With a refreshed 2026 Sportage on its way in the late spring, has the dealership received any forecasting yet from Kia Canada on improvements in the availability of the PHEV variants? Considering the difficulties in acquiring the current 2025 PHEV models. I'm considering a Sportage SX PHEV when and if they become available.
@BrantfordKia - I really like this car - it's not perfect but it's still my preferred choice right now. (Most of the things I don't like are caused by UK regulations (other than the stupidly big key, having to confirm that you're not going to kill people when you switch it on and the really loud beeps when you open the tailgate) Some international cooperation required though. I've got an issue that my local dealer has referred to Hyundai UK who haven't heard of this specific issue so are doing almost random troubleshooting steps. Just wondering if you guys in Canada have seen this. I'm not dissing Hyundai here - I know for sure that Tesla and VW have similar issues with a small number of cars. We've had the post-facelift PHEV since July. At about 5000km we found an issue. The dashboard screen started flickering while driving. Only 3 of 4 times per trip but up to 30 seconds a time and the HUD started rebooting itself at the same time- sometimes coming straight back but sometimes being off for a minute or two. Once it's done it's little cluster of restarts everything is normal until the next time it's switched off and on again. Did it 3 trips in a row so went back to the dealer. They drove it about 100km and didn't see the fault. We got it back and did about 300km without the issue then it came back. 6 trips in a row except for some of them all the warning lights also came on and stayed on until the car was switched off. Could tell it was a false alarm as one of them was all the doors were open. The centre screen is fine. Hyundai UK have suggested to disconnect the HUD as a test and so far after about 200km it's not come back but they admitted that they're not sure how to fix it. I bought this trim partly because it had the HUD so that's a dealbreaker for me. Have you run into this? It's definitely not all new Tucsons as we know someone with the same age, same spec car and they don't have the issue.
"I heard that EVs lose juice in the cold. True?" Batteries don't like the cold. "What advantage is a PHEV over a HEV?" Depends on where you go. Most of my trips are local or about 20km. I get reduced rate electricity overnight so those trips are 5x cheaper. If you go longer you still get the first bit for less then it's a standard hybrid. If you don't do short runs a lot then the extra weight of the PHEV might make it less efficient. If you don't/can't charge cheaply then don't bother. "Most hybrid cars' battery packs are in the trunk or hatch area, although they could also be under the rear seat. I wonder which one for this car?" I think they are under the rear seats. The 12v battery is moved under the boot which limits space. "Is it possible to charge the battery inside a PHEV with gasoline?" Unless it's a hidden option - no. Once it gets to about 13% charge it charges then uses the power straight away rather than store it. Not once seen it ever go up once it goes into hybrid mode. "I think engine and regen brakes does charge battery in PHEV. " As above. Once it gets any charge it uses it as soon as possible. "the trunk feels too open, doesn't have a luggage cover like the hybrid model which one can pull forward and backwards?" The European version has one as standard. "What are vented seats ??" The seats have loads of perforations in them and it blows the aircon up your bum and on your back. A bit like heated seats, it takes getting used to, but on a really warm day it's actually really nice. "Front camera can be used as a Dash-cam?" Can't say about the US/Canada market but I asked Hyundai UK and they said no and they had no intention of doing it. In some markets there's an add-on but not sure which ones. Seems a no-brainer to me. "Does the EPB kick in automatically when the engine is switched off?" Yes. "The PHEV will drive fully electric, usually between about 30-80km (This Tuscon is rated for 51)." If it's cold it won't. Or at leat mine doesn't. Even when set to EV mode the engine will come on if the heater is on. Apparently burning fuel at idle speeds is more efficient that using electricity. I'd like the choice. "Is there a turbo whine sound coming from the engine? If so, is it noticeable?" Possibly, but I've not noticed the engine sound even starting when in EV mode and you put the foot down, so I doubt it's loud. "Why the remote is so big but there is no space to fit in the physical emergency key?" Oh that really bugs me as well. I'd done a test drive with the salesman having the keyso hadn't seen it. Paid for the car and then they bring out what I can only describe as keys the size of those floats they used on Baywatch. Genuinely had a moment where I backed out. Why are they so big compared to key fobs that actually have keys in them?
When you’re charging at home or at work, I don’t think two hours is much of an issue, just vehicle still runs on gasoline - it’s not like you’re stuck stranded waiting two hours at a public charger.
PHEVs don't suit everyone. I live within 7km of a city so most of my trips are about 14km. We get a half-price electric rate overnight so plug in overnight so I rarely use the engine (although it's worth noting that when it's cold it will turn on the engine to run the heating - even when set to EV only, which does annoy me that you can't override that) My wife does at least a 200km run once a week and charges at work so nearly half the trip is electric so (in the UK at least) 5x cheaper than using the engine plus when it's running hybrid it's still better mpg. If you do long runs all the time then PHEV is mibbe not the best option.
Sorry but this Tucson is very ugly car. . The interier is ok but the exterier is very ugly! Why the koreaian manager doesnt want to pay a italian designer?😢😢😢😢
Have a great wednesday Gabi & Charlotte, thank you (always), "You’re dominating in every way! 🙌". Good to have you back Charlotte.
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Thank you! Glad to have Charlotte back for this video.
It's almost as if they are reading from a Script!... Amazing work.. wow.. AND They are beautiful.. just a Bonus 👍
Does it come with the grey interior
very nice
With a refreshed 2026 Sportage on its way in the late spring, has the dealership received any forecasting yet from Kia Canada on improvements in the availability of the PHEV variants? Considering the difficulties in acquiring the current 2025 PHEV models.
I'm considering a Sportage SX PHEV when and if they become available.
