2023 Hyundai Tucson XRT | You're a "Rugged One", Mr. Grinch

[@mmahtnart8986]

LOL! I'm 67 years old, a retired Teamster, and I heard the same stopping distance advice many decades ago when I was just starting to drive.

[@nealjohnson5059]

I'm so glad you mentioned the reason for the turn signal location. That's is how I remembered it being explained in driver's education.

[@AlaskaErik]

People take driver's education?! My driver's ed was getting behind the wheel and going for it.

[@Rocky_KO]

@@AlaskaErik It's good for young drivers because insurance companies will give them a discount if you complete the course.

[@jeffs6090]

I don't care for his explanation too much. That's only good for the vehicle immediately behind it. All the other cars behind and to the side of that car won't be able to see them. If they were higher up with the rear taillight housing (like they should be), everyone behind them would have the opportunity to see them blinking.

[@124thDragoon]

the "smart" design decision would have been to integrate the turn signals into the outboard brake light housings. We live in the US where we're likely to be next to trucks that are a bit taller than a Tucson, and their drivers' vantage point makes the Tucson's current turn signal placement less than desirable. They should also be LEDs.

[@2W3X4YZ5]

Perhaps they could be integrated into the tailgate spoiler. I don’t like low mounted lights because they can simply be kicked out.

[@jamiecraswell9368]

Don’t like those low turn signals!

[@robertduklus6555]

nobody likes it, dont know why they are pushing it. its on a few kia hyundai cars

[@darkivaz-aaa1145]

Everyone likes it. Stop complaining

[@bextar6365]

@@darkivaz-aaa1145 Hate the low down signals !!!! Dangerous... Own two newer Santa Fe's models with them..

[@bextar6365]

@@naveenthemachine Stupid dangerous design feature by any car maker !! A standard height should be enforced !!

[@ALMX5DP]

@@bextar6365 dangerous? You do know there is a minimum height (think it’s 15”) required by DOT for proper placement.

[@jamiecraswell9368]

Like or not Hyundai they are not afraid of changing their design!

[@mikec9077]

Yet they drive terrible still, test drive a crv and then test drive a tuscon, tuscon is slow and drives like a truck

[@digitaldoc100]

Still think that we should have gotten an option for either the 2.0T or the 2.5T that Hyundai has. The 2.5NA is pretty vanilla ice cream.

[@danhall3450]

Great review! I especially like the charts the compare car lengths (long time AOA feature) and the two comparison charts (pros & cons & prices) at the end. I've driven the 2.5 Tucson twice for 10 days as a rentals. It is a very nice unit, smooth power, comfortable, quiet, reasonable mgp (I got 30+). I wanted to buy the hybrid last fall, but with the dealer mark up it was over $5K more than a Subaru Outback Touring 2.5 and I couldn't justify the difference. Both Outback and Tucson are great cars.

[@Tinrs80]

Hmm. I do not like bumper turn signals. I see your point but Drivers Ed. vs how drivers are is 2 different things. Space to see lights aint cool with some these city folk cause its bumper to bumper most places. Regular Amber Turn lights💯

[@barbarahurst8654]

I usually don’t like these types of special trims, but there’s just something about this one that makes me want to go check one out.

[@wolfshanze5980]

Problem is it's not offered on the Hybrid platform and the 2.5 gas-only Tucson is anemic.

[@mikec9077]

The non hybrid tuscon is too slow, 0-60 times of a tractor trailer

[@wolfshanze5980]

@mikec9077 The gas-only XRT Tucson will get you from 0 to 60 in about 9 seconds... if that's what the OP finds exciting, he should get an XRT!

[@robertoavalosjr.2529]

Looks so cutie, great for shopping

[@ALMX5DP]

Whoa, has WRX fender flares!

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

do like the dash and love that steering wheel id put the Tucson on my recommend list to cross shop,

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

This will be my dream vehicle to buy Alex.

[@mikec9077]

The 0-60 is comparable to a tractor trailer

[@tarakelly8573]

Lost me at No heated steering wheel and no panoramic sunroof deal breakers. It's a very good looking trim though, so it's too bad 😢

[@ALMX5DP]

Was the towing capacity mentioned? That hitch receiver at 2:53 looks downright fragile.

[@wolfshanze5980]

All 2023 Tucsons have a 2,000lb towing capacity... they're family movers, not F-250s. The OEM Tow hitch for the Tucson has a 1.25" receiver, meant more for bike racks, not horse trailers.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@wolfshanze5980 surprised it has a 2k rating with the way that thing looks. I’m sure it’ll do the job fine for those uses just funny to see how thin the whole unit appears.

