2024 Hyundai Tucson Limited: So Much SUV for The Money!

[@jeffh2125]

Good video; thx. We just picked up a limited today. You missed one good selling point about the pullout cargo cover. We will more often fold the rear seats down for stowing cargo, but for valuable cargo we might want to use that cover once in a blue moon. The nice feature about that cover, is that it can be stowed away in a very wide space for it next to the spare tire which is out of the way, but available when needed. That's much better than most cars that have no place to put it other than in one's garage or house or getting in the way of other cargo in the back. Just a thoughtful touch of engineering.

[@LJsGarage]

Thanks for stopping by! Good added points my friend!

[@mikeb3216]

Just bought a '24 SEL with 19 inch wheels for $35K. Seems like a steal. The Limited was tempting but I don't drive enough to appreciate all the bells and whistles. The SEL has a lot of options for the $$ and seemed like the best deal of any similar size SUV. It's roomy, very comfortable and very nice looking. Not too boxy or bubbly. Much nicer looking then most SUV's in it's class, some of which are so ugly you wonder how they ever made it to production.

[@LJsGarage]

Def a steal good purchase my friend!

[@Sammeep02]

I have a '23 and my entire family loves it! All the topnotch safety features and although it's the right size for me it still feels very big!! I've got a really special car on my hands and can't wait to take it with me to school this coming semester!

[@LJsGarage]

Thanks for sharing! Congrats on the new ride :D

[@palashbhusan1139]

Can 3 adults sit in the backsit comfortably?

[@NileshR12]

The Tucson Hybrid has 227 HP & 258 lb-ft of torque with a 6 speed automatic that still gives you better mpg than the regular Tucson

[@LJsGarage]

Nice added point! Thanks

[@wolfshanze5980]

It's also significantly faster... ive driven both drive trains, there's no comparison... The ICE Tucson is a complete slug compared to the Hybrid.

[@shayvidatv]

I literally just traded in my 2021 ultimate tucson which was fully loaded with 22K miles for a brand new 2024 limited tucson..

[@LJsGarage]

Nice!✌🏿✌🏿

[@jas_creates]

Thank you for this very extensive review especially of the interior and the infotainment system. I do care about how a car looks but the inside is what really sells me!

[@LJsGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it! And I'm glad this format works I've been tweaking it over the years

[@philsmith6873]

Thanks , good review I'm going from a RAV 4 to the Tucson will start looking hard to buy a 2024. I like all the safety features.

[@LJsGarage]

Good choice! I'm doing a RAV4 video soon so I'm excited to see the competition

[@waynewilliams1487]

It competes well with my favorite sport hybrid the 2024 blazer hybrid. Tucson is smaller but has as much room as the Acadia’s platform mate the blazer( in fact it has more room in both configurations rear seats up & down but the lane watch and cooled seats put far above its weight class very near luxury.👍

[@LJsGarage]

Near luxury exactly!

[@samuelmeador4158]

By the way Hyundai Tucsons don't have fog lights they are not needed

[@LJsGarage]

Thank you for the kind correction!

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

No, they are not needed. I think we will see many manufacturers start to phase them out as well.

[@deniselayton5368]

Does the tailgate also open with the wave of your foot under the bumper let me know. Are there differences in the 2024 from 2023 limited. I wa t to purchase but deciding ifcthere will be changes. I test drive one with the lighter color interior its very nice. The only thing i wish it had was tge side mirrors fold in when you park.

[@LJsGarage]

It has the smart liftgate that opens when you are standing near the trunk. I prefer the foot wave but this is ok too. No substantial differences between the model years

[@deniselayton5368]

@@LJsGarage ty

[@wolfshanze5980]

It has a proximity smart gate... stand near the back with key on your person, it will automatically open... this feature can be turned on or off.

[@richarddavis1595]

Bought the 24-hybrid limited I'm getting about 37 mpg overall, less in the city, lots of crazy options, my only regret is that I didn't get the plug in version.

[@LJsGarage]

Thats alright you still did great with this purchase!

[@ariessilva]

Great video! Im helping my late 60s mom find a new vehicle. This will be perfect for her, thanks for going over all the main features. Subscribed!

[@LJsGarage]

Glad it was helpful! and I hope she loves it

[@sdb1147]

We currently own a 2021 Hyundai Kona AWD SEL PLUS, but are considering moving up to a Tucson. Think it’s a good move? Thanks.

