A very nice car to look at and a vast improvement over the previous model BUT for crying out loud why did they put a virtual cockpit and then deprived it of any "vitual" functionality? Except for the change in theme when you swap driving profiles there is very little that this dashboard does to differentiate it from a standard analogue one!! The instruments left and right do not change to display menus or other useful information. All that is handled by the center piece of the screen which is also lackluster as it displays only basic information just like any other small screen fitted between analogue instruments. There is no option to display the navigation map or similar functionality which is standard in most any other virtual cockpit on the market. So you have a virtual cockpit that mostly behaves like an analogie one and this is a great missed opportunity for Hyundai as it would literally cost them nothing to fully utilize the screen they already replaced the analogue instrument cluster with. A clear lack of imagination there that smears the otherwise very nice job they have done with the center screen. Shame...
Great eye-catching futuristic design and tec, unfortunately, to get the best in the tec you have to go to the top model which is expensive. I do think it looks very Lexus or Rav 4. Hyundai Ioniq not great at present, however, that been said the new Ioniq 45 I think has the futuristic look both on the outside and more importantly on the inside. The VW ID3 & ID4 have been designed from the ground up and look very well from the outside but nothing looks futuristic on the inside. I think with Hyundai could steel Toyota's old slogan " the car in front is now Hyundai " Great review and just love the way daytime running lights designed into the front grille.
Why LED turn indicators at the back? 1:42 Here are a couple of possibilities: 1: Rear-facing LEDs can be too bright at night for the following driver, particularly if you've had Lens Replacement Surgery. Not such a problem for front-facing lights. 2: Maybe LEDs are not as easy to see from the side? I've noticed the blinkers of some new cars are difficult to see from some angles.
Nice one! I've ordered it (UK) and will be replacing rear indicator bulbs with LED. If they moved the wiper left it could have wiped a full 180 degrees without looking wrong as it's hidden. Here, all specs have rear vents & blind sport monitoring. Higher specs have 3rd zone climate control, electric tailgate & LED interior lights. Strangely, we get no wireless carplay at all. If we look at some of the new SUVs and especially the fully electric ones, all are being given more futuristic styling (T-ROC, eTron, EQC, Macan etc) just to make them look differentiated from their non-electrified equivalents. So, the styling of this Tucson is of the future and won't be aging any time soon!
@@stevenbell3346 Had a look at specs again: "Blind Spot Collision Warning" - light on your wing mirror is standard on premium & ultimate trims (not all trims as i mentioned). "Blind Spot View Monitor" - camera view from the wing mirrors on the screen when indicating is an extra with the tech pack.
@@akshaypatel3338 thanks for the reply. I too have ordered the ultimate 230 hybrid. Does it definitely have remote start as I’ve been unable to confirm this on uk cars. I know the Ireland cars have it and the US have it on their BlueLink.
@@stevenbell3346 butchered my last reply editing...went full hybrid 230ps for punchier 0-60, button gear selector, hopefully better resale and yes it’s the last button on the key fob for remote start. That button is blanked out on every other engine option. I found dealers gave me conflicting answers. Bluelink remote start only works on fully electric models in UK. Also went for ultimate. I’m assuming you ordered from a broker or leasing if you haven’t had that confirmed? Did you add the tech pack?
I got mine last week Premium 1.6 48v 150hp auto love it!!!!! i chose this over new sportage aswell because i love the exterior looks like futuristic muscle car. i love the side of the car aswell something new and different i like the lines the design is different special, as a previous owner of a nissan boring qashqai, i prefer that looks and hyunday is more reliable better quality interior. As for the shiny part of the auto console you can order a really nice cover that doesnt loses the design and looks really beautiful to protect that shiny part of the auto console. 1 word best buy i ever made!! Great review spot on!
Picked up our SE Connect model on Monday. Absolutely love it. Still getting used to having an electronic handbrake having come from from a 2016 Sportage but that will come in time. Chose it over the new Sportage coming in a few months because of current used car prices for part exchange answer really don’t like the front end of the new Sportage.
Nice video, as usual, I was also keen to learn what the experience was like with the 'no hat' dash/screen. Will you cover the screens, the tech in a separate video?
