This is the next Hyundai Tucson – and yes, those are LEDs

Updated Sep 03, 2020 | Same topic: Car Sneak Peeks, Teasers, & Rumors

The compact crossover will make its global debut soon.

Hyundai Motor Company is about to make a big splash with the next-generation Hyundai Tucson. Upon its debut on September 15, 2020, the Korean automaker says the Tucson will be offered in both short and long wheelbases, depending on the region or market. 

If you’re already on the edge of your seat, be glad to know that Hyundai released several pictures providing us a glimpse into what the next-generation 2021 Hyundai Tucson will look like. And from what we can see, it comes with a new design language that looks different from other Hyundai vehicles. The Korean carmaker says the next-gen Hyundai Tucson features a “dynamic jewel-like exterior.” 

A picture of the front of the upcoming 2021 Hyundai Tucson.

The DRLs are integrated into the grille. It looks very striking.     

The centerpiece of the new crossover is its grille that dominates the front fascia. It’s a slatted design with the daytime running lights (DRL) integrated into its side-most portions. The aforementioned DRLs are only visible when turned on with the side-most slats providing the source of illumination.

Straddling either side of the lower front fascia is a pair of parametric headlamps, each surrounded by a chrome molding. And finally, the rear end features LED taillamps combined with a red LED strip traversing the entire rear. The rear window wiper is hidden as well.

>>> Related: Unofficial next Hyundai Tucson teaser interior sketch reveals screen-fest

A picture of the rear of the upcoming 2021 Hyundai Tucson

The LED strip integrated with the taillights look futuristic ain't it?

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson will also feature larger dimensions. The short wheelbase variant will have long overhangs. On the other hand, the side of the crossover features a graceful roofline that terminates into a chromed-out D-pillar. Coupled those with the new 19-inch alloy wheels and the angular wheel arches, and the result is an athletic yet graceful looking vehicle.

The interior design for the new Tucson is also quite a feast for the eyes. It features a futuristic cockpit with a large 10.25-inch infotainment system that seems to be “dripping” down in a vertical orientation from the dashboard. The new Tucson will also do away with the old analog instrument cluster, replacing it with a new digital display.

A picture of the interior of the upcoming 2021 Hyundai Interior

The new interior of the Tucson looks spacious and comfy.

While details with regards to the new Tucson’s exterior and interior design are plentiful online, Hyundai is yet to release information about its engine and transmission.

As we’ve said earlier, the new Tucson will come in two sizes. According to reports, the presumably larger, long-wheelbase versions will be released in the U.S., Korea, and China, while the shorter version will be available in the Middle East and Europe.

In the Philippines, Hyundai has been selling the current Tucson for a very long time. As such saying that this new Tucson will eventually get here might not be quite a stretch.

For more news about the new 2021 Hyundai Tucson, stay posted here on Philkotse.com.

Know more about Hyundai Tucson 2024

Hyundai Tucson

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson is a five-seater compact crossover. Locally, this model has two variants. There’s the GLS+ 2.0 CRDi, and the 2.0 GLS AT. The CRDi model is diesel, while the other one is gasoline. They then have a price of Php 1,840,000 and Php 1,570,000 respectively.

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. 
 

₱ 1,570,000 - ₱ 1,840,000

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Cesar G.B. Miguel

Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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