They are both great and worlds apart in styling...I chose the Tucson...the sportage front end was too busy for me...not ugly...just too much going on. Love the Tucson.
I've gone for the Tucson think it looks better from the front. Having seen the Sportage interior I'd concede it's more functional and nicer than the Tucson but the Tucson is not too shabby and plenty of tech that competes with more luxury brandsl. Good value for what you get and doesn't feel budget. I would have thought the MPG would be higher where it uses the electric motor a lot for a self charging hybrid.
I'll take the Tucson over any other car any day of the week. I'm just in love with my plug-in. Best car I ever had. I actually like the engine noise (when you can hear it); don't mind it revvin' a little, but it's only very occasionally. As you said: it's a family SUV and you should use it as one; it's not intended to take it out on the race track, although I might give that a shot one day.
@@specter1019 less than 4 l/100 km. Depends on whether i need to do a lot kms on one day. It was around 3 at first. Driving hybrid results in about 7-7.5.
The N-line version of this car looks fantastic IMO. Compare the N-line to the sportage and suddenly the Sportage doesn't even contend on the external look imo. I was tossing up between the two, was leaning towards Sportage and then saw the n-line...and placed an order for a Tucson.
@@hathspider9763 my car is 13 months old and still love it. What midsize suv do you think looks good? If you think the sportage is your answer then...lol Also google Australian n line tucson highlander. Might look different in your country.
For me it was a toss up between this and the Sportage, and although both are very good cars with great tech and (in my opinion) good looks, the one thing that puts me off the Tucson is the ‘square’ wheel arches, I just don’t get them!. So I’ve gone for a Sportage GT Line S Hybrid.
I looked at the Tuscon last year but waited for the Sportage to come out, as I thought the dash looked better. I also wanted a diesel which was a plus for the Sportage but was rather taken aback at its measly 115bhp. In the end I chose the Tuscon hybrid ultimate with its cheaper price tag figuring I could put the savings into running it.
I always figured the way you said sportahhge was just to be posh. But i just found it funny. As for design i think the Tucson looks really good. It was a bold jump. Great stuff Rodie!
Either the Kia or Hyundai are a great choice. Hybrid variants of each haven't hit Australia yet, but are coming. So in the Hyundai/Kia cousins , we do with a lethargic 2.0 Gdi FWD 115Kw 192Nm , or the better 1.6 T-Gdi with 132Kw or 265Nm or even better 2.0 Smartstream Diesel with 137Kw & 416Nm linked to a great 8spd Auto Tranny . Diesel NLine Highlander Tucson for me.
We have had a sportage for the last 3 years and have just ordered the Tucson hybrid ultimate as our next car Very similar but the Tuscan won it for us as we preferred the look (although not much difference)
Great video mate :-) Why does the Tucson not have a heads up display even in the Prime package? That is so unfortunate....Its the only feature missing in an otherwise perfect car. Agree?
MY choice too as I love panoramic sunroofs. Shame it is taking 5 plus months to arrive; I ordered mine back in Sept 21 and not now expected until at least mid-March.
I like the overall look of the Sportage better and the interior flows and is far nicer. For me it’s the Kia (although I am a bit biased as i drive a Kia Sorento!). Liked the review though. 👍🏻
The front end and interior tech and design of the Sportage is better...the spaciousness and rear end of the Tucson is better...I must still test drive both to see which is more comfortable and fuel efficient
Just came across good lease deals for these, I prefer the look of the Tucson and you got more car for your money with the Tucson so that won the battle. Just got to wait 4 months for it to arrive now unfortunately.
Nice review. Thanks. My tuppence worth... Tucson is better looking car. Sportage better on fuel on motorways. Tucson has the aerodynamics of a brick so super noisy on the motorway! Sportage better on cornering. Tucson has better sensors and driving assistance. Sportage has better driving position. Tucson has reclining back seats/ extra luggage room if upright. Kia has better dash console. Tucson does 'bong' alot (or whatever the technical term is... :) Sportage has better suspension. Both passed the 'grandma on holiday' test...
I tried the Sportage and it is louder than the Tucson. The Tucson's design is infinitely sleeker than the Sportage which looks more like a station wagon with those hideous boomerang headlights. I opt for the Tucson clearly
I have placed an order for the Tucson N Line S 230 in Aug just been told its in the uk after a 6 month wait can't wait still think th N line is the one to go for
I don't get why Kia is the more expensive brand nowadays, Hyundai used to be the better Brand but it seems it has shifted? Sportage is a bit smaller (the smaller Sportage version here in Europe) than Tucson but still more Expensive.
Excellent review and comparison. Kudos for the family needs insight. Would you review & compare Kia/Hyundai with Peugeot 3008 as well? That would be magnificent. :)
Tuscon looks better but touch screen position much better sportage. I prefer high position better too check maps. And tuscon touch sceen slower than Sportage maybe cheap chip idk. But still i prefer tuscon.
40 mpg is totally fine for 230 hp compact petrol suv that many test show, does 0-60 in 7 seconds. 1.6 diesel they sell makes something like 120hp, I dont think it is fair to compare them. My previous tiny 308 1.2 eat6 was doing 38 mpg
Wales has Laverbread for breakfast 🤓 Thank you for “More bongs than Snoop Dog” 😂 Totally stealing that 😀 I quite like the look of these things. Just a shame it’s not more comfy!
For me Kia has always been the better looking of the twins but something funny/odd about the front end/lights are now putting me off. This is much better looking
I test drived the Tucson. What i didnt like 1. The front with those scales. Looks horrible and i still cant get used to it 2. The direction. The wheel can be turned without any feedback and it turns so easy and so fast that i felt no control. Compared to the rav4, vw, crv, etc i felt like i had a wheel with no resistance and little pleasure to drive The interior is v nice
I have never had my finger pinched in my Tucson door handle. That seems odd that it’s problematic for you. It operates just like most other door handles 🤷♂
Yeah I can’t remember why I mentioned it, other than it happened a few times and I’ve never had it with any other car (I’ve driven a few). Maybe my hands were excessively fat that week 😂
i always have to keep in mind that these car reviews are quite infected in opinion, not because he or they are just aweful nitpickers but because they drive 100 or 200 pound cars regularly, so unconsciously they compare everything to those.. i just ordered mine and i hope i made the right decision. i know i don't get an x7 or q7 for the 30k i give for it, but then again, i drove a punto for 6years before that 😂
Tucson's rear indicators are far too low. Looks like Hyundai designers were pre occupied in designing the main rear lights and thought whoops guys we forgot the indicators, oh well just tack them at the bottom of the car hope no one will notice!
I think the styling on this car is awful. I see these coming towards me at night and Tim is right, due to the weird lights you can't mistake what they are, but they just look rubbish. I personally really dislike styling that makes a car not look like a car anymore. I hate the rear lights too, just trying too hard. I'd choose the Kia all day long based on styling alone, even though I'm not that keen on the front lights on that either.
Awful car, just awful, I have one less than a week and can't wait to get rid of it. Handling on back roads is dreadful, I've never experienced anything like it in any cross overs or suvs that I've driven
Hmm, maybe yours was broken/had the wrong tyre pressures or something? It's not exactly going to set your world on fire but I'd say it drives just like ever other modern SUV of this type. If you're getting out of a hatchback and into one it can take some time to adjust! Did you buy it?
@Tim Rodie Drives Stuff I appreciate your comments . Everything seemed OK on a test drive but on back roads to and from work, it's awful. I've driven many makes and models of suvs and crossovers but this is pure dirt. I would never recommend it to anyone.
