[KevMeist]

I think the difference is that in FL winters means no AC and moderate temps, which is why you get better mileage. For us up north, the temps are much colder that means the air is denser, so more drag. We also get a winter blend of gas that takes away some of the energy content in the gas. So those two thing make our gas mileage lower. My biggest disappointment is that in the winter the gas mileage is no better than what I would get with my Honda Odyssey minivan that was much bigger. In the summer, even with the AC on, I get about 25% better gas mileage.

I almost always run the AC even in the FL winters but I understand why you get worse MPG in northern winters. MY AC in the winter obviously runs less than in the summer. Even in FL winters, getting into the car after sitting in winter sun for an hour or more (at least to me) requires running the AC. I suspect that running the AC gets better mileage than with windows open due to drag. Also a lot louder with windows open.

 

[garyahouse]

Virtually every poster on the various sites have a 2023 with the seat problem. I have to disagree there is evidence at this point the material is too thin or even substandard, there are thousands of cars now with many miles on them with no problem not built in 2023.
The seat material isn't high grade leather of course, but I didn't pay a high grade price for the vehicle. If they last several years (over 3 years now and look perfect) I won't have a problem if they need attention at some point.

It certainly looks like it was a bad run of material, I have no way of knowing that for a fact.

Good advice, Tampa. I know how you take care of your car, and this is valuable input for the forum.

 

[janz8]

Last year while we were in Arizona I rented a new Tucson. I put 2300miles on it and both my wife and I loved it so much that when we got back home we bought one. Ours is much better appointed than the rental which makes it that much more enjoyable!

We already had one leased Tucson (2022) and I primarily drove it. My husband loved his sonata and he drove that car. When we went on a trip in 2024 we leased a 2025 Tucson and my husband drove it and loved it. When our lease was up we got two 2024 Tucon's. We love them.

 

[Tucspouse]

For janz8, that only begs the question what colors are these twins now ending up sitting together in the driveway? Are they perhaps complimentary to each other? Or more hopefully not, just to antagonize the neighbors....

 

[janz8]

LOL. They are both white - we love the white and feel that are easier to see at night by other cars!

I often laugh when I see them both in the driveway and often get confused which keys to use!

 

[20-yr Owner]

It's reassuring to hear about your positive experience with the Tucson, especially considering your history with other Hyundais.

Since you’ve owned a wide range of vehicles: how does the Tucson’s hybrid technology compare to your past experiences with fuel efficiency in other cars? Any experience with Toyota hybrids? They seem to be at the top.

BTW, thanks for the response, along with everybody else here!

No experience with any other hybrids...the Tucson is my first owned HEV.
However, I have previously rented a Prius and a Ford Fusion hybrid. I appreciated their fuel economy but the torque was lacking. As I said, I no longer drive aggressively, but I live 2 miles from an urban Interstate highway and frequently have to merge with fast moving traffic. The Tucson HEV seems to me to be the best possible combination of decent mpg (around 35 through 2years of driving in the mid-Atlantic area under varied conditions) and excellent responsiveness. I just select Sport mode when I'm on the entrance ramp and I've got all the power I need to join the traffic--and then I'm back to ECO mode.
As far as mpg comparisons to other cars I've owned, only the Ford Probe and occasionally the Sonata gave similar mpg in highway driving, and no car has matched my Tucson's fuel economy in city driving (but my 1970 Charger w/387 4-barrel carb could pass anything except a gas station!).

 

[rpike418_4657]

My wife ans I, originally, had a 2022 Kia Seltos, on order,...waited,.......waited,........waited,.....stopped waiting, after about 7-8 months.
Called our local Hyundai dealer,.......after checking out their website, for a comparable vehicle,.....found an intense blue one,...limited,........decided, why not,.......now, we've updated, to a 2025 atlantis blue,......and, I have to say,.....we have NOT been disappointed at all!! We love our Tucson!

 

[Tucspouse]

"LOL. They are both white - "

Well, if neither garish nor complementary then I guess identical is perfectly fitting. And if your house is white then neighbors may peg you'es as boring and just leave you be.

