Is The New Hyundai Tucson XRT Really Off-Road Ready? 

Correction: Turbo Tucsons use a hybrid system and torque converter and not a dual clutch, my apologies for the brain fart!

0:58 to 1:00 the dog was like "What the heck are you driving ? I don't wanna get hurt" 😆

It would be interesting if TFL made a chart or ranking for these vehicle tests. Perhaps use a RAV4 as the control vehicle (since it's the most popular SUV in the world), and then rate the other SUVs above or below it for each test.

Im impressed with the performance and no overheating very impressive never thought Hyundai Tucson would perform this Good.

0:06 I wonder what Blaze was looking for under the car.😁😆😄

tommy...the 1.6T is with the Hybrid and 6sp auto on Tucson....the 2.5 T is with the dual clutch on Santa Cruz...these 2 share platform not all power-trains

I used to own a 2016 Kia Sorento AWD with the v6. And i owned it for literally one year before the transmission blew up and the transfer case and the rear shaft went with it too. The car was awesome, it was peppy, not too shabby on gas, and it was incredible in the dirt especially with the 50/50 torque split. It never struggled till i got it stuck up to the headlights in snow in a ditch (got ran off the road by a semi). BUT I kept having issues with it acting like it was stuck in 4 low like a truck kept skipping the tires, and grinding. There was almost no information on it but after digging around it turns out Kia/Hyundai were so cheap they used the same air activated transfer case shenanigans in the tiny cars and the bigger suvs with the v6. The v6 was too strong and put too much strain on the whole transmission setup which would activate the locker when it wasn't supposed to. And I was rough with mine but others were not and still had the same problem, basically from the factory they were coming out destroying their transmissions. Wouldn't recommend a hyundai/kia anytime soon.

I've been doing a LOT of rugged forest roads in a low clearance 2012 Hyundai Genesis, and have been able to make it to surprising places. I've been in parking lots near trail heads in national forests that only have Jeep Rubicons and Toyota 4 Runners in them. People look at me like, "how in the hell did you get up here in that car??" Well I managed.

great video! can't wait for you to get hands on the new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe (XRT or otherwise) for the slip test and off road test. interested in how it would perform against other softroaders. would be interested to see it compared to the facelifted Kia Sorento.

Slip test on top ten for the past ten years. Let’s see it brother. Top ten under 10k and top ten under 10 years. Keep it clean and awesome

Idk on that but those primacy tires on my Silverado are some the nicest I’ve had in the snow

Did they stop the 2.5 from blowing up yet ?

Curious how the slip test would have went if you put it in "snow" mode as well.

I love the drive train on the hyundai models, their motion, precision of driveability close comparison with Nissan small models vehicles which I drove before, braking system not as heavy, very slight when braking you can tell the vehicle is stilling in motion when quick braking on the small model vehicles.

I knew this SUV would struggle but my curiosity was how much it would struggle with this course. I would skip the XRT and go with the SEL trim.

For a basic SUV that was just branded with a few offroad features... It performed well I think.. So nice one from Hyundai.. This isn't an off road vehicle.. I'd like to see a video with their Santa cruz

As with most crossovers, they're ok for gravel roads or maintained forest service roads but anything harder than that would necessitate a more capable vehicle - a Cherokee Trailhawk or Bronco Sport badlands, or just step up to a vehicle with a true 4wd system and low range transfer case. Because as testing has shown time and again, even the best AWD system is no substitution for a true 4x4 witj a good set of all terrain tires.

I would like to request the presence of Blaze in more videos!

The slip test is boring for any vehicle….except the Hornet 🐝

Many of these types of 4wd/AWD systems seem to react slowly. I know that if i were driving in poor traction conditions I'd to react instantly or at least as fast i can react to a slide/slip/skid.

The BIC lighter of the automotive world. I've owned a couple and there are cheap Econo boxes. I'd never buy another one. Cheap quality, you basically get what you paid for.

Test the new Outlander PHEV.

Blaze wasnt impressed with that Hyundai at all.

Hey TFL, when you’re going to try or review the new Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness…. Thank you, please!!!

I feel like in the event of a snow storm or icy road scenario, going around a corner and easing onto the gas, I don't think this car's all-wheel drive system would catch itself if the car started to slide because it's so sluggish to respond.

Basically an appearance package... no thanks lol Also, congratulations on the pregnancy Tommy, we all knew you could do it!

Wery good!

Solid 🤟👽🎬

I wish TFL would test models that aren't top trim. Most of us aren't buying the "ultimate" offroad versions. We are buying closer to base and building them up. Test a Tuscan SEL, Bronco Sport Big Bend, RAV 4 base. Give us real perspective on what most consumers are buying.

Yea, that's a real torture test!

Zero under body protection. Not even covers for aero purposes. This is clearly not designed for any serious off-road driving. I really like the way the infotainment is a design feature to the dash and not just a Tesla aftermarket tack-on. Ugly gawky shifter, is obsolete and just needs to go. Clearly showing its time for an interior update. Speaking of interiors, far too much black.

If Hyundai actually had a true locking rear diff, these vehicles would be next level.

