EQ 010 - New Tuxmats after 1 Year

[@EnochLight]

Thanks - I appreciate this review! I just ordered a set for my daily driver MX-5, and I'm in a climate that also has harsh salty/slushy/snowy winters. Was really worried how these are going to look next spring, but it looks like they resist salt and hard water staining really well. The only thing I'll probably do (that the reviewer didn't) is treat the more "rubber-like" foot pad on the driver side that's under the gas/brake pedal area. Seems like it definitely could do with some back-to-black and a good ceramic coating or something. But just as long as the rest of the mats look that good after a winter, I'll be happy I bought them. They really do look fantastic and are so easy to clean!

[@EV-olution]

My pleasure. The mats are still like new and I did nothing but clean them as shown in the video and I have had them for 2 years. I would not waste time or money on anything more than cleaning them.

[@sebastianb.h.1929]

Thanks for the info and really enjoy the bloopers at the end of you videos 😂

[@AndyM...]

Hey Andre, finally got my EV6 a couple of weeks ago after over a one year wait, and absolutely love it, can't get Tuxmats here, but an Aussie company produces something similar so got some of those. Love your videos and always look forward to the next one, you have a great presentation style and love the bloopers too !! 🤠👍😎

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much and congratulations on getting your EV6. In the description of the video I mentioned an alternative for European viewers, suggested by someone in Europe, the Spartan Liners. Is that what you got? Are they even available in Australia?

[@AndyM...]

@@EV-olution There were a few options, but shipping was expensive due to weight and dimensions. There's a company here called Rubbertree they make mats for everything. They look to be very similar material to yours, but don't have the ridges to retain liquid. Overall they look great and easy to wash like yours 👍

[@stlufred]

Loved: When you are done it's literally Rince and repeat :)

[@EV-olution]

😎

[@wharfrat360]

How would these hold up in a work truck? Are they heavy duty enough? Love the coverage of these. What are they made of? Rubber? Fabric?

[@EV-olution]

They are made of a moulded "plastic", but it is not hard plastic like a Weathertec. As for how they would hold up in a work truck, that would depend on what you throw onto them and how hard. So far my trunk liner has survived having a gravel compactor on it, slid into the trunk with rocks (rock dust and fine gravel) under it and no damage. It has also had several construction materials thrown onto it. The mats inside have survived many camping trips/gear and passengers. This new version is more robust than the first version that I had in my first EV. If you want to see more details about these mats, here is the initial unboxing and full review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWPOqqR7lsmjmNU

[@CheesePuffJay]

I did the same clean-up operation our two Kona EVs recently and the Tuxmats (v2 also) were just like new. The carped underneath is also looking perfectly fine.

[@EV-olution]

They are amazing.

[@doraprokosh4706]

Have had the tuxmats for my ID-4. Love the mats, keeps the carpet clean and dry. This is my second winter with them. Each time I clean them, I certainly dont have the easy cleaning job like you are showing. I have to scrub them with a cleaner, spray them down, let them dry (in the house) and once dry, the dirt is still there. After three times minimum they do not look this this at all. I don't let them get so dirty that it is impossible to clean. Normal wear, frustrating cleaning.

[@EV-olution]

I suggest a cleaning product like I use. I use Hertel Plus, a biodegradeable cleaner and a scrub brush. They look like new once cleaned.

[@labnux]

Thanks for the review! Defo was looking for more info on how this new version held up with our Québec winter. Gonna order some for my mother's new car, for sure! Cheers!

[@EV-olution]

My pleasure. You won't regret them, I am very pleased with the new version.

[@Cyberdine.Systems.Model-101]

Love your videos. I'm about to purchase tuxmats. The only thing that bothers me is that there's no raised lip under the front seats at the rear of the front mats. I can picture a pool of melted salty water from my winter boots trickling down into the carpet under my seats when I drive up an incline. Any thoughts on this?

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much. I have had Tuxmat in our cars since 2019 and never had a problem. As with any mat, I suggest sitting in the car butt first with your feet outside, then tapping your boots together, then swivel in. I have been doing this for 30 years and it avoids large water accumulation on the mats. Especially with a Tuxmat that keeps all water in it, it avoids a big puddle forming. With less effective mats you don't notice the accumulation since it gets into your carpet.

[@Cyberdine.Systems.Model-101]

@@EV-olution great point. Thank you.

[@EV-olution]

You are very welcome

[@ToddBruss]

Andre just curious about the cargo mat. If you have items back there (small coolers, boxes etc. ) is it tacky enough to prevent the items from sliding around?

[@EV-olution]

My impression is that there is no major difference between being on the trunk floor versus the trunk liner. Things will slide around regardless.

[@ToddBruss]

@@EV-olution Thanks. I have used Smartliner in cargo areas on other vehicles and will stick with that for this area. Don't want things sliding around.

[@EV-olution]

@@ToddBrussnot a problem. I just had a look at the Smartliner trunk liner on their website and it looks to be similar in terms of how items would slide around if you turn a corner hard enough. I am curious, is it made of sticky rubber or something?

