I have the regular 2.5L engine and the fuel economy isn’t too good. A full tank usually lasts me anywhere from 400-500km. I’d absolutely love to get the same EX Premium Hybrid version but I don’t want to take the depreciation hit.
We experienced the same thing with the regular ICE Sportage. The HEV is the way to go, and should be standard like Hyundai offers on the higher-end Tucson.
Like a buck or two at the most. The full EVs I've tested over the years would cost no more than $6-7 per charge from nearly empty, so a vehicle with a smaller battery like this would be quite a bit less.
Can you explain the lag in acceleration? Is it bothersome? How bad is it? Does it ever get you in trouble like a second of no power after a lane change etc?
So the lag is only really noticeable when you put the pedal all the way to the floor. Just normal driving it was totally fine you can over take slower traffic no problem!
Technically the battery will not be fully depleted as under 20% the system will switch to hybrid and will try to recharge the battery. The combined power and torque should be there when needed.
Depends on what you end up doing with this one, if you can be under that 55km range on average the fuel economy will improve significantly, although we experienced some PHEV-related issues when we drove the Sorento PHEV before, and I'm wondering if the same issues are present here.
All depends on how you drive. We've had plenty of people over the years report better EV ranges that they've achieved on regular drives than we have. Geography, driving style, and the driving route all play a factor.
Excellent ride with excellent fuel economy you really can't go wrong!
I have the regular 2.5L engine and the fuel economy isn’t too good. A full tank usually lasts me anywhere from 400-500km.
I’d absolutely love to get the same EX Premium Hybrid version but I don’t want to take the depreciation hit.
We experienced the same thing with the regular ICE Sportage. The HEV is the way to go, and should be standard like Hyundai offers on the higher-end Tucson.
Any estimate how much it cost you to charge from zero to 100% at home? Per charge
Like a buck or two at the most. The full EVs I've tested over the years would cost no more than $6-7 per charge from nearly empty, so a vehicle with a smaller battery like this would be quite a bit less.
What colour is that? Yuka Steel Grey?
Sure be Gravity Grey.
I have one - love it.
Glad to hear it!
If you had to pick between the crv touring hybrid or the Ex Premium PHEV, what would you pick?
PHEV easily. Not a big fan of newer Honda vehicles. They're OK, the new design is kinda weird though.
Can you explain the lag in acceleration? Is it bothersome? How bad is it? Does it ever get you in trouble like a second of no power after a lane change etc?
So the lag is only really noticeable when you put the pedal all the way to the floor. Just normal driving it was totally fine you can over take slower traffic no problem!
@@technicallycars thx I just tested Tucson today and I really don't like the rough/unpredictable power delivery
Fair enough
Please does kia sportage PHEV plug hybrid have auto driver?
No
What would be the total horsepower and torque once the battery is depleted after 55kms or so..any info on it..
Technically the battery will not be fully depleted as under 20% the system will switch to hybrid and will try to recharge the battery. The combined power and torque should be there when needed.
Yeah the engine along won't ever really power the wheels on it own unless there's some sort of hardware failure.
whats the approx range would get you on a full tank of gas?
1200 km if you keep it at 90kph
Depends entirely on how you drive
Dealers in My area cannot get Me one of these.........Insufficient supply They say.............Paul
I believe it, there's still supply chain issues with many vehicles.
It would have been a better video if there was far more information about this vehicle's driving in snow capabilities; or, lack thereof.
We'll keep that in mind for future videos, thanks for the feedback.
Beutiful ❤
Thanks!
5.4 l/100km with charging at home and work sounds pretty bad, to be honest.
Depends on what you end up doing with this one, if you can be under that 55km range on average the fuel economy will improve significantly, although we experienced some PHEV-related issues when we drove the Sorento PHEV before, and I'm wondering if the same issues are present here.
Turbo lag is a known.
True
I’m trying to convince my wife to not get this car and to get a Tesla model Y instead, that Kia looks ugly and cheap!
Quite different vehicles to compare, but I hope whatever you end up with works out for you.
55km is not a good option the real world would be much lesser.
All depends on how you drive. We've had plenty of people over the years report better EV ranges that they've achieved on regular drives than we have. Geography, driving style, and the driving route all play a factor.
Your review is good but pls shave up as it looks so shabby! No offence but you will look more presentable! The review is really good though!
Thank you for the feedback, we'll pass it along.