Indicators do need to be big and bold. VW are bad at both brake lights and indicators in many ways and my daughter's Qashqai has front indicators that are drowned out by the daytime running lights during daytime. My new Sorento has wapping great big indicators that can't be missed by other traffic both front and back. So it is rather disappointing that the new Tucson has such puny low down back ones and apparently, on lower spec models, pretty puny halogen front candle lights.
Bought a Diesel and it broke down twice times in two years. First the Ad Blu system failed, then the exhaust became backed up and had to be cleaned. It was starting to give trouble for a third time when I got rid of it.
I think the new Qashqai has upped the game on the previous. Hybrid version isn’t here yet whereas the Tucson is, both creep above 40k for higher spec ones. Both worth a look really but base model Qashqai is very well specced as standard now.
Another great review thanks - and my question answered at the end re comparison with Pug 3008. The cut out panels very similar to those on the new Pug 2008-
Hi there! to answer your question about the wireless carplay on the bigger models, at 6:29, its because of the built-in navigation system. I was told the reason is so the system doesnt confuse both navi, and usb carplay solve that issue apparently.
Had a look at a new N Line last week to get a feel for. “In the flesh” the interior didn’t feel as premium as the review videos make it appear. And I’m guessing the infotainment system isn’t as good as BMW’s or Audi’s?
Sporty looking machine, New Tucson or 2 year old Lexus NX 300H? for comfort and easy driving for mostly myself spinning out on long day trips? Hope all going well for you.
Interesting the different pronunciations of the name. Hyundai should have a worldwide campaign and keep it uniform. The US name sounds best to me "Hyun-DAY...rhymes with Sun-DAY" as per the Super Bowl Commercial on how it should be pronounced. Why? Because this is closest to how it's pronounced in Korean.
I agree with Podge!...I don’t like the styling probably more the front than the back! Overall though Hyundai are making nice cars but I do think Kia their sister company make nicer looking cars lol. 🤷🏻♂️ good review as always Nobby. 👍🏻
Nobby, you mention hybrid blend with petrol, but aint all Tucs diesel. Dash looks too many virtual buttons good warranty 7yr, but charging about 5% which is 2k over pcp. Techno lights but prefer Ateca looks
I have an 18 plate Tucson (before the last refresh !). Would I consider this as my upgrade ? Maybe. The price hikes are really off putting. The boot is bigger on these new ones and the tech is better. Not sure about the all in touch screen though but might be ok. Not sure which engine to get though and whether hybrid/ mild hybrid would be worth it.
Remember when the latest shape of the RAV4 was released? Much the same comments then. I'm still ambivilent. I'll need to see this Hyundai on the road before I make up my mind about the styling.
Is this new Tucson more spacious?! I think it looks it. Haven't seen a GLB in the flesh. Merc will cost you a few extra quid too but should feel it to be fair.
Hi ! I hoping like heck that NZ will get the RAV4 prime by the end of the year or early next year. If not I am seriously considering the upcoming PHEV Kia Sportage which will be released at the end of the year. Keep me posted how you are continually finding your Sportage. Auckland. NZ
We have moved from a 2016 Sportage to the Tucson this week. It’s definitively moved on a generation. We absolutely loved out Sportage but not keen on the looks of the new one due any time soon and the trade in deal we got due to inflated used car prices at the moment meant it was a no brainer!
Has not grown on me at all and I love cars really do old model looked better new sportage looks better too much going on with this new hyundai met this car few times on the road and would not take a second look .nah
Comments / thoughts on the car welcome in the comments!
Do those rear indicators flash at eye level or just at the bottom. They look like a rear end Certainty?
Picked ours up last week. Got the Ultimate edition and it's superb- it has all the toys including electric tailgate. Absolutely thrilled with it
Best of luck with it!
Rear blinkers so close to the ground is curious in this day of safety-conscious design. 01:38
They are on the mirrors too I think but you are not wrong. Would like to see them on the top corners.
A+♧° zal., om
Lovely car. Great review. As you highlight, Hyundai are not sitting on their laurels etc.. That car is a big step up for them.
