Soooo much better, and their infotainment is my favorite right now... it's the only one that's feature rich and makes sense, everything is exactly where you expect it 🍻
@ I work for a Hyundai dealer part time, and I drove a 2025 Limited about 3.5 hours in August. The eye tracking device on top of the steering column was maddening. It would yell at me just for looking away to change the radio or climate controls. What makes zero sense is that the car has no more autonomous driving capabilities than the 2024, which didn’t have the eye tracker.
Just bought the 2025 Limited Hybrid. Getting high 30s mpg, tech is amazing, tons of space, giant moon/sunroof, negotiated an amazing price. Looked at both RAV and CRV, neither could compete with the options at the price. Both are long in the tooth, too. 0-60 can't compete with my Audi, but flies for a compact SUV. So far, very happy and very impressed!
Nice. I had a 2021 rav4 xse (so, hybrid) and I got 45mpg (sometimes better) all day every day- (as long as it wasn't freezing out with the engine running more) in it with absolutely no change to my aggressive driving style. I owned it for 1 year and 14k miles.
You completely neglected to show the front seat adjustments! If the driver AND the front seat passenger aren't comfortable, then all the other features are meaningless. When I'm looking at a new car purchase, both front seats must have height and lumbar adjustments.
I have a 2023 Tucson Limited FWD with the 2.5 engine. Drove from Florida to South Georgia Thanksgiving. Set the cruise on 70 mph and averaged 36 MPG for the trip. Even the ICE ones are pretty economical if you don't push them too hard.
@WatchJRGo LMAO. I love my Pontiac Vibe with It's Toyota 1.8 liter engine. I get 35 mpg. It's not a hybrid though. Sure be nice to have a hybrid with modern tech.
We had a 2023 Tucson non hybrid for an extended roadtrip throughout the southwest. Got around 30ish mpg and it safed our little asses twice. The one time I got distracted and the car self turned through a long bend on I40. Next I almost crashed into the end of a traffic jam on highway 1. The car hit the break instantly and beeped the crap out of me. What a safe! My girlfriend shouts out every Tucson since. We both fell in love with that little suv ❤️
We were consistently getting mid 35 in our 2024 but we live in the Northeast and when the cold weather came in, it’s dropped substantially to about 27, still pretty good for a vehicle of this size, but looking forward to winter ending lol
Will never buy a Hyundai/Kia until the data proves they can build a quality engine that do not get trashed before 100k miles. You can have a gorgeous interior and pack it full of features, but the "value" disappears when you have to scrap it because engine replacements cost more than the car in a few years. Honestly this seems like a Hyundai ad.
Hyundai and Kia are very impressive. Remember, just a few years ago they were disposable vehicles with maybe a 3 year lifespan. Probably the most improved auto brand on the road and with the best warranty. We bought a new 2019 Kia Niro PHEV as we could not get a full electric Kona or Niro in our area. Plus, if we needed service on the electric it would be shipped 200 plus miles to a dealer set up for the electric models. So, PHEV. Man, I am sold on the Kia. 40,000 miles of ZERO repairs and only 1 recall for a overrated fuse. Dealership has been amazing as well. Thanks for the review.. Maybe my next selection from the Kia/Hyundai line.
The warranty isn't worth the paper it's written on...coming from someone who owned a Hyundai for 5 years and couldn't get Hyundai to troubleshoot recurring warning lights for a potential electrical problem with only 30,000 miles. "normal" they said. If the CEL isn't on, they won't entertain looking at it.
I have run a 2017 1.7 diesel sport Tucson from new in the UK - it has NEVER got less than 38 mpg [imperial] including towing a caravan !!! done 40'000 miles and never missed a beat !!!
With those options to authenticate, can you set up 2FA, that is, 2 factor authentication? LIke having the key and using the fingerprint reader? That would be nice, considering how frequently cars are being stolen these days due to the weak encryption/security that many manufacturers put into their North American version of their vehicles.
