2024 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD Mountain Review 

Ryan you’re a brave man for even trying the final obstacle with the Tucson. I was already seeing you running down the hill to that pickup truck passing by asking for help. It’s actually quite impressive that the Tucson was able to recover all on its own. Also the traction control worked flawlessly with wheels in the air.

2022 Tucson N-Line owner with ~68,500 miles checking in. Things I really like: -Cabin is roomy, and all seats are comfortable. -Lane keeping assist works very well. -Highway fuel economy averages a tad over 30 mpg as long as you keep it under 70 mph. Drops to around 26 at 75mph. -Plenty of interior cargo room for my two 80 pound dogs with the rear seats folded down. -Reliability so far has been excellent. Not a single mechanical issue, knock on wood. Just replaced rear brakes at 68,000. Front brakes still have plenty of pad left. -Cabin is very quiet compared to my old Outback, even at highway speed. Things I don't like: -Windshield wipers rest below the level of the hood, and can not be picked up off the windshield to scrape snow and ice unless you remember to place them in the service position before turning the car off. This is a huge inconvenience if you live in a locale prone to nasty winters and park outdoors. -Adaptive cruise control gets confused by vehicles pulling off into an exit lane. Slows when it doesnt need to. -Collision sensors are prone to ice over in bad weather or from road grime. This triggers a warning on the dash and does not allow cruise control to be used. There is no way to remedy this other than pulling over and cleaning the sensors. This is a huge pain when travelling roads like the NY State Thruway. -Plastic trim pieces around the back windows have broken off going through a car wash. Part has been on backorder for five months according to my dealer. -Paint is chipping off both the front and rear bumper moldings. Despite the annoyances noted above, I really like the new Tucson, and would purchase another based on my overall experience in the saddle. It is a car that is economical to operate and suits my needs at a reasonable price.

The best channel for car reviews! Love how you put everything through its paces, but tailor the challenges as necessary based on the off road capability. Also the scenary out in the Olympics is simply stunning.

Loving the Fall photography, beautifully done.

Such an amazing nature trails. I definitely enjoyed it. Thank you!

We have a 2023 Tucson SEL with HTRAC. It's actually a pretty decent vehicle. Wouldn't take it off road but the awd system is more than adequate.

In some aspect I like the way on how it´s made this reviews, specially enjoying the landscape and the highway.

Another wonderful scenic drive in the PNW. A little drama blended in for content fun. Was going to say that was a bold move in the end, but with all the traffic up there, you were not going to be alone for long. Is there cell phone reception there?

Awesome scenery and interesting review! We get a TD version in Australia. Would be great on those tracks - but in reality the Tuscon is only a softroader so will never tackle anything on the challenging side.

Despite I have no car, it´s interesting watching a review like this, with an expert driver.

Another great review as always Ryan! I have a 2023 Tucson Limited that I have had for just about a year and have put just about 11,500 on the odometer and it has been a great SUV. I just wished the past winter in the Northeast had more snow so I could have compared the AWD system to the one that was in my 2018 Outback 3.6r Touring!

Hi Ryan~ We live near the beach and can drive on the beach in many areas, It would be great if you could integrate sand in one of your AWD videos in the future. Keep up the Great Videos!!!

I always enjoy your real world reviews and how you cover the features of each vehicle. In addition to your review of the cargo area of the SUV's and CUV's, I would be interested in knowing if a sheet of plywood can fit with the back seats folded down. No need to buy a sheet of plywood, just distance between wheel wells and distance to the back of the from seats. This may be more informative than the typical measurement of cubic feet of cargo space listed for most vehicle reviews.

The H track seems to be very good. The Australian channel Carexpert did a video on a lot of SUV's and I think this was one of the best.

It's all good I don't think anyone's going to be taking their Hyundai in 55 series tires over logs. We forgive the Tucson.

Great review! I live in the area and recently bought a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV. Took it up to Mt. Townsend and would love to try some other mountain drives like this one. Care to share some of your favorite routes?

I just got one...will see if it all compares to previous cars I've had from Dodge Durango BMW Grand Cherokee Nissan Rogue Toyota

I've been watching your videos for a while now, and I am curious if you have any recommendations for a compact CUV with just enough off roading chops to keep me out of trouble... Other than a Subaru? I'm a current Hyundai owner so this particular experience is a bit disappointing as they are otherwise excellent road vehicles :') Cheers!

I had a ‘22 Tucson hybrid and ended up selling it within a year. It was overall a great car but it had a surprising fatal flaw: the fuel efficiency was abominable. We were getting 22mpg at highway speeds in the winter. No matter how we drove, unless we were city driving, it would never go above 28-29 in the summer either (highway)

I might take this off road with a different set off tires, but as is the Hyundai Tuscon did really well on your course.

Nice job, my wife has a 2023 Tuscan SEL AWD and its great on dirt roads but for anything more challenging I drive a Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness. Would be interested to see the Wilderness take on the same trail, i bet it's long nose would cancel its higher ground clearance.

Can you test the chevy traverse ?

I don't actually see many Tucson owners trying that course. If that's the kind of traversing you need on a regular basis, I think you'd probably buy something more designed for that... I see the Tucson as an urban commuter, which it seemingly does to the satisfaction of most. That it can do any type of terrain that's not paved is just a bonus, imo.