[@LJsGarage]

For the size alone personally I think so. I felt the Kona was a bit underpowered as well but that's just my driving style :)

[@waynewilliams1487]

It competes well with my favorite sport hybrid the 2024 blazer hybrid. Tucson is smaller but has as much room as the Acadia’s platform mate the blazer( in fact it has more room in both configurations rear seats up & down but the lane watch and cooled seats put far above its weight class very near luxury.👍 weird there’s no pass thru under shifter.

[@LJsGarage]

Good points added. I have the Blazer on my list so good to hear you like that as well

[@elliegrossman4793]

I’m concerned that the rear turn signals are on the bottom of the rear bumper. It doesn’t seem safe. Other cars may not see that you are signaling to turn. What do you think?

[@LJsGarage]

I have not really thought much about it actually, hmm I think its alright if it passes regulation lol

[@ronalddobis6782]

80% of cars in the road are black, white, or silver/gray. Another 15% are red or blue. It's the final 5% that are interesting.

[@LJsGarage]

Never knew that!

[@paultracy3062]

Did anything change 2023 vs 2024? Body looks the same.

[@arismendyjimenez7232]

Nop I don't see anything

[@LJsGarage]

I want able to spot anything either

[@americanlivesmatter7118]

Looking both the Santa Fe and Tuscon. I like the Santa Fe, but don't really need the third row seat. Also the Santa Fe gets better gas mileage. Thanks for the great review.

[@LJsGarage]

Tough choice between the two!

[@rockerupchuck4468]

Do all 2024 Tucson limited have the same bells n whistles ? Or, are there different levels ? 🚙

[@LJsGarage]

Correct all the same. Hyundai does a really good job with their packaging and trims to keep it uniform!

[@Qodi]

funniest car review i've seen to date, love it

[@LJsGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate the support :D

[@mikeholman4284]

It's a superb SUV, no doubt. However, we're going with the Buick Envista Avenir. The reason is that the top trim is very reasonable after discounts. I like the size, has everything we need. I can take that car home for 30k after everything. In my opinion, the life of these vehicles won't be that long because the government is going to push electric. How? Of course, by raising gas prices! The result will be a FLOOD of used SUV's as electric cars hit critical mass. So If I can put 8k to 10k less into the car, as long as I get a good 6 years out of it, I'll be happy. Those are my thoughts. I do think the Tuscon's top trim is just incredible, just too much for my pocketbook.

[@LJsGarage]

I have been meaning to check out the new Buicks so I am not mad at that thought! price is a huge factor for us all these days

[@wolfshanze5980]

The Envista is not a competitor for the Tucson. Simply put, the Envista is a Subcompact and the Tucson is a Compact. There is a SIGNIFICANT size difference between the two. You get what you pay for. You could use the same argument of "I bought the Envista instead of the Palisade because it was cheaper". Just not in the same competition bracket... the Envista competes in the smallest entry-level bracket... it doesn't compete in the larger, more expensive segment.

[@samuelmeador4158]

The same goes for glass holders so many of the vehicles don't have any and they are so much unnecessary and unused

[@LJsGarage]

To a point that's true

[@InfectiousFizz]

First time I’ve heard mention of a throuple in a car review 😂😂😂

[@LJsGarage]

Haha welcome to the madness

[@ikigai47]

For me it's down to this or the Mazda cx50. The two things I don't like about the Tucson are the gauge clusters (except for the blind spot cam view that's great) and the sharp lines on the body. I don't mind the fancy contours but they needed to smooth them out, too distracting the way they did it with the pronounced, sharp angles which can really look like shit when the sun hits them at the right angle

[@LJsGarage]

Ahh I gotcha that's fair and the cx50 is a worthy competitor

[@warthog123]

Mazdas are very well built cars, but always a little smaller in their segment.

[@ikigai47]

@@warthog123 Yeah I decided against Mazda. The infotainment system is too dated and the screen too small. Great car otherwise though

[@drjatinderbirsingh]

I found Mazda seats to be less comfortable than Tuscon.

[@ikigai47]

@@drjatinderbirsingh - ooh, potentially big deal for road trips. Thanks

[@kurthunter5206]

Does a limited come with Head up display. Now that I have Head up display, I would make that a MUST on the next car!

