I just want to say, This speaker is AMAZING! I'm researching 2017 H Tuscons to buy as a pre-owned compact SUV (it's Dec. 2023) and this video offers me a very rich "baseline" education. Seriously, it was very pleasant to watch this, even the setting in the woods makes it better than the videos that film in parking lots. Thank you! (Tennessee)
maaaan now that's a car review!!!! love your reviews man!!!! very in-depth and comprehensive!!! I've been cross shopping SUVs and your reviews have been very helpful!!! keep it up!!!
Another excellent review Alex! Purchased my limited with ultimate package last month over the cx-5 and absolutely no regrets love everything about this vehicle.
even with its spacious size inside,parking is a breeze everywhere.Dont listen to the idiots complaining about dual clutch who dont know how to drive this car and dont have an scheduled maintenance.
I bought a used 2016 Tucson last December and just wanted to look and see what you said about the model. When I tell you that you taught me numerous things about my own car...
Hey just stopping back to remark that this video clinched my decision to go with a 2017 Tucson Sport! I absolutely agree with the grade you gave the car in all 6 categories and have zero regrets, so thank you, Alex.
Hyundai & Kia are offering values that Toyota was giving back in the late 70s/early 80s. Not saying there isn't value in Toyotas but it seems the 'Koreans' have stepped up their game. As Toyota was chasing after GM, Ford & Chrysler 30+ years ago, it appears to me Kia & Hyundai are taking away clients who might other wise buy a Toyota (Nissan or Mazda). It's good to have options and I can't recall in the past 30 years when more favorable options have been available for the consumer.
+Tully3674 It's actually unbelievable how they were able to step up their game. Just 10 years ago Kia and Hyundai went from "who the hell would buy it?" to "damn, that might be my next car" now days.
especially after having their economy depleted from the 1997 asian financial crisis, and the Korean War. at this rate, i believe in another few years, Hyundai and Kia will be among the top car brands.
I'm very complicated...Hyundai and Kia...I don't know. They doesn't give Korean valuable services such as long period of warranty. They are selling reliable cars in the world and it makes me happy because I'm Korean. However, they disregard people who made them. Korean people bought a lot of cars from them when they are developing in other countries. When People in the would were blaming them, Korean got cars from them because they are the only survived Korean brand. We made them wealthy and 5th top contender of the would but...now...I feel shame...I hope they don't discriminate Korean.
Alex I'm really looking forward to every episode. As a matter of fact I'm obsessively checking when a new one will be out. All my friends know about you and I just love the style and format of the while thing. I'm commenting for the first time. I'm really looking forward seeing the New Civic, Tesla P90D and the X, New Prius, Rav4 Hybrid, New Lexus LS, if you can get your hands on the NSX
I have a few other channels I watch that review mid-tier trims but I agree that the highest one should be reviewed. Plus Alex has done lowest trims of cars before (I believe the 2014 Corolla was the last one I watched that I can remember.)
checked out all of the competition....the Tucson is IMO the best over all.........I really like it and its good looking. AND THAT WARRENTYYYYYYY !!!! no one comes close
Just one note on the black interiors on the Tucson. Hyundai needs to step it up with some accent stitching, piping or bright trim on door panels & around door handle releases & console . The "stark" black interior look went out in the 80's. Considering the competition, including most other models from Hyundai, you'll will see what I'm talk'in about. This fault gets the most demerits on Limited models, as for paying thousands $$$ more, the overall interior appearance is about same as in the lower line.
The Rav4 Hybrid XLE is the best value in this class, at under $29k, but this is very appealing with great style and power, and good real-world fuel economy. Very well done redesign.
Alex I appreciate your thoroughness in all of your reviews. If at all possible please add a brief look at the gauges etc in the dark. I do most of my driving at night and would find it extremely helpful. I haven't seen any reviewer that does this.
Sat in them all. CX5 front seats are too aggressive for me - feels like they are designed for one specific person's body, rear seat does NOT recline and is uncomfortably vertical. Escape front seats very comfortable, back seat bottom cushion too tiny and low. CRV seats leave me cold... nothing special. rear seat reclines, but not enough to make any difference. RAV4 front seats too mushy with not much shape... rear seat bottom cushion feels like a cardboard box. Can't get a power driver's seat unless you get the most expensive model. Toyota's idea of a telescoping steering wheel is a joke. The travel is like 1 inch and is still too far away. Now matter how high you make the driver's seat in the RAV4, you still see too much of the hood. Rogue is ok but again leaves me cold... front passenger seat is canted forward too much for my taste... makes me feel like I am sliding off... I hate that. When I sat in the back seat I hit my head on the roof by the door when I tilt my head. Pass. Tucson front seats very comfortable. firm with just the right support in the right places. Driver's seat power in most trim. You get a power passenger seat WITH height adjustment in the limited. Rear seat is most comfortable than all the competition. Very interested in the Tucson. Blows away the rest in terms of comfort.