Just bought a 2024 Tucson hybrid right before Thanksgiving. There is no way this car will ever get 37 City or 38 highway. I already have an email out to corporate for false advertising. I might get 33mpg in city which is fine. However, highway will never get you over 30mpg. I live in Florida and the speed limit is 70 mph. I drive about 75-78 mph and the best I have gotten so far is 28.9 MPG. I have 1300 miles on the car and it's not getting any better. Before you buy this car please do your research! Google, gas mileage on Hyundai Tucson hybrid. You will be surprised!
I would like a old smoking tire setup, one camera filming the outside of windshield and a small driver picture in picture. So you can hoon it without fear of the police and we can see how the car handles
@@WatchJRGoI realized it wasn't a re-run after I left the comment. I think you did an off road video on this same suv 3 months ago if I remember correctly.
@@Cartier_specialist he reviewed a Santa Cruz a few months ago, so it really threw me off when he said in this video it was his first press event--I assume it was the same event for both vehicles and we're just now seeing the Tucson.
i own the '23 version of this car. What you call fog light are actually the headlights, which is not good because in a minor fender bender you will smash them and need to get new ones. Don't believe that 500 mile range claim. I can barely get 400 miles when driving at normal highway speeds. If you only drive around town you might get 450. Maybe. Power is pretty good. The touchscreen sucks!!!! I wish we had the buttons of the '25.
My old turbo diesel got 50 plus mpg…no hybrid bs, before they supposedly were caught cheating emissions, at least that’s the story, now very few cars get that kind of mileage, almost like big oil said no……🤔
I live in the southwest and just bought a 2024 Rav 4 hybrid XLE. I looked at the Tucson and the CRV. Be warned the latter 2 suvs do not, I repeat, do not have spare tires nor a place for one. A tire plugger and a compressor is all they have, so you will be calling for a rescue in the event of a blowout!
I've had a couple Kia vehicles over the past 5 years and both were falling apart within months. I don't have much faith in the current offerings from Hyundai Motor Group
38 mpg or better SUV? Why yes, most diesels will give you that. Or better. 😉 My Tiguan 2.0 diesel does 38-40 on average. I realise this is probably not a very feasible alternative in the US though.
As a piano player, so many of these things are too short for me. The thumbnail tells the whole story. JR's wingspan is longer than the cargo area! What happened to the days when station wagons were long enough to be useful? To be fair, there are many choices that would work for me but most of them are larger and less efficient. I get it, if the RAV4 were a foot longer it would kill sales of Highlanders. The vehicles available outside of the USA make far more sense to me. I won't even consider any of the Hyundai GDI engines. Carboned up intake valves at low mileages? No thanks!
You're getting lazy JR doing these lame new car sales videos. Just a way to put out a video that requires no effort. I started watching you in your old shop doing amazing car builds and other car related stuff. It's been way to long since then. You need to get back to the heart of your original channel. Less house remodeling and car salvage and back to car builds will it run etc. Merry Christmas to you and your family
No, it doesnt get 38 mpg unless you drive 55-60 mph. In the city, with stop and go it gets up to 33 mpg which isnt horrible, but once again, the epa numbers dont align with reality. Going 70 mph nets about 28 mpg, which isnt horrible for an awd hybrid, but still laughably under what it is supposed to be. These are real life experiences with a new 2024 hyundai tucson hybrid, awd with the sel convenience package. Im at around 1800 miles as of this comment.
@@Micahj15405 , you are ignorant. The Consumer Reports Organization does not accept advertising and does not receive press vehicles from the manufactures. They buy vehicles to test from the dealers.
The gas mileage is great and all but you're still going to lose your ass whenever it loses all its value and it's broken all the time. Why does he why has he started recommending cars that don't last 5 years come on JR's garage got to get this figured out.
@@WatchJRGo to each their own, I hope I'll be long since in the ground before they force me into an EV, I like ICE and as far as the future goes (even if I'm wrong) I'm in the hydrogen camp.
