kezo wrote:
MissingSound7 wrote:
Thanks @kezo. You mention the acoustic glass in Premium and up but would you say that’s worth it as I’m deaf? Some reviews say the road noise is a bit concerning so I imagine the acoustic glass helps with that, yes? Just seeing if it’d be an issue for myself. It’s been a while since I had a car that wasn’t a quick hatchback so checking if the Tucson is sluggish or quick for its size? Paddles help with downshifting? Saw the recent photos of yours and was very impressed; lovely looking car.
Sorry mate, I forgot acoustic glass would be as much use to you as a chocolate fireguard lol.
No worries @kezo, may be something to consider for me as my cochlear implant picks up the loudest noises (engine/road noise), so I tend to turn it off whilst driving. If Tucson is as quiet inside as you say, may open up opportunities. That reminds me, some manufacturers (Ford) have a speaker in the boot floor, is this the same with the Tucson? I ask because the partner dog will be in the boot, so if I do have the sound on, obviously the volume may be an issue for her. Ford dealer just told me to remove the speaker but it’d likely not be covered by warranty so I decided not to go that way. My question of speed/engine was more of auto gearbox being hesitant at times as I’ve seen it said. I’m 44 now, not looking for a flashy speedster, just a car that can get up to speed quick enough and not take 10 secs to reach 60. The official 0-60 speeds listed wildly downplay actual speeds so that’s good. The Kia Sportage GT-Line S PHEV? Can I run that car without an access point for charging it? Not sure if the costs for public charging AND petrol would make that feasible. Good car though at a good price. Thanks for the video. Suzuki is a no as I followed up your suggestion a while back about the Swace estate and didn’t like the interiors. Cheers for suggestion though.
Acoustic glass, has 2 pieces of glass seperated by a laminate, is always going to acheive a better noise insulation, than one piece of silid of glass 😜
The Tucson/Sportage hybrid has a 7 speed Dual clutch Transmission (DCT) and is one of the most common types of auto boxes available today. VW’s Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) is a DCT, BMW’S M Double Clutch Transmission is also a DCT, so are the ones seen in Ford Peugeot etc etc. However all is not equal and some have more issues than others. VW groups DSG in’t plain sailing either.
The Tuscon/Sportage PHEV’s use a simplier tried and tested 6 speed AT auto transmission, however that will change change come next facelift to a 8 speed wet clutch, which is known for handling high torque and more durable than a dry clutch.
Yes DCT & AT boxes have their issues but much can be mitigated, especially if you think its hold a gear too long by taking off throttle a little or a quick blip on the accelerator, will most often see it change up a gear, so you aren’t in rev range between gears. I don’t remember @Glos-Guy suggesting any gear change issues or delays on the hybrid?
There are others on the market such as Renaults dog tooth type gearbox, which is well documented on 2-3 second delays.
Toyota uses eCVT that uses planetary gears, which does not suffer delay or late changes. Ford still uses conentional belt driven CVT on some of its hybrids (Kuga), which sends rev’s rocketing but, doesn’t match the speed you are travelling.
The Tucson and I dare say Kia have a function that disables the rear speakers, whils’t keeping the front ones on (child/baby mode or something similar). Yes it has a side mounted sub in the boot but, from memory this switches off with the rear speakers using the suggested mode. Only Premium models and up have so called premium sound, which has a sub.
One thing I liked with the Tucson/Sportage, is it has a conventional AWD system, rather than a small electric motor.
Your carrying a heavy battery having a PHEV if you can’t charge at home. That said I might have a highway approved solution. How far is your house from where you park your car and do yo have an outside socket?