 

[larryveley61]

I buy my cars used and just traded my 2013 Santa Fe for a 2022 Tucson and have to say I like the Tucson better been a fun car to drive it's a size down from the Santa Fe but still have all the room I need. I kinda would like to trade off my wife's 2021 Chevy Blazer for another Tucson

 

[larryveley61]

I've had no issues in the 2+ years I've owned my Tucson. In fact, of the four Hyundais we have owned (Santa Fe, Sonata, Kona, and Tucson--since 2003, actually, not 2011), only the Sonata had a serious issue: a transmission that had to be replaced. The good news is that once the dealer could replicate the problem, the transmission was replaced without question--no warranty argument at all, and a loaner for the repair period.
Driving dynamics: I've owned many cars over many years, from a sports car (MGB) to sedans (Sonata, Corolla, Crown) to sporty cars (Thunderbird, Probe, Celica) to a muscle car (Dodge Charger). It's hard to compare an SUV to that array. I don't drive aggressively at this point in my life, but I can say that the Tucson hybrid has more than enough power for anything I might want to do with it, corners well, stops easily for a car of its size and weight, and is an order of magnitude better to drive than the only other SUV I've owned, the 2003 Santa Fe. I haven't looked forward to driving for some years, but I look forward to driving my Tucson.

I traded off my Santa Fe for a Tucson and have to agree with you I enjoy driving the Tucson better

 

[RevLauren]

Tucson is a compact vehicle, Camry is a midsize vehicle.

I know it's officially in the Compact SUV class (though some reviewers call it a "compact crossover" without managing consistency in the terminology since they call the Kona -- much smaller-- a crossover), but honestly my Tucson doesn't feel compact to me, certainly not compared to the Kona for instance. I will say, though, that I found driving my Sonata sedan markedly more comfortable, especially on extended trips. Just felt better with a softer ride of course, and I could stretch my legs out more and put the seat back farther. But my needs for traveling around and occasionally towing a trailer dictated the choice of an SUV. I wonder if the newer Santa Fe feels roomier on the inside. I had a 2011 Santa Fe until trading in for a new 2014 Sonata. I looked at the 2023 Santa Fe (which I thought was 'blah' and looked nowhere near as sharp as the Tucson), and the Palisade was too big and too expensive. I decided Tucson was an excellent choice.

 

[20-yr Owner]

I know it's officially in the Compact SUV class (though some reviewers call it a "compact crossover" without managing consistency in the terminology since they call the Kona -- much smaller-- a crossover), but honestly my Tucson doesn't feel compact to me, certainly not compared to the Kona for instance. I will say, though, that I found driving my Sonata sedan markedly more comfortable, especially on extended trips. Just felt better with a softer ride of course, and I could stretch my legs out more and put the seat back farther. But my needs for traveling around and occasionally towing a trailer dictated the choice of an SUV. I wonder if the newer Santa Fe feels roomier on the inside. I had a 2011 Santa Fe until trading in for a new 2014 Sonata. I looked at the 2023 Santa Fe (which I thought was 'blah' and looked nowhere near as sharp as the Tucson), and the Palisade was too big and too expensive. I decided Tucson was an excellent choice.

I always thought that the "crossover" part referred to an SUV built on a sedan chassis rather than a truck chassis. I don't think it refers to size.
Long-term car models seem to grow anyway. My first Hyundai was a 2003 Santa Fe. When I bought my 2023 Tucson, I compared the specs, and the Tucson was bigger than my old Santa Fe in every dimension but height.

 

[zaretroc]

I bought a 2024 Tucson hybid with 7k miles so got a good deal on a used car. I did some research so I bought the exact car I wanted but it took me about 3 months to get used to it. I drove a Camry for 20 yrs so this new style felt very cramped to me. Took me a while to learn all the high tech features but now I see the usefulness of many of them. After 3 months I finally felt comfortable in it. I bought it for the safety features and because I didn't want to soil a new Camry with my smelly dog and other things I haul around. This doesn't feel like a family car to me or for anyone tall or large. Great retirement vehicle for me. Probably last car I will buy. Love the mileage!

I had a 2022 Tucson hybrid SEL convenience and never had any issues with it. I really loved this suv for its smooth ride peppy acceleration looks and best in the business warranty and free roadside assistance though i never needed it. I traded in the SEL Hybrid for a 2025 Tucson hybrid Blue which even in the cheapest trim is really nicely equipped with such things as an enormous screen, powered liftgate and adaptive cruise control. I think the ride in the newest version has even been improved as well. I chose the Amazon green color which looks great

 

[Tampa8]

I know it's officially in the Compact SUV class (though some reviewers call it a "compact crossover" without managing consistency in the terminology since they call the Kona -- much smaller-- a crossover), but honestly my Tucson doesn't feel compact to me, certainly not compared to the Kona for instance. I will say, though, that I found driving my Sonata sedan markedly more comfortable, especially on extended trips. Just felt better with a softer ride of course, and I could stretch my legs out more and put the seat back farther. But my needs for traveling around and occasionally towing a trailer dictated the choice of an SUV. I wonder if the newer Santa Fe feels roomier on the inside. I had a 2011 Santa Fe until trading in for a new 2014 Sonata. I looked at the 2023 Santa Fe (which I thought was 'blah' and looked nowhere near as sharp as the Tucson), and the Palisade was too big and too expensive. I decided Tucson was an excellent choice.

