2016 Hyundai Tucson Review

Despite a couple slight disadvantages, the new 2016 Hyundai Tucson is spacious, incredibly refined and more comfortable than you might expect.
Full review and photo gallery here: www.autoguide.c...
Subscribe - www.youtube.com...
KZbin - / autoguidevideo
Facebook - / autoguide
Twitter - / autoguide
Google+ - goo.gl/LBxsP
Web - www.AutoGuide.com
AutoGuide reviews the latest new cars with test drives, car comparisons and shootouts plus coverage of breaking auto industry news, auto shows, rumors and spy photos. Help shop for your new car with informative car buying tips and car recall news, and be entertained with feature stories, Top 10s and car review videos.

[@FlickGraphics]

My brother just bought this today, it’s his first car and beautiful at that. Drives wonderfully, he’s got the Turbo and it’s just so smooth. The sunroof is incredible with how large it is and the audio is pretty neat too. You can even select which part of the car you want the audio to come from (like a surround system that you can change at the touch of your finger). Very cold stuff!

[@Acc0rd79]

My wife has a brand new '14 Tucson and let me tell you its very nice. I love the new look of the '16 model, I think they did an amazing job. Hyundai is clearly getting better every single gen and have great designers; Something Honda USED to have back in the 90's! haha Goodbye Honda, hello Hyundai!

[@deporlover]

True

[@3811eric]

+Acc0rd79 Right on the spot!!! Totally agree with you. The good old days of Japanese cars are gone these days. Thanks to the Korean beauties keep popping out with amazing designs with the best value in the business.. Goodbye Honda, Toyota and Nissan!! Say 'hello' to your 'in your face' company called HYUNDAI! Bring'em on Hyundai!!

[@Rascallucci]

As a Tucson driver myself, I got to say this 2016 version looks absolutely fantastic.

[@jayman9388]

Alex Fu how’s it holding up now?

[@osamaFXX]

I respect the Korean auto industry because they do make a stunning cars these days and they even outperform some Japanese and European rivals.

[@imhs81]

As a Korean myself, thanks a lot!

[@N2LADIES55]

imhs81 Why do you koreans eat dogs?!

[@AllGasNoBreaks416]

imhs81 do dogs taste good?

[@aztac224]

N2LADIES55 너는 왜 그렇게 멍청한 질문을 하냐

[@aztac224]

Naveen S 에휴 ㅉㅉ

[@JulezWinnfield]

This is a great value in this crossover segment. Nice looking, affordable, well built, with the best warranty in the industry.

[@nimeni86]

The first model JM is still one of the best, really well made even today it's still staying strong.

[@TheGroovey13]

At first i was a little skeptical about it, but the Tucson has grown on me, grown on me to the point where i would actually consider buying it. Reminds me of a mini Santa Fe. But overall Hyundai good job.

[@slocavky]

Man that a nice looking car. I'm a huge Hyundai fan. They have stepped there game up. I have a 15 sonata sport 2.0t and my wife has a 15 elantra both are great cars.

[@tritchie6272]

To me it sounds like the biggest compliant I would probably have is its lack of power. No I don't expect a cross over to be super fast. But if they would bump the HP up another 20 without sacrificing more the 1 mpg I suspect it would be alot better/more fun.

[@NileshR12]

I'm considering this car now in 2022 bc in top trim it's a great value with low miles, however I have to double-check to see which engines from the Tucson are affected by the engine recall bc that recall makes me nervous about getting a used car with one of those engines

[@markwilliams6378]

How is the reliability of Hyundai's dual clutch transmission?

[@marinoint]

An important, class-exclusive feature of this car is the ventilated front seats!

[@NileshR12]

Yes! This generation of the Tucson & the Sportage were among the first in the segment to have that feature!

[@blahber222]

Yanno, I've got to say. I've always liked you and now knowing you're also from Michigan, that explains a lot.