Alex, I appreciate your candor in evaluating this against the CX5, one of my favorites in this segment. I like everything about the new Tuscon; if they only offered adaptive cruise control (which ironically is now available on the Elantra), I'd probably go out and buy one right now. This vehicle ticks off about everything major item on my wish list otherwise.
Excellent styling and wheels. Looks sportier and more interesting than class leaders like the Rav4 and CRV. A Rav4 Hybrid will be more powerful and more efficient, but more expensive. BTW, that is the smartest power tailgate I've heard of. Just stand in front of the tailgate with the key on you, and it will beep until opening. That's how it should be done!
+Kottarathel Sujeer its terrible and unsafe....it will accelerate on its own from a dead stop...making it impossible to inch it forward with control....
+Alex Thank you for a good review. The CX-5 AWD gets 30/24/26 compared with the non-Eco Tucson 28/24/26. So, the CX-5 is in-fact slightly better on the highway. The Eco Tucson does get 31/25/27, so +1 MPG better in city & highway as well as average.
I bought one after listening to this. This car is so powerful and fast. Dont know why yet it's got a small engine 1.5. I pass all other vieckels like they are standing.
Excellent Reviews Alex! Could you please do a review on 2019 Tucson as they have done a mid cycle refresh with different interiors and changed engine options. Would love to get your opinion on that car before I consider buying it. Thanks!
The many Hyundais and Kias we have in our company are simply on a higher level when compared to other maker's similar priced offerings. If this hasn't dawned on you yet, you must be slow.
Very nice expertly produced and delivered video, A lot of info here, and explains any anomalies drivers may run into. Thank you I subscribed to this channel, Alex delivers reviews I don't mind listening to.
I just love how Alex does the reviews, he gives a lot of info and comparison and understands that there is no perfect car. In my personal opinion I test drove all compact crossovers this year at a auto show and sat on mid and top trim levels. My favorite was the cx5. if you want basic trim the mazda it's the best, it offers the 2.5 liter plus push start ignition and for 400 bucks you get a big touch screen. with Tucson you need to step it up to the sport. Also the tucson has way too much hard plastic from all the way from sport to bottom trim. even in the Limited had some more than the others. My second choice it's tie with limited tucson or rogue. the rogue has a very nice interior. The tucson gauges look way to simple, nothing special, it looks cheap. The exterior it's the best, period, but to me the interior it's the most important after engine and performance since it's where you spend all of the time. Hyundai warranties it's hard to beat specially for me since I want to keep it for 10 years.
very informative, even with excessive talking about tires ( which can be changed to many different compositions, for mileage vs grip)--- more explanation about warranty value is needed though since that is a major advertising point of every Hyundai advertisement. Pleasant video to watch, well paced, useful.
Wonderful review as always Alex! It seems like the best time to purchase the new Tucson will be after the Santa Fe Sport is refreshed and Hyundai can equip the vehicle the way you know they would like to. I test drove the Eco model and actually thought it would be a great base trim, and the fully loaded Limited model still seemed like it was begging for more content. Seems like Hyundai may go the same route as Jeep with a Patriot/Compass and Cherokee surrounding the Compact CUV market rather than hitting it directly. Oh, sorry to say there's a typo in the economy graphic under the AWD equipped 2.0L's city numbers. I'd like the stalk status display if the vehicle were a rental, not so much once I've learned a vehicle's quirks though.
Thanks for another great video. We test drove a fully loaded 2017 model and the interior felt very inexpensive compared to the competition. On road the Tuscan felt jittery compared to the competition as well. After careful consideration we replaced our fully loaded 2011 Sonata Limited Turbo with an Equinox.
Thanks Alex for such an informative and inclusive review! You’re the best! Having mentioned there are better grippier tires out there in the market, could you please advise on certain brands to go for?!.. Thanx a gain and much appreciated!.. 👍🏻
Mines the diesel JCTiggs. Hi level spec, all the toys, and fifty miles per Gallon around town high sixties on the motorway. Don't know about the 1.6L but the diesel is super smooth.
Alex . . . went to look at a 2017 Tucson. They showed me that towing capacity is 1,000 pounds without trailer brakes and 1,500 with trailer brakes, regardless of engine.
Could you please do a video explaining the different types of car lights? To me it all sounds like a foreign language. I am curious about the different pros and cons and pricing and trends in the automotive industry lately. Everyone seems to keep making a big deal about lights in car reviews and I am ignorant.
i JUST GOT A 2017 LIMITED TUSCON..and love it so far 41860 miles on it on march 11 24...I hope it lasts a long time...am just at 70 ty...so its my last ride.....
Alex; long time viewer. The details into which you delve is really amazing. Couple big picture off the wall observations. 3 exporters of "most improved over the years" cars we see in the showroom seem to be built by former wartime enemies. Does these bode well for Vietnam and Iraqi imports in the future? I confess to owning both a German and Japanese car. Somehow I doubt kim il ? will get there though much less the others. 2nd question. Any chance you'll "test" a 991.2 in the near future? Manufactures in general never slow for a moment it seems though I hold little hope for autonomous vehicles in our future. I'm wrong as often as not though... Thanks
This 1.6 T, Tiguan 2 1.4 T, Kadjar 1.2 T, Kuga 1.5 Ecoboost or Ateca 1.4?? what would you get? New 3008 will be released after 4/5 months here in my country so won't wait for it.
