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Consumer Reviews for the Hyundai Tucson
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Just a Regular Joe, 04/26/2023
2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
Test drove both a Tucson SEL AWD (no Convenience Pkg) and a Mazda CX-5 S Preferred. I picked these 2 specific model-trims because they are the highest trim avail without having to upgrade to a large wheel-saves gas, softer ride over bumps, and cheaper to replace the tires. Actually, I find Edmunds' recommended trims are quite helpful (btw, the passenger seat in the Tucson SEL is only … 4-way adjustable: front/back and recline-no height adjustment). Ultimately I got the Tucson mainly because of the Hyundai 0% APR financing. I find Tucson's driving dynamics quite close to that of CX-5 (which was suppose to be "fun/zoom-zoom"), enough that the extras in seating/cargo space, safety/convenience features, ease of use for cluster/infotainment system made the Tucson an equal if not a better pick. I did not test drive the Honda CR-V (too few in stock) nor the Toyota RAV4 (too noisy and utilitarian in design based on reviews).
The Tucson SEL I am /reviewing driving is assembled in US. Just as an FYI, based on the window stickers for the Tucson's that I have inspected, it appears that the ones delivered to dealers earlier for the 2023 model year were made and assembled in Korea, with 95% parts from Korea. Where as the ones delivered more recently being assembled in Alabama with 50% part from US/CAN, and in particular, both the transmission and engine were made in US.
A few weeks in, still learning to use many of the new features. Getting about 27+mpg on mostly city driving based on the trip info-which is amazing considering my 2013 Elantra got the same. The 8-speed transmission shifts very logically and smoothly. In fact, I find that it automatically tries to hold the gear going down hill to provide more breaking (I had to put my old car in manual to keep it from accelerating on a decent). Glad to have the shift style gear selector on the regular SEL trim than the push-button style. Am still not used to the electronic parking brake button-there is a delay btw pulling it and the dash gauge confirming, makes me thinking maybe I did not pull up on the button long enough.
The functions for the combination of buttons/nobs/dials to touch-screen controls for system menu and infotainment is just about right. I find the wireless charging pad in-efficient and generates quite a bit of heat when using CarPlay at the same time. Good thing that you can turn off the wireless charging from setting (Hyundai actually thought of that :) Like the fact that I can set warning volume/timing and whether you want each safety/convenience feature warning only/system assist/off. As you may have heard from numerous auto reviewers, the layout of the system menu and traversal is logical, simple and easy to understand and to use. I like the fact that Hyundai spells out each feature in setting selections instead of using acronyms like that of Honda/Toyota-who can remember them?! If I don't know what something is then I would be afraid to change it-not everybody has a gen-z kid that is willing to help out.
The front doors have 3-stage opening while the rear doors only have 2. This makes a difference when parking inside the garage where you don't have much room. Most people can get in-n-out with the 2nd stage for the front-doors. However, the 1st stage for the rear doors is just too hard. Thus you will need to hold the back door open to get in-n-out of tight spots. Something to think about if you have people with mobility issues or if you often get stuff in-n-out of the back seat/floor, especially on a rainy day/in a tight parking.
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