[@decarloswilliams6099]

Honda needs to take a cue from Hyundai in the design department. Love Honda but their products are really looking dated compared to what Hyundai, Ford, and Mazda are putting out these days. #newcivicplease

[@Viralityoflife]

Can't wait to watch :) you guys are good with this and this dude is awesome

[@TheSweetVillain]

This is a big step for Hyundai compared with the 2008-2010 models. I really like the design inside and out , great job.

[@hanwaisproperty]

I can't say for this car engine, transmission or handling but God it's a beautiful one! Good job hyundai, once again!

[@WCephei77HD]

Do the rear seats go forward making a flat back area in such a way it would be possible to sleep inside this car?

[@wireguy123]

Great review.....Upbeat and positive ...to the point and everything I needed to know..Thanks

[@Saytheodd]

Beautiful!!! Hyundai has came a long way.

[@MrUraklown]

2017 Tucson Limited AWD so far luv this car and my mpg on the highway avg.30

[@rhylasy8111]

better than the previous model i would say

[@bbokdoong]

According to hyundai, they developed 7 speed dct for improved efficiency. So it is either dct, cvt or less efficiency. Dct seems like a wise choice.

[@salahahmed9433]

There is a front dash cam built in...how do u check the footage

[@cbcole2144]

Nice review. Not a Hyundi fan, but would take a second look after this review

[@TheYasawy97]

In Saudi Arabia, the Full Option/Limited doesn't come with a navigation display.

[@strongplanted]

Nice job as always Craig!

[@Sennbrink]

Steering feel is an issue on the outgoing model too.

[@lukelazarus3154]

the 2.0lt premium does not have ESC or an option to get it , safety isn't a priority so it seems

[@brucec43]

Craig makes these worth watching.

[@jamesgordon783]

Are there any petrol engines

[@TheAdventureAuto]

The best thing about this vehicle is the windshield wiper de-icers.

[@deagaric4765]

That feature that makes the tailgate open up every time you stand behind it for 3 seconds is going to get annoying real quick

[@edmonton8567]

Only if you have the key fob nearby

[@lejink]

Dea Garic I'm sure you can turn it off

[@deagaric4765]

Yeah, but most people keep the key in their pocket all the time. Imagine hanging out in your driveway or washing your car rear and the tailgate just opening. It should have a leg gesture like the Ford escape.

[@Xenophene01]

I agree. It would have been better if they did it like Ford. Who really wants to turn off a good feature like that.

[@SuperAycarumba]

Xenophene01 And who wants to balance on one foot as you try to do the hokey-pokey to get your liftgate open. The only time you are going to stand behind it that long is when you are leaning against it drinking beer with your buddies and if you aren't, it gives you warning beeps before it opens so you can take a step backwards.

[@TC-dw6wg]

Apparently no has done there homework on Hyundai / KIA as both still have issues with EPS. It is a hit or miss scenario....meaning you may get one with good steering or one that has major issues. Most reviews do mention something in terms of steering in a negative context. Just be careful if you buy and road test it on a highway as that's where the issue's are more prevelant.

[@OldThomMerton]

I've sampled that DCT and I prefer that . . . it does have an unusual feel to some, but as someone who prefers a manual it feels right to me.

[@RealtimeReviews613]

Its gorgeous! Id worry about the reliability with hyundais Dual clutch transmission

[@pedropedroso9248]

DoubleD 613 YOU WORRY ABOUT RELIABILITY OF HYUNDAI IN 2015, WELL YOU ARE A MORON, THIS AINT 1980 ANY MORE...

[@mlps93]

DoubleD 613 Don't forget about their rock-bottom second hand value lol

[@3811eric]

+mlps93 Hyundai's residual value and second hand value has been going up pretty fast these days, man. Within few years, they will catch up and surpass the Japanese sec. hand value quickly. Peace!

[@Simrxn1508]

How do you get the gps on the car , because it says something about an SD disk

[@MsBess100]

Does the turbo require premium gas?

[@p6x2]

There are a lot of owners who reported issues with the 7 speeds DCS transmission. Anybody here having experienced this problem?