195 lb ft fo torque available at just 1500 rpm will feel like a normally aspirated 250+ where you have to get to 4500 rpm to get the full amount. In day to day use it will feel just as quick. 0-60 times come from flooring it and getting the resulting harsh shifts and noise that result.
Although Lane Departure Warning and Blind Spot Detection were mentioned, there was no mention that Rear Cross Traffic Alert is standard on the Sport and Limited models. This is an important safety feature and I won't buy a vehicle that doesn't have it, along with Blind Spot Detection and Lane Departure Warning. The two things Hyundai really needs to add, at least to the Limited, are Adaptive Cruise Control and a heated steering wheel. Add that and the Tucson Limited has it all. Except for Surround View. Surround View is really neat.
+AlaskaErik it's a late available feature. I have a 16, it's shown as a feature in the owners manual. Reaching out to Hyundai it's coming soon; as cars did launch without the lighted front door handles.
Great review, thanks Alex. Im in the market in this segment and have been impressed with the Tuscon, which I just learned about after test driving the CX-5 (which I liked). Your review dinged the cabin noise which surprised me because almost every other review raved about the cabin noise being exceptionally low. Thoughts? Also - how do you compare warranties? If purchasing a new car is this something you would consider in your decision? Do you think the reduced clearance of the Tuscon compared to the CX-5 would make a big difference in soft-roading? And lastly, Tuscon is SUPPOSED to support Carplay although there appears to be some delay in this. This would definitely be a part of my decision, do you know anything about this?
+Jaimie Harrow In our tester cabin noise was above our average in the segment, I'm not sure why it was not for others. On teh CarPlay front I know that Hyundai has committed to supporting it and it is my understanding that it should be available either now or by April. There was some speculation that they were waiting for iOS 9.3 which was just released.
+Alex on Autos I own a 2016 Hyundai Tucson limited, awd, and ultimate package and it didn't come with Apple car play. I just learned that it is now available with a download to the sd card from your computer and you can install it yourself or the dealership will install it for a fee from what I understand. I will try and instal it when I get back home.
Alex - I'm a long time viewer and am so appreciative of the level of detail you provide in your reviews. I read a blurb about the 2016 Tucson and came to your video. To be honest, my decision had been narrowed down to the CX5 and the Forester. You do not spend as much time discussing the Forester's place in this class. What are your thoughts between these 3? Lastly, can you comment on visibility from the cabin of the Tucson? That's a huge point of contention for me, which is why the Forester remains high on my list--I can actually SEE out of it.
+Jim Pryde Visibility is a strong point on the Forester. I generally only talk about the major sellers in a category because doing otherwise would make the videos too long. The Forester is usually 8th or 9th on the sales charts so I generally don't cover it unless there's a strong reason. The Forester's main selling point is price, it's inexpensive for a vehicle with standard AWD. My only complaints are that the low starting price meant Subaru had less to spend on the interior.
+Alex on Autos That's a good point, Alex. Compared to the interior of my 2007 Fusion, though... It's stellar! As for visibility in the Tucson, where does it rank? Thanks again!
+Jim Pryde cant see shit out of the rear view....backup cam comes standard on all models.....dual clutch at dead stops is like driving with a first time manual driver....sucks to park....otherwise its nice.....
I love the all new Kia Sportage GT line. Most people who see it in the showroom love it. On videos it looks completely different. Also the newer model drives much better than the outgoing model.
The base 2.0 model that I rented out last month reminded me to ask you to incorporate a head toss index for testing taller vehicles. I would say the excessive head toss over uneven pavement and the plasticky interior are the only negatives I found with that particular model.
Yong Kim Hi, I'm thinking of getting the eco. Do you experience any issues with the transmission? How much did you get yours if you don't mind me asking. Thanks!
Hi Adrian, transmission is fine to me. If you don't get used to dct (like manual sometimes), you wouldn't be happy. I've experienced a few noisy issues though. For price, I would recommend you to do some online research and buy one toward the end of the month.
IMHO, I would usually go for a mainstream performance all season which is a good blend of lifetime and grip. Something like a Pilot Sport All Season, or a Potenza RE980 All Season, Goodyear, Continental, and Pirelli also have good options.
Sorry if I'm bursting anyone's bubble there, but the 2016 Tucson with 1.6t and 7sp actually has a ridiculously tall 1st gear, not short as it's claimed in the video. The official specification is for only 1:3.929 ratio. In case of AWD, the final drive is 3.579, yielding only 10.132 total ratio. This is significantly less than typical 1:13 to 1:15 found in most cars and CUVs (except those with ZF's 9sp and its clones). You'll have to search for a different explanation for the acceleration.
+Pete Zaitcev In FWD trim as we were testing first gear is effectively 19:1 while in the AWD model it is taller at 14:1. The Ecoboost 2.0L engine gets a 14:1 overall first gear ratio with either engine. I should have been specific in that we were testing the FWD model at that moment although I did say this was the FWD model earlier in the video.
