Hankook Winter i cept evo2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

8

Tests Completed

7^th

Average Position

4^th

Best Result

20^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 delivers balanced winter capability with standout handling on dry and snow tracks, plus competitive snow braking. Across eight tests it averages mid-pack overall (7.4), with several top-three subtest finishes in handling disciplines. However, it shows recurring weaknesses in dry braking, wet braking/handling, and efficiency (rolling resistance, noise), and one notably poor full-test result in 2017.
Overall, it suits drivers prioritizing dynamic feel and snow control over shortest braking distances and refinement. Performance varies by size/test, but patterns indicate reliable snow traction and agile handling offset by below-average stopping power and comfort/efficiency metrics.

Performance Strengths

Dry Handling Strong Details
• 1st place dry handling in 2017 Sport Auto (225/40 R18)
• 3rd place dry handling in 2017 AMS (225/40 R18, +0.3% from best)
• 3rd place dry handling in 2017 Auto Bild SUV (114 km/h, +0.6% from best)
Snow Performance Moderate Details
• 1st place snow braking in 2017 Sport Auto (29.7 m)
• Top-5 snow braking/handling in 2019 (5/12 braking, +3.6%; 5/11 handling, +1.4%)
• Top-3 snow braking in 2017 Auto Bild SUV (22.4 m, +1.8%)
Wet Handling/Control Minor Details
• 4th place wet handling in 2019 (+2.2% from best)
• Mid-field wet handling in 2017 AMS (8/10, +6.3%) and 2017 SUV (7/11, +4.3%)
Value/Pricing (select tests) Minor Details
• Price 5/11 in 2019 (+33% from best)
• Price 4/10 in 2017 SUV (+84.6% from best; still upper third ranking)

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking Strong Details
• 12/12 in 2019 (+19.6% from best)
• 11/11 in 2017 Auto Bild SUV (+23% from best)
• 10/10 in 2017 Sport Auto (+7.5% from best)
• 15/21 in 2017 Auto Bild (+20.3% from best)
Wet Braking Strong Details
• 10/10 in 2017 AMS (+12.1% from best)
• 9/11 in 2017 SUV (+9.6% from best)
• 17/21 in 2017 Auto Bild (+15.8% from best)
• 4/12 in 2019 (+4.2% from best; isolated better result)
Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Moderate Details
• 12/12 in 2019 (+28.4% from best)
• 15/21 in 2017 Auto Bild (+15.6%)
• 8/11 in 2017 SUV (+12.7%)
Noise/Comfort Moderate Details
• 12/12 in 2019 noise (+7.1% from best)
• 8/10 in 2017 AMS (+1.2%)
• 15/21 in 2017 Auto Bild (+3.7%)
Wet Handling/Aquaplaning Consistency Moderate Details
• 21/21 wet handling in 2017 Auto Bild (+8.9%)
• 7/10 wet handling in 2017 Sport Auto (+4.1%)
• 8/10 wet handling in 2017 AMS (+6.3%)
• Straight aqua 9/12 in 2019 (+7.1%) and 8/11 in 2017 SUV (+8.5%)