2024 Hyundai Tucson PHEV Ultimate, FULL REVIEW! PLUG-IN HYBRID!!

[@AllstarQuestieNBF]

Thank you for the review, it was really helpful !

[@edsgarage001]

No problem!

[@TristenHernandez]

Because of your exceptional knowledge of the industry, I am subscribing. And this was the final nail McCaughin. We will be ordering our own Hyundai Tucson

[@edsgarage001]

Thank you so much!

[@DonNeusitzer]

Thank you for the great review. Would have liked to get more information on the instrument cluster

[@edsgarage001]

Thanks for the comment Check out my video on the 2023 version. I go a little more indepth on the cluster and infotainment. But they didn't change anything for 2024

[@PeterBrown-g5g]

You were Awesome. Thank you very much from Down Under.

[@edsgarage001]

Thank you!

[@hugohorton3]

Just ordered one. Can’t wait to get it😊 Great video by the way 👍

[@edsgarage001]

Thanks!

[@EarlBalentine]

I wonder how miles you get on electric charge only?

[@edsgarage001]

About 50km or 30 miles

[@ochar4633]

Great Video! Lots of great information. Is there a way to regulate the amount of regenerative braking? Either with the paddles or in the menus? Thanks!

[@edsgarage001]

Yes with the paddles on the steering wheel. *If I remember correctly Thanks for the comments!

[@tyson6808]

Great review. You sound very knowledgeable about the vehicle. Also Canadian! I'm currently on the waitlist for a 2024 PHEV but also on the fence about waiting until the 2025 refresh. Do you plan to cover the 2025 at all? Thank you.

[@edsgarage001]

Absolutely! I try to do every model and trim I can get my hands on

[@tyson6808]

@@edsgarage001 Great! Subbed and looking for ward to it.

[@edsgarage001]

Thanks!

[@chrismerson3581]

A truly informative video. Thank you.

[@edsgarage001]

My pleasure, thank you for the comment!

[@PeterAltman-n5p]

Really Great. Just purchased one. You are so Imformative. Owe u lunch when on Long Island Thanks

[@edsgarage001]

Haha 😆 maybe I'll take you up on that!

[@richardshagam8608]

I bought one--now I know what it all does!!!

[@edsgarage001]

Congrats!

[@ochar4633]

Another important question. When you are not in the pure EV mode, is the Hybrid mode as efficient as the Tucson Hybrid? Thanks.

[@edsgarage001]

Pretty much, It's like 0.1L/100 different, only because it's carrying a bit more weight

[@leightanwishart2238]

Great review! Does the 2024 Tucson PHEV Ultimate have a heated windsheild like the Kia Sportage PHEEV SX?

[@edsgarage001]

No, but it does have the means to remote start the vehicle with front defrost turned on (as well as with the rear deFrost, mirror defrost, heated seats and heated steering wheel all turned on as well)

[@leightanwishart2238]

@@edsgarage001 That will have to do. I have that now on my 2017 Equinox and it works well, a heated W/S would clear that much faster.

[@edsgarage001]

True

[@DanAllen1]

Great review and info, thanks!

[@edsgarage001]

Thx for the comment!

[@keenokeeno9064]

Any chance of driving it?

[@edsgarage001]

I drove the 2024 model, they haven't really changed how they drive so I left it at that. Check out my review of the 2024 ultimate PHEV Tucson

[@BradleyElvidge]

Does this car have the tech pack or is all this standard with the ultimate plug in hybrid?

[@edsgarage001]

The Ultimate comes with every option, it's the top level. 🙂

[@BradleyElvidge]

So the tech pack is for lower models like premium to get all the fancy stuff. From UK and should be getting ours in April

[@edsgarage001]

Correct

[@Th3M4nd3M]

Does the PHEV self charge? Does it always require to be charged by plugging it in? Thank you

[@edsgarage001]

It'll self charge, but only enough for the hybrid system. To do more would just be inefficient. So for the EV driving range, you need to plug it in. L

[@ochar4633]

Can you press the EV/HEV button "on the fly"? For example, warm summer day windows open, I'm at the red light and the ICE engine is on, can I press the EV/HEV in order to shut the ICE engine off? Thanks.

[@edsgarage001]

Yes

[@davidfornofjr6361]

Noticed ours has a sound when in reverse, is there a way to turn that off? Also is there an adapter to charge with a supercharger?

