2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | Which is the best mid-size hybrid SUV?

[@craighart1496]

Great review, close competition. Have had hybrid Tucson since July and done about 7000k’s. So far a great car and averaged around 6.1. Fun to drive, great tech and has a good amount of rush when needed.

[@jkkchow74]

Very good review. And the reviewer's choice of words in explaining the features and the cars need to be commended

[@kjenk19]

This was really well presented and fun to watch. I like this reviewer.

[@Donster888]

Good comparison mate!

[@carsales]

Glad you liked it

[@lenkarehakova6437]

Thank you for the video, hello from the Czech Republic

[@rf2025]

Fun facts, My Rav4 hybrid give me average of 4.8 to 5.0 L/100Km. Distance to empty 1,009Km on 55L tank. 25k current ODO. Driving habbit of a Hybrid is totally different from an ICE engine.

[@kjenk19]

Thanks for taking the time to actually add proper subtitles to your videos. They are way better than the autogenerated ones

[@loganc5456]

I love my Hyundai Tucson gasoline versión, can't wait to get the hybrid 😍

[@jasonchristopher5316]

If features and tech are top of mind, probably go for the Tucson. But if you want to save more money long term, the RAV4 is the one for you. Although it's a tie in fuel economy, your biggest loss during ownership will always be depreciation. The RAV4's resale value is second to none thanks to Toyota's sterling brand reputation. I'd pick the one that leaves more money in my pocket.

[@SimonLee9772]

Excellent review.

[@nazzti8257]

I'd stay away from any Hyundai gas engines. They are notorious for burning oil after 50k. Even Hyundai themselves acknowledge this to the point that they said 1 liter of burned oil per 1500 km is considered normal. Just sold my 2017 tucson and replaced it with a Rav4 PHEV. My 2017 tucson was a 2.0 non turbo burns 1 liter/1000 km. Imagine how much a turbo engine would be consuming after 5 years. Hyundai is about bells and whistles but Toyota is about reliabilty. Imagine the Prius that came out more than 10 years ago that is using the system as these Rav4 Hybrids are still rolling on the roads with no problems.

[@lordenoch0]

My 2010 Prius is still running just fine with over 400,000 kl.

[@nofam]

Own a 2019 diesel Tucson, and I'm tempted to upgrade!

[@proveau7]

Resale value sounds good now however 7 to 8 years from now reality is different. I was shopping for a Rav4 PHEV the last couple of months and my in very good shape Prius V with 194000km has only an 8000 trade value or less offered from many different dealers. We ended up buying the Hyundai Tuscon Ultimate PHEV and the discount on it was generous. Just could not see the almost 200 dollars per month over 84 months difference, and waiting the year plus for the Rav4 PHEV to come in at which time our Prius would probably fetch around 6 grand! That's with the extended warranty included in the price 8 years or 160000km, ceramic paint protection, rust module and 7 year unlimited milage tire and wheel coverage which was figured into both vehicles for comparison. We will of course see how the long term ownership of the Hyundai Tucson goes! Time will tell.

[@daniel0223-i8s]

We're talking about a topic that doesn't even have basic information about cars from 10 years ago to 5 years ago. Hyundai Motor is the only automaker that makes all kinds of transmissions and electric car parts by itself. There were many Japanese fanboys in Japan 20 years ago that said Panasonic and Sony had better quality than Korean Samsung and LG Electronics' televisions, but now there is not a single human being on the planet who says that. Currently, Japanese home companies are no longer able to make TVs or just getting parts and assembling them from Samsung or LG in Korea. It's only natural that Japanese companies without electric car technology will soon shrink to a large number. Comparing Hyundai Motor with Japanese cars five years ago 10 years ago is a pointless pun.

[@nobass_stub1394]

I fail to understand the point you convey! The past is the past and I thought this was a like for like consumer/user appraisal. I would however be interested in the common faults and reliability of both vehicles over 5 or even 10 years? Particularly the hybrid systems.

[@Bluemon-u6p]

I have been driving a Kia Seltos for 7 years now and my wife and daughter are very happy with it. My next car will be a Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.

[@mj8011]

I initially planned to buy the top-spec Hyundai Tucson, which was available for next-day delivery. However, I felt it was overpriced and changed my mind. After that, I considered the Corolla Cross but ended up waiting a long time, only to realize it would not be available. I then moved on to the top-spec RAV4 and am currently in my third month of the waiting period. I eagerly waiting for mu order now. Recently, I saw the 2026 version of the Kia Sportage that was launched in Korea. 😂😂😁😁😜😜

[@donna25871]

I was told six months and it came after three and a half.

