Hyundai has quite a busy year ahead with many launches lined up. The Korean carmaker is set to launch the Venue facelift and N line soon and the Ioniq 5 EV isn’t too far away as well. Hyundai also recently announced that the next-gen Tucson will be making it to our shores soon. Now, the new Tucson has been spotted testing in Hyderabad. Let’s take a look at it:
What to expect
On the design front, Tucson is designed to appeal to those who embrace the integration of technologies with their lifestyle. Tucson’s integration of technology and design is most evident in its innovative half-mirror type daytime running lamps (DRLs) that are assimilated seamlessly within the parametric grille, only revealed when illuminated. The kinetic design theme carries over to the rear where the full-width taillamp incorporates half-hidden triangular shapes that are only visible when lit, echoing the DRL on the front.
In order to achieve the purity of this design theme, the Hyundai logo moved up and is integrated into the glass while the wiper also moves up and hides under the rear spoiler. Hyundai Tucson’s interior, offers three new technologies, including a vertically stacked, dual 10.25-inch full-touch screen exempt from hard buttons, a multi-air ventilation system, and an open, hood-less digital gauge cluster. These features create a high-tech ambiance, with cushioned materials on high-touch areas, various material applications based on the frequency of interface, and a premium presence. Tucson’s second-row seats will feature fold-and-dive functionality for optimized reconfiguration capability between passengers and cargo.
On the performance front, Hyundai’s new Tucson offers both Smartstream 2.5-litre, direct-injected, four-cylinder, gasoline powertrain and 1.6-liter, turbo, direct-injected, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid powertrains. The 2.5-liter engine has an estimated output of 190 bhp and an estimated torque rating of 247 Nm. This engine is coupled with 8-speed automatic transmission. The 1.6-liter hybrid powertrain produces an estimated 180 bhp, with a combined powertrain output of 230 bhp. It also produces 264 Nm of torque from the gasoline engine and 350 Nm of torque from the combined hybrid powertrain.
This new powertrain uses Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) technology that manages valve opening duration for optimal power, efficiency and emissions with minimized compromise. In terms of diesel powertrain options, it gets a 1.6-liter CRDi engine and a 2.0 CRDi engine. The 2.0 CRDi engine produces 186ps and 420nm of torque. It comes mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission