2024 Hyundai Tucson detailed: Family SUV gets hybrid car tech to help it take on Toyota RAV4, Nissan X-Trail and Kia Sportage – Car News
Hyundai has revealed more details about its refreshed Tucson that it hopes will close the gap to the segment-leading Toyota RAV4. As previously announced, the facelifted 2024 Tucson line-up will be spearheaded by two new hybrid models.
Hyundai Australia has confirmed local specifications for the tweaked range ahead of its launch by “mid-2024.” The 1.6T GDi HEV powertrain features a 1.6-litre petrol engine paired with an electric motor to make 169kW/350Nm and will be available with front- or all-wheel drive, both with a six-speed automatic transmission.
The 115kW/192Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine, with six-speed auto and front-wheel drive remains, as does the 1.6-litre turbo, non-hybrid, with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive. However, the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine has been dropped, as part of the brand’s electrification strategy and changing consumer demands.
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Hyundai has also confirmed that it will offer up to three trim levels, although it’s unclear if it will continue to be labelled in the current, entry-level, Elite and Highlander grades, or if those names will evolve. The N Line styling pack will continue to be available across the range, including the new hybrids.
Hyundai Australia hasn’t announced individual specifications for the new range, but has given details of the upgrades for this 2024 range.
These include LED exterior lighting as standard across the range, matte paint options, new wheels and styling tweaks, new dual 12.3-inch screens for the infotainment and instrument display, a head-up display, wired and wireless Apple CarPlay, a revised air-conditioning system with physical buttons as well as the previously reported interior styling changes.
Another major new addition is the introduction of Hyundai Blue Link connected safety system and over-the-air updates, as well as mild-autonomous Highway Driving Assist.
Hyundai Australia has opted to skip a local suspension tuning program and will instead take the global set-up for the new Tucson range. However, it has done a local development tune for the e-motion Drive hybrid system, although the details of what this has entailed haven’t been revealed yet.
The other obvious missing piece is the pricing, with the company keeping that under wraps until closer to launch locally, although the new equipment is expected to bring a price rise across the board.
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