[@Cbagz795]

Has Toyota amended the ability to input destination (type) into the Nav maps while driving? Or even use any of the functions unless stopped?

[@majorbadidea]

Super fun video

[@tsoleno]

We're new Tucson Limited HEV owners. Absolutely everybody we talked to on either being repeat Hyundai owners or Rav owners loved their cars. The Rav is a bit dated at this point and hopefully the refresh ( next year?) will do it justice. Now it's just kinda frumpy in comparison to the competition. We didn't personally care for the Rav's road noise and ride. True, Toyota builds awesome HEVs. We were actually on the fence with the new Crown Signia and the Tucson. The CS is beautiful, but Toyota did strange things with it in the debut year. Strangely out of touch. Both companies could learn a lot from one another.

[@proveau7]

We went for the Tucson ultimate phev and pick it up this Monday! So far dealership experience and car has been great. Amazing tech and lots to learn 🙂. The RAV4s are pretty noisy and like you say older tech and definitely needs a refresh. Much more expensive for the same stuff as well

[@tsoleno]

@@proveau7 It's a feel good drive. Enjoy!

[@henrikhook.]

Hyundai is it👍🏻👌🏼😉 better!. 😎

[@dw1508]

When will someone compare the Tucson to the lexus NX hybrid I am trying to decide between a 2 year old lexus NX or a new Tucson, Any thoughts apreciated.

[@YalokIy]

Depends on what you value more. Tucson offers more tech and interior space. Lexus NX offers more luxury, comfort, reliability.

[@aubreywilliams6153]

4 yr old rav4 in uk. The specs for your top of the range are very different, 2025 ravreally

[@bijaya80]

What is the weight difference?

[@whatthe6532]

Hyunda. Nice test v

[@YalokIy]

More reliable engine and drivetrain, more comfortable suspension, more analog controls, better resale value. Rav4 is the better match for my priorities. Also, if you watch KZbin channels that specialize on fuel consumption testing, you'll see that in real life rav4 is ahead of all the hybrid competition.

[@buttuchahal]

Cx50 ❤

[@vrs76r]

As an owner of a top spec X-trail epower that’s done 13k with majority being Sydney suburban conditions with approx 30% of those km at highways speeds, I believe that it will compete very well against both of these cars. For me it’s sitting on 6.3l/100km over its life thus far. Before I get flamed by RAV4 owners, resale value means nothing to me and nor servicing costs which will be in line with the Hyundai. Let’s see a match up of X-trail against either or both of these.

[@ADAMST21]

My tucson hybrid is doing 6.1 mixed city and highway

[@vrs76r]

@ That’s a decent return for the Tucson. X-Trail is almost 2 tonnes and feature packed so getting even within 1l/100 to the RAV4 is a very good return IMO. If I didn’t have to do a specific hilly drive 3 times a week,I’m certain that my return over full tank would be high 4’s or low 5”s at worst real world and not what display shows.

[@ADAMST21]

In fact its event better i did the math wrong as not used to km/L. So its doing 17km/1L which translates into 5.88L/100km

[@ADAMST21]

Lol thats even more economic than my other car vw polo 3 cylinders

[@glennsullivan7177]

Exactly the three cars i am looking at and strongly leaning towards the car you have (e power Ti-L) based on everything I’ve seen/read. Only downside I see is no cooled seats in the top spec X-Trail against the other two which is very annoying for someone who drives a lot.

[@MdnDalle]

I have a 2018 Kia Sportage will 85,000 and no problem. The Hyundai and Kia made after 2018 are bulletproof. Unfortunately 2016 models before are all junk . Toyota has dropped their game and Hyundai are taking over .

[@xiondFirst]

Your mileage varies. I've had terrible dealership experiences here where I live.

[@MdnDalle]

@ I haven’t had any issues

[@b-roc-au]

Rav4 engine is both port and direct injection = super reliable. Its eCVT is not belt driven but uses planetary gears, less moving parts and reliable. Pinnacle engineering. Plus the AWD (eFour) system avoids having rear differential and drive shaft. Simple and much cheaper maintenance as no rear diff to service.

[@tonybennett638]

100% better system on the Toyota if you're keen on hanging on to it out of warranty..ask the taxi owners.

[@buncha5651]

Rav 4 for me. I wouldn't buy anything else. 😊

[@garywilson1235]

The Tucson is fantastic.

[@karl6203]

Tucson is so much better looking. RAV4 is too utilitarian.

[@b-roc-au]

@@karl6203 wrong sir. While Tuscon might look fancy and different the look wont age well.