[@ToddBruss]

@@EV-olution Not really sticky. The Smartliner does have some texture to it that prevents slippage. Obviously if you take a turn hard things will move.

[@EV-olution]

@@ToddBruss ok, that sounds pretty much like the Tuxmat liner. If you are happy with yours then there is no real need to change.

[@JorgeGonzalezC10]

Thanks for the review. I was actually looking into the 3D mats, but they don't have mats for my car. I stumbled upon tuxmats, and I have to say, the new design is a lot better. I just watched your first review of these mats and my concern was with the heelpad. It's good to see they hold up well. Although I do wish they had a replpaceable heelpad. Again, thanks for the review and this update. I am sold on these

[@EV-olution]

I am glad I could help. The heel pad is not a problem at all. My original Tuxmats were used for almost 3 years, all year round, and they were still perfect when I sold the car. I am very confident that these will do just as well, if not better. Thanks for watching my videos, I really appreciate it.

[@mythrium]

Just curious how this mat compare to Weather Tech one? This is what we have in our Kia Sedona and thought of getting the same brand for our Soul EV since we were very satisfied with them. By looking at them it look quite comparable, similar price too.

[@EV-olution]

I have had Weathertech and the Tuxmat mats are far superior. I talk about it in the first Tuxmat video I ever made, back in 2019, which may interest you. Even though the mats have been improved/changed since then, the basics still apply with regards to better coverage. Here is my Tuxmat playlist, since I have a few videos about them (yes, I love my Tuxmats 😎): kzbin.info/aero/PL9MtbqtkE-2rRJlfGX79t5Td-XrMMrbCP&si=W-g5lqgxwSoDmFeL

[@mythrium]

@@EV-olution Thanks for the link i'll go watch the older one :-)

[@aliloco]

thanks for the info, Andre!🙂🙂🙂

[@EV-olution]

You are very welcome 😎

[@mrdsn189]

Thanks

[@EV-olution]

You are very welcome 😎

[@markglasspool7914]

Hi Andre. Brilliant vid. I just got a kia e niro 2021 in the uk. i can't find a uk site or somewhere that delivers in the u.k PLEASE HELP or advise i see all the carpet or rubber ones everywhere and the look like gararbage i need proper mats like yours. Thanks.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much. Unfortunately Tuxmat does not ship outside of North America. However, back in 2021 another viewer in Europe told me that he found Spartan Liners, which were the same. I don't know if that is still the case, but you may want to check them out.

[@EV-olution]

I just looked around and unfortunately I cannot find Spartan Liners anywhere. Sorry about that.

[@michelpoulin1158]

Hello André , nice vid! What do you use as a trunk mat on your EV 6 ?

[@EV-olution]

Hi Michel, thank you very much. I use the Tuxmat trunk liner that you can see in my original review video of this new version of Tuxmat: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWPOqqR7lsmjmNUsi=uALjpBV-RJ56nY7M

[@djscandela]

Great review of the tux matts, I have the old version in my Bolt but are better than the Weather Tech matts in my BMW i3.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you. I have older videos about the previous version and I loved those mats. My wife still has them in her 2019 Soul EV.

[@jeffmenard4639]

As usual a great video…. Planes from St-Hubert ? 😂

[@EV-olution]

Thanks, and I think so 😎

[@michelgagne9219]

Salut André, avec ta EV-6 comment cela a été cet hiver avec aucun essuie-glace sur la vitre arrière ?

[@ibeam68]

Not André mais j'avais mon EV6 depuis novembre et pas de problème de tout. Pas plus comme dans n'importe quelle berline.

[@EV-olution]

Bonjour Michel. Aucun problème, toujours propre. J'ai même partagé une photo sur Facebook sur ce sujet. Comme ibeam68 indique, l'arrière de la EV6 est plus comme une berline qu'un hatchback, donc pas de problèmes comme avec la Ioniq 5.

[@michelgagne9219]

Ok merci

[@EV-olution]

Ça me fait plaisir 😎

[@MotoNish]

Are these mats slippery at all getting into the car? Look like they might be when cleaned like husk or weathertech

[@EV-olution]

As I mention in this video, they are non-slip due to the texture on them, and better than the last version that was already fairly non-slip.

[@MotoNish]

@@EV-olution must of missed that in the video. Thanks

[@EV-olution]

@@MotoNish not a problem. My pleasure 😎

[@krazykorean42069]

Solid review 👍 got a promo code?

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much. I hope you saw the first review video about this new version of the Tuxmat where I explain all the differences with the original version. As for a promo code, unfortunately Tuxmat did not have an affiliate program so this is essentially me who bought the mats to say what I think about them. At least I got the trunk liner for free 😎

[@LibertyRPF]

Thank you, that was useful

[@EV-olution]

I am glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching my video.

[@totallyleftfield]

Cool intro!