Hyundai paying for the Ross holidays. Gotta love it! Hope you and yours have a great Christmas
The interior is SO much better than the pre-refresh
Soooo much better, and their infotainment is my favorite right now... it's the only one that's feature rich and makes sense, everything is exactly where you expect it 🍻
@ I work for a Hyundai dealer part time, and I drove a 2025 Limited about 3.5 hours in August. The eye tracking device on top of the steering column was maddening. It would yell at me just for looking away to change the radio or climate controls. What makes zero sense is that the car has no more autonomous driving capabilities than the 2024, which didn’t have the eye tracker.
@@jacobyo99it's so much easier to turn off these safety devices in 2025 model
Just bought the 2025 Limited Hybrid. Getting high 30s mpg, tech is amazing, tons of space, giant moon/sunroof, negotiated an amazing price. Looked at both RAV and CRV, neither could compete with the options at the price. Both are long in the tooth, too. 0-60 can't compete with my Audi, but flies for a compact SUV. So far, very happy and very impressed!
Mileage for a limited trim in 35 mpg...
Hi bro how much did you get off MSRP?
Nice. I had a 2021 rav4 xse (so, hybrid) and I got 45mpg (sometimes better) all day every day- (as long as it wasn't freezing out with the engine running more) in it with absolutely no change to my aggressive driving style. I owned it for 1 year and 14k miles.
What i was thinking when I saw this video. Is there really? Yes, Toyota has been doing it for years now lol
Congrats on being invited to the press events, JR! I’ve been watching you for a long time, so I’m glad to see you get to have new experiences! 🎉
Been getting 38-39 mpg in our 21 CRV Hybrid. About the same as the Accord Hybrid we had in 2019.
That's solid! ⛽️
I have the 2025 CRV hybrid and have been getting 40-42mpg and thats 90% highway driving they are great!
I get 40mpg with my non hybrid 2017/ RAV4………
I’m just here to feed the algorithm
💪💪💪
Ditto
Why not
Thank you for another awesome upload Mr. John Ross! Love watching your videos before I start another work week! Happy holidays as well!
Thanks for watching! 🍻
You completely neglected to show the front seat adjustments! If the driver AND the front seat passenger aren't comfortable, then all the other features are meaningless. When I'm looking at a new car purchase, both front seats must have height and lumbar adjustments.
New channel... Watch JR Sell...
I keep telling him he should make a separate channel for the new car reviews too.
Work with a guy that has a 2024 Tucson Hybrid, he is really happy with his gas mileage and the car itself.
I have a 2023 Tucson Limited FWD with the 2.5 engine. Drove from Florida to South Georgia Thanksgiving. Set the cruise on 70 mph and averaged 36 MPG for the trip. Even the ICE ones are pretty economical if you don't push them too hard.
My dad has a 2021 Toyota Venza, which is an AWD hybrid, he does mostly city driving but he gets 48 mpg.
+1. My parents have a '21 Venza Limited and get 45mpg...and it was also $41K when they bought it new. $41K for a Hyundai Tucson is just bonkers.
Get a Camera Suction Cup Mount so you can get a better angle inside the car while you drive, awesome video.
Doug? Doug is that you? What’s the Doug score? Quirks & Features?😄
@@dandeman46 oddities and functionalities on this channel 💪
Hello? 2019+ Toyota Rav4 Hybrid is a 38-41mpg AWD SUV half a decade ago..
Shhhh, this is a Hyundai -commercial- video.
Came here to say I get 40mpg in my 2020 Rav4 Hybrid
@@Ebacherville I just don’t like Toyotas, my goal in life is to be the anti-Scotty Kilmer
@@WatchJRGo😂
@WatchJRGo LMAO. I love my Pontiac Vibe with It's Toyota 1.8 liter engine. I get 35 mpg. It's not a hybrid though. Sure be nice to have a hybrid with modern tech.
We had a 2023 Tucson non hybrid for an extended roadtrip throughout the southwest. Got around 30ish mpg and it safed our little asses twice. The one time I got distracted and the car self turned through a long bend on I40. Next I almost crashed into the end of a traffic jam on highway 1. The car hit the break instantly and beeped the crap out of me. What a safe! My girlfriend shouts out every Tucson since. We both fell in love with that little suv ❤️
My parents just got one of these and love it. Compared to the interior of my 2015 Optima it's like sitting in a spaceship😅
We were consistently getting mid 35 in our 2024 but we live in the Northeast and when the cold weather came in, it’s dropped substantially to about 27, still pretty good for a vehicle of this size, but looking forward to winter ending lol
non hybrid gets 32 on the highway
Merry Christmas!