Well, I am glad to see the Kia girls hard at work
What is the wait time for phev
Does it come with spare tire?
No real spare unfortunately. It has a tire mobility kit.
17:23 What does Charlotte mean by position when it comes to driving in high heels?
gotta put on some heels and try it out girlie, then you will know
The cargo cover does not stow nicely under the cargo flooring in the PHEV. The EV battery components take up that space. I tried it. It doesn't fit. 😞
What is the size of the Drive Battery, plz
Looked around found the answer. 13.8kWh
The radiator needs additional protection
@BrantfordKia - I really like this car - it's not perfect but it's still my preferred choice right now. (Most of the things I don't like are caused by UK regulations (other than the stupidly big key, having to confirm that you're not going to kill people when you switch it on and the really loud beeps when you open the tailgate) Some international cooperation required though. I've got an issue that my local dealer has referred to Hyundai UK who haven't heard of this specific issue so are doing almost random troubleshooting steps. Just wondering if you guys in Canada have seen this. I'm not dissing Hyundai here - I know for sure that Tesla and VW have similar issues with a small number of cars.
We've had the post-facelift PHEV since July. At about 5000km we found an issue. The dashboard screen started flickering while driving. Only 3 of 4 times per trip but up to 30 seconds a time and the HUD started rebooting itself at the same time- sometimes coming straight back but sometimes being off for a minute or two. Once it's done it's little cluster of restarts everything is normal until the next time it's switched off and on again. Did it 3 trips in a row so went back to the dealer. They drove it about 100km and didn't see the fault. We got it back and did about 300km without the issue then it came back. 6 trips in a row except for some of them all the warning lights also came on and stayed on until the car was switched off. Could tell it was a false alarm as one of them was all the doors were open. The centre screen is fine. Hyundai UK have suggested to disconnect the HUD as a test and so far after about 200km it's not come back but they admitted that they're not sure how to fix it. I bought this trim partly because it had the HUD so that's a dealbreaker for me.
Have you run into this?
It's definitely not all new Tucsons as we know someone with the same age, same spec car and they don't have the issue.
No Rear Window Wiper? Does it at least have heater events in the glass?
It does have a rear wiper, it’s just hidden under the spoiler
nice outfit 👠👙👗
"I heard that EVs lose juice in the cold. True?"
Batteries don't like the cold.
"What advantage is a PHEV over a HEV?"
Depends on where you go. Most of my trips are local or about 20km. I get reduced rate electricity overnight so those trips are 5x cheaper. If you go longer you still get the first bit for less then it's a standard hybrid. If you don't do short runs a lot then the extra weight of the PHEV might make it less efficient. If you don't/can't charge cheaply then don't bother.
"Most hybrid cars' battery packs are in the trunk or hatch area, although they could also be under the rear seat. I wonder which one for this car?"
I think they are under the rear seats. The 12v battery is moved under the boot which limits space.
"Is it possible to charge the battery inside a PHEV with gasoline?"
Unless it's a hidden option - no. Once it gets to about 13% charge it charges then uses the power straight away rather than store it. Not once seen it ever go up once it goes into hybrid mode.
"I think engine and regen brakes does charge battery in PHEV. "
As above. Once it gets any charge it uses it as soon as possible.
"the trunk feels too open, doesn't have a luggage cover like the hybrid model which one can pull forward and backwards?"
The European version has one as standard.
"What are vented seats ??"
The seats have loads of perforations in them and it blows the aircon up your bum and on your back. A bit like heated seats, it takes getting used to, but on a really warm day it's actually really nice.
"Front camera can be used as a Dash-cam?"
Can't say about the US/Canada market but I asked Hyundai UK and they said no and they had no intention of doing it. In some markets there's an add-on but not sure which ones. Seems a no-brainer to me.
"Does the EPB kick in automatically when the engine is switched off?"
Yes.
"The PHEV will drive fully electric, usually between about 30-80km (This Tuscon is rated for 51)."
If it's cold it won't. Or at leat mine doesn't. Even when set to EV mode the engine will come on if the heater is on. Apparently burning fuel at idle speeds is more efficient that using electricity. I'd like the choice.
"Is there a turbo whine sound coming from the engine? If so, is it noticeable?"
Possibly, but I've not noticed the engine sound even starting when in EV mode and you put the foot down, so I doubt it's loud.
"Why the remote is so big but there is no space to fit in the physical emergency key?"
Oh that really bugs me as well. I'd done a test drive with the salesman having the keyso hadn't seen it. Paid for the car and then they bring out what I can only describe as keys the size of those floats they used on Baywatch. Genuinely had a moment where I backed out. Why are they so big compared to key fobs that actually have keys in them?
That car still has the worst rear directional signals, move them up
2hrs. to charge, who has time for that?
When you’re charging at home or at work, I don’t think two hours is much of an issue, just vehicle still runs on gasoline - it’s not like you’re stuck stranded waiting two hours at a public charger.
Shifting to PHEV or HEV might also be a shift in driving lifestyle. It can take a little way until it sinks in :)
@@BrantfordKia TY
PHEVs don't suit everyone. I live within 7km of a city so most of my trips are about 14km. We get a half-price electric rate overnight so plug in overnight so I rarely use the engine (although it's worth noting that when it's cold it will turn on the engine to run the heating - even when set to EV only, which does annoy me that you can't override that) My wife does at least a 200km run once a week and charges at work so nearly half the trip is electric so (in the UK at least) 5x cheaper than using the engine plus when it's running hybrid it's still better mpg. If you do long runs all the time then PHEV is mibbe not the best option.
Sorry but this Tucson is very ugly car.
. The interier is ok but the exterier is very ugly! Why the koreaian manager doesnt want to pay a italian designer?😢😢😢😢
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