The technologies that improve efficiency on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson is one of the most modern and most fuel-efficient compact SUVs on the market due to its many technologies.

The hybrid powertrain

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson is offered with a hybrid powertrain that allows it to have some of the most impressive fuel consumption figures of its category. This drivetrain is composed of a 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder engine that features direct fuel injection as well as an electric motor and a 1.49 kWh battery. This allows the Tucson Hybrid to need less fuel by making the electric motor boost the engine’s torque while accelerating and by allowing the vehicle to move by using only the electric power, which is very useful when driving in the city or in heavy traffic. Since this system is self contained, there is no need to fumble with a charging cord or to seek charging stations in order to benefit from the maximum fuel efficiency the Tucson is capable of achieving. In order to give the drivetrain a more connected and engaging feel, the transmission is a regular 6-speed automatic unit instead of a CVT, which is often seen in other hybrid vehicles.

The selectable drive modes

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson comes standard with a drive mode selector that allows the drive to change the parameters that control the vehicle’s engine and transmission response. In Eco mode, the Tucson adopts a more relaxed feel that is characterised by the accelerator pedal that is less responsive than in other modes, and by a transmission that is more intent on shifting to a higher gear. Both of these changes promote a better fuel economy by making hard accelerations less likely to occur and by keeping the engine’s speed as low as possible at all times. The smart mode is also a good choice to improve the efficiency, since it detects the driver’s preferences and driving style and automatically selects the drive mode that is best suited for the current conditions. This means that the system will naturally select Eco mode if you drive gently and in an ecofriendly way.