My new favorite car reviewer. Great job JR
Congrats on getting invited to the press event. I hope you have you get to go on many more.
My non-hybrid 2023 Escape AWD gets 40mpg+ on the highway. Low to mid 30's in the city, when that little 1.5T 3cyl isn't working TOO hard lol
Will never buy a Hyundai/Kia until the data proves they can build a quality engine that do not get trashed before 100k miles. You can have a gorgeous interior and pack it full of features, but the "value" disappears when you have to scrap it because engine replacements cost more than the car in a few years.
Honestly this seems like a Hyundai ad.
it has a 100,000 miles warranty dummy
Happy holidays, JR and soon another year begins
Hyundai and Kia are very impressive. Remember, just a few years ago they were disposable vehicles with maybe a 3 year lifespan. Probably the most improved auto brand on the road and with the best warranty. We bought a new 2019 Kia Niro PHEV as we could not get a full electric Kona or Niro in our area. Plus, if we needed service on the electric it would be shipped 200 plus miles to a dealer set up for the electric models. So, PHEV. Man, I am sold on the Kia. 40,000 miles of ZERO repairs and only 1 recall for a overrated fuse. Dealership has been amazing as well. Thanks for the review.. Maybe my next selection from the Kia/Hyundai line.
The warranty isn't worth the paper it's written on...coming from someone who owned a Hyundai for 5 years and couldn't get Hyundai to troubleshoot recurring warning lights for a potential electrical problem with only 30,000 miles. "normal" they said. If the CEL isn't on, they won't entertain looking at it.
I have run a 2017 1.7 diesel sport Tucson from new in the UK - it has NEVER got less than 38 mpg [imperial] including towing a caravan !!! done 40'000 miles and never missed a beat !!!
Did watchJRGo become a car salesman.
No? I've always reviewed cars and this is a review.
Why, did he sell you something? LOL
Can we get car rebuilds
@@tyregalaxy28 literally like every 3rd video, but everyone still complains on the other 2
Merry Christmas 🎄🎁🎉
Nice again!
🥈 coming in hot!
My wifes 2019 Rouge, would give me 41 MPG on the Highway,,,but, it also spent a lot of time in the shop
Ah yes, another one for the WatchJRReviews channel.
With those options to authenticate, can you set up 2FA, that is, 2 factor authentication? LIke having the key and using the fingerprint reader? That would be nice, considering how frequently cars are being stolen these days due to the weak encryption/security that many manufacturers put into their North American version of their vehicles.
Just bought a 2024 Tucson hybrid right before Thanksgiving. There is no way this car will ever get 37 City or 38 highway. I already have an email out to corporate for false advertising. I might get 33mpg in city which is fine. However, highway will never get you over 30mpg. I live in Florida and the speed limit is 70 mph. I drive about 75-78 mph and the best I have gotten so far is 28.9 MPG. I have 1300 miles on the car and it's not getting any better. Before you buy this car please do your research! Google, gas mileage on Hyundai Tucson hybrid. You will be surprised!
I think this is a Hyundai commercial and not an objective review. Thanks for giving us your real-world experience.
Hoping to get another video on the old Mercedes soon! Merry Christmas!
well, if it wasn't for the Hyundai Dealership being scumbags I would have considered one, but I love the slow Rav4 hybrid that give me 45mpg
I would like a old smoking tire setup, one camera filming the outside of windshield and a small driver picture in picture. So you can hoon it without fear of the police and we can see how the car handles
Good Info
John Lumbert looks just like Trent Reznor but with way more money
whats the most comfortable mid- suv you've been in that just soaks up all the bumps etc? Pls respond :D
Re-run?
