The all-new Hyundai Tucson has arrived in Australia, available in three variants with three engine options and delivering a host of new styling, technology, and safety features. It will also be available with the optional N Line pack across the range.

Variants are the entry-level Tucson, the mid-specification Elite, and the top-of-the-range Highlander, and engine options are a Smartstream 2-litre petrol, a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol and 2-litre turbo-diesel powertrains, paired with FWD and AWD.
The Tucson variant gets the 2-litre petrol with six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. That set-up is available in all variants and delivers 115kW and 192Nm.

Elite and Highlander add a choice of a 1.6-litre turbo with seven-speed DCT (132kW/265Nm) and all-wheel drive, or the 2-litre turbo diesel with eight-speed automatic (137kW/416Nm) and AWD, both with shift-by-wire pushbutton gear selection and shift paddles.

Available drive modes are Normal, Eco, Sport and Smart which set specific HTRAC all-wheel-drive torque distribution settings.
Hyundai says that Tucson entry-level model is available immediately, with the 1.6-litre turbo available in the second quarter of the year, and the 2-litre turbo diesel and N-Line Option Pack, available in the third quarter.

The N Line pack will offer some performance/luxury-like features, including sports-inspired styling, 19-inch alloy wheels, and LED front and rear lighting, as well as the 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster display and leather and suede upholstery.

Safety technology is a must in new vehicles these days, and the Tucson comes with a comprehensive list of advanced driver assistance features via Hyundai’s SmartSense suite, including Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Rear Parking Distance Warning, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Occupant Alert, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, and Rear-View Monitor.

Also standard in every new Tucson is a seven-airbag system that includes a front centre side airbag.

The range-opening Tucson features an 8-inch multimedia unit with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 4.2-inch supervision cluster, power folding automatic side mirrors, 17-inch alloy wheels, dusk-sensing headlights and LED DRLs.

The Elite adds a 10.25-inch navigation multimedia unit, leather upholstery, heated front seats and a powered adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone air-conditioning, Smart Key with pushbutton start, rain-sensing wipers and 18-inch alloy wheels.

The Highlander features a 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster display, a panoramic sunroof, heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats.

There is also a memory driver’s seat, an eight-way powered passenger seat, BOSE Premium Audio, LED cabin lights and ambient mood lighting, and smart power tailgate. Additional SmartSense features in the Highlander include Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, 360-degree Surround View Monitor, and a Blind-Spot View Monitor.

Standard in every Tucson is a wireless charging pad for compatible Qi-standard devices.

The Tucson is offered in a choice of eight mica and metallic exterior colours including Crimson Red and Deep Sea Blue teamed, dependent on the variant, with cloth upholstery in grey/black, leather in black, brown or light grey, or N Line leather and suede in black.

Prices start from $34,500 (before on road costs) for the entry level Tucson, rising to $53,000 for the 2-litre turbo diesel AWD with N Line option.

Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (June 2021) 

17 June 2021