Phev or Hev for towing?

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NoTwOld
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Post by NoTwOld »

Joolstdi, Thanks for that info, what make of towbar is your dealer fitting ? do you know how they will wire it up ?

joolstdi
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Post by joolstdi »

It’s a witter tow bar you can download the fitting instructions from their web site. And it’s a dedicated wiring loam for the car £550 all in
Hopefully it’s to the plug under the rear bumper
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ClassicPete
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Post by ClassicPete »

In the UK PHEV definitely has a maximum tow capacity of 1350. With a 1600 MLPTM caravan Hybrid is the only option.
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Post by joolstdi »

The phew has just won a award in what car in the plug in its class and they are saying 1350 but I think that’s only in electronic mod only and I think 1600 in hybrid. I have been trying to clarify this for some time to buy a new caravan.
They do super light weight caravans but the are expensive.
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Post by ClassicPete »

joolstdi wrote: Mon Aug 29, 2022 7:16 am ... they are saying 1350 but I think that’s only in electronic mod only and I think 1600 in hybrid.
There is no differenciation between electric or engine, its a vehicle towing weight.
2023 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate Hybrid 230 Amazon Grey/Moss Grey trim
1990 MG Maestro Turbo #436 of 505
1973 Semi-works Austin Allegro Rally Car
Tucson Ordered 9/8/22
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Collected 27/1/23
paddyt0
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Post by paddyt0 »

I had the same issue and spoke to Hyundai UK who sent me this email in June
Came as a relief as my Caravan has a total weight of 1530kgs and I have a Ultimate PHEV due in October



Case Reference: HMUK3438424

Good afternoon,

As discussed, please find weights below for Tucson plug-in Hybrid

750kg unbraked
1600kg braked

Kind Regards
Hyundai Customer Services

Customer Query

Hyundai Motor UK Ltd

customer.query@hyundai.co.uk
joolstdi
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Post by joolstdi »

That's the same reply that I had, everybody else are saying 1350.
we really need Hyundai to update the media to confirm this.
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Post by ClassicPete »

joolstdi wrote: Fri Sep 02, 2022 8:26 am That's the same reply that I had, everybody else are saying 1350.
we really need Hyundai to update the media to confirm this.
Interesting that there is nowhere on the Hyundai website for the Tucson where they mention the towing capacity for any model, let alone the (P)HEV. Best I caould find to justify the figures I was given by my dealer is this page: https://www.grange.co.uk/technical-data ... r-4wd-auto
Towards the bottom in the weights and capacities section are the 1350/750 figures
2023 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate Hybrid 230 Amazon Grey/Moss Grey trim
1990 MG Maestro Turbo #436 of 505
1973 Semi-works Austin Allegro Rally Car
Tucson Ordered 9/8/22
Arrived Tilbury 21/12/22
Collected 27/1/23
xtrailman
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Post by xtrailman »

paddyt0 wrote: Thu Sep 01, 2022 8:51 pm I had the same issue and spoke to Hyundai UK who sent me this email in June
Came as a relief as my Caravan has a total weight of 1530kgs and I have a Ultimate PHEV due in October



Case Reference: HMUK3438424

Good afternoon,

As discussed, please find weights below for Tucson plug-in Hybrid

750kg unbraked
1600kg braked

Kind Regards
Hyundai Customer Services

Customer Query

Hyundai Motor UK Ltd

customer.query@hyundai.co.uk
Have you actually towed your caravan yet with the Phev as I'm sure it's not rated to tow 1650kg
xtrailman
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Post by xtrailman »

Interested in how it performs.
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