2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Consumer Reviews
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SEL - $38,835 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$33,089We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Tucson Plug-In Hybrid, so we've included reviews for other years of the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid since its last redesign.
Great SUV!
Stan W., 02/05/2022
2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
49 of 50 people found this review helpful
I've only had my Tucson Ltd PHEV for 3 months and so far it's been much nicer than I could have imagined. I've had 2 RAV4s a 2007 and a 2017 Ltd Hybrid. This Tucson is much better than the RAV's in every way. The ride is more comfortable, smoother & quieter, the sound system is way better, has a great panoramic roof and the technology is far more advanced. On a 1000 mi round trip (Palm Springs to SF Bay) ventilated seats, assisted cruise control & steering plus the great sounds - the trip was easy & enjoyable. Hyundai's 10y/100k power train & hybrid/electric sys., 5y- 24/7 roadside assist, 5y/60k new vehicle, 7yr/unlimited Anti-perforation and 3 yrs free maintenance. Other's can't match it. My only complaints are: 1. The small 11 gal. gas tank; it would have been better if could managed 2 or 3 gals more to increase total range. 2. I regret paying way over MSRP. Since it was the only Ltd PHEV (in the color & interior we liked) available within 300 mi of my car search. However, as gas keeps raising and with the $6587 Fed Tax Credit. I'm feeling much better. This is my first Hyundai and I'm impressed by build quality and technology of the Tucson. Time will tell but I think Hyundai made an great SUV.
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Great car until....
Bruce, Mitchell, Ontario, Can, 08/27/2023
2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
29 of 29 people found this review helpful
We had our car for 3 months and it was great. We seldom filled it up with gas and as we mainly drive around town that was not too often. I was also very surprised that they hydro actually went down compared to the year before so it was not too hard on the hydro bill. But then one day I was dropping my wife off at a friend's place and when I went to reverse the car it went into neutral and would not leave. I had to have it towed to the dealership and that was over 2 months ago and they are still telling me it might be another month before I get it back. I have been told that it is a 300 amp fuse that needs replaced but first it needs to be built in South Korea. Hyundai Canada has provided me with a rental car in the meantime, but I do miss my Tucson.
2-yr UPDATE - still loving our Tucson PHEV Limited
dschiazza, 08/27/2022
updated 03/11/2024
2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
Update 3/8/24: We've hit the 2-year mark, and just under 20K miles. Continue to be very, very happy with it. The Tucson PHEV is a great way to put your toes in the water with EVs - being able to do full electric for up to 33 miles, while having the flexibility of an ICE for longer trips, is a great balance. We're adding solar at our home this spring, so we traded in our other car (2023 Elantra Hybrid) last week to go full electric with a 2024 Kona EV. Don't get me wrong - the Elantra was a great car. But being able to drive on sunbeam power that we'll be producing, was a big draw to jump to the Kona EV for my daily commuter. If you're thinking about the Tucson PHEV, go check one out and take a drive. You might end up taking it home like we did! Update 8/29/23: We now have about 15,000 miles on our 2022 Tucson PHEV Limited. Very, very happy with this car, easy to drive, great in the snow, comfortable on long trips, great safety features. We bought a 2023 Elantra Hybrid Limited because we were so happy with the Tucson, and we're loving the Elantra as well (getting over 55mpg with the Elantra during the summer). Really appreciate the high-end features like heated AND cooled seats and all of the driving safety features on both cars. Well done, Hyundai! Original Review: We bought our 2022 Tucson PHEV Limited in March, and have put 6000 miles on it thus far. We’ve had many cars (this is car #22), mostly Hondas/Acuras; this is our first Hyundai, and it’s fantastic. So many high-end features, great hybrid mileage, and even in fully electric mode, it just zips right along. Very happy with this car.
