Before its official debut, Hyundai has revealed some details regarding the all-new 2021 Hyundai Tucson. The South Korean marque has been testing it thoroughly. So while the new crossover is indeed shaping up to be pretty, it’s also confirmed that it’s one tough crossover.
It's tough enough to run around the Austrian alps while lugging around a trailer
How tough? Well, Hyundai has put the upcoming Tucson through several rigorous challenges in testing environments located around the world. For starters, it underwent a series of accelerated durability tests and dynamic tests on the Nurburgring. Next up, the new Hyundai crossover also went through public-road testing in several locations in Europe.
While you might think that this is relaxing, some roads cities in Europe are tight, made out of cobblestone, and/or riddled with speed bumps. Another test is hot weather testing in the south of Spain and cold-weather testing in Sweden. And finally, they also made the new Tucson tow a trailer in the Austrian Alps.
Video of the upcoming Hyundai Tucson undergoing tests
When it comes to fine-tuning the Hyundai Tucson in response to those tests, Hyundai did that on a dedicated proving ground located in Czech Republic. There, the Korean carmaker also pitted Tucson through various extreme driving conditions.
These pushed its four-wheel-drive system, torque distribution, torque build-up, electronic parking brake, and clutch controllability to their limits. The Hyundai engineers even drove the Tucson through 300 mm deep water to check if the new model’s underbody covers and wheel guards are doing their jobs.
Going through 300 mm deep water over and over again is no joke
Currently, the new Hyundai Tucson is undergoing final testing runs. This will further allow Hyundai engineers to use what they’ve learned in the tests to further improve the final production version of the vehicle. This will also ensure that the new Tucson will meet consumer expectations.
Hyundai Tucson's hill braking assist in action
The fourth-generation Tucson will make its global debut through a digital launch on September 15, 2020. A teaser video, as well as the live stream of the event itself, will be hosted on Hyundai.com and Hyundai's official social media pages.
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Know more about 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.
Hyundai Tucson 2024 Price List
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Tucson 2.0L GLS AT | ₱1.68 Million |
| Hyundai Tucson 2.0 GLS Plus AT (Diesel) | ₱1.98 Million |
| Hyundai Tucson 1.6L HEV | ₱2.29 Million |
Hyundai Tucson FAQs
1. Is the Hyundai Tucson diesel or gasoline?
Yes, The top-spec CRDi variants are diesel-powered, while all the lower trims come with gasoline.
2. What is the body type of the Hyundai Tucson 2024?
The Tucson is a compact crossover SUV.
3. Is the Hyundai Tucson 2024 a good car?
Yes, the Tucson 2024 is a good car to buy. Good warranty, durable ride and performance, and fuel economy are big plus points of the car.
4. Is the Hyundai Tucson automatic?
Yes, the new Hyundai Tucson comes with both automatic and manual options, which vary per variant.
5. Does the Tucson 2024 have a remote start?
No, the Tucson 2024 doesn't have a remote start.
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