[@robertradu8178]

@@b-roc-au Ha ha ha

[@johnmartin7158]

No

[@karl6203]

@@b-roc-au it’s aging a lot better than the RAV that’s for sure

[@17stjames]

No mention of long term running costs of services. Toyota have fixed price, Hyundai??? Could be a big cost difference in running costs.

[@Wtrxprs007able]

Hey thats sanctuary lakes in point cook hes filming

[@massimopaccagnella920]

And civic crv ?

[@calripplebear1293]

another question is if the Tucson can keep up with the reliability of the Rav4 after a hundred K+ miles.

[@diontedill280]

Ya'll are doing things weird. If you're comparing the hybrid limited awd of the rav4 and the tucson....people like me can make a decision. Comparing the hybrid limited awd of tucson to a different hybrid isn't cool at all

[@artiesanimations5918]

Interesting. I guess both are too new to talk about reliability…

[@massimopaccagnella920]

Honda crv for me

[@mikerudd1948]

Great report... however Toyota has more dealerships and more long term experience with hybrid tech and servicing. Smaller motor inn Hyundai with turbo is working harder - maybe will show signs of ware sooner? The Toyota you chose is not the most popular seller compared to the Cruiser. Agree I like the Korean but chose to buy the Toyota.....

[@Scof-op2rx]

Until charging stations become as available and convenient to use as gas stations, hybrid-electric is the only acceptable choice for the future, IMHO. [Well, not really so humble.]

[@robertceroli3512]

would like to choose the Hyundai Tucson but I'm worried ahout the eng side oike is it likely to shit itself post warranty like there gamma eng

[@Autotorq]

Those days are long gone and mainly affected America anyway

[@Monk7uvi]

Tucson is up for new gen. Rav4 too traditional

[@이고-v6v]

The Tucson has a defect in which the vehicle stops while driving and the instrument panel turns off.

[@massimopaccagnella920]

Your favorite ?

[@bobanjeros]

60K for just a normal car??? Somebody call the police

[@jemtec1]

Hun-day.. Coming from a south Korean lady I work with.

[@zeroxzero159]

The hate for Hyundai is real. No one likes to see people improve when they cannot improve themselves hahaha

[@whatthe6532]

That synthetic leather in the Rav is absolute rubbish compared the Tucsons.

[@B2STISBEST]

Rav4 wins

[@chegekinya2454]

My vote goes to RAV4

[@LP-ct6xe]

“Je ne sais quoi” Sure mate

[@grandmastert01]

Does the Hyundai hybrid have its usual cvt transmission? Can't imagine Hyundai reliability out beating Toyota

[@MdnDalle]

Hyundai doesn’t have a CVT Rav does . Hyundai is a far better car

[@daniel0223-i8s]

We're talking about a topic that doesn't even have basic information about cars from 10 years ago to 5 years ago. Hyundai Motor is the only automaker that makes all kinds of transmissions and electric car parts by itself. There were many Japanese fanboys in Japan 20 years ago that said Panasonic and Sony had better quality than Korean Samsung and LG Electronics' televisions, but now there is not a single human being on the planet who says that. Currently, Japanese home companies are no longer able to make TVs or just getting parts and assembling them from Samsung or LG in Korea. It's only natural that Japanese companies without electric car technology will soon shrink to a large number. Comparing Hyundai Motor with Japanese cars five years ago 10 years ago is a pointless pun.

[@grandmastert01]

@@MdnDalle Toyota rav4 has a Ecvt transmission and it's bulletproof I have a 2016 Hyundai tuscon sport and at 101k I had to replace the transmission. Hyundai and Kia are junk compared to Toyota. Everyone knows that !!!

[@mariopolchert]

@@grandmastert01 yeah, right... 5:15 😂

[@HasanFerdous-q8p]

​@grandmastert01 Praising Hyundai without actually owning one is pretty easy as Hyundai looks much better, and has better tech overall. Unfortunately, I also fall for those so called "better" once! Oh God, such a BS car manufacturer! Back to toyota, it doesn't have the interior beauty or polished infotainment, but it has something that I never experienced with Hyundai- Peace of mind!

[@lordenoch0]

To me, the Hyundai looks hideous, so I'm waiting to see what the new 2026 RAV4 will look like inside and out, as well as the revised 2026 KIA Sportage hybrid coming out this summer.

