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30 Selwyn Times Wednesday January 31 2024 Tucson ‘not just show with plenty of go’ ADDING PLUG-IN hybrid technology means one of Hyundai’s best-selling SUVs the mid-sized Tucson, is just a step removed from taking the inevitable full electrification plunge. With its bold looks, digital capabilities, and upgraded ride and handling, Hyundai expects this Tucson to add significantly to the over 7 million sold globally since the original model was launched 19 years ago. For our market, the Tucson is only sold in short-wheel base form, while its cousin the Kia Sportage rides on a long-wheel base. Unlike the Tucson, the Sportage isn’t available here in hybrid form. The Tucson hybrid comes in 2WD and AWD forms with the plug-in model exclusively AWD, and road tested here in top spec Elite guise. The AWD system is also found in its larger sibling, the ever-popular Santa Fe. Power is distributed to the front and rear wheels depending on traction conditions, while the terrain mode selector maximises power, torque and braking depending on the conditions you’re driving in. The Tucson plug-in hybrid isn’t cheap compared to many of its Motoring with Bob Nettleton rivals with the entry-level version retailing for $83,990, with a $5k premium on the more lavishly attired Elite. A high tempo 195kW plug-in hybrid power train is strong and feisty with acceleration that bristles with sporty intent. It’s not just show with plenty of go. A rich vein of torque and the extra kick of the fully charged battery pack ensures punchy take-offs from standing starts, and purposeful pulling power for most driving situations. These attributes make light work of undulating roads and long energy draining up hill grinds. The plug-in has an all electriconly range of up to 65km, similar to several rivals, including the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Ford Escape. Both pack a much lighter performance punch than the heavy hitting Tucson PHEV’s 195kW. The claimed 65km all electric range is fairly bullish. However, the real world every day driving figure is the one that really counts and hinges on a lot of variables. Topping the list is whether you’re an aggressive driver, constantly running accessories such as the air conditioning, or travelling on flat or hilly terrain. Owners should be prepared for an all-electric range of up to 15km less than the claimed 65km figure. In other news from the claims department, this time fuel economy, the test car was disappointing. I knocked off a 500km roadie in it with four adults on board, on a trip covering some sections of hilly driving, and averaged 7.3L/100km. That number is well north of the claimed 1.5L/100km. This might doable in low speed town driving when the car can spend extended periods in EV mode, but well out of reach on open road romps. Expertly managing what is one of the more potent non-full Ratings out of 10: Performance 8; Handling 7; Build Quality 7; Comfort 7; Space 7; Styling 8; Avg fuel consumption on road test 6.8L/100km; Value for money 6; Safety – Five Star ANCAP crash rating. Clean car fee rebate, none. Overall points out of 10: 7.5 EVs on Hyundai New Zealand’s books is a smart rework of the company’s proven 7-speed automatic. The test vehicle turned in an almost flawless gear-changing exhibition. One of the highlights was the transmission’s happy knack of knowing what gear it needed, showcasing the undoubted talents of this excellent power train. For a compact SUV front and rear legroom is adequate rather than generously provisioned. I found the rear door openings too narrow to easily navigate bulker items through like a child car seat. The rear cargo hatch does the job, but isn’t helped by the batteries being stored under the floor, raising its elevation and restricting load height. SUV buyers demand top rate connectivity in their vehicles these days and the Tucson has that well covered with some of the best in class digital tech. Hyundai’s digital key is a great ‘for instance’ turning your smartphone, into a smart key. It’s not a one trick pony either, allowing you to lock and unlock the vehicle, activate the panic alert and start the motor from over 25m away. (Not sure why you would want to do the latter, other than showing off to mates in the golf club car park.) A full-touch display houses the navigation system, air conditioning and infotainment controls. This offers split-screen functionality that enables multi-tasking. It was easy to master the basics without turning you into an instant expert. The Tucson hybrid range is fitted with a comprehensive suite of safety features. On boarded are most of the safety essentials such as lane keeping assist, forward collision avoidance, blind-spot collision avoidance, and smart cruise control. A potential life safer when the vehicle is stationary is safe exit assist. It reduces the risk of people getting out of the vehicle and stepping into the path of an approaching vehicle they couldn’t see. It does this by sounding an alarm warning you of the impending danger. The suspension is sportier than many hybrids with its nimble and playful character, and composed in managing sudden deviations in the road surface. No complaints about passenger comfort that’s largely free of the choppy listless ride traits of some short wheelbase SUVs. Little in the way of suspension noise penetrates the passenger compartment, even under severe provocation from sub-standard roads. Well weighted, communicative steering responds quickly to the driver inputs and allows you to accurately and effortlessly place the vehicle where you want it on the road. 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Wednesday January 31 2024 Selwyn Times 31 Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100 Situations Vacant Situations Vacant Situations Vacant Situations Vacant Dunsandel Stop Shop is looking for a new grill cook for 35 hours per week. Please email your CV to: dunsandelstopshop@ gmail.com Dunsandel Stop Shop is looking for a new grill cook for 35 hours per week. Please email your CV to: dunsandelstopshop@ gmail.com Travlon Coachlines Casual Bus Drivers Required P endorsement helpful. Class 2 Licence. Great way to be part of the community and get out and about. Please phone 021 337 299 Public Notices The Selwyn Catholic Parish – incorporating: Lincoln, Leeston, Darfield, and Rolleston will commence a weekly Sunday mass, at Rolleston Primary School, Tennyson Street, at 11.00am, on 4 February. During the year, the Parish hopes to initiate building a church in East Maddison Road. Contacts: Frs Brian Fennessy & Chris Orr; or Rodney Keegan 31 Gerald Street, Lincoln, 7608. Email: selwyncatholicparish@gmail.com Mobile: 0276 758 456 ADD SOME COLOUR TO YOUR ADVERT! OUR bUSInESS IS gROwIng... here’s how we can help grow yours too! Deliver your mailers to your customers with us: . We can deliver your mailer targeted locally to the customers most likely to buy from you or offer you mass reach via our South Island network. Your mailer can be delivered as an insert in our paper or separately in the letterbox. Contact us today for a plan to suit your business. DELIVERERS WANTED!! IMMEDIATE START We have delivery rounds available across Prebbleton & Lincoln EARN EXTRA CASH! GET FIT EARNING IT To be a deliverer you will need: • A few free hours each week • Ability to home deliver papers and flyers to your own territory *You must be 11 years or older SUPERVISOR WANTED IN CHRISTCHURCH To be a supervisor you will need: • A suitable van, mobile phone and computer with internet access • Ability to handle deliveries of large quantities each week • Ability to manage your own team of deliverers Contact Mark Kelly OR SCAN Contact Cathy Payne Distribution Manager South Island Distribution Manager THE QR CODE P: 021 340 771 | E: cathy.payne@mainlanddistribution.co.nz P: 029 983 2293 | E: mark.kelly@mainlanddistribution.co.nz TO APPLY
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