Fairly premium now alright.
Great review as always . A fabulous looking machine, very stylish. Not cheap though
Thanks Brendan
A very nice car to look at and a vast improvement over the previous model BUT for crying out loud why did they put a virtual cockpit and then deprived it of any "vitual" functionality? Except for the change in theme when you swap driving profiles there is very little that this dashboard does to differentiate it from a standard analogue one!! The instruments left and right do not change to display menus or other useful information. All that is handled by the center piece of the screen which is also lackluster as it displays only basic information just like any other small screen fitted between analogue instruments. There is no option to display the navigation map or similar functionality which is standard in most any other virtual cockpit on the market. So you have a virtual cockpit that mostly behaves like an analogie one and this is a great missed opportunity for Hyundai as it would literally cost them nothing to fully utilize the screen they already replaced the analogue instrument cluster with. A clear lack of imagination there that smears the otherwise very nice job they have done with the center screen. Shame...
Great eye-catching futuristic design and tec, unfortunately, to get the best in the tec you have to go to the top model which is expensive. I do think it looks very Lexus or Rav 4. Hyundai Ioniq not great at present, however, that been said the new Ioniq 45 I think has the futuristic look both on the outside and more importantly on the inside. The VW ID3 & ID4 have been designed from the ground up and look very well from the outside but nothing looks futuristic on the inside. I think with Hyundai could steel Toyota's old slogan " the car in front is now Hyundai " Great review and just love the way daytime running lights designed into the front grille.
Why LED turn indicators at the back? 1:42
Here are a couple of possibilities:
1: Rear-facing LEDs can be too bright at night for the following driver, particularly if you've had Lens Replacement Surgery. Not such a problem for front-facing lights.
2: Maybe LEDs are not as easy to see from the side? I've noticed the blinkers of some new cars are difficult to see from some angles.
3. Cost saving
@@akshaypatel3338 Yes, never rule out the profit motive. Thanks for reminding me.
@@SirGregory i’ve ordered one, will be replacing it with LED bulbs. Should be fairly easy.
Another great review, it’s some bus and looks fantastic.
I'm due to pick my Tucson premier on the 31st in white ,,,,trading in my Kia Sportage I chose the Tucson because I like the reviews..Angie
Nice one! I've ordered it (UK) and will be replacing rear indicator bulbs with LED. If they moved the wiper left it could have wiped a full 180 degrees without looking wrong as it's hidden. Here, all specs have rear vents & blind sport monitoring. Higher specs have 3rd zone climate control, electric tailgate & LED interior lights. Strangely, we get no wireless carplay at all. If we look at some of the new SUVs and especially the fully electric ones, all are being given more futuristic styling (T-ROC, eTron, EQC, Macan etc) just to make them look differentiated from their non-electrified equivalents. So, the styling of this Tucson is of the future and won't be aging any time soon!
That’s very interesting about the UK spec like vents.. didn’t think that was an option at all 👍🏻
I though here in the uk you had to get the tech pack to get blind spot monitor
@@stevenbell3346 Had a look at specs again: "Blind Spot Collision Warning" - light on your wing mirror is standard on premium & ultimate trims (not all trims as i mentioned). "Blind Spot View Monitor" - camera view from the wing mirrors on the screen when indicating is an extra with the tech pack.
@@akshaypatel3338 thanks for the reply. I too have ordered the ultimate 230 hybrid. Does it definitely have remote start as I’ve been unable to confirm this on uk cars. I know the Ireland cars have it and the US have it on their BlueLink.
@@stevenbell3346 butchered my last reply editing...went full hybrid 230ps for punchier 0-60, button gear selector, hopefully better resale and yes it’s the last button on the key fob for remote start. That button is blanked out on every other engine option. I found dealers gave me conflicting answers. Bluelink remote start only works on fully electric models in UK. Also went for ultimate. I’m assuming you ordered from a broker or leasing if you haven’t had that confirmed? Did you add the tech pack?
I got mine last week Premium 1.6 48v 150hp auto love it!!!!! i chose this over new sportage aswell because i love the exterior looks like futuristic muscle car. i love the side of the car aswell something new and different i like the lines the design is different special, as a previous owner of a nissan boring qashqai, i prefer that looks and hyunday is more reliable better quality interior.