Your reviews are very helpful. I am very torn between this vehicle and the CX-5. Just not sure about Mazda's long term reliability as I heard the older suvs were not reliable. But I need to test drive one soon because every reviewer raves about the pleasure of driving the CX-5. But I do like the Hyundai's long warranty. What do you suggest? Thanks
+Nana Kwame it has alot of strange quarks....do a full test drive especially if your looking at the dual clutch....parallel park it in a pretty tight spot....that alone might change your mind about this Tuscon.....
I'm concerned about the dual clutch transmission and if there are problems with it. I'd really like to purchase the sport trim, but I don't like the idea of the computer switching the gears.
Great review as always Mr Alex, and yes it got me confuse between this and CX-5, but i couldn't more agree with you, i'd choose the 2016 GT model CX-5!
+Didi Atthas Good choice, I have the 2015 CX-5 GT 2.5L (AWD) and just took it in for it's 1 yr scheduled service. Absolutely no problems at all, it has good acceleration, the AWD system sends power to the rear extremely fast when needed as I tested it a few times in snow storms up in Canada and best of all it is great on gas. I am getting slightly better mpg than the rated if I take it easy.
Neezy Ko I thought he meant the 2016 Sportage. The 2017 one has some extremely ugly front face, I don't think I can ever bear to drive a car that looks like that.
I just want to say, This speaker is AMAZING! I'm researching 2017 H Tuscons to buy as a pre-owned compact SUV (it's Dec. 2023) and this video offers me a very rich "baseline" education. Seriously, it was very pleasant to watch this, even the setting in the woods makes it better than the videos that film in parking lots. Thank you! (Tennessee)
So glad you found the video helpful; that's our goal! -Travis
Alex, you're the best car reviewer on CZcams hands down.
+Varg I agree but he should slow down on his speech just a little bit. Seems like he's in a race or something.
Not best imo but definitely in the top 3
Check out redline reviews channel
agree
Redline??? U can't be serious 😂😂😂😂😂😂. Alex is light-years ahead of that Asian guy
maaaan now that's a car review!!!! love your reviews man!!!! very in-depth and comprehensive!!! I've been cross shopping SUVs and your reviews have been very helpful!!! keep it up!!!
Another excellent review Alex! Purchased my limited with ultimate package last month over the cx-5 and absolutely no regrets love everything about this vehicle.
How are you feeling about it now? Considering buying one of these used.
This engine / transmission combo is fantastic
Except for direct injection with carbon build up. The warranty is phenomenal though!
That's the feature I am looking for in a suv. Short and compact. Not too protruding back and front. A winner for me.
even with its spacious size inside,parking is a breeze everywhere.Dont listen to the idiots complaining about dual clutch who dont know how to drive this car and dont have an scheduled maintenance.
I bought a used 2016 Tucson last December and just wanted to look and see what you said about the model. When I tell you that you taught me numerous things about my own car...
The interior room is amazing for such a short/small SUV.
Hey just stopping back to remark that this video clinched my decision to go with a 2017 Tucson Sport! I absolutely agree with the grade you gave the car in all 6 categories and have zero regrets, so thank you, Alex.
how is the Tucson ?
How is your 2017 Tuscon Sport holding up in 2024
you made me buy the 2017 sport.NO REGRETS.
any problems with transmission ??
@@lmae8218 it's not a nd miata. I beleive mazda are upto version 7 and they are still self destructing.
How is your 2017 Tuscon Sport holding up in 2024
Hyundai & Kia are offering values that Toyota was giving back in the late 70s/early 80s. Not saying there isn't value in Toyotas but it seems the 'Koreans' have stepped up their game. As Toyota was chasing after GM, Ford & Chrysler 30+ years ago, it appears to me Kia & Hyundai are taking away clients who might other wise buy a Toyota (Nissan or Mazda). It's good to have options and I can't recall in the past 30 years when more favorable options have been available for the consumer.
+Tully3674 It's actually unbelievable how they were able to step up their game. Just 10 years ago Kia and Hyundai went from "who the hell would buy it?" to "damn, that might be my next car" now days.
+Roman O They are gorgeous cars now and run very well.
especially after having their economy depleted from the 1997 asian financial crisis, and the Korean War. at this rate, i believe in another few years, Hyundai and Kia will be among the top car brands.
I'm very complicated...Hyundai and Kia...I don't know. They doesn't give Korean valuable services such as long period of warranty. They are selling reliable cars in the world and it makes me happy because I'm Korean. However, they disregard people who made them. Korean people bought a lot of cars from them when they are developing in other countries. When People in the would were blaming them, Korean got cars from them because they are the only survived Korean brand. We made them wealthy and 5th top contender of the would but...now...I feel shame...I hope they don't discriminate Korean.
Roman O agree.... but they still rattle and squeak as much as ever!
You give the most detailed reviews out there and definitely do your homework. Thank you for all your efforts!