[@whosdondada]

Pisk Six they fixed it

[@urangostang]

I always wondered what had happened to Jimmy Neutron

[@rayh.8222]

🤣🤣🤣 thats mean

[@mikegreen7526]

😂, he lookin sharp tho😂

[@eden_games]

You can’t be serious right now 😂🤣💀 I’m dying 💀💀🤣🤣

[@blackroze1000]

Well I don't know much about cars, I drove the 2013 modal, it was not the best car I drove I would say but I still love it !!! The wheel did vibrate though when I went over 100 kph and the Windows were not opening properly for some reason. My car is long dead now and I'm considering to purchase the 2016 modal now... How bad is the vibration on this thing ?

[@SAMCAMJAIK1]

What vibration? ;)

[@Whippy]

this seems to be the Tucson highlander because my parents got an active x which is below it or 2 spots below and it doesn't have ALL these luxury things

[@DronieUp]

Is it me but does this looks very similar to a Mazda CX-5?

[@jaredfletcher1587]

It does look like it but the Tucson looks really good though too

[@gustavojoseperezlopez2928]

Yeap, looks really close to a CX5.

[@93remix]

***** NOPE!! I got a CX5('15 1/2) and the Tucson only looks like it's a smaller version of the Santa Fe. they did a nice job on it though.

[@pvxxyfairy]

+93remix Just because you bought an cx5 doesn't mean it still doesn't look similar. It looks similar the the cx5 but just has more value for the money imo.

[@93remix]

Donny Ayye nahhh dude, we agree to disagree. I pulled up on 1 @ a red light and saw nothing similar. as a matter fact we both floored it, and I won the 1/4 mile by a hood.

[@Koza1151]

Is this will be the same size as the cx 3

[@Maxxlenoxx]

Ken Li More like the CX-5.

[@realLuisGiordano]

Looks a lot like the Santa Fe, but smaller

[@93remix]

***** FINALLY A SMART PERSON SPEAKS!! THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE!

[@SuperAycarumba]

***** That was the point.

[@3811eric]

+F Luis Giordano In my opinion, looks better than the new Santa Fe in some angles... I think I will buy this one.

[@yorkaveeno378]

+Estrading Co well that is why, you just point about outfits, never understand what machine is lol

[@lmae8218]

exactly.... just like the Sorento & the Sportage they look the same but Sorento is much bigger lmao so what's the probelm ?

[@SadieLesko]

I test drove this car today. Loved the features, HATED the "tutbo" V4 engine. Wish they had just put a V6 in it and it would be perfect.

[@danzodamanzo8192]

This is a small CUV, there is no purpose in putting a V6 in this segment, you need to move to a SUV such as the Santa Fe. Also, there is no such thing as V4, its I-4 (inline).

[@Bader.mobarak]

Was I the only person that pronounced it "Tukson"?

[@MrCarGuy]

Yes.

[@iLLustrious85]

Bader Mubarak yup.

[@RAJohnson713]

Yes

[@eddyseng1171]

Bader Mubarak I used to pronounced "TookSun" ^^

[@mikitang]

No sir, you are not alone.

[@MrBurgerphone1014]

0:24 omg...

[@Lisbonese]

Will a manual be available??

[@lejink]

André d'Oeste definitely not

[@Lisbonese]

Dee Jay, that sucks.

[@wadesloan]

André d'Oeste What cars in this segment even offer a manual? I can't think of any

[@Lisbonese]

Wade18 in Europe they come in stick-shift.

[@wadesloan]

André d'Oeste gotcha. They need to bring some of those to the US haha

[@Xenophene01]

I wish Subaru was a little like Hyundai when it comes to bringing in latest tech, included extras and low price.

[@pedropedroso9248]

Xenophene01 NO ONE BUYS CHEAP UGLY SUBARU ANY MORE.

[@BTC909]

Pedro Pedroso Just be sure to ALWAYS carry a quart of oil when owning a Subie.

