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Wow! Rav4 Prime vs CR-V Touring Hybrid vs Tucson
DesertRat, 05/21/2021
2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
331 of 345 people found this review helpful
I'm a long time Toyota guy and for the most part, their vehicles have not disappointed over the years. We recently went on the search for a new compact SUV and looked at the Rav4 Prime, CR-V Touring Hybrid, and the new Tucson Limited here in the US (both hybrid and non versions). 2021 Rav4 Prime - In fairness to the Rav4 Prime we tested, it just came off the truck when we drove it and it was not charged. So, it drove like a gas hybrid and only saw spurts of performance as a result of the regen. The ride was Ok, performance was adequate, road noise was a bit on the high side, and the interior just seemed dated and pieced together. 2021 CR-V Touring Hybrid - was impressive in almost all respects except the road noise during highway driving was significant. The infotainment system was a bit clutsy as well. Otherwise, it seemed quite refined and was our top choice at the time. But, we decided to wait for the 2022 Tucson (glad we did). 2022 Tucson Limited (gas version) - refined and does most things very well, but the performance is average. 2022 Tucson Limited Hybrid - Wow! What a difference between the two new Tucson models. Put this Hybrid into Sport Mode and it is fun to drive, simply leaving the others in the dust in terms of performance (no practical person would need more acceleration than this (it's not Tesla quick, but as quick as most would drive a Tesla). As for all other aspects, the Tucson Hybrid is hard to beat in almost every category. The interior is fantastic in all respects with the exception of the piano black and touchscreen controls that look nice now but likely a dust-collecting annoyance down the road. There are a few downsides to note: 1) no spare tire and that IMO is a significant oversight by Hyundai since it appears there's room for at least a donut spare. 2) for some reason that Hyundai won't publicly address, the 10.25 Infotainment screen on the higher end models does not support "wireless" Apple CarPlay and AndroidAuto (only wired support). However, that wireless feature is available on the lower end trims. So hopefully, there's a firmware update for this deficiency. We bought the Hybrid Limited in White w/ gray interior and couldn't be happier. I honestly don't know why Hyundai is even bothering making the gas version, given the small price difference. We did consider waiting for the PHEV version, but, liked this hybrid version so much we jumped on it. A few things to note on the Limited trim: the wipers are rain sensing and the passenger seat is full electric including up & down functions. The safety and tech on this vehicle is nearly insane and will take you some time to digest it all. Impressive. One other thing to note, all of the electrified versions of the Tucson (hybrid included) are made in Ulsan, South Korea (VIN beginning with "K"). Comparing the fit and finish of the Tucson's from the Alabama plant vs the Korea plant show better refinement on those rolling off the Ulsan assembly line, at least by my eyes as inspecting the reveal tolerances between body panels at my dealership. Given the tech, safety features, comfort, and performance of the new Tucson Hybrid, it's certainly worth the test drive if considering this class of SUV. If reliability proves positive over time, this Tucson is a game-changer in this class and hopefully inspires my friends at Toyota to significantly step up their game.
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Giant leap ahead of the 2021 Tucson
imnotmarvin, 05/24/2021
2022 Hyundai Tucson SEL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
138 of 143 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a 2022 Tucson SEL Premium. This is my household's third Tucson; we had a 2017 SE and currently have a 2021 Value Edition. There are three notable differences (not counting the difference in appearance) compared to previous model years. First and maybe most important is the 2.5L engine. Finally this SUV has a suitable sized engine. The 2.0L that previously powered the Tucson underwhelming to say the least. While he 2.5L isn't going to put you back in your seat, it's going to get the job done merging onto the highway or pulling out in fast moving traffic. Second, the seats are far more comfortable than they've been in the past. Next to the underpowered engine of past model years, this was my biggest complaint. I don't know if Hyundai is doing focus groups but they must have been made aware of the seats because they've addressed them. I couldn't imagine a long road trip in the front seats prior to the 2022 but now I'm looking forward to them. Third, the backseat passengers got some leg room. If I'm not mistake the wheelbase is slightly longer this year and that extra length was gifted to backseat passengers. We have a few six footers in the family and packed a couple in the back seat this past weekend. There were no complaints, something we heard plenty of in the past. This one upgrade from previous model years really puts the Tucson up against it's larger sibling, the Sante Fe. I can't see spending more money on the Sante Fe at this point. All in all, I'm very pleased with the new 2022 Tucson. I wasn't sure I'd get a third one but after owning it for a couple of weeks, I can't imagine buying something else at the same price.