As for the shiny part of the auto console you can order a really nice cover that doesnt loses the design and looks really beautiful to protect that shiny part of the auto console. 1 word best buy i ever made!! Great review spot on!
Great to hear you’re enjoying it. The design is quite radical compared to the previous model alright.
Picked up our SE Connect model on Monday. Absolutely love it. Still getting used to having an electronic handbrake having come from from a 2016 Sportage but that will come in time. Chose it over the new Sportage coming in a few months because of current used car prices for part exchange answer really don’t like the front end of the new Sportage.
Same car in many ways anyway ! Good luck with it
Nice video, as usual, I was also keen to learn what the experience was like with the 'no hat' dash/screen. Will you cover the screens, the tech in a separate video?
Question why do they put the indicators so low down on these cars? I just think they would look better up in with the brake light clusters.
I thought the same - seems odd place to put them.
Indicators do need to be big and bold. VW are bad at both brake lights and indicators in many ways and my daughter's Qashqai has front indicators that are drowned out by the daytime running lights during daytime. My new Sorento has wapping great big indicators that can't be missed by other traffic both front and back. So it is rather disappointing that the new Tucson has such puny low down back ones and apparently, on lower spec models, pretty puny halogen front candle lights.
@@hedydd2 Sorento is a beast. Some great points made!
Most likely to not have to design different taillight clusters for US and rest of the world.
@@MichaOstrowski
The ones on the Sorento are the same design everywhere. Most are except that some use red colour indicator lights in the US.
Bought a Diesel and it broke down twice times in two years. First the Ad Blu system failed, then the exhaust became backed up and had to be cleaned. It was starting to give trouble for a third time when I got rid of it.
Thanks for the review, fantastic! But do you think its better than the 2021 Nissan Qashqai?
I think the new Qashqai has upped the game on the previous. Hybrid version isn’t here yet whereas the Tucson is, both creep above 40k for higher spec ones. Both worth a look really but base model Qashqai is very well specced as standard now.
Again no spare wheel, just a useless tyre IMmobility kit.
I love it. Tad too expensive but nice all the same
Price has crept up a bit but the same can be said for all cars in Ireland unfortunately.
Another great review thanks - and my question answered at the end re comparison with Pug 3008. The cut out panels very similar to those on the new Pug 2008-
Hi there! to answer your question about the wireless carplay on the bigger models, at 6:29, its because of the built-in navigation system. I was told the reason is so the system doesnt confuse both navi, and usb carplay solve that issue apparently.
Very interesting to know, thank you for that.
Had a look at a new N Line last week to get a feel for. “In the flesh” the interior didn’t feel as premium as the review videos make it appear. And I’m guessing the infotainment system isn’t as good as BMW’s or Audi’s?
For me, there are too many body creases. It reminds me of the current over-stylised Hondas, which I don't like at all...
Sporty looking machine, New Tucson or 2 year old Lexus NX 300H? for comfort and easy driving for mostly myself spinning out on long day trips? Hope all going well for you.
I guess you didn't get to check the digital displays in bright sunlight?
Unfortunately bright sunlight and Ireland in early Feb rarely go together
Interesting the different pronunciations of the name. Hyundai should have a worldwide campaign and keep it uniform. The US name sounds best to me "Hyun-DAY...rhymes with Sun-DAY" as per the Super Bowl Commercial on how it should be pronounced. Why? Because this is closest to how it's pronounced in Korean.
Wtf can't you get the AWD in the 1.6 petrol full hybrid? Class Hyundai.
Well done great review from Pakistan 🇵🇰❤️
Thank you!
I agree with Podge!...I don’t like the styling probably more the front than the back! Overall though Hyundai are making nice cars but I do think Kia their sister company make nicer looking cars lol. 🤷🏻♂️ good review as always Nobby. 👍🏻
Great review. Can’t wait for it to arrive in Australia.
Rear legroom didn’t look that impressive. I’m 6’2” and I think I’d struggle.