I just don't think that many people will be tackling this kind of terrain. But nice to see what the Tucson can handle.

Fair review. Not a big off roader, but seemed to work well on the gravel.

Great review! Would you consider taking the new Chevy Trax on this trail? 😂 I know, sounds crazy. But, TFL’s review got me thinking that the Trax might be decent for a FWD lifted hatchback.

please show us what is the Tucson ability in case of snow conditions, good luck

Better than sportage, rav4 , cx5 , xtrail,,crv??

I'd love to see the Crosstrek on this road

You gotta do the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT.

Hope you take the subaru crosstrek wilderness on this same “offroad” trail.

add lexan sheet to stiffen up the back floor panel

Different cars but I drove the 23 Santa Fe with 2.5T and AWD and was pretty unimpressed with the AWD on the car in the rain, way too much front wheel spin. I felt like on my old 2022 Kia K5 AWD was better but maybe because it had less power

Can you say where this was filmed….beautiful

I currently have the 2022 Tucson base model leased at the moment, when my lease is up in 2025 looking to go hybrid and perhaps finance it. Anyone know if the Torque is better on the Hybrid?

Where's Nick been?

Actually 40 grand is not that "bad" considering a Crosstrek Wilderness can reach 35k. Only weakness is that the engine is a bit weak. Personally, I dont need a lot of space, so I think I would go for the Seltos SX with the turbo for a few thousand less.

Nice review. I like that Hyundai still offers a model with all of the "bells and whistles" but doesn't force you to buy the Hybrid / PHEV models. For simplicity and longevity, it is nice to have a real transmission and a non-turbo engine. Some people don't want all of the new tech and electrification.

whats the ground clearance

I've seen roller test and it took so much wheel spin to get out with 2 wheels on side and even more it almost didn't make it on single front and rear, but it's not playing to be a-trac in 4 runner, i think it would do just fine for 90% buyer's expectations

Ok. We understood. Its good for the city and nearby shopping. There are far more fuel efficient options for this job. Thank you for the presentation.

Isn't HTRAC just a Haldex system? Unlike something like the Outback, it's FWD unless a slip is detected?

I want to watch 2024 skoda kodiaq 4x4 and tucson hybird awd

reliable brand of SUV´s

Test the new Outlander PHEV Off-road.

That awd feature sounds like traction control. Going up an icey hill you will stop so it can find torque in each wheel. Dangerous. I've slid backwards.

The real question is if you'd give up your Crosstrek for one of these?

When will these manufacturers realize that piano black is outdated and for good reason. Scratches and finger prints like nobody’s business. Aside from that, it’s certainly a nice looking video and a great review from driving sports tv!

Interesting, thanks for share 🙏🏼🎉

Great review, but I would still go for a 2024 Toyota RAV4 Limited, as the reliability, fuel efficiency, and resale values are much better.

Seems like the 2024 Lincoln Corsair AWD standard trim is a comparable price and much better crossover.

Lexus TX 550 video coming?

I don't understand all the emphasis on off-roading. The car wasn't designed for that. Crappy approach angles, low clearance. Why waste so much time reviewing a use the car is not intended for? Regarding the price, don't forget that it comes with three years of free maintenance and lifetime support for Bluelink emergency services, which most other manufacturers require a subscription. Also a shame that the electrified versions were essentially ignored. All I got from this review is the car is "mostly okay" and passable off-road.

Anyone who would pay 40k for a Hyundai is nuts. With all the quality issues that brand has...no thanks.

Looks like the tires were underinflated.

A nice looking Car. Overpriced. I do like that it's not a turbo. The gas mileage is kind of an illusion when you actually step on the pedal or get into some slow going dirt roads that you need to power up grades on... When the turbos kick on they are sucking down the gas. And then when the turbo fails the car is a worthless slow-moving piece of junk. In the turbos generally are burning up the engines faster. So I actually prefer not to have a turbo. I would much rather have a properly engineered and built naturally aspirated engine. But he's going a bit too soft okay way too soft on its failures as a failure as an SUV. Best thing is just going to get broken and get get you stuck somewhere and or prevent you from getting where you want to go on a rough dirt road. I can probably get everywhere he got and more comfortably in some old four-door sedan. Maybe an old Oldsmobile Delta 88 😅. Probably get a lot further than he did if you just had an old Volkswagen Bug 😲😅. Sad, but True 🙁

Where is this forest road? Or did I miss it in the video? 😆

How did Hyundai not get sued by copying the rear lights of a mustang??

Did it burn oil?

Don’t get 40k and weak engine Camry has more horsepower

40k is not a lot of money today😂😂😂

I just can't understand why you would go with this over the Hybrid or PHEV.

Sleep??

i don't why SUV is so popular? it is way more expensive than sedan.

You cant beat function over form. The Tucson does not appeal to me and for the price there are far better options to choose out there.

So basically buy a Honda, or Toyota, don't spend 40k on a Honda, Kia as Dave Ramsey said.

Have fun proving gravity... wake up your not on a sphere....sea curve if u are on a ball not level

i would rather have temporary spare tire than a useless can of tire inflate.if i get a flat at least i can get home.tire inflate if it doesent work your waiting for a tow truck.

Gravity assist haha. Theory bla bla.

dislike, u didnt go at end of video on these logs….

I normally like your stuff but this was a terrible off-road test