Thanks for all the reports on the Tucson PHEV @Kezo and @Glos-Guy, it’s very informative for me as I can choose next car from mid-June and Sportage PHEV is looking to be the best value.
Firstly, my very belated condolences to @Kezo
I already have the MHEV Sportage GTLS and have been very disappointed with its long term mpg and frequent PPF issues. In fact I’ve just cleared the PPF today.
My other choices are the Volvo V60. It would be the most Premium car I’ve ever owned, but think it’s more of a heart over head choice as the mpg will likely be as bad as my Sportage. I’m also now very worried about any ICE/MHEV cars having PPF issues with our frequent short journeys.
Ford Explorer. Realistically, we would be considered ideal people for an EV with our short journeys, but I’d rather stick with ice, but not ruling ev out completely.
The PHEV versions of Cupra Formentor and Terramar are another option, but the AP is much more than the Sportage PHEV (with similar spec).
Ideally, I’d like a BMW M340i Touring with packs that include electric memory seats and adaptive cruise as a minimum. I’d be happy to trade off poor mpg for an engaging drive. I don’t think there is anything on Motability that offers an engaging drive with memory seats and adaptive cruise. Obviously I’m not meaning a M340i, but even
I’ve got a few questions about the Tucson PHEV, as I’d imagine the answers would be the same in regard to the Sportage. I’ll start with one area as I’ve already waffled on too much already –
My main concern is how often EV mode will require the engine being on. I know it needs to fast idle when using heater. I’m also thinking that the engine will kick in when having to go up steep hills. With most journeys being a 3 mile trip up hill, will I actually be saving much fuel even in EV mode? (obviously the return trip would be down hill, but heater will still be required).
As the above scenario is the main cause of the frequent clogged PPF, I’d like to know if the PHEV has a PPF? (I’ve struggled to get a consistent answer)