Is the NEW 2022 Hyundai Tucson SEL a better SUV than a Toyota RAV4?

The redesigned Tucson is here and Hyundai is ready for the competition for the competition from Honda, Mazda, Kia and especially the top selling Toyota RAV4. Under the hood is a 2.5L inline-4 that produces 190HP & is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The SEL trim is the sweet sport for value in the Tucson lineup. On the outside this SUV sits on a new chassis, has all new bodywork and wheels. On the inside the SEL trim is equipped with an actual shifter rather then buttons, analog gauges and cloth interior. Is the NEW 2022 Hyundai Tucson SEL a better SUV than a Toyota RAV4?
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[Tinrs]

Glad your showing what people actually buy, the midlevel trim.. your the only one really. thank u as always. Tried of seeing only top trims.

[dennissvitak]

I picked up my 2022 Hyunday Tucson SEL AWD yesterday. It has 23 miles on it. This is an amazing, high tech, solidly built vehicle. That I got 2.24% financing for 60 months was even better. I suppose credit score of 882 helped!!!

[fp]

"If you have eight inches, use all eight inches."

[KawasakiNinjaZXR]

This man could review a Cozy Coupe and I would still watch.

[jaderivi]

Thanks Joe this what consumers exactly need, sweet spot level trim as you said, thank you showing us the trim most people actually can afford and go for, almost all other car reviewers just directly go for the most expensive trim, you're the best Joe, greetings from canada...

[barbarawright]

I just got this car a couple of weeks ago. Love it my first SUV, had 2012 Lexus ES350 and thought I would have a hard time with the adjustment but I had no problem. Going from 6 cylinder to 4, don’t really notice a big difference.

[kvnr]

With all these lines and shapes, it's like a geometry book went bananas.

[DoubblEvil]

12:00 Just a note about the seats. The Higher level of the SEL Trim has leather seats which are much more comfortable and not at all "Sandpapery"

[markchopping]

Many congratulations on reaching 500k subscribers!! Your videos are a real joy to watch and Lori does some amazing work with the camera. Your energy and enthusiasm shines as bright as the Florida sun! Stay safe, drive safe and keep doing what you do.

[jasonschmidt]

My dad just bought one of these and I drove us all on a long road trip with it. Excellent vehicle, loved the lane keep assist, the cruise control that automatically slows down if a vehicle is in front and the side collision detection. The awd is great too in Minnesota snow! I'd highly recommend this to anyone. These new Hyundais are not what they used to be. I bought his old car, his 2016 sonata and I love that too. Go Hyundai! Great vehicles for the price.

[simonprescott]

Hyundai did an amazing job with this new Tucson design. I can’t wait to see what they have planned next

[ileref]

The fact there’s no turbo means lower maintenance costs down the road and hopefully better reliability, both good news for long term owners

[karaygeoushearts]

Yesterday, I went to test drive the Tucson and ended up leasing it. It was the SEL with the Premium package, so it has ventilated seats, leather seats, the BOSE audio system, and a power lift gate. I wanted the Limited trim, but this has everything I need for much lower. The design is even better in person. I think I’m the first person in the US to lease the new Tucson though. Hyundai didn’t have the system setup for leasing, so they had to fix that before they sent it to my dealership. It took an extra three hours, but it was worth it.

[Hi_Im_Jay]

Congratulations on 500k members of the Raiti’s Rides family! Always love watching these video a bunch!

[papaagidi]

Congrats Joe, you’ve hit half a million subscribers all because of the good funny twinkies reviews

[intaxi]

Thank you Joe for always finding new cars with all trims from min to max.

[prakhar.december]

10:51 “If you have 8 inches, use all 8 inches.”
That’s what she said.

[markkosa]

Just bought this in SEL trim and compared to the Kia Sorento I traded in this is faster, smoother, quieter at highway speeds...also more nimble and more fun to drive.

[JayzBeerz]

Got the SEL with convenience and performance package. Such a great vehicle.

[tbiela]

I have a really hard time with the back Hyundai logo and the turn signals in the back. However, the space inside is really impressive.