Ford Edge ST Ford Brono Sport..Ford wins on the road with features alone.
Not a bad car, but marketing it as a kinda off-road vehicle, way too much gloss black. They are revealing the new Sonata refresh this week, will you cover that?
No. But since Honda has ruined the CRV Toyota has a chance to refresh the RAV4....But Nissan and Infiniti SUVs look so much better than the competition I've been really impressed by Nissan.
What about this is offroad? The amazing approach/departure angles? The high clearance running boards? Those crazy mud terrain tires? The robust FWD based drivetrain? Oh, it must be the letters x r t..my bad
@@RaitisRides Not hating, Truthfully, I watch your vids for your charisma and creative interpretation. And how you didn't want to give the viper back after the drive. Keep them up sir.💜
got a pre owned tucson sel with convenience package. So fake leather ( Easy to clean ) and sunroof, auto high beams with adaptive cruise control. All for 28,000 before tax with 3,000 miles logged onto it. I was coming from a 2020 kona which was just too small for an every day family car.
I saw somewhere where the 2023 XRT has a wireless phone charging pad up under the entertainment display? I had thought it was standard but don't think it was on this one? Thx for the review!
Too bad they didnt go with the more modern dash mounted LCD. Also, I wish everyone wasn't trying to target "offroad". Who is really buying a Hyundai for offroad use?
Most reviews I watched or read weren't too please with the acceleration from the 2.5 in such a heavy vehicle. Motor Trend said its acceleration in normal mode (which it defaults to) is "lumpy". Apparently the way its geared for fuel economy makes the transmission hesitant to downshift. Not only that, but 26/29 MPG isn't very good to begin with. The hybrid would be a better choice all around.
Idk what people are talking about tbh, it's one of the smoothest drivetrains I've driven and the 2.5 has plenty of power imo and I've owned a bunch of vehicles in this category. I currently am getting 32 mpg in the city without driving conservatively. Idk seems people hate them bc of the name, I think it's one of the best I've owned
@@Lowns_300 Actually, in the nine months since I left that comment I purchased a 2023 Tucson Limited with the 2.5 in December. Its FWD and has plenty of power at sea level in flat Florida where I live. I have no issue getting on the interstate or cruising along at 80-85 MPH (flow of traffic). I get around 30 MPG in town and around 34 on the highway. I'm happy with it. I don't know why reviewers all complain about how slow it is - the Tucson is class competitive for a compact crossover (I test drove many last month).
My 2016 Hyundai santa fe sport has a GDI and burns to much oil than normal also this vehicle has a GDI also how reliable is this 2023 just makes me wonder if they fixed this issue??
Let's be honest here nobody will take either the rav 4 or the tuscon off road these suvs aren't really made for it. Hyundais have dipped their toes in performance. For the people that a sporty performance suv an N variant would be cool addition to the lineup
Really want to like this vehicle but I just can't get past all the random creases. Too busy and unorganized. It seems they are going with this design language on everything new so I think I'm going to be meh on Hyundai designs for a few years. Really hope the next design iteration gets cleaned up.
I absolutely love the angular and muscular look of the new Tucson. I think they did a spectacular job with the design. Most everything else on the road looks so flat and boring to me now. Nothing looks all that great on this trim though.
better than outdate ugly toyota and toyota has been using the same power train for 20 years and not fun to drive at all no technology.. nowadays their reliability keep going down
Thank you for showing us your 10.2 inches of screen, impressive… 😏 oh also loved the blooper at 14:38-14:40 when you said “that you went Hyundai over Tucson” 🤭🤭
It's a great looking compact SUV. That deep blue metallic paint is also stupendous. Price probably needs to be a little lower. Would be great if it had a hybrid electric motor. I think their 1.6T w/ a 12-14kWh pack and a rear electric motor would give this the powertrain it deserves. I feel like a compact SUV needs at least 250Hp.
Horrible bulges and creases. I guess Hyundai's design language is crypto-crease. They are however offering a better warranty, and are taking share every year from the Japanese.