[@AllGasNoBreaks416]

Pedro Pedroso What do you drive? a Accent? Elentra?

[@pedropedroso9248]

Don't have a Hyundai Got a Porsche for weekends and Audi for daily...

[@thehuonpine]

It's got the latest tech, turbo engine, dual clutch transmission, etc and the look, but most people could not accept it becoz it's Hyundai.

[@uhugvjkbkjh]

best looking car in its segment.. torn between the HRV and this car. which has more space for rear passengers ?

[@tambol1978]

Hi have you already decided?

[@JoyMofokeng]

Since it's across it'd have been comprehensive to see it do off road stuff. Rims look like golf 7 gti though, not so original there but it looks like a nice grown up Tucson, value for money

[@smudgletheblog]

I can imagine what would happen when you are talking to someone while standing near the boot. You know how hard it is these days to press a button on the key or pull a lever. Right?

[@asd36f]

The shorter overhangs make it look more purposeful.

[@akipadre9752]

Damn what a nice car!!!

[@haryconstanza8911]

I love this color!!! Does anyone here knows what color is it???

[@dextermorgan4172]

Oswaldo Constanza red..

[@revopat1257]

Dexter Morgan nice

[@swav100]

Oswaldo Constanza black

[@bks7842]

Anyone else have power/acceleration issues with the 2016 base model?

[@MrThekiller332]

for an ad, hyundai should put this car in front of the tucson, arizona skyline.

[@braveheart703]

looks fantastic

[@tousshong9438]

That dual clutches kills the deal for me. I had driven ford's dual clutches and it's suck cause it has the slipping feeling or not refine when you're driving at low speed in city streets .

[@Shiboshirah]

What's dual clutch?

[@dieselmutt8865]

+ThisSpidaDoe It's a transmission that uses two clutches in place of a regular torque converter. The clutches are automated by a computer so it has the simple two pedal design like any auto trans would. The transmission is designed to have two gears engaged at any given time and the computer decides which clutch to engage as to what the drivers demand is asking for. The advantages are usually much quicker shifts and less parasitic loss which helps power delivery and fuel efficiency and it's not boring to drive like a CVT is.

[@majestic-cm8dv]

+diesel mutt88 I just bought one. is that a good or bad thing?

[@dieselmutt8865]

majestic1979 It's not a good or bad thing, just different. Myself personally with a lot of mechanical background would prefer the dual clutch because it kind of gives you the best of both worlds of a full automatic and a straight manual transmission. The main thing with any type of transmission is do the required maintenance. They all require maintenance even though some manufacturers are trying push "maintenance free" transmissions which in reality are not maintenance free as they will just not last near as long as a maintained unit will.

[@Sonic_1000]

Hyundai can thank VW Gti and the Civic Si for those wheels.

[@dand900]

If you buy a Hyundai (especially the Tucsan and Santa Fe) be prepared to spend minimum of $175-$500 every month on BS problems you will never experience in a quality car like an Honda. Every other month you will have to replace 1 0f 6 to 8 catalytic converters that go out for no reason like clock work one after the other. Your gas line will need replacing, then your gas tank that rotted from the inside for no apparent reason. Your check engine light will be on more than it is off. When you finally replace the entire engine and decide you've had enough, and sell it for next to nothing, you'll buy yourself an Acura and realize that it never needs maintenance, that it isn't normal to be without your car every other month because it's in the shop again, and you'll swear like I did to NEVER buy another Hyundai again!!!

[@SlickSlver]

i like the style , kind of remind me of a mazda cx-5 .

[@rolando7473]

many people don't want to accept that Korean products could be better than Japan, but the reality is very different (now) ..., last story mobile phones only lead by Nokia (Europe) then came the Japanese with Sony Ericsson (acquired European Ericson) ... but the fact is....now Samsung and LG leads until Apple had to sue to stop the Korean massive attack...thats the fact's that we have to see it not to believe it...(hope the others car brand not sue the Korean car brand because they worried about the competition he he...)