Nah, this is new... but from 3 months ago (trying to get back on the daily schedule) 😳
@@WatchJRGoI realized it wasn't a re-run after I left the comment. I think you did an off road video on this same suv 3 months ago if I remember correctly.
@@Cartier_specialist he reviewed a Santa Cruz a few months ago, so it really threw me off when he said in this video it was his first press event--I assume it was the same event for both vehicles and we're just now seeing the Tucson.
I love the looks of it and it has that Hyundai reliability, great car. hi5
i own the '23 version of this car. What you call fog light are actually the headlights, which is not good because in a minor fender bender you will smash them and need to get new ones. Don't believe that 500 mile range claim. I can barely get 400 miles when driving at normal highway speeds. If you only drive around town you might get 450. Maybe. Power is pretty good. The touchscreen sucks!!!! I wish we had the buttons of the '25.
My 2008 GL320 Diesel this was before BlueTec I got 30mpg on the highway.
My Hyundai Kona gets 38 mpg but a little on the small side. Veloster before that was around 40.
It's crazy that the way bigger Tucson can put up the same numbers 😳
Kona is rated up to 35 mpg hwy. It's not that great for how small that thing is. That is the FWD model, too. The Tucson Hybrid is AWD.
I like the tech and the interior
My 2021 RAV4’s been getting 40 miles a gallon forever
is this model less easy to steal?
The outgoing Toyota Venza was getting 40 Mi per gallon all day. Underrated, I'll take a Toyota hybrid over a Hyundai Hybrid.
Just curious, what external color is this?
Looks like Amazon Grey
Really want the plug-in!
Good Evening John Ross
Hey Douglas! 🍻
My old turbo diesel got 50 plus mpg…no hybrid bs, before they supposedly were caught cheating emissions, at least that’s the story, now very few cars get that kind of mileage, almost like big oil said no……🤔
it's really nice but maybe a bit to much technology for my liking..I suppose it's what you get with a modern suv though..
Nice Ride. The white leather would be dirty in 5 minutes of ownership.
I miss the old JRGo days. It hasn’t been the same since the building sold.
Its progress
Santa Cruz XRT in the description? Next video?
That video is already out, but I was down to seconds to make the 11:45 posting deadline so I used the old description 😂 it's updated now!
Hey
🥇 boom!
California? What a hellscape!
I live in the southwest and just bought a 2024 Rav 4 hybrid XLE. I looked at the Tucson and the CRV. Be warned the latter 2 suvs do not, I repeat, do not have spare tires nor a place for one. A tire plugger and a compressor is all they have, so you will be calling for a rescue in the event of a blowout!
The Old Diesel VW cars got up to 50mpg😮😮😂😅
They sure did, but not anymore in our DEF world 😥
My 2016 Mercedes A220d AMG line (2.2 diesel with DCT auto), gets 70.2 MPG average per week. 840 Miles per tank.
Yep and that's about it.
Hmmm looks like the Ventura/malibu area
Nice vehicle, but disappointing fuel economy for a hybrid.
I've had a couple Kia vehicles over the past 5 years and both were falling apart within months. I don't have much faith in the current offerings from Hyundai Motor Group
Is this a car review channel now 😮
I thought your name was John Ross...
My passat gets over 750 miles to the tank, i cant hang on you have to stop to eat or rest before you have to stop for fuel
Hey JR……give us this glowing revue after 60 or so thousand miles……you’ll be doing a Hoovie everything wrong with my 2025 Tucson…..
I can get that much or more in my Highlander hybrid
It’s either your haircut or you lost 15 pounds
As soon as the dealership near me doesn't have 30-40 engine crates out back I might think about buying a kia/hyundai product
Honda CRV Hybrid, Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. Both get better mileage than the Tucson (not by much, but it is a few MPG). Plus, it's not a Hyundai/Kia.
Hiya
38 mpg or better SUV? Why yes, most diesels will give you that. Or better. 😉 My Tiguan 2.0 diesel does 38-40 on average. I realise this is probably not a very feasible alternative in the US though.
