Amazing how in just 40 years we've gone from 8.1 seconds being blisteringly fast (1982 Mustang GT 5.0L) to 8.5 seconds being average (2002 Taurus 3.0L DOHC) to 8.9 seconds being considered SLUGGISH. Keep in mind 40 years ago the AVERAGE new car got to 60 in 15-20 seconds. Now it seems if you don't have a sub-5 second time you're too slow. I think all of YOU are too FAST, in a hurry to get up to speed so you can sneak your phone between your thigh and steering wheel so you can distract yourselves.
The funny part is more often than not I end up behind someone who happens to have a machine that can get to 60 in 5-6 seconds while merging on a highway. At the end of the on ramp we still aren’t up to the speed limit. Yet in the fast lane, there’s someone with a base model last Gen civic doing 100 mph 😂😂😂😂
Huh. Never thought I'd see the day where someone would blame cell phones for the fact that expectations for acceleration have changed 40 years after the end of the Malaise era, but here we are.
I would still like to seeing the braking performance. That used to be in all these road tests. If a car can go that's fine. If it can't stop quick that's a problem. 60-0 according to some other auto magazines is 118 or 124 feet depending on model, but those numbers are for the heavier Limited and PHEV Limited models. The GDI gas engine one is in theory lighter, and should stop quicker, but how MUCH quicker?
Not really everyone. Should have gotten the 2.5T from the Santa Cruz, or at least the 2.0T from the Elantra N/Kona N. As we got it, the 2.5NA is underpowered if you don't want a hybrid version.
Ya, maybe downhill in a tailwind... every review I've seen puts the 0-60 of the 2.5L NA engine anywhere from 9.7 to 10 seconds. I saw one review that pitted the gas vs hybrid Tucson in a 0-60 race and the Hybrid Tucson blew away the gas Tucson... it wasn't even close.
Seems as if MAZDA would be the better choice for performance. This Tucson shoulda had the Santa Cruz's top engine in the mix, it seems as if it's much faster, this is disappointing! And, all soccer moms and dads need a little performance in their lives so, this is no excuse for this sluggish powertrain
@Dmitry - manufacturing quality of their engines caused them to burn excess oil and in some cases throw metal pieces into the engine, causing them to fail. GM had the same issue with the 2.4 Ecotec years ago. He can be a little much, but Scotty Kilmer has multiple RU-vid videos on Hyundai/Kia quality issues. Largely their quality has greatly improved, but they still don’t seem to have the quality control and due diligence of more major players like Honda and Toyota, although everyone has a bad design at some point. I’ve heard Hyundai/Kia warranty claims and dealer service is a nightmare as well.
Own a 2022 Tucson with the sel package Terrible vehicle Headlights are terrible at night Motor has zero power off the line If ac is on forget it a moped is faster Transmission is a joke in town and on the highway Touch screen is terrible when driving Accidents just waiting to happen This vehicle should be recalled Totally a big disappointment Getting rid of it
This is a misconception. My previous 2 Hyundai's surpassed 150k hard driven miles, including towing U-Hauls despite being small sedans. My current Hyundai is at 187k and no major repairs.