[@tochjo772]

Roland Ticoalu apple had to sue to stop the korean massive attack soo true lol

[@3811eric]

+tochjo772 No. You got it all wrong, man.. Rotten apple had to sue because they were scared as hell and no more new tricks under their sleeves.. You guys are pathetic to think that Apple stopped the Korean attack... Let's face it, man. Koreans make some damn good products. This doesn't mean that you have to despise. How would you feel if the whole world says our apple prodcuts are piece of shit and won't buy? Think about it and have some respect to other brands and products.

[@TheAirplanejunkie]

Why is there no CD Player ?

[@jaedevrick]

+Tim Miles (Airplanejunkie) alot of upcoming cars are taking those out

[@youtubewatcher1135]

Thank you for mentioning this. I want a CD player, for sure. Darn.

[@TheAirplanejunkie]

Sadie Lesko I mostly use a USB for my music now when i go out in my car but a CD player is still a good addition if u have some of your music on a disc , My Alpine car stereo has CD & USB but for a new car its still good to have

[@ECDT1089-EtheLamborghini]

lol a CD player. It's 2016 not 2006.

[@loafcat4965]

I recently got the 2016 and mine has a place to play cds

[@RideFaster]

I have the 2 wheel drive sport model....the only thing i do not like is the turbo lag and it does a strange RPM surge when you are at a complete stop and let off the brake...would be hard to park in a tight spot because of the surge.....otherwise a fun car to have.....handles excellent and drives best in sport mode.....which you can kiss the good gas mileage away.....

[@karlitozdestroye]

do you recommend the awd limited?

[@RideFaster]

yes

[@karlitozdestroye]

Ill get the sonata 2016 sport 2.0t

[@RideFaster]

drive them all.... hyundai is giving them away....

[@karlitozdestroye]

2017 release next summer. they aren't.

[@dominictierney]

Good review...... Is this colour Ultimate Red? Looks fantastic! I'm considering 'upsizing' my car again, and have now narrowed it down from initially four options to a new 2015 Hyundai Tucson Premium SE (range topper in UK). Or the new 2015 CX5 Sport Nav (again the UK range topper). I have now test-driven both and the Mazda does somewhat feels better to drive and more connected to the road, but the Tucson has more kit included as standard, looks more stylish and it also drove well too - the 1.7 diesel. But I'd probably go for the 2.0 diesel 2wd for a little more power/grunt. So undecided lol.

[@swanblake]

Love Cole. Huge man crush

[@nabwong]

Stole those wheels from the GTI

[@madisynpannier707]

Illinois has the great lake too

[@BCJDM]

Good looking but the plastic body cladding is a bit much.

[@TJC450]

That's the in thing now...

[@USFanLovesMinHo]

BCJDM For me that is what gives it a sportier look.

[@karlitozdestroye]

+USFanLovesMinHo yup

[@clinicalpsychologist]

guys, go to 0:37 and slow-motion it to 0.25 and listen to his speech and try not to laugh (hard)

[@ATLOffroad]

This host sounds like Hank Green from the SciShow channel.

[@MrVideoMaestro]

Их же вроде сняли с производства!?

[@stevenforman3044]

Truly enjoyed watching the video.

[@mudasirzafar2772]

which cars are rivals of tucson

[@rajatgupta9359]

+Mudasir Zafar In India Skoda yeti I don't know about your country

[@mudasirzafar2772]

+Rajat Gupta i am in k.s.a every car is available i guess

[@kikarias79]

Kia Sportage, Nissan Qashqai, Nissan X-Trail, Mazda CX-5...

[@mudasirzafar2772]

+Frederico Palma thanks

[@prateeksrivastava386]

2020 creta is supposed to be like this , exteriors as well as interiors , appearances as well as looks , head turner , status symbol , classy looks , and also under the hood , so Hyundai , please THINK .....

[@ZoomZoom81]

Geography lesson... what other state does Lake "SUPERIOR" border? Drive about 3 hours north from where you are (were) and you'll find it

[@infiltr80r]

Such a beautiful interior - total perfection. Mercedes interiors look crappy and dated in comparison.

