The moose test is a driving maneuver that simulates an unexpected obstacle, such as a moose, suddenly appearing on the road in front of a moving vehicle. The test involves the driver swerving to avoid the obstacle and then quickly returning the vehicle back to its original lane to avoid colliding with any oncoming traffic. The moose test is commonly used to evaluate a vehicle's ability to handle sudden and evasive maneuvers, which can be important for safety on the road.
According to testers at km77.com, Hyundai Tucson PHEV performs surprisingly well in the moose test, demonstrating very good manners in going around the corners. While it didn't reach the highest speed achieved by some other cars in the test, such as the Kia Niro, which did 50 mph/81 kph, it reached a speed of 40 mph (64 kph) in the middle section, which is quite impressive.
During the moose test, the Tucson PHEV's electronic stability system acts very gently and lets the SUV maintain its high speed. According to testers at km77.com, the Tucson PHEV doesn't show any unforeseen reactions that could catch the driver unprepared, cementing its status as a good performer. In fact, the Tucson PHEV goes around the cones in the slalom test with a speed that is higher than the results of performance-oriented vehicles such as the BMW i4, which also has a significantly lower center of gravity.
The Tucson PHEV has a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine and an electric motor for a combined output of 261 horsepower (195 kilowatts) and 258 pound-feet (350 Newton-meters) of torque. The SUV has a six-speed automatic transmissionr. Despite its relatively heavy weight, the Tucson PHEV is quite efficient, with a fully electric range of 33 miles (53 kilometers) according to the EPA, thanks to its 13.8-kilowatt-hour battery pack.
Source: km77