Alex .... your approach is very unique, useful for those who are going to buy a SUV.
Thank You. from Sri Lanka.
Alex I'm really looking forward to every episode. As a matter of fact I'm obsessively checking when a new one will be out. All my friends know about you and I just love the style and format of the while thing. I'm commenting for the first time.
I'm really looking forward seeing the New Civic, Tesla P90D and the X, New Prius, Rav4 Hybrid, New Lexus LS, if you can get your hands on the NSX
+Georgi Milushev The Civic will be out this week, the new Prius and RAV4 hopefully by the end of February. Thanks for watching!
+Alex on Autos Will it be a Touring model?
+PhoenixGaming I'm sure it will. usually the top trims are reviewed
I have a few other channels I watch that review mid-tier trims but I agree that the highest one should be reviewed. Plus Alex has done lowest trims of cars before (I believe the 2014 Corolla was the last one I watched that I can remember.)
+Georgi Milushev I have the new 2016 Hyundai Tucson and it's the best SUV in its class IMO.
Definitely one of the very Best reviews ever.
he is the best car reviewer I ever seen
Alex, love your thorough reviews. I bought the top of the line Tucson and love it so far and I'm at 1k miles.
How's it holding up (if you still have it)?
I got mine yesterday 1.6 turbo sport awd I love it it skoots dwn the rode pretty quick for suv
any transmission problems ??
checked out all of the competition....the Tucson is IMO the best over all.........I really like it and its good looking. AND THAT WARRENTYYYYYYY !!!! no one comes close
Best reviewer than others no bias and good comparison
Absolutely love what Hyundai did with the Tucson.
Just one note on the black interiors on the Tucson. Hyundai needs to step it up with some accent stitching, piping or bright trim on door panels & around door handle releases & console . The "stark" black interior look went out in the 80's. Considering the competition, including most other models from Hyundai, you'll will see what I'm talk'in about. This fault gets the most demerits on Limited models, as for paying thousands $$$ more, the overall interior appearance is about same as in the lower line.
The Rav4 Hybrid XLE is the best value in this class, at under $29k, but this is very appealing with great style and power, and good real-world fuel economy. Very well done redesign.
In real world dealer lot pricing, you can get a mid-level 2017 Hyundai Tucson Sport for about $4k less than a mid-level 2017 Mazda CX-5 Touring.
Hands down, the best car reviewer on youtube, very detailed and packed with lots of information. Thanks! I m a bug fan!
Only your reviews satisfy my thirst for car reviews. Thank you.
Alex I appreciate your thoroughness in all of your reviews. If at all possible please add a brief look at the gauges etc in the dark. I do most of my driving at night and would find it extremely helpful. I haven't seen any reviewer that does this.
I'd get the Tucson over the CX-5 only for the Sedona Sunset paint. GORGEOUS.
Tucson has better features than the CX-5 as well.
I just got a used Sport, 33k miles. Maroon. Sweet ride.
any transmission problems ??
Sat in them all.
CX5 front seats are too aggressive for me - feels like they are designed for one specific person's body, rear seat does NOT recline and is uncomfortably vertical.
Escape front seats very comfortable, back seat bottom cushion too tiny and low.
CRV seats leave me cold... nothing special. rear seat reclines, but not enough to make any difference.
RAV4 front seats too mushy with not much shape... rear seat bottom cushion feels like a cardboard box. Can't get a power driver's seat unless you get the most expensive model. Toyota's idea of a telescoping steering wheel is a joke. The travel is like 1 inch and is still too far away. Now matter how high you make the driver's seat in the RAV4, you still see too much of the hood.
Rogue is ok but again leaves me cold... front passenger seat is canted forward too much for my taste... makes me feel like I am sliding off... I hate that. When I sat in the back seat I hit my head on the roof by the door when I tilt my head. Pass.
Tucson front seats very comfortable. firm with just the right support in the right places. Driver's seat power in most trim. You get a power passenger seat WITH height adjustment in the limited. Rear seat is most comfortable than all the competition. Very interested in the Tucson. Blows away the rest in terms of comfort.
Alex, I appreciate your candor in evaluating this against the CX5, one of my favorites in this segment. I like everything about the new Tuscon; if they only offered adaptive cruise control (which ironically is now available on the Elantra), I'd probably go out and buy one right now. This vehicle ticks off about everything major item on my wish list otherwise.
I like all the detail comparisons, features and functions presented in all your presentations. Definitely a great reference on cars.
wow. that was the most informative review i have seen on the hyundai. thank you! you won me as a subscriber. keep it up!
Excellent styling and wheels. Looks sportier and more interesting than class leaders like the Rav4 and CRV. A Rav4 Hybrid will be more powerful and more efficient, but more expensive. BTW, that is the smartest power tailgate I've heard of. Just stand in front of the tailgate with the key on you, and it will beep until opening. That's how it should be done!
smart review much helpful... gear shift is very poor of this crossover
+Kottarathel Sujeer its terrible and unsafe....it will accelerate on its own from a dead stop...making it impossible to inch it forward with control....
+Alex
Thank you for a good review.
