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Hyundai has removed the wraps from its new Tucson, which will go on sale in Korea starting this month. As hinted at in teaser photos earlier this month, the design of the fourth-generation compact SUV is a surprising departure from the previous iteration, in terms of looks.
In this one, the automaker’s interpretation of the “Sensuous Sportiness” design language takes on what the company calls a “parametric dynamics” look, with many kinetic details of the jewel’s surface.
The parametric grille offers the SUV a distinctive front end, and you certainly won’t mistake the Tucson for anything else, viewed from the front. The slim headlights blend seamlessly into the jewel grille, which cleverly integrates the half-mirror daytime running lights that are only revealed when illuminated.
The kinetic design theme continues at the rear with a full-width taillight array, incorporating half-hidden triangle shapes that are only visible when turned on, echoing the lighting theme at the front. To make room for the uninterrupted light bar, the automaker has moved the brand logo to the rear screen area, and the rear wiper is now hidden under the rear spoiler for a cleaner look.
In all, the new Tucson projects a coupe-like appearance with its shape, with many chiseled surfaces and angular wheel arches to give it a bold and dynamic look. Design aside, Hyundai says the Tucson will be available in short and long wheelbase versions, depending on the region. This is to meet the various needs of the market.
Inside, you’ll find an “Interspace” cabin, which is topped off by a layered instrument panel in wrap-around styling, with twin silver trim lines extending to the doors. There is a digital instrument cluster without a hood and a flat center fascia without buttons.
As standard, the dual-screen center panel comes equipped with an eight-inch color touchscreen with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, located on top of a full touchscreen control panel. The piece of the party is a 10.25-inch touch navigation screen, offering split-screen functionality and improved voice recognition.
There is also a Bose Premium audio system, 64-color ambient lighting adjustable to 10 brightness levels, as well as a multi-command function, which allows drivers to pre-condition the car interior with a single voice command.
The Tucson also features Hyundai’s digital key, in which a Near Field Communication (NFC) capable smartphone can be used as a smart key to lock / unlock the vehicle, activate the panic alert, and start the engine and your climate control system from up to 28 meters away.
Optional equipment available in select markets includes an air purification system for the climate control system and a new Car-to-Home feature, which allows drivers to remotely control smart appliances, such as lights and air conditioning, from the car in preparation for arrival. home.
At the point of presentation, the Tucson will be available with two powertrain options. The petrol unit is a 2.5-liter Smartstream direct-injection four-cylinder NA engine delivering 190 hp and 260 Nm, combined with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The other is a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, which will be featured in hybrid or plug-in hybrid versions of the Tucson. The mill produces 180 hp and 264 Nm, and coupled to an electric motor, the combined system output is 230 hp and 350 Nm.
The Tucson will be available with front-wheel drive and HTRAC all-wheel drive, and the hybrid and PHEV versions will also come equipped with E-Handling technology, which the automaker says helps improve steering response and directional stability when cornering or on adverse driving. terms.
In terms of safety, the Tucson is quite loaded, with the automaker’s SmartSense suite of safety features fully equipped with Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping (LKA) and Lane Following Assist (LFA) and a blind spot vision monitor as standard. Also on the list are the high beam assistant and a surround view monitor.
Although domestic sales begin this month, buyers in other markets will have to wait until next year before they can get their hands on the fourth-generation Tucson; Global sales of the SUV will begin from the first half of 2021. According to Hyundai, an N Line version of the Tucson is planned in the future.
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