2022 Hyundai Tucson in-depth review – best hybrid SUV? | What Car?

Does a MASSIVE makeover inside, outside and under the bonnet make the new Hyundai Tucson one of the best new hybrids around? Watch to find out.




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[Sunsandsea]

The best car in its class, the interior space is huge, especially the back. just done a 800 mile trip, and the Tucson never failed to impress me. Absolutely beautiful. 10/10.. .

[EdsWorld]

excellent to-the-point video without stupid gimmics. Take note Carwow

[philbradley]

I own the top range one you've reviewed. You're pretty much spot on with most things, but not knowing your full driving abilities or qualifications, I disagree with the handling comments. I can easily 'rag' mine around the country twisties without very much isuue at all. If you want to really hustle, get a sports job like a 917 or similar. This is an SUV and the driving scenario is more relaxed.

In my opinion, it's looks far outshine the boring, box looks of the Tiguan and it's VW counterparts. But, I suppose that with all their group advertising, you can't really not say anything different, other than the fact their cars are better.

The Tucson has won more awards than the other two cars you mentioned put together.

Really?

[Krieky]

Thanks for the detailed review. But for goodness sake, please stop doing that ridiculous centre console flex check as a surrogate for build quality!

[lewisjohnston]

Brilliant review, just the way it should be. All the facts presented clearly, including useful graphics.

[gunhann]

Never understand the shake test to the middle console. I mean who does that to their car anyway?

[Rob-rgix]

I dont agree with you on the handling part. I have this car to and it feels very planted. But just with the 17 inch rims . Big difference! I especially chose the smaller rims for more ride quality. Handles much better and soaks up bumps! love the car! And btw.. an SUV doesn't need to be sporty.. so no argument there.
and something else...while giving full throttle complaining about the noise. sorry mate but my last car (Tiguan) made noise to. 99, 9 % we dont do full throttle.
greetings form the Netherlands.

[aarondaavidson]

Good review. Actually one of the nicer looking Hyundais I've seen too. Just my 0.02 but back seat width more important for families than whether a man of 6ft in height will fit in it (I get what you're saying though). Hopefully can get 3 booster seats across the back with isofix points

[aidenneill]

I like it - I just bought one - but I did recongnise that the rear vertical led tail lights were stolen from peugeots designers and the horizontal light bar across the rear from Seat. Not a massive fan of the squared wheel arches either but I am a fan of the creases along the body. Its the edgiest designed vehicle in an extremely conservative category.

[ramnac]

9:50 I do not agree. To me it's a very relax ride. Got my Tucson since march. My former car was a BMW, but I can tell you the Tucson driving feeling is much better. Greetings from Belgium.

[podge]

It’s growing on me. It’s the best selling car in Ireland at the moment so there’s lots of them around

[timjones]

I bought a base model and love it. The only complaint is the lane departure system goes off allot on narrow road, just hold button in to turn off. and the little petrol needs mores power overtaking.

[redpillcanucklofi]

Great review...very indepth! This was like reading the manual but more fun :) Do people even read manuals anymore though...lol. Great job on your video :)

[menifo]

I just love it when people evolve professionally through productive introspection! Well done!

[sevensixtysteve]

Great looking car and I think I am getting used to EV pricing as this seems cheap !. Have always liked the tech in Hyundai's, it just works really well and this seems to carry that on. One of the most interesting and best looking designs in this class IMO.

[PaulHo]

I need to know what jacket you're wearing!

Anyway, I'm a big fan of this Tucson, even the previous model was pretty good and better than anything VW is pumping out. The only design choice I don't like is the detached turn signal and reverse lights from the main taillights.

[downshiftpedal]

Volvo xc40 is a luxury car so not worth mentioning all the time

[brynmorjones]

Were you driving the 2 wheel drive version without adaptive suspension (ECS)? NB In Europe the 230 ps motor has a 6 gear automatic box, I think.

[jamesmccormack]

Seen one pass me the other day so much better looking in the metal and those lights are awesome, great looking interior like the layout and design, they are showing higher end motors how it shud be done, with great tech and space loving the blond spot camera that's a smart idea. Going to be a big seller I think !

[jefroybrown]

Doug when are you doing to do a N-Line S spec ? that what I going for.