Well, it is a Tucson. But the details are plain ugly. Would not swap it for my top spec Tucson with much nicer side steps, rims and pano roof. No stick shifting either. And HEV.
uhh the tablet gauge cluster why do people like tablet-like gauge clusters just because mercedez benz was the one that invented them ? tablet-like gauge clusters are so poorly designed gauge clusters and they reflect the sun glares and could be so distracting when you drive on a very sunny day. the design is not modern, it is just a stupid design that is being marketed as 'modern design' by stupid mercedes benz and other western car brands. 'Don't fix it if it is not broken' is always the best. the traditional gauge clusters are better and should be kept the way they are because of their functionality. Japanese car brands are always better because they make cars with great functionality and don't invent useless stuff that can even worsen the functionality.
After owning Korean vehicles for 20+ years, their durability is ''good'' on asphalt, but they're not made for off-road usage. Suspensions parts become fragile if you do gravel roads with potholes, and the interior begins the creek and rattles very quickly. If you plan on leaving the pavement, get a RAV4 TRD.
I agree the suspension is pretty bad in Kia’s I’ve driven the question is have they fixed that ? They nailed the looks .
Wrong. Hyundai and KIA have better quality control than toyota.
@@maga4813 - only in your dreams
I think Joe has reviewed more cars than what actually exists. It's like every 5 minutes he has a new video up. Crazy stuff. Keep it up!
Thanks for having my back! I appreciate you taking the time to say that!
So true lol My alerts go off about new videos all the time
Seem like 10 cars a week lol
"To the door panels!" that's always my favorite from you
Joe you inspired me to start my own channel doing my own style of car reviews! It’s formerly Golf King if you remember me!
Lovely car, but gimme the Rav4 anyday!
FACTS, aside from the lovely car part. The Tucson is UAF 😅
@@YZERPLAN UAF?
@@mortenstraugly A F is what he is saying
These are the very best vehicle reviews 😂😂😂. Love the depth, love the comedy
That means the world Chris! I appreciate your support!
After owning a rav 4, then a 2022 tiguan sel, and now just buying a new xrt. The xrt is my favorite by miles. I just personally dont understand saying its not strong enough. The 2.5 is so smooth along with th 8 speed. Yes it could have a little more torgue but to me its fantastic. People keep acting like these packages mean going over insane offroad courses, etc but thats not what the aim was for. It good for going off pavement but yeah you cant do what a jepp with 35s, etc can do
Tucson limited is better
Joe some of us appreciate the fact that you corrected yourself when it came to the Mach E. 👍👍👍This Hyundai vehicle isn’t awful but we’ll let the wife drive it. Excellent review as always 👍
Thank you my friend!
Let's zonk some $H!t
Hard to get too excited over the 2.5NA. For this XRT trim, should get a 2.0T. As it is, would pass on it as I am done with "Buzzy fours," with
2 questions Joe:
1. Will you guys reschedule the Live Q and A?
2. When will you guys do the first look of the 2024 Hyundai Sonata/Elantra Facelift?
Why do you wanna do the q and a? He probably likes when people pay him on there. Son just focus on YOUS Fusion and produce boops.
@@ericB3444 ⏸️
@@ericB3444 📶 how many bars do YOUS have CUB make sure your phone isn't 📴
How does this compare to the Santa Fe with the same engine in terms of driving dynamics?
🇺🇸 *LOVE the dark metallic blue on this NEW Tucson XRT* !! *Major plus is the LOW-price* !! *WAY too much gloss black on the dash* !! *I do love a good game of Battleship* !! *Personally, prefer the RAV4 or the 4Runner* !! *Wonderful content Joe and Steven* !! #RaitisRides 🇺🇸
I’ll take that Civic Type R in the background 🎉
Team Notif, Joe you're the man.
These are good looking cars, BUT these engines are disasters. Will burn oil like crazy after 60K. It’s just a junk be carful
It’s UAF and you’re being very generous by giving this piece of shit 60k before it burns oil. Better chance the engine needs to be replaced before 20k 😂
@@YZERPLAN - lol 😂
Direct injection, burns oil from day 1, i give it 15k max
@@YZERPLAN Toyota is garbage fanbot.
@@YZERPLAN Toyota is ugly asf. That's a fact.
Your videos are addicting
Room for Wham-O frisbees and chocolate milk i'm sold. the legend that is Joe Raiti
You’re the best Joe. Thank you
Thank you my friend! I really can't do it without your support!
They definitely nailed the looks
I am so glad that you are liking the styling of this car.
If you are going for the looks - Mazda CX-50!