[@edsgarage001]

No, that sound is legally required, so that blind pedestrians can hear you. The Tucson PHEV charges at a maximum of Level 2 (7.2kw) You can't use super chargers, or DC fast chargers. But you can use public level 2 stations, which are abundant or even Tesla destination charges with an adapter. You can get the level two Tesla adapter here (be sure to save 15% with discount code EDSGARAGE) a2zevshop.com/collections/charging-adapters/products/a2z-stellar-plug

[@joypanchal971]

I got mine 2025 tucson phev ultimate 2 weeks ago. Facing 2 problems : 1. Significant wind noise over 90 kmph speed. No leak in the seal though. 2. On highway, it uses +9L/100. Vwru less fuel efficient. Any help appreciated.

[@edsgarage001]

Get the wind noise checked at the dealer. For the fuel efficiency, you'll need to wait a few months to see better efficiency

[@mustafajameel2027]

How can i change the speed record from mile to kilometers? Tucson hybrid 2023 ev

[@edsgarage001]

Setup, general, units.

[@aleksandreUSA6320]

Hi bro, I bought the same limited 2023 used car on auction and can you tell me oem number charger cable USA? Thank you

[@edsgarage001]

Don't waste money on a cable from Hyundai, that would cost a small fortune. Just go on Amazon and get a level 1 j1772 charging cable. There's plenty to choose from and they're around $130

[@ismaellopez9296]

Is this trim available in the US yet?

[@edsgarage001]

Yes, it would be called the limited there though

[@XpR74]

Lol yes we getting ours today actually my parents at the dealership right now we getting this exact color and it's good cause hyundai is taking away 7500 off right now on the phev

[@Vailwine]

How about on long road trips, like 500+ miles a day, how is the total mileage for the day, compared to the regular hybrid?

[@edsgarage001]

Only slightly higher consumption then the regular hybrid. But still way better then a non hybrid.

[@bv.hd883]

Dealer called yesterday and wants my 2021 Kona EV Ultimate and claims they have great deals next week... I'm thinking to switch back to PHEV on a Tucson. Wicked car. What are you guys opinions about this move? I'm torn. I like my Kona but need freedom and more space.

[@edsgarage001]

Get an ioniq 5 lol..... I won't ever go back to gas

[@suryak657]

Is it advisable to buy this PHEV limited edition? Also, does it come with spare tire ? Thanks.

[@edsgarage001]

Honestly, it's an awesome vehicle compared to its competition. But the 2025 version is better albeit more expensive. No spare, but you could fit one in there under the trunk floor if you're creative.

[@suryak657]

@edsgarage001 got it. But I heard it doesn't come with a spare tire, how can we manage then ?

[@edsgarage001]

Well it does come with a tire pump and sealant spray. Which is honestly far easier to use than a spare tire. Plus, it has 5 years of free roadside assistance. Or you buy a spare tire from the dealership.

[@suryak657]

@edsgarage001 understood. Thank you for your prompt replies. It happened to my wife a couple of times when she was driving (flat tire), and having spare really helped. If a mobility kit does not help or we are far from the tire shop, it's a bummer. I still feel having spare tire, which really makes sense, IMHO. So if i buy a spare tire, can we make it fit into trunk space ? Thanks again.

[@edsgarage001]

I'm guessing you missed the part of my first response.... Yes you can fit a spare tire under the floor of the trunk

[@MrMutak]

what is the real range of this car when it has smaller gasoline tank ? like 500km? On highways, assuming the battery is full loaded ?

[@edsgarage001]

More like 750+ km

[@MrMutak]

What? On highways where after 60km there is no power in the battery and 42 liter gasolune tank?

[@edsgarage001]

Well I suppose it'll depend on how you drive... Maybe 700+ is the more conservative estimate

[@MrMutak]

120-130, where from what I heard it consumes like 8-9liters, meaning the tank will be for like 500km? Plus 60 from the electric motors, but maybe its not calculated like that

[@edsgarage001]

The rated economy is 6.6l/100km when on gasoline. Which would work out to 636 km. Plus the 50km of EV range. So I guess technically it's 686km. But I've had several clients report that they're getting over 700 km total on road trips, so I assumed the ratings were conservative. I could be wrong 🤷

[@louisebrown2887]

What’s the price

[@edsgarage001]

That would depend on where you live

[@Cyberdine.Systems.Model-101]

Do you think you'll be doing a 2025 model video soon? 😊

[@edsgarage001]

As soon as I get one ☺️. I've done the 25 Tucson Ultimate hybrid already, which is basically the same though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn3FYZSCgtx4pqM

[@Cyberdine.Systems.Model-101]

Awesome. I'll watch it now. When I go to the hyundai canada website they make it look as if I can pick my own int/ext colors and basically put in an order for a 2025 phev. Roughly $55300 with rebate etc. Is that misleading? Or could I just go ahead and order one?