The CX-5 AWD gets 30/24/26 compared with the non-Eco Tucson 28/24/26. So, the CX-5 is in-fact slightly better on the highway.
The Eco Tucson does get 31/25/27, so +1 MPG better in city & highway as well as average.
I bought one after listening to this. This car is so powerful and fast. Dont know why yet it's got a small engine 1.5. I pass all other vieckels like they are standing.
Excellent Reviews Alex!
Could you please do a review on 2019 Tucson as they have done a mid cycle refresh with different interiors and changed engine options. Would love to get your opinion on that car before I consider buying it. Thanks!
you can't go wrong with buying a Hyundai.
Really?!
I have a completely different experience
Joshua Jo I’m assuming sarcasm
The many Hyundais and Kias we have in our company are simply on a higher level when compared to other maker's similar priced offerings. If this hasn't dawned on you yet, you must be slow.
@@goxyeagle8446 what’s your experience.?
@@chbetoluna , low quality car.. but ok it's cheaper car than Audi I had before Hyundai so you get what you pay for
Hyundai is on a roll.
Great review. A one stop “shop” .....now I know all I needed to know.. awesome
love that feature displaying all light and wiper setting on my Hyundai
shopping for the daughter, we were very unhappy with the mazda CX3. Too loud, very coarse. How does this stack up?
Great review Alex. Here in Asia we have the CRDi options. They really powerful and fuel efficient.
I don't know where Motorweek test their cars (altitude wise) but they tested that same car and got 8.4 sec 0-60
Great video Alex!!
Very nice expertly produced and delivered video, A lot of info here, and explains any anomalies drivers may run into. Thank you I subscribed to this channel, Alex delivers reviews I don't mind listening to.
Thank for this video u exp everything i needed to know keep it up
The automatic lift gate is a great feature. You walk up to the back, it will beep 5 times, and wa la open sesame
Is the blue light that is showing for the direction of air flow able to be turned off?
10/10 reviewer
Very dissent and honest presentation . Thank you
I just love how Alex does the reviews, he gives a lot of info and comparison and understands that there is no perfect car.
In my personal opinion I test drove all compact crossovers this year at a auto show and sat on mid and top trim levels. My favorite was the cx5. if you want basic trim the mazda it's the best, it offers the 2.5 liter plus push start ignition and for 400 bucks you get a big touch screen. with Tucson you need to step it up to the sport. Also the tucson has way too much hard plastic from all the way from sport to bottom trim. even in the Limited had some more than the others. My second choice it's tie with limited tucson or rogue. the rogue has a very nice interior. The tucson gauges look way to simple, nothing special, it looks cheap. The exterior it's the best, period, but to me the interior it's the most important after engine and performance since it's where you spend all of the time. Hyundai warranties it's hard to beat specially for me since I want to keep it for 10 years.
Good day between this and the cx5 which is more reliable for long term thanks.
very informative, even with excessive talking about tires ( which can be changed to many different compositions, for mileage vs grip)--- more explanation about warranty value is needed though since that is a major advertising point of every Hyundai advertisement. Pleasant video to watch, well paced, useful.
Love the Hyundai Tucson
I agree this is a nice ride just bought one for my wife and she loves it !!
It’s this engine good for a long distance 2000 kilometres??
16:36 I'm surprised to hear about the cabin noise, from all the other reviews I've seen they talk about how quiet it is in the new Tucson.
I think most of the time, people are comparing it to the older Tucsons
the new Tucson has the quietest cabin noise.
YEAH Crv got 70 dba
alex is an intelligent review master thank you for this💛💛💛
please make a review on the 2019 tucson. I see a lot of reviews but they don't do rear a leg room review. thank you.
Wonderful review as always Alex! It seems like the best time to purchase the new Tucson will be after the Santa Fe Sport is refreshed and Hyundai can equip the vehicle the way you know they would like to. I test drove the Eco model and actually thought it would be a great base trim, and the fully loaded Limited model still seemed like it was begging for more content. Seems like Hyundai may go the same route as Jeep with a Patriot/Compass and Cherokee surrounding the Compact CUV market rather than hitting it directly.
Oh, sorry to say there's a typo in the economy graphic under the AWD equipped 2.0L's city numbers. I'd like the stalk status display if the vehicle were a rental, not so much once I've learned a vehicle's quirks though.
Really detailed review, and great information, thanks !
Fantastic review!!!! I am considering this car! Also subscribing!
Thanks for another great video. We test drove a fully loaded 2017 model and the interior felt very inexpensive compared to the competition. On road the Tuscan felt jittery compared to the competition as well. After careful consideration we replaced our fully loaded 2011 Sonata Limited Turbo with an Equinox.
Thanks Alex for such an informative and inclusive review! You’re the best!
Having mentioned there are better grippier tires out there in the market, could you please advise on certain brands to go for?!..
Thanx a gain and much appreciated!.. 👍🏻
Hyundai's and Kia are bullet proof. Great styling, economical and value for money. About to trade in my four year old ix35 for a new Tuscon.
you won't regret it!
