To be honest we haven’t used the Auto mode at all so I can’t compare. We get about 38mpg when in hybrid mode but we do try to use electric as much as we can. Our car has now done nearly 40K miles and overall it is averaging 64 mpg. It is good news about the granny charger as we are due to change early next year and the Tuscon is a strong contender.
Thats actually not bad in hybrid mode given its holding the battery charge level. I think other manufacturers call it charge mode.
I had an early termination on the Tucson ICE and I haven’t looked back. The ride is superior and the interior is night and day compared to the pre facelift one.
I did a 400 mile trip a couple of weeks ago in Auto and got 50.4mpg, I started with a full battery and didn’t recharge till back home, so it did majority of miles as an Hybrid. I would of probably got more if I didn’t play about with sport mode sweveral times.
I’m saving a fortune locally, getting 34 miles in ev and once I manage just shy of 38, I’m happy with that given I live in a hilly area.
I also opted for N line S this time round 🙂
The electric motor has also being increased to 72kW on the new one, which makes a difference.