DON'T WANT TO BUY AN EV? THIS MIGHT BE THE BEST ALTERNATIVE! HYUNDAI TUCSON PHEV REVIEW

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The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid is presented as a highly relevant alternative to full EVs, particularly for consumers hesitant about current charging infrastructure. The reviewer highlights its stylish, albeit polarizing, exterior design, noting it's less attractive than the new Kia Sportage PHEV. The powertrain delivers a combined 261 horsepower, offering adequate performance, though not matching the sportiness of the RAV4 Prime. A significant strength is the comfortable and composed ride, which the reviewer finds superior to the RAV4. The interior is praised for its premium feel, excellent materials, and spaciousness, especially in the second row, though the touch-sensitive controls and piano black trim are noted as ergonomic drawbacks. The reviewer emphasizes the practicality of plug-in hybrids, allowing for significant EV-only driving for daily errands, and commends the Tucson PHEV's user-friendly Eco mode. Ultimately, the Tucson PHEV is recommended over the Ford Escape PHEV and even the RAV4 Prime, primarily due to its superior interior quality, modern infotainment, and better rear-seat accommodations, despite the RAV4 Prime's longer EV range.