Do all versions look the same or do the top specs have a better design
Nice car 🚗 💨
I enjoyed your review my friend 😊
so... no air vents in the back?
Not in Ireland anyway!
Nobby, you mention hybrid blend with petrol, but aint all Tucs diesel.
Dash looks too many virtual buttons good warranty 7yr, but charging about 5% which is 2k over pcp. Techno lights but prefer Ateca looks
No there’s anyway been petrol options
Cracking review. Well done to Hyundai a better car than it needs to be , if a bit overdone.
Though I'm biased to Mazda's clean designl, this will sure stand out in a very crowded segment.
Looks more like a premium brand. Some compromises on spec compared to the competition, so all comes down to price.
Very similar to my NX but there are no economy figures anywhere
Doesn't this come with the panoramic full moonroof? And what about rear vents?
Rear vents for some markets, not the Irish one. Odd!
I also don't think the lower blinker placement was a good idea. People won't see it.
It’s fairly low alright
I have an 18 plate Tucson (before the last refresh !). Would I consider this as my upgrade ? Maybe. The price hikes are really off putting. The boot is bigger on these new ones and the tech is better. Not sure about the all in touch screen though but might be ok.
Not sure which engine to get though and whether hybrid/ mild hybrid would be worth it.
hybrid is the way to go I think but you're right, prices have gone up.
@@NobbyOnCars I've read that the hybrid batteries production and components negate the benefits.
2:03
Great review Mark. Tempting car, very nicely apportioned. What was the dash/ dials like without the binnacle? Any issues with legibility?
They were cool - very bright !
I think it’s a bit over styled
I'd say people will be split on it.
@@NobbyOnCars I just think they’re trying too hard
Agreed
Remember when the latest shape of the RAV4 was released? Much the same comments then. I'm still ambivilent. I'll need to see this Hyundai on the road before I make up my mind about the styling.
It's weird to see no rear vents as in other markets there's even a 3rd AC zone there on higher trims...
Agreed
MPG figures?
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@@NobbyOnCars Thanks; I was listening out for MPG and missed it :-)
Sadly electric tail gate and blind spot monitor is not available for Ireland .
Pity!
Its a SE or CEL
Do you not find the front seat bases to be too short?
Not but I'm not over 6 foot unfortunately so it may not cause me those issues!
Fantastic review
does the petrol model have a knob for the transmission instead of buttons?
It does!
@@NobbyOnCars Thankyou I have not been able to find a single photo online with the knob... I've only seen buttons
wonder how hyundai can ask this price, it has been fading in my city even they sold far cheaper
Irish taxes!
@@NobbyOnCars I suppose the tax level in Ireland is lower than us in Hongkong. Anyway, it's the company to set the price and consumer make the choice.
Tucson or GLB?? What do you think?!
Is this new Tucson more spacious?! I think it looks it. Haven't seen a GLB in the flesh. Merc will cost you a few extra quid too but should feel it to be fair.
Previous was better looking. To me anyway
Wrong weather to do a review 😥
Story on my life in Ireland
Good job love ya car reviews👍
Thanks! 👍
I have a Kia Sportage and it's absolutely brilliant. This Tucson takes that and turns it into something from Star Wars. Looks absolutely gorgeous.
Curious to see the new Sportage too - I wonder how forward thinking that will look also
Hi ! I hoping like heck that NZ will get the RAV4 prime by the end of the year or early next year. If not I am seriously considering the upcoming PHEV Kia Sportage which will be released at the end of the year.
Keep me posted how you are continually finding your Sportage.
Auckland. NZ
We have moved from a 2016 Sportage to the Tucson this week. It’s definitively moved on a generation. We absolutely loved out Sportage but not keen on the looks of the new one due any time soon and the trade in deal we got due to inflated used car prices at the moment meant it was a no brainer!
Has not grown on me at all and I love cars really do old model looked better new sportage looks better too much going on with this new hyundai met this car few times on the road and would not take a second look .nah
The RAV4 is the reason for the extra engineering to make this SUV better.
Looks stunning but its not going to age well. 4 years from now it will be ugly as hell.
Time will tell!
Wow! What a hideous design 🤮
It’s different