Unofficial next Hyundai Tucson teaser interior sketch reveals screen-fest

Updated Oct 07, 2020 | Same topic: Car Sneak Peeks, Teasers, & Rumors

The interior is as elegant as the exterior is sporty.    

Spy shots of the next-generation Hyundai Tucson have been spotted in South Korea, with the buzz centering on the crossover’s rumored new fascia.

Codenamed NX4, the fourth-generation Tucson will be based on the Vision T Concept that Hyundai previewed at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Hyundai Vision T Concept

The Vision T Concept serves as the template for the next-generation Hyundai Tucson

The upcoming Hyundai Tucson model will likely be bigger than the outgoing model, especially at the rear. Split headlamps flank a wider radiator grille which integrates the turn signals, while muscular fenders complement sharp character lines.

LED tail lamps bridged by a light stripe round out the crossover’s sporty vibe, and the vehicle will be riding on the same two-tone alloy wheels as the Vision T.

Hyundai Tucson spy shot

The upcoming Tucson is shaping up to be a more handsome crossover than its predecessor

Much ado has been going on over the exterior, but will the new Tucson’s cabin be as striking? An unofficial sketch of the new Tucson’s interior seems to shed light on the otherwise, uh, sketchy details. But if it’s any indication, the elegant-looking cockpit could contrast very nicely with the vehicle’s athletic design.

The entire dashboard is an exercise in minimalism, with little in the way of panel lines and contours that make regular interiors look distractingly busy.

A large touchscreen head unit sits flush with the center console, with the display and buttons for the onboard climate control resting just below it.

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Tucson interior sketch

This unofficial sketch shows a clean-looking interior for the new Tucson

But more interesting bits await beyond the steering wheel, which sits in front of a virtual instrument panel comprising a floating-type flat screen.

The panel will also likely serve as a customizable multi-information display that gives the driver access to communication, navigation, and vehicle telematics.

Take note that Hyundai has yet to confirm the authenticity of the leaked sketch (there isn’t even a provision for the shifter yet), but previous spy shots point to a strong possibility of it being adopted for the production version.

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There’s no word on the powertrain lineup, but the Vision T’s electric option is hinted at, as well as a sporty Tucson N variant rumored to deliver 340 hp. The new Hyundai Tucson is being anticipated for a 2021 launch as a 2022 model in India.

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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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Joseph holds a degree in Journalism from the University of the Philippines Diliman and has been writing professionally since 1999. He has written episodes for CNN Philippines' motoring show Drive, and has worked on corporate projects for MG Philippines and Pilipinas Shell. Aside from being Philkotse.com’s Content Lead, he also writes content for numerous car dealerships in the U.S., spanning multiple brands such as Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Maserati, among others.

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