+Joshua Jo Youre right. Got a 2016 Pearl red Tuscon. :)
+Colin Veacock Did you get the 1.6L Turbo? I'm curious how smooth the low speed shifting is with the new DCT.
Mines the diesel JCTiggs. Hi level spec, all the toys, and fifty miles per Gallon around town high sixties on the motorway. Don't know about the 1.6L but the diesel is super smooth.
Thanks for another great review, Alex. Will you also be taking a look at its Kia sibling, the Sportage?
Alex . . . went to look at a 2017 Tucson. They showed me that towing capacity is 1,000 pounds without trailer brakes and 1,500 with trailer brakes, regardless of engine.
What an awesome review!
Could you please do a video explaining the different types of car lights? To me it all sounds like a foreign language. I am curious about the different pros and cons and pricing and trends in the automotive industry lately. Everyone seems to keep making a big deal about lights in car reviews and I am ignorant.
i JUST GOT A 2017 LIMITED TUSCON..and love it so far 41860 miles on it on march 11 24...I hope it lasts a long time...am just at 70 ty...so its my last ride.....
Alex; long time viewer. The details into which you delve is really amazing. Couple big picture off the wall observations. 3 exporters of "most improved over the years" cars we see in the showroom seem to be built by former wartime enemies. Does these bode well for Vietnam and Iraqi imports in the future? I confess to owning both a German and Japanese car. Somehow I doubt kim il ? will get there though much less the others.
2nd question. Any chance you'll "test" a 991.2 in the near future?
Manufactures in general never slow for a moment it seems though I hold little hope for autonomous vehicles in our future. I'm wrong as often as not though... Thanks
+James Tennier I'll see what I can do :)
+James Tennier When was S Korea a wartime enemy?
LOL
what is the best way to use this car in heavy traffic and stop start as the transmission gets hot very fast
This 1.6 T, Tiguan 2 1.4 T, Kadjar 1.2 T, Kuga 1.5 Ecoboost or Ateca 1.4?? what would you get? New 3008 will be released after 4/5 months here in my country so won't wait for it.
Please do more videos. Great reviewer!
Your videos are wonderful. Always straight to the point. Can you please suggest Compact SUV with least amount of Cabin noise.
Great review very thorough
195 lb ft fo torque available at just 1500 rpm will feel like a normally aspirated 250+ where you have to get to 4500 rpm to get the full amount. In day to day use it will feel just as quick. 0-60 times come from flooring it and getting the resulting harsh shifts and noise that result.
Excellent review!
Although Lane Departure Warning and Blind Spot Detection were mentioned, there was no mention that Rear Cross Traffic Alert is standard on the Sport and Limited models. This is an important safety feature and I won't buy a vehicle that doesn't have it, along with Blind Spot Detection and Lane Departure Warning. The two things Hyundai really needs to add, at least to the Limited, are Adaptive Cruise Control and a heated steering wheel. Add that and the Tucson Limited has it all. Except for Surround View. Surround View is really neat.
+AlaskaErik The limited has a heated steering wheel.
+scf685 There is no heated steering wheel available on the 2016 Tucson on any trim level. That is directly from the Hyundai web site.
+AlaskaErik it's a late available feature. I have a 16, it's shown as a feature in the owners manual. Reaching out to Hyundai it's coming soon; as cars did launch without the lighted front door handles.
Great review I love this crossover
It's really surprising that Hyundai overlooked the Dual zone ac which all other manufacturers are offering. And that infotainment display is tiny.
That hard plastic door interior though! Yikes! Lots of hard plastics and the single USB is my only other gripe with this beautiful car!
Great review, thanks Alex. Im in the market in this segment and have been impressed with the Tuscon, which I just learned about after test driving the CX-5 (which I liked). Your review dinged the cabin noise which surprised me because almost every other review raved about the cabin noise being exceptionally low. Thoughts? Also - how do you compare warranties? If purchasing a new car is this something you would consider in your decision? Do you think the reduced clearance of the Tuscon compared to the CX-5 would make a big difference in soft-roading? And lastly, Tuscon is SUPPOSED to support Carplay although there appears to be some delay in this. This would definitely be a part of my decision, do you know anything about this?
+Jaimie Harrow In our tester cabin noise was above our average in the segment, I'm not sure why it was not for others. On teh CarPlay front I know that Hyundai has committed to supporting it and it is my understanding that it should be available either now or by April. There was some speculation that they were waiting for iOS 9.3 which was just released.
+Alex on Autos I own a 2016 Hyundai Tucson limited, awd, and ultimate package and it didn't come with Apple car play. I just learned that it is now available with a download to the sd card from your computer and you can install it yourself or the dealership will install it for a fee from what I understand. I will try and instal it when I get back home.
Alex - I'm a long time viewer and am so appreciative of the level of detail you provide in your reviews. I read a blurb about the 2016 Tucson and came to your video. To be honest, my decision had been narrowed down to the CX5 and the Forester. You do not spend as much time discussing the Forester's place in this class. What are your thoughts between these 3? Lastly, can you comment on visibility from the cabin of the Tucson? That's a huge point of contention for me, which is why the Forester remains high on my list--I can actually SEE out of it.