Zonking the 34k for 180hp front wheel drive… I do like the body lines though. If they made an N version with 350hp would be awesome
No SUV in this class have 350 HP
@@kromahj don’t matter what class you want to put it in. 80% of america can’t afford it . Plenty of 200+hp suvs out there built 20 years ago
The 180 is just sad
@@williamjoseph1300the 180 is fine idk why people cry over it
I like everything except for the exterior side view. Too many angles and body creases for me. You’re right, the dark color hides some of it…..but I can still see them ! 😊Thanks Joe ! Lori !
Can't see them while you're driving!
The angles and creases are what drew me to the vehicle. Looks-wise the Tucson outranks most SUVs out there. However recall history and $2.5 billion lawsuit among other issues, and poor customer service, stops me from ever buying a Hyundai and for that matter a Kia. They just don't care about the customer.
I'm going to pick up my 2023 Hyundai Tucson XRT AWD 4D Sport Utility with 4.5k miles certified preowned she is 7k cheaper then MSRP! 12/12/2023.., It's time to Evolve in my life.. I'll tell yall she is when i pick her up.
Yessir it’s review time as always :)
First 🥇! Great review Joe, liking the look!
If you’re in the market for this or the rav 4, you’re better off getting the 4Runner TRD..
I dislike the way the headlights look. It reminds me of jeepers creepers monster.
Lol! Terror movie
The Only impressive Cars That Hyundai Has Built Was The Genesis coupe V6 and the Velositer N Other Than That I'm Not a Fan of The Korean Brand
Wake me up when they come out with the N version.
Or when September ends
I can sell you one with an N on it for $10k more.
@@Mr-pn2eh Or when summer has come and passed.
They'll call it the N-Junk
RAV4 200k miles easy, Tucson…nah!
Tucson 500k miles while the RAV4 stops at 150k
Both gay
@@maga6319 nice lie.
@@Joshua-A-0 cry
I would option it exactly this way joe, great job as always RR. 😊
U trolling? This thing is weak AF
Rav4 more agressive look.
Dislike the front lights enough that wouldn't buy it. I still think every SUV model should have a street aimed performance suv version tho.
Nobody actually uses these things offroad but there are a lot of people like me that wanted a sporty SUV, unfortunately the Edge ST (which I just traded for my G70) is $55k (lol) and still has a dash from 2010. There really aren't many performance options sub 60k. That aren't subcompacts
I appreciate that Hyundai went for something different, but that fascia is SO busy and their angular lines on other models are rather severe as in 1973 Javelin front fenders that were ridiculously over-styled. (I had a '72 AMX/Javelin)
Had a 72 Jav SST, green with the black vinyl roof. Couldn't disagree with you more.
my trd rav4 36.2 mpg in the highway with wildpeak A/T
This is often the best part of my afternoon! Thanks, Joe.
Raiti we all know Fords Line up is so good it doesn't even get bought up for competition. Ford Ecoboost Sport Ford Escape ST Ford Edge ST Ford Brono Sport..Ford wins on the road with features alone.
Thanks for your thoughts on this one.
I have had good luck with Ford in the past, but they get torn up for reliability, and poor interior designs and materials.
Cool video Joe I love the Hyundai Tucson XRT I feel like Hyundai did a dandy of an SUV.
If your ready I'm Raiti let's drive. Great segue 😎. Would make for a good logo?
Joe and Lori and Steve and keep up the good work and I love the video 👍
Not a bad car, but marketing it as a kinda off-road vehicle, way too much gloss black. They are revealing the new Sonata refresh this week, will you cover that?
I Have Hyundai 2016 Runs Really Good I Love Hyundai Im Thinking To Trade In This Kind Of Hyundai 2023❤
There are days when work sucks a little of your soul away. For Joe, those days are when he has to review small, underpowered crossovers.
😂😂😂 his less than enthusiastic "on throttle"
we have to hybrid 1.6 t gdi here in europe we get arround 50+ mpg , yes i know smaller engine and a hybrid
Usually 19in Wheels are pretty cool. I think they could've put some better looking shoes on this vehicle but whatever.
Yeah, I find these wheels horrendous myself. Kind of ruins the entire vehicle.
Nice color
The county police in Maryland just handed out steering wheel locks after 134 stolen Hyundai's and Kia's. Buy a Toyota.