[@NOFATCHICK1]

infiltr80r Hyundai is producing very nice cars, but to compare it to a Mercedes come on!

[@infiltr80r]

Well, I go by what I see. Mercedes isn't holy or that special in any sense. They do use great soundproofing but it's something every manufacturer can do.

[@ethanovation]

so the 2.0T 2015 Santa Fe Sport on truecar ($28,000) is going for less than the the 2016 Tucson limited ($29,000). I would take the Santa Fe Sport. Also I would feel kind of dumb driving a car I paid $32,000 that looks just like one someone else paid $22,000 for... but I do like leather and that pano roof.

[@yourcarguyaaron5834]

Hyundai has come a long way from the Excel!

[@PeteyG708]

I can't get the way Jeremy Clarkson says it. "Hi-u-n-dai". Anyways, not a bad little SUV. I drove a '14 on a trip across Texas and it was pretty comfortable. Peppy even with it loaded up (it had a 2 liter N/A motor), lots of room, but I hated the lag you got from the accelerator due to the drive by wire system. My wife loved the SUV though, and I have to admit it was not bad overall.

[@ThisGuyRides]

+Pete Gaytan III He does it because he knows it bothers Hyundai fans.

[@PeteyG708]

+This Guy I love it. I can't wait for the new Top Gear, or whatever it will be called.

[@fredygarnata3928]

anak kecil boleh ga nyetir Mobil Hyundai tucson

[@ItsJosh]

Im keeping my CRV.

[@elisedouglass4355]

CRV are ugly! And I am a Honda girl.

[@unknownmatter8092]

i had the base version as a rental last week - the worst rental car I ever had, I had to floor the gas pedal to get it moving. it just dies if there a hill. get a better engine if you like the car

[@user-nf8jm5li1k]

It's kind of disappointing seeing where Hyundai is struggling with their style. Their fluidic sculpting styling/styles they had were fantastic, inside and out. Now they're having a midlife crisis with styling, having some more edgy looks on their recent models.

[@talonsx494]

It has ford edge written all over it, with others mixed in.

[@ajmohammed3292]

Work at a hyundai it's the same as the Santa fe

[@brucec43]

Transmissions "learn" based on driver behavior. Often units shuttled around to reviewers have been totally confused by their bizarre driving habits while testing them. Test a unit on a lot.

[@miguelircontar]

Almost 1 million views

[@ggolds5]

I have a Range Rover Evoque. I love this thing but the reliability of these cars is just crappy as all Land Rover vehicles always have been. The car has some really annoying drivability issues and although it has that "British" feel to it, it is just too expensive to qualify the trade off's . I am actually considering a trade for a Tucson which I have to say is probably overall a much better vehicle in most ways. Including price. I'm leaning towards this Tucson. I hope someone can convince me otherwise but once my Range Rover hits 50,000 miles the warranty goes by by so it will have to go anyway within the next year or so.

[@BTC909]

A 7 speed auto would have been ideal.

[@rooboy99]

Hun Day?? What is a Hun Day?? LOL

[@miguelircontar]

Kinda reminds me of the new Ford Edge

[@jduke989]

I really trust this reviewer , he must really spend countless hours studying the cars he reviews because we all know he's not spending any of his time getting laid.............................

[@FiredEmpire]

Too many elements of this car's design scream the Mazda CX sisters and the VW Golf (especially seen from behind). Also, the shape and the position of the front DRLs are the worst I've ever seen.

[@azaraftimos1674]

Nice

[@pedropedroso9248]

S E X Y ...NOW FORD IS GONNA MAKE A FORD ESCAPE LOOKING LIKE THE TUCSON LIKE THEY DID WITH THE SANTA EDGE?

[@swav100]

its the guy from people under the stairs.

[@cutielol0]

So I’m guessing, Hyundai Tucson 2016 doesn’t have Ecosystem