[@shichynwang]

What is wait time now?

[@edsgarage001]

In Canada, still months and months

[@ericdirauso2465]

It’s never that hard, dealers are limited to certain areas and other dealers, if you call each by yourself they are almost guaranteed to have some incoming or on lot 👍🏻

[@wahahah]

should wait for next year's when they do a facelift :D. It looks much better imo

[@edsgarage001]

Perhaps, but considering how hard these are to get .... If you had an opportunity, I'd jump on it

[@wahahah]

Hey Ed, do you know roughly when dealers start adding people on waitlist for new vehicles? ​@@edsgarage001

[@ericdirauso2465]

New facelift is mid

[@edsgarage001]

@wahahah.... So sorry I didn't see your comment. Depends on the dealership and how they want to operate. Some simply sell when they've got the stock. Some create wait-lists.. Best to just call around

[@jazzfan7491]

No volume knob?

[@edsgarage001]

Just buttons... But there's a volume rocker on the steering wheel The 2025 will have a knob again though

[@sunwon5193]

this car heater is not heat up on cold weather around 40 degrees driving after 20min it it still cool air from heater buy chair heater is really hot i took to dealer service, after 10 days of review they are saying nothing wrong other tucson is like that. i regret buying hyundai car.

[@edsgarage001]

Take it to a different dealership

[@cja1122]

Cost?

[@edsgarage001]

Depends on where you live.... Here in BC Canada it's about $51000 minus up to $7000 in rebates after tax

[@cja1122]

@@edsgarage001 Oh wow. I’m in the USA.

[@na-tv6rn]

Can i have this one? Lol. From PEI here and they told me they just "get what they get allocated" and we literally want the PHEV in white! We tested the regular hybrid ultimate but with the govt incentives and our regular commute bring 10km each way, it's cheaper overall to get the PHEV!

[@edsgarage001]

This is the only PHEV we've gotten in the last 6 months... They're rare 😔

[@vevenaneathna]

32 miles range... my 14 year old chevy volt with 120k miles is currently getting me 45 miles of ev range on the hwy and only cost me 7k. not to mention with 20$/mo insurance, it will pay for itself after owning it for 2-3 years from gas alone. i bet this car would have devalued the same amount by then. i am wondering why people think they will save any money with a new PHEV... its not saving any money once you factor in opportunity costs

[@edsgarage001]

The average daily commute is within 30 miles. That's why Hyundai didn't bother putting in a larger battery that would cost more and increase weight and fuel consumption. It might not be right for you.... But it's just right for the average commuter.

[@UhhhhhnooOOo00oO]

You are also driving a Chevy Volt. I would never buy either one of these. We all know the best model is the Rav4 Prime, but it's the most expensive. That launched 5 years ago and nothing has improved upon it. The Hyundai is decent, but I'd only lease it. I wouldn't want to own a Hyundai for more than 3 years. You also realize, that the gasoline engine kicks in after 32 miles. Oh no, having to use 1 gallon of gasoline. What will the human animal psyche do? Rhetorical. We dump millions of gallons into the oceans for higher military contracts and that 10 miles of EV is going to save you economically and proportional pollution. You shouldn't own an SUV in the first place or have ultra-consumerism. I'm sure you have flat screen TVs and multiple devices, ie: Tablets and "Smart" phones. Cut down on one and that's yiur savings. It's all about money and nit efficiency.

[@allanchapman6250]

Not a bloody full review you didn’t drive it .

[@edsgarage001]

I'm not going to drive every single model Hyundai makes, especially considering I drove the 2022 model during that review when it came out, and how it drives hasn't changed. Besides, how I feel about the drive isn't relevant as my thoughts would be subjective. So if you like how it looks, and you like the features it comes with, that you now know about thanks to my VERY COMPREHENSIVE BLOODY REVIEW, then get off your butt and go test drive it.