+Jim Pryde Visibility is a strong point on the Forester. I generally only talk about the major sellers in a category because doing otherwise would make the videos too long. The Forester is usually 8th or 9th on the sales charts so I generally don't cover it unless there's a strong reason. The Forester's main selling point is price, it's inexpensive for a vehicle with standard AWD. My only complaints are that the low starting price meant Subaru had less to spend on the interior.
+Alex on Autos That's a good point, Alex. Compared to the interior of my 2007 Fusion, though... It's stellar! As for visibility in the Tucson, where does it rank? Thanks again!
+Jim Pryde cant see shit out of the rear view....backup cam comes standard on all models.....dual clutch at dead stops is like driving with a first time manual driver....sucks to park....otherwise its nice.....
I love the all new Kia Sportage GT line. Most people who see it in the showroom love it. On videos it looks completely different. Also the newer model drives much better than the outgoing model.
HIDS are stronger than LEDs, right? why not give LED to all the trims and the Xenons to the limited.
Thx for the review Alex.
The base 2.0 model that I rented out last month reminded me to ask you to incorporate a head toss index for testing taller vehicles. I would say the excessive head toss over uneven pavement and the plasticky interior are the only negatives I found with that particular model.
2nd best? I couldn't believe it until I drove one, Tucson Eco w/ 17" tires. Thanks for the useful info now that I own the one.
Yong Kim Hi, I'm thinking of getting the eco. Do you experience any issues with the transmission? How much did you get yours if you don't mind me asking. Thanks!
Hi Adrian, transmission is fine to me. If you don't get used to dct (like manual sometimes), you wouldn't be happy. I've experienced a few noisy issues though. For price, I would recommend you to do some online research and buy one toward the end of the month.
Yong Kim Awesome thanks!
my dream car hoping to have it one day
Hi Alex. please advise, what brand of tyres do you recommend for the Tucson to give it a better grip and braking?
IMHO, I would usually go for a mainstream performance all season which is a good blend of lifetime and grip. Something like a Pilot Sport All Season, or a Potenza RE980 All Season, Goodyear, Continental, and Pirelli also have good options.
@@AAutoBuyersGuide oh okay. Thank you so much
Great review Alex. How about reviewing the 2016 Chevrolet Spark?
Sorry if I'm bursting anyone's bubble there, but the 2016 Tucson with 1.6t and 7sp actually has a ridiculously tall 1st gear, not short as it's claimed in the video. The official specification is for only 1:3.929 ratio. In case of AWD, the final drive is 3.579, yielding only 10.132 total ratio. This is significantly less than typical 1:13 to 1:15 found in most cars and CUVs (except those with ZF's 9sp and its clones). You'll have to search for a different explanation for the acceleration.
+Pete Zaitcev In FWD trim as we were testing first gear is effectively 19:1 while in the AWD model it is taller at 14:1. The Ecoboost 2.0L engine gets a 14:1 overall first gear ratio with either engine. I should have been specific in that we were testing the FWD model at that moment although I did say this was the FWD model earlier in the video.
+Alex on Autos What I meant on the Ecoboost is that it is 14:1 with either FWD or AWD. (auto correct at work)
Your reviews are very helpful. I am very torn between this vehicle and the CX-5. Just not sure about Mazda's long term reliability as I heard the older suvs were not reliable. But I need to test drive one soon because every reviewer raves about the pleasure of driving the CX-5. But I do like the Hyundai's long warranty. What do you suggest? Thanks
+Nana Kwame it has alot of strange quarks....do a full test drive especially if your looking at the dual clutch....parallel park it in a pretty tight spot....that alone might change your mind about this Tuscon.....
I'm concerned about the dual clutch transmission and if there are problems with it. I'd really like to purchase the sport trim, but I don't like the idea of the computer switching the gears.
Great review as usual. Nice work.
Any chance you will get to review the top of the line Hyundai Tucson?
Great review as always Mr Alex, and yes it got me confuse between this and CX-5, but i couldn't more agree with you, i'd choose the 2016 GT model CX-5!
+Didi Atthas Good choice, I have the 2015 CX-5 GT 2.5L (AWD) and just took it in for it's 1 yr scheduled service. Absolutely no problems at all, it has good acceleration, the AWD system sends power to the rear extremely fast when needed as I tested it a few times in snow storms up in Canada and best of all it is great on gas. I am getting slightly better mpg than the rated if I take it easy.
Great review Alex!
Let's see what the new Kia Sportage will offers
+Marco Cordero
New Sportage is a mid cycle refresh, not a redesign, unfortunately.
+Marco Cordero This is what I'm waiting on. I'm bummed the base engine on that isn't the 1.6T. 1.6T isn't even available in it.
Neezy Ko Exactly, 100% sure is a brand new car..
Neezy Ko I thought he meant the 2016 Sportage. The 2017 one has some extremely ugly front face, I don't think I can ever bear to drive a car that looks like that.