[@LJsGarage]

Unfortunately it does not :/ I also love this feature too

[@Vlad2277]

That's coming in 2025 model, this summer.

[@dan-yelmyers3567]

Just purchased the 2024 SEL. Love it

[@LJsGarage]

Congrats I dig that for you!

[@warthog123]

Don't forget the nifty feature of having the Air Conditioning for the driver only. I drive the 2022 Tucson Hybrid unlimited....everything I wanted, with ventilated seats, mechanical AWD, hybrid engine with awesome pickup, but the cherry topping is its awesome LKAS and ACC. It can literally stop and start in bumper to bumper traffic, as well as manage very well on highways. I don't need to touch the accelerator at all due to its awesome ACC, and the LKAS does mot of the steering while I am just assisting sometimes. Now my long drives are near painless. It's like having a second driver. It may not be as great as Tesla, but owning a Tesla is a real pain for long drives with Family. And in short inner city drives, this SUV provides me with good enough mileage, considering the cost. People forget if not is not driving more than 10k miles in a year, one won't be saving any money on gas, even on hybrid, leave alone electric, thanks to the extra premium they are charged.

[@LJsGarage]

The ac trick is new to me thanks for passing that on. Great added info!

[@Aly.68]

The only thing I wish was that it could have the interior of the Kona buttons/system wise bc I love that panoramic roof

[@LJsGarage]

Not a bad idea!

[@Kshitij.Sharma]

How's the reliability of the 1.6T engine? I am looking for one but really concern about the engine reliability. Look at the reddit and these engines are getting seized while driving. There are recalls for these engines. And Hyundai is asking for a lot of documents and would deny the warranty in many cases.

[@wolfshanze5980]

Quick point on the Tucson. It comes with 3 engine options ICE 2.5L NA (total dog) Hybrid 1.6L Turbo + Elec PHEV 1.6L Turbo + Bigger Elec So, the 1.6L is only in higher trims, not the base. Hyundai's 1.6L Turbo has been around for awhile now... at least since 2016... it's a great engine and to my knowledge hasn't had any recalls ever (many Hyundai engines have had recalls but the 1.6L Turbo avoids them all). I've personally owned two Tucsons with the 1.6L Turbo (a 2018 and a 2023 Hybrid) and never had a problem with either one. I love that engine! Reddit is full of idiots, morons and trolls. I wouldn't trust that as a source.... there are Older Hyundai engines with a bad track record (none currently in production) and once a moron or a troll gets ahold of "one Hyundai engine being bad" (like the Theta) they immediately go on Reddit and say "ALL HYUNDAI ENGINES ARE BAD".... morons and trolls. I've personally driven the 1.6L Turbo for YEARS on two different vehicles.... never had a problem. .. it's a great engine.

[@Kshitij.Sharma]

@@wolfshanze5980 Thank you for the detailed reply and for sharing your experience. Really appreciate it 🙏. The features Hyundai provides for the price is unmatchable. I looked around and finally decided to go for a Highlander Hybrid but this should help someone looking to get a Hyundai.

[@wolfshanze5980]

@@Kshitij.Sharma ya, the Highlander is a much larger SUV than the Tucson. It competes/compares with the Palisade.

[@Kshitij.Sharma]

@@wolfshanze5980 yeah, Palisade and Telluride are awesome SUVs and actually have more space than Highlander but unfortunately not being offered in Hybrid which is what I am looking for in my next car.

[@LJsGarage]

Thanks all for helping to answer!

[@tooswee]

Do it has rear assis cameras?

[@LJsGarage]

it does!

[@jean230775]

Currently driving a 2014 Kia Optima, love it, no issues drives and looks like new, my next drive will be this Tucson model for practical reasons! Thanks for the honest review

[@LJsGarage]

You bet thanks for stopping by!

[@assafi7724]

I can not wait to buy this car!! I have a 2008 Tucsan Limited with 105,000. Miles. The ONLY reason im getting another car is because a drunk driver hit it head on. I read somewhere that this vehicle loses its Bluetooth connection allot. Hascanyone found that to be the case? Awesome review.

[@LJsGarage]

Oh no :/ I'm happy and sad for you. I haven't heard much about the Bluetooth note though

[@rleelee1016]

Question: can the 360 surround camera be set to turn on automatically while parking? Or u have have to press to turn on?