It’s a shame that Hyundai’s and Kia is still getting stolen more than any other vehicle because I actually like some of their products
Tucson, not tuscon
Haha, good call, I was typing as fast as possible, it's fixed now! 💪
Hometown of human bartender Jackie Daytona
As a piano player, so many of these things are too short for me. The thumbnail tells the whole story. JR's wingspan is longer than the cargo area! What happened to the days when station wagons were long enough to be useful? To be fair, there are many choices that would work for me but most of them are larger and less efficient. I get it, if the RAV4 were a foot longer it would kill sales of Highlanders. The vehicles available outside of the USA make far more sense to me. I won't even consider any of the Hyundai GDI engines. Carboned up intake valves at low mileages? No thanks!
the station wagon got replaced by the minivan.
at the time a truck [minivan] did not have to meet the safety standards required in a car.
Never thought your viewers were so biased. 😅 Good stuff, keep bashing hyundai so i can get them cheaper.
You're getting lazy JR doing these lame new car sales videos. Just a way to put out a video that requires no effort. I started watching you in your old shop doing amazing car builds and other car related stuff. It's been way to long since then. You need to get back to the heart of your original channel. Less house remodeling and car salvage and back to car builds will it run etc. Merry Christmas to you and your family
anyone who claims to get 38 mpg off this car is a liar.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As high as 47 2025 Honda CRV Touring.
cant wait for suvs to get to 45 to 50mph lol or camper diesels
Toyota Highlander gets 35mpg+ amd is a much more significant vehicle.
No, it doesnt get 38 mpg unless you drive 55-60 mph. In the city, with stop and go it gets up to 33 mpg which isnt horrible, but once again, the epa numbers dont align with reality. Going 70 mph nets about 28 mpg, which isnt horrible for an awd hybrid, but still laughably under what it is supposed to be. These are real life experiences with a new 2024 hyundai tucson hybrid, awd with the sel convenience package. Im at around 1800 miles as of this comment.
Consumer Reports observed 29 city, 40 highway, 35 overall (2025 model).
@Thunderbolt-ws7qm Good for consumer reports. No one drives like their grandma unless they're a grandma.
Yeah, I'm sure it's not you or your car. An objective magazine that has been doing this forever was just driving extra slow to make you feel bad.
@Thunderbolt-ws7qm Because every business who survives off of advertisers always speaks the full truth. Right.
@@Micahj15405 , you are ignorant. The Consumer Reports Organization does not accept advertising and does not receive press vehicles from the manufactures. They buy vehicles to test from the dealers.
IDGAF about a Hyundai. But i do give a F about john ross. So here i am. Go get em brother 💪🏻
For 40000 better have all those features. Still too expensive for regular working people to afford
We don't like touch screens. Stop trying to make it happen. lol
Junk
I came here to make the same comment😂😂
The gas mileage is great and all but you're still going to lose your ass whenever it loses all its value and it's broken all the time. Why does he why has he started recommending cars that don't last 5 years come on JR's garage got to get this figured out.
I dunno man - It all looks pretty 'meh' to me.
Hyundai? No way. Hybrid? Double no way. Hardest of passes.
Haters going hate
@@glassvial I agree, I’d rather be full EV… but everyone here already know that. My hybrid rocks but nothing is better than never starting an engine
@@WatchJRGo to each their own, I hope I'll be long since in the ground before they force me into an EV, I like ICE and as far as the future goes (even if I'm wrong) I'm in the hydrogen camp.
I hate these cars they’re so ugly
Give it about 4yrs...I'll buy it for 9k.....
Got a new girlfriend?
Sah-in? What is ,Sah-in? English, please.
i always think 10 mpg if a vehicle does better fine. that's not kansas.
I used to agree... but then diesel is $4.45 a gallon and it's not fun anymore, I want to be in something like this 😂
@@WatchJRGo I have heard that's because in each geographical area fuel is priced per BTU and diesel has higher energy density.
Open to correction.
HMMMMMM Hyundai product strike one, California strike two and i'm out,
It’s still going to burn oil and blow the engine, at least the interior is nice while you’re waiting for the tow truck.🤷♂️