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Stylish SUV with Excellent Mileage
J. Weber, 07/02/2022
updated 01/06/2023
2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
36 of 37 people found this review helpful
We’ve had our 2022 Hyundai Tucson plug-In Limited for a little more than a year, and we love this vehicle. During the time we’ve had it, our Tucson has averaged nearly 80 miles per gallon. Most of our driving is around town, but we have taken two or three trips of several hundred miles each. I usually go a month or more before having to buy gas. With the high price of fuel, we have saved hundreds of dollars on the first year of ownership. What is especially nice is that besides the impressive fuel economy, the Tucson has plenty of power, is fun to drive, looks great, and rides very smoothly. The Limited model comes with nearly every safety feature ever invented, a great sound system, and nice features such as a panoramic sun roof and heated and air conditioned seats. Because it is a plug-in hybrid, the Tucson qualifies for full-time access to HOV freeway lanes, so I zoom past congested traffic with a smile on my face. We paid approximately $46,000 for our Tucson, but with state and federal rebates and incentives totaling $10,000, we feel like we got a good deal on an excellent vehicle. Also very nice is the knowledge that we are using far less gas than we used to, significantly reducing our greenhouse gas emissions.
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Flawed vehicle, go with the Rav4 Prime
VTNatural, 03/23/2024
2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
I owned a 2023 Tucson Limited PHEV for seven months. I had high hopes for the vehicle but it disappointed me in several ways. Some of its flaws didn't become apparent until I had driven it for a month or two. First off was the suspension. The thing feels like a cheap economy car when you are going over rough pavement, not like an SUV. I don't know if the suspension is too tightly sprung or what not, but even little imperfections in the pavement impact the vehicles steering and are not becoming of an SUV. It is surprising that it feels this way given that the car appears to have a robust suspension. The second big thing that came up with this vehicle was a slight pause in acceleration when you come to a stop. I live in a very busy urban area outside of Boston and it is simply not acceptable for the car to 'stall' as you are trying to quickly make a left turn in front of oncoming traffic. That is a serious safety flaw in the car and I think a recall should be made to correct this. Hyundai dealers will tell you this is 'normal' and the way the car was designed, and basically dismiss your concern because that's the way they operate. Online forums indicate that this issue is widespread with Hyundai hybrids/plugins. The car doesn't have a heat pump for heat. If you live in a cool/cold climate that means that your gas engine is coming on/off over and over throughout like 60% of the year if you live in the Northeast. The engine MUST come on to heat the car even at 55 degrees. I found myself turning the heat off even on chilly days as the engine coming on was just annoying and I bought this car for the purpose of NOT burning gas around town. That is the reason you pay the premium for this car over the regular Tucson, so it basically nullifiies the utility in the plugin setup for half the year. You might as well buy the Hybrid Limited for $5k less if you live in a cold climate as you aren't going to save much more on fuel. The car has 260 horsepower but you wouldn't know it most of the time. It seems to have an issue fully engaging the electric and gas engine especially off the line, and it seems to have different ways of dealing with a demand for more power. Things to not work smoothly between the electric, gas and auto transmission. I traded up to a Rav4 Prime and this thing is a dream in comparison to the Hyundai. I find the interior much easier to manage, the car has 40 more horsepower but it feels like 80 more horsepower than the Hyundai. This thing is incredibly fast and smooth. It has TEN MILES more EV range than the Hyundai! That is a big deal with a plug in, and puts this thing in a whole different class amoungst PHEVs. Everything works exactly as you want it to. The car has a heat pump and has never turned the engine on for me when the battery is charged, even on a 20 degree day. The suspension works just as you want it to and the thing literally feels like a Tacoma going over bumps. Bumps are appropriately muted and smoothed out by the suspension. There is no annoying beeping when the car is backing up, all 4 doors engage the unlock feature (great with kids), there is a heads up display and rearview mirror cam. The heated seats are MUCH better than those in the Hyundai and the seats are more comfortable as well. This is a stellar example of a PHEV and it is unbelievable to me that Edmunds ranks the Toyota at 6 and the Hyundai at #1. Doesn't make any sense. The Toyota might cost a little more (not currently as Toyota offering $6500 lease and immediately buy option, making car like $45k with the premium package), but will hold its value MUCH better than the Hyundai. Hyundai PHEV values drop like A ROCK. Lastly I will mention that Hyundai Service is absolutely horrendous in many areas. I checked with 5 different dealers in the Boston area and they are all backed up for like 2 months with recalls and warranty work. They might have a 'great warranty' on paper, but don't be fooled, their service is awful with long waits, limited customer support and oftentimes no loaner cars even offered let alone available. I have never seen anything like this with Honda, Toyota, Subaru etc. 6 week wait for any of your Complimentary Maintenance with Hyundai, even oil changes. Their fail rate also seems to be much higher than other car companies as well, especially their EVs. Edmunds, please rethink your ratings with the PHEVs, they are off!
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