HYUNDAI will replace its mid-sized Tucson in direction of the center of subsequent yr, introducing a raft of small however essential beauty adjustments alongside substantial mechanical updates – key amongst which is the inclusion of a hybrid driveline for the primary time.
Revealed at present, the up to date 2024 Hyundai Tucson retains the marque’s Parametric Dynamics styling theme, albeit with a squarer frontal remedy.
Labelled by Hyundai as “extra refined and compelling”, the entrance fascia is once more complemented by the model’s Parametric Jewel ‘hidden’ headlights however provides broader skid plates to advertise a wider stance.
Newly designed alloy wheels are additionally discovered throughout the vary, whereas on the rear, a remoulded bumper once more with broadened skid plate rounds out the look, “conveying a way of stability and steadiness”.
Inside, the up to date Tucson beneficial properties a dashboard like different SUVs within the Hyundai vary. It now gives twin 12.3-inch shows for instrumentation and infotainment, each supported by the model’s newest CCOS software program. Touchscreen local weather controls, a brand new steering wheel design, USB-C kind charging ports and a column-mounted transmission selector additionally function.
Hyundai says the adjustments give the Tucson not solely a brand new inside visage, but additionally higher spaciousness and practicality. A brand new, floating-style centre console sees the drink holders and wi-fi cellphone charger repositioned to make higher use of the newly acquired area, whereas extra cupboard space is discovered under, very similar to it’s within the Kona and Santa Fe.
Maybe most significantly, nevertheless, are the adjustments discovered beneath the bonnet of the 2024 Hyundai Tucson.
Like that of the just lately up to date i30 Sedan, the mid-sized SUV now scores a 1.6-litre petrol-electric hybrid driveline for the primary time, the energetic but environment friendly providing producing 171kW and 350Nm whereas returning a WLTP mixed cycle gasoline consumption variety of simply 5.9 litres per 100km in front-wheel drive format and 6.6L/100km with H-Trac all-wheel drive.
It isn’t but identified whether or not the hybrid will be a part of the present choices as a 3rd choice, or whether or not Hyundai will remove the diesel from its vary.
Hyundai Australia has but to verify native specification, grades, or pricing for the up to date Tucson vary, however says the mannequin line-up will seem in native dealerships in direction of the center of subsequent yr (2024). Additional particulars are anticipated nearer to the mannequin’s launch.
The present Hyundai Tucson vary is priced from $35,150 – $54,650 plus on-road prices.
Domestically, the Tucson stays one of many better-selling entrants within the Medium SUV beneath $60K section, with year-to-date gross sales of 17,935 models. The fourth-place place locations the Hyundai Tucson behind rivals together with the Toyota RAV4 (24,986), Mitsubishi Outlander (20,000), and Mazda CX-5 (19,404), however forward of the fifth-place Subaru Forester (13,464).