[@LJsGarage]

I haven't played around with it enough to know sorry friend

[@texaswest7981]

I just bought one😄 I love it so far. I have a 2010 Sonata. I still love it. Thanks for all this information.

[@LJsGarage]

Good choice! and the sonata is also a champ I recommend a lot.

[@ColetteCaba]

Getting one next week. Going from a Cadillac SRX to this. Should tell you something 😂

[@LJsGarage]

Lol should be a fun transition

[@randybarri]

Great video. I will be looking at one this Saturday, December 02, 2023.

[@LJsGarage]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@SN-hg6bx]

Class action for exploding sun roof ….just sayin folks🥴

[@LJsGarage]

That is true but not enough reason to stay away when the amount of cases is low in comparison to production numbers.

[@angiebutcher4068]

Hey a fellow Ohioan here! We just bought the Hybrid 23. To say we love it is an understatement. The only thing I wish we could change is the backup beep. I'm tired of people coming out of their house for a delivery pick up when it is just me. :) BTW- no difference in the 24 from 23 or did I miss it?

[@breawnab8127]

I wonder if you could silence it. Maybe? I have a 2023 Limited and I’m in love. Next time I’ll try for a hybrid for more gas mileage savings but I can’t complain.

[@LJsGarage]

Right on! I didnt even think about that lol. I think for safety they have to though, let me know what you find

[@angiebutcher4068]

no I looked and even called the dealer, but my hubby put electrical tape over the speaker ( nothing else) and it deadened it about 80% to which I will take. Another thing I love is pulling up in between cars I put the camera on to place myself between the cars perfectly.

[@deniselayton5368]

Oh no, I didn't k ow it has the backup noise I test drive the 2023 but didn't backup it wasn't the hybrid 2023 limited dies that trim package have that noise too

[@deniselayton5368]

@breawnab8127 shoukd I look at the hybrid I stead of the limited? I understand if you keep it 10 years you pay a lot to reolace the battery. Do you know more about that. And how much more is the hybrid upfront to co.pare how much you really save on fuel. I'm going to purchasevin mo th or 2 and just started researching

[@whitelotus1594]

I'd lease one but I wouldn't want to buy anything with a GDI engine.

[@LJsGarage]

I can respect that

[@cherrylicious2]

Why not?? Please explain... 😊

[@whitelotus1594]

@cherrylicious2 they tend to experience an overabundance of carbon build-up over time due to fuel being over sprayed into the manifold and accumulating on the engine. That leads to a dirty engine, which leads to components failing, which potentially leads to costly expenses. Not a short term issue, though. I just would not want to take a chance with anything I planned on keeping.

[@warthog123]

Oil change every 5k miles should take crae of that.

[@whitelotus1594]

@scorproy123 I worked for Hyundai 12 years ago. The carbon build up was known to be caused by over spray from the injectors, regardless of if the oil was old or not. Newer models have port injection added, which is supposed to eliminate most of the over spray issues. I'm skeptical until long term results are seen.

[@jamniapurnell6428]

I voy a 2024 límited and I love it ❤️ it’s great on gas (I didn’t like the hybrid) literally it can drive by itself 😂 I just love it

[@LJsGarage]

Haha I gotcha!

[@wolfshanze5980]

"I didn't like the Hybrid". You're literally the only person I've ever heard say that, and it makes me wonder if you actually even understand the differences. The Hybrid is Quieter More Horsepower More Torque Faster (significantly so, the ICE is a slug) Better gas mileage What's not to love? Ya, it costs a little more, but engine to engine there's ZERO advantage to the ICE Tucson over the Hybrid.

[@mikeholman4284]

It is a superbly engineered car. We looked at them yesterday. The layout is simply fantastic. Mazda cannot compare.

[@LJsGarage]

Yes indeed!

[@warthog123]

Mazda interior space is much less.

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

It is the best SUV in its class to ever hit the market. It doesn’t even make sense how high end the Tucson truly is.

[@tbnewlife8556]

White one is a beautiful car.😊😊

[@LJsGarage]

Agreed!

[@aureatorres7171]

Is this limited edition a hybrid

[@LJsGarage]

the one in this video is the gas engine

[@darkktint5974]

I got the 2022 hybrid and love it.

