The brand new fourth-gen Hyundai Tucson now will get a brand new N Line variant. Revealed for worldwide markets, the brand new Tucson N-Line bringing what Hyundai calls “motorsport-inspired” exterior and inside tweaks and trim-specific tuning.
- Shares engines with the usual Hyundai Tucson
- Non-compulsory adaptive suspension retuned to ship “much more driving enjoyable”
Hyundai Tucson N Line: Beauty adjustments
On the surface, the entrance grille has been made longer and wider and further particulars are added, together with the N Line badge. The entrance and rear bumpers are greater than on the usual Tucson, too.
Moreover, an elongated aerodynamic spoiler has been fitted to the N Line’s rear, alongside a purple reflector band and diffuser, and likewise will get “aggressive” twin tip exhausts. The N Line additionally will get the choice of a twin tone paint shade and a ‘Shadow Gray’ coat that’s unique to this sportier variant.
The styling additions proceed inside, the place Hyundai has ushered in purple stitching, N logos and racier steel pedals, footrest and door steps.
Hyundai Tucson N Line: Mechanical adjustments
When it comes to suspension, the N Line is broadly unchanged from the usual Tucson if not geared up with the elective Electronically Managed Suspension – the corporate’s identify for its adaptive suspension. The adaptive suspension has been retuned to offer “much more driving enjoyable”.
Additionally, as with the usual Tucson, the N Line sports activities a number of powertrains. These embody 150hp and 180hp 1.6-litre turbo-petrol mild-hybrid petrols, a 230hp petrol hybrid and the 2021 Tucson’s new 265hp plug-in hybrid. THe Tucson N Line may also be out there with a 136hp 1.6-litre diesel engine possibility.
The Tucson N Line, alongside the brand new customary mannequin, will probably be delivered to prospects in Europe within the coming months, with the hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants to comply with.
Hyundai N Line fashions for India
Hyundai is contemplating its N Line fashions for the Indian market with the primary automobile anticipated to be the i20 N Line that made its worldwide debut final 12 months. In comparison with the usual i20, the N Line mannequin will get sportier seems to be and a revised suspension however continues to make use of the identical engine as the usual hatchback. Additionally being thought of is the full-blown i20 N sizzling hatchback.
Coming to the Tucson, Hyundai solely final 12 months launched the facelifted third-gen SUV in India, and there may be presently no phrase on when the brand new fourth-gen mannequin will arrive. The third-gen Tucson too will get an N Line variant in some worldwide markets nevertheless it stays to be seen if this variant will probably be thought of for India.
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