New Hyundai Tucson Sport Concept on display at 2017 SEMA show

Wait for a production version to come.

The Hyundai Tucson Sport Concept will be showcased at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, in Las Vegas. The vehicle is the fruit of the collaboration between the Korean car maker and Vaccar – a Florida-based tuning group. With a radical-looking appearance as well as a more powerful engine, the Tucson Sport Concept will truly a great offering to all families if it enters the production line.

For starters, the Concept is covered by a unique aqua blue finish with matte gray splashes. Thanks to the creation of Vaccar, the Tucson Sport now features new front lip spoiler with expanded side skirts, merged into the rear diffuser. Other exterior refinements are composed of a new mesh front grille and 20-inch forged alloy wheels protected by flared wheel arches, providing the SUV a sportier looking makeover.

The vehicle is the fruit of the collaboration between Hyundai and Vaccar

Getting inside, the Hyundai Tucson Sport Concept comes fitted with Ice Gray leather upholstery highlighted by blue stitching. What’s more, the instrument panel is given new analog gauges. Infotainment system includes a 9-inch touchscreen system, a 12-inch subwoofer, headrest-mounted displays and new speakers also.

Not only does the new Concept receive cosmetic changes, it also boasts new powertrain, as we’ve note above, with a new turbocharger, a new AEM inlet piping, a Mishimoto intercooler and a new exhaust as well. Output figures haven’t been disclosed but the engine is expected to deliver over 300 PS.

In addition, adjustable coilovers, revised suspension system and new sticky rubber promise to bring you much better handling than ever.

According to latest car news, along with the new Tucson Sport Concept, the Hyundai HyperEconiq Ioniq concept will be likewise in attendance at the car event.

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Know more about Hyundai Tucson 2024

Hyundai Tucson 2024

The 2024 Hyundai Tucson is a five-seater compact crossover. Locally, this model has three variants.

Under the hood, the GLS+ CRDi variant uses a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine that can make up to 183 horsepower and 416 Nm of torque. The GLS meanwhile gets a 2.0-liter gasoline mill that can churn out 153 horsepower and 192 Nm of torque.

For transmissions, the diesel variant uses an eight-speed automatic tranny. The gasoline version meanwhile uses a six-speed automatic tranny. Both variants are front-wheel-drive.

Size-wise, the new Tucson is 4,630mm long, 1,865mm wide, and 1,665mm in height. They also come with a wheelbase length of 2,755mm, and a ground clearance of 181mm.

Locally, the Hyundai Tucson competes against the likes of the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Chery Tiggo 5 Pro, Subaru Forester, Peugeot 3008, among others.

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Hyundai Tucson Launch

The 2024 Hyundai Tucson was launched together with Hyundai’s re-entry into the Philippine market under the management of Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc.

At launch, this compact crossover comes in two different trims. There’s the diesel-powered Tucson GLS+, and the gasoline-powered Tucson GLS.

Hyundai Tucson Exterior

On the outside, the 2024 Hyundai Tucson comes standard with LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, LED taillights, power-folding side mirrors, roof rails, front and rear fog lamps, and a rear spoiler.

The higher-spec GLS+ then rides on a set of 19-inch alloy wheels, whereas the GLS gets 18-inch alloy wheels.

Moreover, the GLS+ also comes with a power tailgate.

Hyundai Tucson Interior

Inside, the Tucson can seat up to five occupants. All are kept comfortable with an automatic climate control system, and it gets leather-wrapped seats with power adjustability for the front row for the GLS+.

The rear seats are also 60:40 split-folding, and the driver is also provided with a 10.25-inch TFT LCD digital gauge, as well as a push-to-start button. Also present are USB charging ports and a wireless charging pad.

Technology & Safety Features

Keeping its occupants entertained is an eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The said headunit also has voice recognition, and it is linked to a six-piece speaker set.

The Tucson’s safety kit then includes dual front airbags, side and curtain airbags, curtain airbags, anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, downhill brake control, hill-start assist, trailer stability assist, tire pressure monitoring, parking distance warning, ISOFIX child seat anchors, cruise control, among others.

Platform & Chassis

Underpinning the 2024 Tucson is the Hyundai-Kia N3 platform. It shares this with the Hyundai Santa Cruz and the Kia Sportage.

For suspensions, this model uses a MacPherson strut for the front, and a multi-link suspension for the rear. It also gets disc brakes for all four wheels, and it gets an electronic parking brake as well.

Engine & Drivetrain

There are two engine options for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson. The more powerful of the two is a 2.0-liter turbodiesel mill that can make up to 183 horsepower and 416 Nm of torque. It is then connected to an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

Meanwhile, the other engine choice is a 2.0-liter gasoline four-cylinder that can make up to 153 horsepower and 192 Nm of torque. Unlike the diesel model, the gasoline version uses a six-speed automatic tranny.

The Philippine-spec 2024 Hyundai Tucson gets six different color choices. There’s White Cream, Shimmering Silver, Crimson Red, Deep Sea, Amazon Gray, and Phantom Black.