u/AverageClifford

Over the past week, I said goodbye to my old 2019 Tucson and welcomed my new one, a 2026 model with a 1.6-litre petrol engine, 180 hp, 4WD, a 7DCT, and an almost top-level trim (sunroof, leather seats, etc.). It costs 38.000 euros in Europe ($44.000).

After driving thousands of miles in cars with manual transmissions, this is my first automatic. I thought the transition would be difficult, but it has been super easy. I still need some time to get used to switching between reverse and drive when parking, but it’s not a big deal, especially when you have plenty of sensors and a 360-degree camera.

Long story short - I'm more than happy with my new car!