@kezo good advice re trying out a MHEV Tucson. I ordered the MHEV GT Line-S today, but if I’d of thought of it, I would have tried Hyundai dealerships to see if they had a MHEV Tucson. I’ve not driven an SUV before, but when test driving the Sportage HEV, I felt it was suited to a more relaxing drive rather than finding a twisty B road to blast along. So hopefully I’ll be happy with the MHEV.
We test drove both the ICE and MHEV Tuscon end of last year power wise there was no real difference and I think the MHEV helps a little with BIK rates bring it under 150g C02 plus there was a £1k difference between the two with AP’s which we wouldn’t have made the difference up with the little gain in fuel economy. In the end we chose the Tuscon Ultimate ICE (MHEV Ultimate not on the scheme) and are generally pleased with how it drives and performance is adequate (of course we would all like 230hp) but not as blistering as our previous car, plus its nice to get back in an SUV with the extra seating height.
I’m sure you will be happy with your GT line s which has a better interior than the Tuscon and I do kick myself sometimes for not waiting for the Sportage to join the scheme.