New Hyundai Tucson 1.6 TGDi Hybrid 230 Ultimate 5dr 2WD Auto Review
Category: Family SUV
Section: Version review
The model
Read full New Hyundai Tucson reviewIf interior space is high on your list of priorities you should definitely take a look at the Hyundai Tucson. Four tall adults will have plenty of room and the boot is cavernous, and interior quality impresses. However, there are more comfortable riding and better handling SUVs out there. The PHEV makes the most sense for company car drivers while the entry-level petrol keeps costs down for private buyers.
The trim
See full equipmentThe top-of-the-range Tucson comes with 19in alloy wheels, leather seats, an electric driver’s seat, a panoramic roof, a powered tailgate, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and boot-mounted levers for the folding rear seats.
The engine
See full engine specsA full hybrid with a battery big enough for short bursts of leisurely electric driving in stop-start traffic, but not the true electric range of a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). With the petrol engine and electric motor combined it’s no slouch away from the lights and there’s plenty of useful pep for overtaking (0-62mph takes 8.0sec), although there’s a small fly in the ointment: the six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox is hesitant, taking a moment to kick down.