[@wolfshanze5980]

@@ALMX5DP Well, i'm a dad with kids and I use Tucsons as a daily driver, grocery getter and family mover... I just traded-in my 2018 Tucson (with a trailer hitch for my kids bikes) for a 2023 Tucson Hybrid (with a trailer hitch for my kids bikes), so Tucsons and trailer hitch uses and limitations is kinda my thing... yep, right on the paperwork, 2K towing limit... though, as you mentioned, I may not want to push that limit. I believe the Hyundai OEM hitch is Class-2, but I've seen on Amazon Curtis makes a Class-3 tow hitch with a 2" receiver for the 2022/2023 Tucson. Since I only use my hitch for bike racks, a 1.25" receiver suits my purpose just fine.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@wolfshanze5980 Nice, yeah I'm sure it'll work out perfectly. OEMs dont put out anything subpar these days, so I'm sure that thing can hold whatever it's rated for and more (according to how they're classed and the buffer built into the rating).

[@mikec9077]

@@wolfshanze5980 how is your 0-60? Test drove a non hybrid tuscon and it was terrifying how slow it was

[@m11sanmanable]

👍🏼looks great

[@bankperson1366]

Not sure why Outlander is not considered in the competition by this channel... It is much better vehicle than many SUV's on the list compared !

[@zhiyako4032]

In what way(s) is it better

[@bankperson1366]

@@zhiyako4032 Superb quality interiors is so premium feel, good tuned engine enough power, very quite cabin, Comfortable ride experience, spacious 5 seats + 2 seats in short trips or comfortable for kids, one of the high towing capabilities, nice car features, 160000 KMs or 10 years warranty ! Last but not least "MADE IN JAPAN"

[@joshuawang5859]

Like this trim

[@amigatommy7]

Since the Sportage grew up I give it the nod. Just starting your review.

[@mikobel7131]

Is the xrt cargo reconfigured compared to the regular Tucson? Comparing this vid to Alex’s from a year ago and it jumped from 38ish to now 41 which is conveniently bigger than the sportage? I guess sibling rivalry is good for consumers

[@stanmann3898]

I went to buy a Palisade but fell for this car

[@wilkinsonm41]

is there an off road review of the XRT anywhere ?????

[@darkivaz-aaa1145]

Planning to get an upgrade to this car

[@arhamkhakwani5851]

From what, if you don't mind me asking?

[@Avatar1946]

I have the Standard Tucson PHEV and I think it looks better than the XRT.

[@wolfshanze5980]

You certainly have way more HP than the anemic XRT.

[@Avatar1946]

@@wolfshanze5980 Another plus !!

[@amigatommy7]

Air vents run longer than my wife's GV70. A plus.

[@KingOfTheHighF]

do you have an JFF?

[@Blackfleye]

Since I had to get my theta II engine replace in my 2016 Sonata, I am staying away from Hyundai/KIA. Lipstick on a pig as far as I'm concerned.

[@jcoats5529]

Forester is a way nicer design. And the don't use child labor

[@jessewarren9177]

I'd rather have the RAV4 hybrid woodland

[@darkivaz-aaa1145]

no one asked

[@em5850]

Currently renting a 23 Tuscon - there is 0% chance this has as much cargo as my 2021 Passport. Either someone’s lying or someone’s just arbitrarily making up numbers

[@jonathankleinow2073]

Looking at the HVAC display at 8:45, it's already scratched up pretty badly, and the piano black plastic is going to get covered in fingerprints. Please, automakers, listen: NO MORE PIANO BLACK PLASTIC. Also, stop it with the capacitive touch buttons. Just put real buttons and knobs back in. This has been "One Grouchy Middle-Aged Guy's Rant About Things These Days."

[@OldThomMerton]

I like the look but those rock rails are right out, ick . . . . . . that would stop me from purchasing this trim.

[@amigatommy7]

XRT looks better outside.

[@SueBobChicVid]

I think the reviewer needs to refresh his memory on what "injection molded plastic" is.

[@lorimcquinn3966]

Not Alex..........

[@fordhouse8b]

What is "a somewhat injection molded plastic?” I would think that a plastic either is, or is not injection molded. Did you mean to say “somewhat soft?"

[@rustlesee]

Lost me at 7.1 inches of ground clearance

[@chekvb]

It's wrong, AWD versions have 8.3

[@minniesaab7255]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jsfbay1]

Well Hyundai has done it again and made some seriously ugly wheels (the Santa Fe wheels from a year ago were, to me, ugly too.)

[@ALMX5DP]

Color aside, I actually like the design of the wheels here.

[@jsfbay1]

@@ALMX5DP Well there you go :-) Different strokes for different folks.

[@mynameIan]

So very rugged. Just needs a roof top tent.

[@wolfshanze5980]

On a scale of: 1) made for off-roading to 10) made to pick up groceries The Tucson XRT is about an "8"... remember this before you take it off a paved road.

[@mynameIan]

@@wolfshanze5980 what about adding a CB aerial (but no actual radio) and a hi-lift?

[@AlaskaErik]

I have a Forester Wilderness and this vehicle is a joke.

[@darktinx]

He is so handsome have him in more videos

[@shararihamideh1608]

Dj