Hyundai has expanded the Tucson line with a new hybrid version with a capacity of 261 hp, which can drive up to 50 km by electric.
Hyundai introduced a new Tucson Phev in the UK. The novelty was estimated from 39,330 pounds sterling or about 4.04 million rubles at the current rate. The novelty will complement the existing lineup of 48-volt soft-hydrite and full-hydrical options for an SUV.
Hyundai brought the Tucson crossover to a new level of development of generation, presenting it a bold redesign and many new technologies, which made it a more universal competitor to Volkswagen Tiguan and Mazda CX-5 - and this execution is key.
There are two modifications of Tucson Phev: Premium and Ultimate. In the first case, 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, invincible access, as well as a number of security systems, including a system of help in preventing front clashes, Help in keeping the strip of movement, fastening for children's seats ISOFIX and a new central airbag which, according to Hyundai, prevents the collision with the heads of two front passengers in the event of a strong side impact.
PREMIUM equipment also includes two-zone climates, an audio system with eight speakers, a leather steering wheel and two 10,25-inch screen: one for an infotainment system and one for dashboard. There is also a wireless charger for a smartphone and a rear view camera.
The top Tucson Ultimate at a price of 42 030 pounds sterling boasts 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic glass hatch on the roof and the door of the luggage compartment with an electric drive. The cabin also appeared three-zone climate control, additional LED lighting and electrically adjustable front seats heated and ventilation.
Hyundai Tucson PHEV power supply consists of a 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline turbocharged, batteries by 13.8 kW / h and an electric motor with a capacity of 90 hp. The torque is transmitted to all four wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. The total return of the aggregate is 261 hp and 350 nm of torque.
The built-in 7.2 kW charger provides battery charging with a home station in just 2 hours. The brand also emphasizes that the battery is installed under the car, which minimizes the reduction in the volume of the cab and the luggage compartment. The last, by the way, is 9% more than the old model, and is 558 liters. With the rear seats folded, this volume increases to 1737 liters, which is 15% more than that of the third generation model.