Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

6^th

Average Position

5^th

Best Result

7^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across four winter SUV tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV delivers balanced mid-pack performance with standout strengths in snow handling/subjective control and comfort/noise, plus competitive dry handling. However, it shows clear weaknesses in dry braking, aquaplaning resistance, and rolling resistance. Overall placements (5/10 to 7/8, average 6th) indicate a capable but not class-leading tyre, excelling in subjective feel on snow and cabin refinement while conceding objective safety margins in certain wet/dry metrics.

Performance Strengths

Snow Performance Strong Details
• 2nd place snow handling (49.2 km/h) in 2019 AMS, +0.4% from best
• 2nd place subjective snow handling (9 pts) in 2019 AMS, +10% from best
• 4th place snow braking (26.5 m) in 2019 AMS, +3.5% from best
Dry Handling and Comfort/Noise Strong Details
• 2nd place dry handling (115.9 km/h) in 2019 AMS, +0.2% from best
• 2nd place subjective comfort (9 pts) in 2019 AMS, +10% from best
• 1st place noise (69.3 dB) in 2019 AMS
Overall Consistency (Mid-pack) Moderate Details
• Average overall position 6 across 4 tests
• Overall results: 5/10 (2016 AMS), 6/8 (2016 AutoBild 4x4), 7/8 (2017 ACE/ARBO/GTU), 6/11 (2019 AMS)

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking Strong Details
• 11th/11 dry braking (46.8 m), +6.1% from best in 2019 AMS
Aquaplaning and Wet Control Moderate Details
• 9th/11 straight aquaplaning (72.3 km/h), +13% from best in 2019 AMS
• 8th/11 subjective wet handling (6 pts), +40% from best in 2019 AMS
• 7th/11 wet handling (70.7 km/h), +3.5% from best in 2019 AMS
Efficiency (Rolling Resistance/Price) Minor Details
• 10th/11 rolling resistance (9 kg/t), +21.6% from best in 2019 AMS
• Price ranking 4th/11 (+57.5% from best) in 2019 AMS