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A solid choice
Douglas Lower, 07/24/2021
updated 04/06/2022
2022 Hyundai Tucson SEL Convenience Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
68 of 70 people found this review helpful
I have purchased 2 of these vehicles, 1 on 13 May 21, the other on 2 July 21. They are both SEL Convenience packages. The first in Amazon Grey with 2-tone Grey and Black interior, beautiful ! The second one in Quartz White Pearl with all black interior. The black interior is nice but the 2 tone is very stunning. I picked the SEL Convenience packages because it gave me everything I wanted in the vehicle, and had the appearance of the Limited along with the panoramic roof and 19 inch wheels. I am not a fan of leather and I do not need ventilated seats with cloth. The stereo is perfect without being a Bose...This model is loaded with all the right features. I have owned all of the Toyota Hybrid models. I got rid of each model because of noise and rattles and uncomfortable seats. With the break-in period this car smooths out after about 1000 miles. I get excellent mileage I accelerate to five MPH above the limit then let off the pedal and wait for the EV indicator to come on and feather the pedal back on. I constantly watch the EV light. I constantly achieve 43 or more MPG in mixed driving. That is as good as my RAV4, and this is with a real AWD setup, not electric as in the RAV4. The engine is so quiet ,and acceleration is amazing. This vehicle feels effortless driving it. This is my favorite vehicle I have ever had and I have had way over a hundred. I am sure Hyundai will offer a spare tire kit for those who really want one, since there is already one in the gas version I feel this is the best looking vehicle Hyundai has put out, besides Genesis. I feel they have gone up market with the Tuscan. With all of the Warranty and free maintenance and the dealer included a lifetime powertrain warranty for free, you just cannot lose. I have now had the last vehicle for 3 months and a few days the last one I purchased . It has been fantastic. Consumer reports has now listed this as the number one vehicle over Honda and RAV4 hybrids. They loved it for the same reasons I love it. Hyundai in Kia have really upped their game. UPDATE: I have now had this vehicle 9 months and 9,500 MI,what a perfect vehicle this has been. This is the second best vehicle rated by consumer reports number one was the Kia telluride with 97 points. Next highest was the 22 Hyundai Tucson hybrid with 93 points. This score really represents the car well. I do not have one complaint on the car. It does everything perfectly. I am so happy I purchased this car. It does everything you expect it to do. With the snow we had this winter nothing could stop this car even on streets where all the 4x4s were sitting on the side of the street stuck,my car just kept going I'm sure it has something to do with the Michelin primacy all season tires. The four-wheel drive system works perfectly.
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Great car that lives up to the hype. So far..
Romoney Roro, 05/16/2021
2022 Hyundai Tucson SEL 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
61 of 64 people found this review helpful
I've had my red SEL Premium for over a month now and overall, I absolutely love it. Outside of its distinctive good looks (IMO), the Tucson is really a giant leap forward from the last generation in terms of features, ride quality, and space utility. The new Tucson comes in so many trims, options and drivetrains there's really something for everybody. It really comes down to what you really want and can live with. I couldn't afford the Limited trim so I went to the highest SEL trim available with the Convenience and Premium package. I've sat in the SE and to be blunt, there's a world of difference in terms of what it offers (er, lacks) vs. the SEL-Convenience so if you can afford the latter, go for it. I wasn't too fond of the "cloth" seats of the SEL-Convenience trim, it just felt somewhat abrasive with a kind of cheap, nylon-y fabric feel that just lacked quality. The base sound system is just lousy, so if you are an audiophile like me, step up to Premium to get the upgraded Bose and leather seats. Trust me, it's well worth the additional investment. A lot's been said about the touch screen buttons in the center stack. I agree they are highly sensitive so it's easy to accidentally turn on/turn off something you don't mean to when you're cleaning it. There's a lot of glossy black plastic in the car. On the shifter area, door panels which make it a pain to clean as they are dust magnets so be prepared to wipe that stuff down with a soft cloth a lot. Probably the only glitchy annoyance I've seen so far is with the wireless apple car play. It's weird that the SE/SEL trims get wireless, but the Limited does not. So although convenient to have it, I sometimes see the car play freeze or it just randomly disconnects. Not sure if that is an Apple issue or Bluetooth issue, but it can be annoying after awhile. Overall however, the car drives great. It handles reasonably well, not as good as the Mazda CX-5, but the ride is smooth and interior noise is very quiet. The acceleration is pretty weak with the gas engine, but it's no different than the base engines of the latest RAV-4, CX-5, and Tiguans. So if you've got a heavy foot and need more horses in your life, then step up to the Hybrid. Interior space is really a high point in this car. I'm just a single guy so I have more space than I'd ever need to shuttle friends around town or drop stuff off in the trunk. I can easily fit my golf clubs and 3-4 large suitcases back there without folding down the rear seats. Another high point of the Tucson are all of the high tech safety features on the car. Sure it offers your typical stuff like adaptive cruise and rear cross traffic alerts, but more unexpected stuff like oncoming traffic warnings and rear occupancy alerts are nice touches. It's all great stuff, but I wonder long term about needing to fix that stuff some years down the road as if it breaks, it'll likely cost a ton to fix it. I spent the past year during the pandemic searching for my compact crossover. For the longest time it was always the CX-5. But then the Hyundai reveal video of this car last Fall really blew me away and I had to wait for it - to see if it would live up to its hype in person. There's a lot of style and substance with this car - it's living proof that the compact crossover segment doesn't have to be "boring". Kudos Hyundai! One final note is that Hyundai charges extra for white and red paint colors ($350). Fortunately I got my red one early on when they weren't charging extra for it, but I'll tell you, the Calypso Red really "pops". I get a lot of compliments on it - Hyundai finally moved away from that disgusting Heinz-ketchupy red they used to splatter on the earlier years of the last gen Tucson.
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Love this car!!
C. Sayavong, 05/03/2021
2022 Hyundai Tucson SEL Convenience Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
101 of 107 people found this review helpful
Ride is smooth Seats are very comfortable Lots of leg room in the back row (for tall folks) Lots of trunk space Get the convenience and premium package. It’s so worth it. So many great features! You will love the heated/cooling seats and steering wheel, as well as the lane assist and cruise control features used together (feels like you are driving a Tesla car that drives itself). This car is loaded with safety features. Plus the Bose sound system just puts the icing on the cake.
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