![]() ![]() The Tucson's larger 10.3-inch touchscreen looks sharp, but the smaller 8-inch screen that comes standard on the Tucson has two advantages: wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity and physical volume and tuning controls. Touch-sensitive controls placed near the screen allow you to get to the media, navigation or home screens quickly. How’s the tech? Hyundai's multimedia system is simple to use. The brakes work smoothly and also provide good emergency stopping power. The Plug-in Hybrid does have a Sport mode that turns on the gas engine all the time and makes the steering heftier, but the engine drone gets annoying after a while the less aggressive drive modes are more suitable for most situations. There isn't much feedback from the steering wheel, but the crossover is quick to respond to inputs and it's easy to track straight on the highway. The Tucson Plug-in Hybrid's suspension is well tuned, offering comfort in most day-to-day situations while keeping body roll mostly under control. The transmission downshifts quickly when called upon. Pressing the accelerator aggressively will fire up the engine, though it quickly shuts off when its added power is no longer needed. ![]() When traveling on solely battery power, the Tucson PHEV's electric motors are strong enough to get it to highway speeds without kicking on the gas engine most of the time. ![]() Our test vehicle accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 7.6 seconds, which is an average time for a plug-in small SUV. How does the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid drive? Much like the hybrid version of the Tucson, the Plug-in Hybrid is superior to the gas version with quicker and smoother acceleration. ![]()
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