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Hyundai introduces the new Tucson with plug-in hybrid drive

Like for example direct competitor of Ford Kuga The new Hyundai Tucson also relies on three hybrid drives. After a mild hybrid with a starter generator and a classic full-hybrid capable of short-term electricity, the Koreans also present a plug-in hybrid. Thanks to mains charging, it is the most advanced electrified drive in the Tucson range.

Hyundai has mentioned the peak form of electrification since its premiere, but more accurate information has been lacking so far.

The basis of the system is a 1.6 T-GDi petrol engine. The second source of driving force is an electric motor with a maximum output of 66.9 kW (91 hp) and a maximum torque of 304 Nm. It is powered by a set of Li-Pol batteries with a capacity of 13.8 kW.

The system power is 195 kilowatts, 265 horsepower. The maximum torque of the system reaches 350 Nm. All this in pairs with a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

The car includes an on-board charger with an output of 7.2 kW, which is quite a common value for plug-in hybrids. Hyundai does not state how long it takes for the battery to charge. We can only estimate that cars of this type will get from zero to one hundred percent from a public charging station or home wallbox in about 2 hours. Then there is a purely electric mode, which according to the carmaker should be enough for 50 km of electricity.

The plug-in hybrid tucson will go on sale next spring, we don’t know the price yet.

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