If you’ve been keeping up with global automotive news, then you’ll know by now that the fourth-generation NX4 Hyundai Tucson is already out in select markets. To further show its capabilities to the world though, a heavily modified version of the Korean-made crossover will make a major appearance in Sony’s Uncharted (2022) adventure film.
The Hyundai Tucson Beast concept
It’s called the Tucson “Beast” concept, and it is a beefier version of the said crossover. For starters, it rides on a set of Nitto all-terrain tires, and its front end is protected by a bull bar. It also features LED bars, a snorkel, a roof rack, and bolt-on fenders, as well as a suspension lift.
The Tucson Beast concept vehicle was the brainchild of California-based Hyundai Design team, together with Sony Pictures. And at a glance, it looks like it is ready to take on whatever challenge you can throw at it.
In the film, the tougher-looking version of the fourth-gen Tucson will be used by Nathan Drake (Tom Holland), a treasure hunter hired by Victor “Sully” Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg) to find Ferdinand Magellan’s long-lost treasure. Stepping in to foil their plans is Moncada (Antonio Banderas), a ruthless treasure hunter who believes that he is the rightful heir to Magellan’s lost fortune.
Tom Holland, as Nathan Drake, behind the wheel of the 2022 Hyundai Tucson
The said film is based on the highly regarded “Uncharted” series of video games developed by Naughty Dog. So for those who have played these games, then you’ll definitely know that Drake will indeed need something as tough as the Tucson Beast.
The 2022 Hyundai Tucson also appeared in several promotional materials featuring Tom Holland’s character. One example of this is a 60-second commercial dubbed “Car Wash” which you can view below:
Uncharted | Car Wash I 2022 TUCSON | Hyundai
Other Hyundai models will make an appearance in the said film as well. These include the stock version of the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, Genesis GV80, and Genesis G80, among others.
If you want to catch Uncharted on the big screen, then be aware that it is set to premier globally on February 18, 2022.
For more car news, keep it here on the Philippine’s largest automotive portal.
Know more about Hyundai Tucson 2024
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
Explore
Recent posts
- All-new Hyundai Tucson ANCAP Oct 28, 2021
- Hyundai and Marvel Studios collaboration Jun 17, 2021
- Hyundai Tucson car of the year award uk publication Jun 15, 2021
