2024 HYUNDAI TUCSON PHEV REVIEW: THE ULTIMATE PLUG-IN SUV!

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The 2024 Hyundai Tucson PHEV is presented as a compelling plug-in hybrid SUV, offering significant bang for the buck. The reviewer highlights its comfortable ride, seamless shifting, and fantastic brakes, noting minimal body roll and great steering, making it easy to drive and park. Passengers also found the ride comfortable. The interior boasts a digital dash, a large touchscreen (though the flush buttons are criticized for being hard to see at a glance), and convenient features like a charging pad and ample storage. The reviewer praises the spaciousness of both the cabin and the cargo area, which proved capable of handling a college dorm move. Key pros include its excellent fuel economy (averaging 30 MPG during testing), comfortable driving dynamics, impressive cargo capacity, and overall value. On the downside, the reviewer dislikes Hyundai's infotainment system (though Apple CarPlay/Android Auto mitigate this), finds the button-based gear shifter awkward, and notes the styling might be subjective. The unique gas cap symbol requiring a 20-minute wait after refueling is also mentioned as a quirk. Despite minor criticisms, the reviewer concludes it's very difficult to find a flaw that makes this car not worth buying, especially for those seeking a plug-in hybrid SUV.