[@calripplebear1293]

If I had to buy one, I'd still buy a rav4 hybrid. If you come into the competition market either having a superior product, or one that you save a decent amount of money. You do neither (save for cosmetic pluses), which is why I think Tucson hybrid will fail against Rav4

[@sylvstrwng]

5:21 wtffff

[@koskos1971]

I do not see the reason for economy comparison. If you want economy buy a vw id4 or a Tesla model y. Andboth of them Rav4 and Tuscon are not even capable offroaders.

[@crackachu7395]

Imagine paying more for a Hyundai lmao

[@Ah-sun]

I cannot recommend a hyundai. Toyota's ECVT is a tank and never breaks. The engine is dual injection which means less to no carbon buildup. The touchscreen climate control kills any car for me. The rav4 doesn't have panoramic moonroof is a bummer. HUDs are a gimmick, but so is the digital rear view mirror. You want one? just buy a mirror dashcam with backup camera and u get one urself, it's 70$ on amazon I had that in my old civic. From a reliability standpoint, Hyundai just doesn't cut it, no matter whatever review says - toyotas are beasts and will continue to be. I wont be the person putting 50K of my hard earnt cash to gamble on a Korean car that may become 0 in less than 10 years. Just no. I understand where the host is coming from but not looking into the mechanical side of things is a huge missed opportunity for me. You've got to talk about reliability and longevity that's the #1 consideration for me. Disclaimer - picked up rav 4 xle premium hybrid after 2.5 years waiting in Canada.

[@Denise-lw4jz]

I would never buy a Hyundai, period!

[@HasanFerdous-q8p]

Never ever going to buy another Hyundai in my life. Did this mistake once and I still regret this decision!

[@Gopinathk17]

What happened?

[@DEATHSTARER]

What was the problem that you had with Hyundai Hasan? It is pointless making this statement if you don’t back up your statement with cold hard facts.

[@Jgjginkg244]

@@DEATHSTARERyou know that person made up that story.

[@HasanFerdous-q8p]

To all the blind supporters of Hyundai: My car had a transmission fluid leak, then engine oil leak, was stolen once, and faced two theft attempts. I really loved the car since it was my first, which is why I fixed it every time. Looking back, it was a bad decision. I wish I had moved on and bought another car from a different manufacturer as soon as the problems started. It had 80k on odo when I traded in this BS.

[@Jgjginkg244]

@ I am NOT for Hyundai. I am a ANTI toyota. Toyota gives less for what the buyers paid for.

[@JohnMunachi-r2l]

Omor hyundai all the way. For all if una wey dey compare hyundai to toyota just dey play no be because say toyota dey already before hyundai una come dey cap shit !

[@TokJap]

Do check the depreciation, one loses around £500 per month in their first year 😂. Are you happy to lose that much money per month?

[@buncha5651]

The Rav 4 is much better looking. I hope they don't ruin it in the next update.

[@xiondFirst]

They won't

[@calripplebear1293]

when I rented a Tucson gas powered car, it would get as low as 19 mph around town. It was a pathetic gas pig. average mileage was 27 mpg (including freeway). I would hope the hybrid is much better. But if the around town miles are too crappy, it brings the whole mpg down quite a bit, as I had been getting up to 32 mpg in the regular Tucson, but after figuring in around town miles, the mpg were 27, which is to say is pathetic. This reviewer sounds like he was paid by Hyundai to make this video.

[@zeroxzero159]

This is hybrid. The hate has consumed you

[@forte7991]

Hyundai is better

[@bedrock111]

Better in what?

[@johnmartin7158]

2026 is coming RAV4 Spy photos are genuine

[@mickeykozzi]

I wouldn't let this guy buy me a beer at a pub. So why should I listen to him about cars lol

[@alburaq3290]

RAV 4 looks so outdated

[@Funkydood]

Hyundai is pronounced like "Sunday"! Just saying.

[@benyounan4184]

Tuscan looks like a toy No car brand can beat Toyota

[@bobanjeros]

Tucson looks like a mixture of oversized vacuum cleaner and Iveco truck, while RAV4 design feels slightly dated already, but at least it's a decent looking car.

[@jonathanstclair9896]

Unfortunately every second car driven by women in Melbourne is a Rav4...so common 😢

[@stk6mkt]

Absolutely idiotic verdict. I'll take the Toyota quality and resale value easily over the Hyundai. Toyota makes the best, most reliable hybrid in the world.

[@nguyenhoangthanhphuc4948]

Toyota.

[@paulo3564]

Two old cars.

[@ChaCha765-SY]

Mega glup!

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

That Not a Midsize SUV, That's A Compact SUV Like Tesla Model Y

[@AB-te3fz]

Subscription $20 a year?? Nope..its about $10 ++_a month !