No. But since Honda has ruined the CRV Toyota has a chance to refresh the RAV4....But Nissan and Infiniti SUVs look so much better than the competition I've been really impressed by Nissan.
Nice looking SUV. Take care.
Thank you so much Sonal!
Great video Joe
No. I don't want a engine that would catch fire lol
Or just say you can't afford it because it's out of your income range. LOL
@@darkivaz-aaa1145 yes because they are expensive as a BMW and a Benz.. My apologies. Let me a redo..
No. I don't want one because I can't afford it.
@@ju4121 You can't afford a Hyundai bruh
@@darkivaz-aaa1145 You mean the overpriced Korean piece of trash vehicles. You can only afford Korean because you can’t afford Japanese loser 😂
@Paul that you can't afford. Stop being a jealous troll kid.
I would take this car as a first car
Wake me up after raitis 2 minutes Hyundai history lessons
First! Keep up the great work Joe! 😃
Try AGAIN!! You 2nd
@@Retiredmco 😑
Rain. Man. Rocks 😅
I only cross shopped this with the Santa Fe. And I chose the Santa Fe Hybrid Blue.
Beautiful car, but my eyes went for the civic Type R in the back 👀👀
What about this is offroad?
The amazing approach/departure angles?
The high clearance running boards?
Those crazy mud terrain tires?
The robust FWD based drivetrain?
Oh, it must be the letters x r t..my bad
That is a great question.
@@RaitisRides Not hating, Truthfully, I watch your vids for your charisma and creative interpretation. And how you didn't want to give the viper back after the drive. Keep them up sir.💜
My preferred engine for a new XRT ...
2 litre ... Turbo
AWD ... Plug in hybrid
Sounds like a plan!
got a pre owned tucson sel with convenience package. So fake leather ( Easy to clean ) and sunroof, auto high beams with adaptive cruise control. All for 28,000 before tax with 3,000 miles logged onto it. I was coming from a 2020 kona which was just too small for an every day family car.
Great video
This is my only Hyundai SUV I want it Joe.
that's weird. the 2023 XRT does add the 10.25 infotainment display as standard for 2023 (no wireless apple carplay and wireless android auto)
Not very useful when you are up to the axles in mud. This heap would get stuck on a gravel road..
I saw somewhere where the 2023 XRT has a wireless phone charging pad up under the entertainment display? I had thought it was standard but don't think it was on this one? Thx for the review!
It is an option!
5:45 I never thought of that🤔
5:53 but jokes stem from the truth😏
Thanks for letting me share it all with you!
So very true!
Too bad they didnt go with the more modern dash mounted LCD. Also, I wish everyone wasn't trying to target "offroad". Who is really buying a Hyundai for offroad use?
Agreed. Nobody is doing that. And IMO, these sportier or off-road models can often come off as looking just the opposite.
It looks pretty good and it's not extremely expensive.
Most reviews I watched or read weren't too please with the acceleration from the 2.5 in such a heavy vehicle. Motor Trend said its acceleration in normal mode (which it defaults to) is "lumpy". Apparently the way its geared for fuel economy makes the transmission hesitant to downshift. Not only that, but 26/29 MPG isn't very good to begin with. The hybrid would be a better choice all around.
Idk what people are talking about tbh, it's one of the smoothest drivetrains I've driven and the 2.5 has plenty of power imo and I've owned a bunch of vehicles in this category. I currently am getting 32 mpg in the city without driving conservatively. Idk seems people hate them bc of the name, I think it's one of the best I've owned
@@Lowns_300 Actually, in the nine months since I left that comment I purchased a 2023 Tucson Limited with the 2.5 in December. Its FWD and has plenty of power at sea level in flat Florida where I live. I have no issue getting on the interstate or cruising along at 80-85 MPH (flow of traffic). I get around 30 MPG in town and around 34 on the highway. I'm happy with it. I don't know why reviewers all complain about how slow it is - the Tucson is class competitive for a compact crossover (I test drove many last month).
You’re going to need that 10 year warranty
I think that the Tucson XRT is better onroad as the RAV4 TRD but offroad is the Toyota better.
You hit the nail on the head Helen.
wrong
@@maga6319
@@alengreen589 yes?
We don't drive many miles, so we leased the XRT..