Kona is a Sub-Compact, I would hope it feels smaller!

 

[garyahouse]

No idea what everybody else paid, but I was happy with $32.4 and out the door, not including taxes. That is a huge discount over what so many others had to pay for similar style cars w/the same features and options. And why pay more to get less? I refer to gas mileage here. For those of you that are familiar with what I've written on these pages, this is a HUGE deal to me. And my Tucson has NOT disappointed. I posted this recently, but thought I'd paste it in here to make my point. And I didn't even get the hybrid

 

[BOUCHLA]

Welcome to the forum! I chose the Tucson for its modern design, its good value for money and its unbeatable warranty. Compared to the CR-V and the RAV4, I find that it offers more equipment for the same price. The interior is also a big highlight, with a high-tech look and comfort. Are you looking for a specific model or are you still undecided ?

Tutuapp​

 

[Wytchdctr]

Is that an EPA classification? My eyeball says the Tucson has more interior space than a Camry. But my eyeballs are easily fooled.

EPA only has official sizes for cars and station wagons - based on volume. Most SUVs would fall right into the larger sizes because big hatchback space. I think most current "compact" SUVs are based on their midsize car platforms. Just a bit shorter. Hyundai uses its N3 platform for a bunch of stuff. That was a switch at some point. The original Tucson shared a platform with the Elantra.. then it switched over to the Sonata and.. everything listed below.


The N3 platform was introduced in 2019 with the eighth generation Hyundai Sonata, dubbed as the 'third-generation platform'.[1][2]

Vehicles using platform (calendar years):

Hyundai Custo/Custin (KU) (2021–present)
Hyundai Grandeur (GN7) (2022–present)
Hyundai Mistra (DU2) (2020–2023)
Hyundai Mufasa (NU2) (2023–present) <- I want this one just for the name.
Hyundai ST1 (A01) (2024–present)
Hyundai Santa Cruz (NX4a OB) (2021–present)
Hyundai Santa Fe (TM PE) (facelift, 2020–2023)
Hyundai Sonata (DN8) (2019–present)
Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) (2023–present)
Hyundai Staria (US4) (2021–present)
Hyundai Tucson (NX4) (2020–present)
Kia Carnival (KA4) (2020–present)
Kia K5 (DL3) (2019–present)
Kia K8 (GL3) (2021–present)
Kia Sorento (MQ4) (2020–present)
Kia Sportage (NQ5) (2021–present)

*Copy and pasted from the N3 wiki - so people dont have to follow

**No idea why this showed as a new post for me.. but..already typed up the reply...

 

[TucsonVA]

New to the board and happy to be here

I’m in the process of buying a new SUV and the Hyundai Tucson (current gen) has caught my eye. I’ve been doing my research and I’m curious to hear from anyone that would like to chime in on why they went with a Tucson over other options out there.

What were some of the key factors that led you to choose the Tucson?

Competitors like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Mazda CX-5 have always been on my radar, and still are, but I’m still trying to weigh my options.

Appreciate any insights you can share.

Sometime this week I will decide what to get.

Headroom. Without a window on the roof, the Tucson (and other Hyundai models) have enough headroom for 6' 2". While I could get into the RAV4 and CR-V, wasn't quite comfortable with about a half inch or so remaining. Put a window on top and I have to lean with those models. A bit of leg cramp when test driving the RAV. Subaru Forester and Outback are other options (less headroom in the latter, IIRC). Similarly, the rear Tucson hatch/tailgate opens high enough to clear my height on level ground.

 

[KevMeist]

I had a 2022 Tucson hybrid SEL convenience and never had any issues with it. I really loved this suv for its smooth ride peppy acceleration looks and best in the business warranty and free roadside assistance though i never needed it. I traded in the SEL Hybrid for a 2025 Tucson hybrid Blue which even in the cheapest trim is really nicely equipped with such things as an enormous screen, powered liftgate and adaptive cruise control. I think the ride in the newest version has even been improved as well. I chose the Amazon green color which looks great View attachment 5893

I did the same trade up, certainly the screens are far superior in the 2025. I opted for the Blue as the SEL only had leather seats according to the dealer and I really dont like leather seats.

 

[Bichon]

I did the same trade up, certainly the screens are far superior in the 2025. I opted for the Blue as the SEL only had leather seats according to the dealer and I really dont like leather seats.

Not to quibble, but the SEL convenience has H-Tex synthetic leather; you need to move up to the limited trim to get leather.