Hyundai TUCSON
HEV 1.6 T-GDI hybrid FWD automatic
August 2023: The result of this car has been updated. Previously reported Ammonia (NH3) values were incorrect owing to a technical error with the equipment at the test laboratory and a correction has been applied.
The Hyundai Tucson is a relatively heavy and high-powered SUV that is equipped with a full hybrid system, a turbocharger and a GPF. It scores below average in the Clean Air Index due to poor particle control, high output of the unregulated pollutant ammonia and excessive CO emissions in high power demand highway phases. The hybrid system works effectively in situations representing “normal” real world driving and is expected to offer consumers good consumption figures in rural driving scenarios with moderate speeds. However, short urban trips and, especially, dynamic highway driving will increase the values to the measured values of 8 and 9 l/100 km, respectively. The greenhouse gas emissions are closely related to the consumption figures and the results of the Highway Test push the Greenhouse Gas Index to a mediocre 3.1 points. Lowering the particle output and a more robust pollutant control would help the Tucson easily reach higher assessment results. Higher efficiency on the highway would add to the improved score.
More detailed information can be found in the datasheet.