Hyundai quality has definitely improved since they came to be long ago. But they are still learning an trying to meet customer needs/ wants/ and demands. They have yet to actually enter the off roady segment. They are more into city vehicles for now unfortunately. Each manufacturer has there issues when it comes to your personal vehicle issues but i think Hyundai is better than some out there. Not all but some. But again they still have ways to go and alot to learn. Americans need options and hyundai is dragging there feet when it comes to giving us more.

New. Santa fe XRT 🔥🔥🔥

Hey, kid where is your Dog. He loves the Hyundai

Wheels and tires are the basics of making any vehicle off road ready and they chose to put those huge rims on

I'm not too fond of this small unibody crossover push trying to be an off-road machine from the manufacturers. Nissan did this with the Pathfinder, too. At least the Ford Maverick and the Bronco Sport are related to each other.

Thank you for not using the non-word "off-roady."

Sounds wrong “Andre’s Pit” 😅

SO basically the center lock button is just placebo

Last time I saw a Hyundai off road video, the transmission/Awd overheated and went in limp mode. Might’ve been on this channel. So this is better but I’ll stick with Subaru. The new Hondas with torque vectoring awd are strong too.

Like a baby. You take care, hit all the markers and you either have a decent ride or a serial killer!🤣 Plus, who assembled it? Was it built on a shift where folks like to drink and smoke lunches? People have different strokes for different vehicles!😁

The dog lol

Blaze in video. Instant increase in views

Hyundai makes great city cars but not made for anything off-road. Flimsy bumpers and thin plastic underbellies are just for lightening the cars. I love their warranty and cheap parts for repair, but not as serious with the AWD and off-road as I would like. They could eat Subaru's lunch if they made the effort.

It's literally TRX spelled backward. How could it be good off-road?

Comments here about Hyundai/Kia reliability spooked me.

This video exposes and reminds me that these vehicles are just cars with a costume on. The roller height is on the cusp point of usable articulation for traction at the 7 minute mark.

“It’s a little flimsy” - the whole brand

Subaru is still the king

When I hear or read "off road package" when connected to most of today's small to midsize SUVs/Crossovers and I see all the low ground clearances and plastic fiddly bits, I regret not investing in at least one high end body shop dedicated to just such vehicles. I'm pretty sure the majority of such vehicles are actually limited to well-maintained dirt roads for the most part when it comes to their usefulness/survivability in true off-road situations.

Got no flex not good.

It's built for soccer moms. Let's be honest.

Yup, they’re trash cars. I know 2 people that owned KIAs that had straight up engine failure at 100k. One had his turbo fail with less than 100k miles before the engine blew and the other had her AC go out right after the engine was replaced. Not to mention both cars didn’t come with a key immobilizer so they’re easy to steal. I swear all the company did was redesign their logo and people swear they are more reliable now.

I see nee Hyundais every day. As they get flat bed towed into the local dealership to have their engines rebuilt. Seriously especially the elantras and somatas.

Blaze doesn’t look impressed.

Hyundai/kia isn’t ready for anything anymore!

Before anyone else watches: no, it isn't off-road ready..... Although it was better than I expected

Seems like anything with a dual clutch auto is a POS Ford had horrible experience with this design in their focus and fiesta cars and looks like the same for Hyundai. Not sure why they try to go complicated in the lower end these dual clutches just will not hold up in city driving they over heat just like the cvt another POS choice stuck with a good 6 or 8 spd torque converter type nice to see Mazda keeping it simple the CX50 is a much better choice

Real off road? Nope....

Hizo Todo sin problema pero siempre hay 2 o 3 con carros viejos que entran a ver un vídeo de un automóvil que supuestamente no le gusta para criticarlo muy patético 🤦‍♂️

I’m shocked they didn’t even give it all terrain tyres that’s not an expensive thing to do AND what we’re thinking putting 19s on it and there’s no black badges or anything aggressive in its styling absolutely PATHETIC excuse of an off-road trim level😂

I wanted this to fail so bad 😂😂😂

Pass.

I like Hyundai's design, but they don't know how to make attractive rear bumpers! I hate all their rear bumper designs 😒! They just look ugly to me! Who's designing these ugly rear bumpers? They don't look cool at all!

Never buying another Hyundai …..

You guys were, WAY more honest in your earlier reviews! Its more like going to the dealer with the vids you are doing now. Stop giving decent reviews to obviously crappy cars.

How old is Tommy again?? My boy aging like milk.

No chance I'd pay anywhere close to $37k for that. Especially with the orange peel paint at 4:38 Yikes!

That car is so cheaply made.

I wouldnt take that pos off pavement I hate all kia products thats just a fancy kia

Biggeset pile of junk you can get

Please never wear that hoodie ever again.

Tommy looks like a ghost in that horrible, dark interior. What a terrible interior.

Btw Hyundai OWNS you all and it’s very obvious. No one who watches your channels wants to or should buy a Kia Hyundai. Please stop.

I’m never buy another Kia/Hyundai

Lol better buy a Delica D:5 4wd Diesel 2021 Daily exotic bebeh