Wayyyyy too much gloss black where it matters. What were the designers thinking?!
Almost 8 inches? It already has 8.3” from factory 🤔
186 hp tucson with 28mpg ahhahaha
My 2016 Hyundai santa fe sport has a GDI and burns to much oil than normal also this vehicle has a GDI also how reliable is this 2023 just makes me wonder if they fixed this issue??
That is a great quetsion.
We call it Disc Golf. 😂
Semantics
Let's be honest here nobody will take either the rav 4 or the tuscon off road these suvs aren't really made for it. Hyundais have dipped their toes in performance. For the people that a sporty performance suv an N variant would be cool addition to the lineup
It's alright .
❤❤❤
My tuscan transmission died and hyundai was worst company to deal with, stay clear
Really want to like this vehicle but I just can't get past all the random creases. Too busy and unorganized. It seems they are going with this design language on everything new so I think I'm going to be meh on Hyundai designs for a few years. Really hope the next design iteration gets cleaned up.
I absolutely love the angular and muscular look of the new Tucson. I think they did a spectacular job with the design. Most everything else on the road looks so flat and boring to me now. Nothing looks all that great on this trim though.
have to Zonk this weird camera angle while driving on throttle 😅
Meh, Hyundai
can't afford it eh
better than outdate ugly toyota and toyota has been using the same power train for 20 years and not fun to drive at all no technology.. nowadays their reliability keep going down
When new m2 driving test. This Hyundai garbage
@brianeugenelee don't tell me what to do
@Brian Lee you’re right, it’s fucking GARBAGE 😂
Thank you for showing us your 10.2 inches of screen, impressive… 😏 oh also loved the blooper at 14:38-14:40 when you said “that you went Hyundai over Tucson” 🤭🤭
Here just because I like cars. Would never buy a Hyundai or Kia. 😅
Or your income can't afford it. LMAO
It's a great looking compact SUV. That deep blue metallic paint is also stupendous. Price probably needs to be a little lower. Would be great if it had a hybrid electric motor. I think their 1.6T w/ a 12-14kWh pack and a rear electric motor would give this the powertrain it deserves. I feel like a compact SUV needs at least 250Hp.
"Let's see if your passengers like you went Hyundai over Tucson" oops!
Not at all
Thanks for sharing your vote.
ofc a toyota fanboy such as yourself would say that. Toyota junk
No. Not even close.
I think you may be right!
Toyota is garbage clown.
@@maga6319 👈🤡
Toyota is my choice lol no chinese stuff lol Hundai
Hyundai is Korean, Not Chinese dude.
Toyota is junk
@@maga6319 And here’s MAGA with his Korean trash 😂
Even Chinese vehicles will outlast Korean trash
If toyota is junk, then I don't know where you place Hyundai. I guess In the garbage 😂😂😂
JOEBALL YOUS car is not Smurf blue. YOUS ain’t impressing no Smurfs. Grow up.
You don't see yellow Tucson impressing SpongeBob around here. Boops on U
Horrible bulges and creases. I guess Hyundai's design language is crypto-crease. They are however offering a better warranty, and are taking share every year from the Japanese.
Car is ugly imo
I know it is not for everyone
Toyota will fall apart. The Hyundai will last longer.
I guess Time will tell.
Dumb question Joe. Yes it's better
Said no one ever 😂
@@YZERPLAN oh great, here comes the toyota fanboy. LMAO
Well, it is a Tucson. But the details are plain ugly. Would not swap it for my top spec Tucson with much nicer side steps, rims and pano roof. No stick shifting either. And HEV.
Yeah, I think this looks like a step down from the SEL Convenience and the Limited for sure.
CAP
Toyota is junk. Cry harder loser.
uhh the tablet gauge cluster
why do people like tablet-like gauge clusters just because mercedez benz was the one that invented them ?
tablet-like gauge clusters are so poorly designed gauge clusters and they reflect the sun glares and could be so distracting when you drive on a very sunny day.
the design is not modern, it is just a stupid design that is being marketed as 'modern design' by stupid mercedes benz and other western car brands.
'Don't fix it if it is not broken' is always the best. the traditional gauge clusters are better and should be kept the way they are because of their functionality.
Japanese car brands are always better because they make cars with great functionality and don't invent useless stuff that can even worsen the functionality.