2022 hyundai tucson hybrid towing capacity

If you’re looking for a great tow car that will also be enjoyable to drive solo, you need one of our 2022 Tow Car Awards winners. Here we look at the best plug-in hybrid...

WINNER: Plug-in hybrid

Hyundai Tucson 1.6 TGDi Plug-In Hybrid Premium 4WD auto

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Kerbweight 1818kg 85% match Not legal Max towing weight 1350kg Towball limit 100kg

The Hyundai Tucson drops down a weight class due to its low towing limit, but that’s quite common for plug-in hybrids. Besides, a maximum of 1350kg means a reasonable range of caravans are still sensible matches.

From the driver’s seat, you’d swear the Tucson could handle a much heavier load. With 261bhp, this is a powerful car, towing from 30-60mph in 8.7sec. It still punches hard with the battery largely depleted, too.

The Tucson was hugely impressive in the lane change test, keeping the caravan firmly under control at all speeds. It put in a similarly assured performance in a straight line, with no sign of instability at 70mph. The Tucson mastered the hill start as well, pulling to the top of the slope on electric power alone if the driver was gentle with the accelerator.

This ability to run on electric power really comes into its own in day-to-day driving. An official electric range of 38 miles will help to keep running costs down, while low CO2 emissions mean a small tax bill for anyone running a Tucson as a company car.

It’s very quiet when relying solely on electric power, and reasonably hushed even when the petrol engine chimes in. Despite its healthy turn of pace, it’s not an especially sporty drive, but light steering makes for easy manoeuvres around town or when parking.

There’s plenty of space for people and their luggage inside. Rear leg room in particular is very generous, and the back seats recline if your passengers fancy a nap. The standard of finish is high, as it should be in a car with a price tag nudging £40k.

The maximum weight that Hyundai Tucson is allowed to tow. The maximum trailer weights listed are only applicable for altitudes up to 3280 ft (1,000 m) above sea level. With increasing altitude the engine power and therefore the car's climbing ability are impaired because of the reduced air density, so the maximum trailer weight has to be reduced accordingly. The weight of the car and trailer must be reduced by 10% for every further 3280 ft (1,000 m) (or part thereof).

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) - 4629 lb

This is the maximum amount of weight Hyundai Tucson is rated to carry (engine, chassis, fluids, passengers, cargo, load - everything). It is often determined by the manufacturer and is indicated in the owner's manual or on the inside of the drive's door panel.

Curb Weight - 3329 lb

This is how much Hyundai Tucson weighs sitting on the curb with no driver, passengers, no cargo and no load with all standard options.

Payload Capacity - 1300 lb

Payload is considered all the extra stuff you put inside your vehicle, whether it be passengers or a pile of rocks, that weight is all considered payload. You can increase it by:

1. Upgrading the Rear Springs.
2. Adding Coil-Over Shock Absorbers.
3. Installing a Longer Truck Bed.
4. Attaching a Trailer.
5. Adding Bed Racks.

Horsepower - 187 hp

It is the same for all trims.

The higher the power of your engine, the more weight your car can pull.

Torque - 178 Lb-Ft

It is the same for all trims.

High torque is essential for towing because it allows you to pull the trailer at a lower RPM, reducing the strain on the engine.

Axle Ratio - 3.65

It is the same for all trims.

The higher the axle ratio, the more power your vehicle produces, and as a result, the more weight this car can tow.

Drive Type - front-wheel

All-wheel or rear-wheel drive vehicles are best suited for towing, while front-wheel drive vehicles can haul much less weight.

Transmission - 8-spd w/OD

It is the same for all trims.

Do not overload your vehicle while towing, as this can cause the transmission to overheat and fail. If your transmission has "Towing mode" - be sure to turn it on.

Turbocharger - no data

Turbocharged engines produce more power, so if you need a vehicle for towing, choose the one equipped with a turbo.

Wheelbase - 108.5

It is the same for all trims.

The longer your vehicle's wheelbase, the less likely the trailer you tow will push down on the rear axle and lift the front end.

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