[@LJsGarage]

Sweet! Love to hear it

[@codysmith5859]

2018 kia sportage

[@LJsGarage]

Solid I like

[@justinmusgrove2548]

I like this blue

[@LJsGarage]

its a good shade no doubt

[@yourguy1184]

Thruple 😂

[@LJsGarage]

🤣 times are different

[@charlessmith5321]

Your review was very good. The previous commenter is correct, the 2022 - 2024 Tucson does not have fog lights. But the Limited model only has the premium projector LED headlights which are more than adequate at lighting a dark road. I own a 2023 Limited in the Intense Blue color like your model. I noticed you had your phone charging on the bottom of the cut out. It actually charges at an angle more on its side in the cut out unless they changed that for the 24 model. 2022 to 2024 is mostly a carryover model. I have heard that steering wheel haptic feedback has been added to the 24 model along with seatbelt chime for the back seat. In the Limited model every light inside and out is LED except for the back turn signals and back up lights. I have never understood why Hyundai does that. The front turn signals are LED and the back turn signals are incandescent. The license plate illumination is LED but the back up lights are a standard bulb. Would it really have been difficult to put an LED bulb in the reverse lights? And why not complete the car with LED rear turn signals? In my opinion that is just plain crazy. Of course changing them out is not a big problem especially for reverse lights. Turn signals will require a resistor to prevent hyper flash. But why should I have to do that? Overall I agree with you, the Tucson Limited is a very nice vehicle and has adequate power for normal driving. A turbo like in the Sonata would have been nice. Also a top line Sonata has a heads up display and Tucson does not probably due to the design. And one last thing, why use a cheap rod to hold up the hood instead of hydraulics? But I still say it is a very stylish inside and out SUV with many luxurious touches. If I had any say in the design I would have addressed what I discussed above and made the SUV absolutely perfect. The one thing I can and will take care of are the back turn signals and reverse lights making mine closer to perfect.

[@LJsGarage]

Thank you for the polite corrections! Awesome added info and your level of attention is noticed. Hope the Hyundai folks read these things one day for buyer feedback

[@charlessmith5321]

Thank you. I read an article saying that haptic steering wheel vibration was being added to the 2024 model as well as rear seatbelt warning chime. Whether that is true or not I can't say. I guess we will find out. One other interior light that I forgot to mention is the rear cargo light. It is incandescent but that can easily be changed too.

[@woody5414]

Can you do a comparison on the top tuscon hybrid vs the top shortage hybrid please 5:51

[@angiebutcher4068]

You wrote "The one thing I can and will take care of are the back turn signals and reverse lights making mine closer to perfect." is this very expensive to do, and where to get it done? We love our hybrid 2023 however the mix of LED and standard bulbs are a head scratcher as to why it was done that way.

[@jermaineallen1067]

I love this SUV but its sooooo under-powered!!!!!!!!!!!!! sigh

[@LJsGarage]

It wasn't too slow for me but I can see it loaded up with people being an issue

[@boricuaguerrero6632]

I rether go with the rav4 better quality hyundai and kia are known for egines problems 🤷‍♂️

[@michoacanom4320]

Not really my wife 22 camry has had rotors n pads replaced ball joints sway bar links,door kick panels are broken,screen freeze no can't use it she was getting 35mpg now she gets 25mpg no memory seats,no cool seats,the remote start toyota makes you pay for it not to mention that if you remote start the car and open or unlock the doors the car dies first toyota we own and last only reason why we haven't trade it in its for negative equity we she has the xse 4cyl 36k miles

[@hbrookes]

Not true..had n elantra, zero maint.

[@LJsGarage]

Idk if I can agree with that. Hyundai and Kia have drastically improved from the 90s to mid 2000s era. I'd say they give Toyota plenty competition! Both are great companies

[@michoacanom4320]

@@LJsGarage im about to trade wifes camry for a 24 santa fe screw toyota sucks you dont get what you pay for

[@boricuaguerrero6632]

​@@LJsGarage My sister bought a 2017 Tucson same year brand new in less than 3 years the motor died 🤦🤷‍♂️

[@lindaa.hainey-lf9es]

Thank you so much for your demonstration, I really look forward to purchasing this car next year! For Sure ❤️‍🩹

[@LJsGarage]

Hope you enjoy it! Thanks 😊