2022 Hyundai Tucson
11-11-20, 12:39 PM
#46
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Hyundai design direction on this model doesnt work.
11-11-20, 01:23 PM
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12-10-20, 08:02 AM
#49
Lexus Champion
2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Arrives To Fight Toyota RAV4 Prime
The new Hyundai Tucson PHEV produces a combined 265 hp.The all-new 2022 Hyundai Tucson debuted last month with a new daring design that helps it stand out in the crowded mid-size SUV class as well as plenty of new technology. Under the hood, the new Tucson is available with a 2.5-liter direct-injected gasoline engine with 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque or a more efficient hybrid 1.6-liter turbo producing around 177 hp and 195 lb-ft. Hyundai is even considering launching a high-performance Tucson N for the first time ever.
In another first, the new Tucson is also getting the plug-in hybrid treatment to take on the Toyota RAV4 Prime. The PHEV variant packs a 1.6-liter T-GDi Smartstream engine paired with a 66.9-kW electric motor and a 13.8-kWh lithium-polymer battery. Combined, this setup produces 265 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, which is sent to a standard four-wheel-drive system through a six-speed automatic transmission. For a smoother ride, an optional Electronically Controlled Suspension system with adaptive damping technology is also available.
12-25-20, 05:26 AM
#50
Interesting comparison between the RAV4 and Tucson hybrids.
Some highlights:
-RAV4 has a more soft interior and more traditional layout with the hard buttons is, but is more claustrophobic. Tucson is more airy and spacious in its design layout, more diversity in materials usage, but has almost no physical controls.
-Tucson drives significantly better than the RAV4; powertrain is more responsive and the car as a whole is much quieter especially at higher speeds. Reviewer says the Tucson drives more like a car while the RAV4 drives like a shrunken truck.
-The tradeoff is that RAV4 gets marginally better fuel economy than the Tucson. This isn't mentioned in the video, but I believe this is because Hyundai's hybrid AWD system still uses a traditional differential to drive the rear wheels (meaning more moving parts and less efficiency), while the RAV4 has the rear wheels directly connected to electric motors.
Will be interesting to see how the PHEV versions compare. If the Tucson hybrid drives as well as it sounds in this video, the PHEV version might give the RAV4 Prime a run for its money.
Some highlights:
-RAV4 has a more soft interior and more traditional layout with the hard buttons is, but is more claustrophobic. Tucson is more airy and spacious in its design layout, more diversity in materials usage, but has almost no physical controls.
-Tucson drives significantly better than the RAV4; powertrain is more responsive and the car as a whole is much quieter especially at higher speeds. Reviewer says the Tucson drives more like a car while the RAV4 drives like a shrunken truck.
-The tradeoff is that RAV4 gets marginally better fuel economy than the Tucson. This isn't mentioned in the video, but I believe this is because Hyundai's hybrid AWD system still uses a traditional differential to drive the rear wheels (meaning more moving parts and less efficiency), while the RAV4 has the rear wheels directly connected to electric motors.
Will be interesting to see how the PHEV versions compare. If the Tucson hybrid drives as well as it sounds in this video, the PHEV version might give the RAV4 Prime a run for its money.
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