First Hybrid - Very Impressed
We usually keep cars for 10 years so we sold our 2015 Lexus ES for something new. We are both 78 years old and it is getting harder to get into and out of a low car so we were looking for something with easier access and a little more compact with good gas mileage. We settled on the compact SUV/Hybrid size and compared the usual suspects (Rav4, CRV, Mazda C-50, etc) but found that the Hyundai Tucson (fully loaded Limited) had the best all-around features, value and size. One of us is relatively tech-savvy so the huge step up in technology from the 2015 Lexus to the 2026 Tucson was not that intimidating, although it might be for others in our age bracket. Have only driven it on one 500+ mile trip so far, but the experience confirmed our decision to buy this vehicle. It's actually quieter than the Lexus we had before although the ride is not as soft. Gas mileage on that trip was around 36 mpg which is about what we expected. The only negative comment we have so far is the status lights on the HVAC controls are so faint that they are hard to see in daylight. Otherwise, we're looking forward to keeping this vehicle for as long as we are able to drive.
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