The Hyundai Tucson arrives, replacing the ix35

The successor to the successful Hyundai ix35 is here. Just before the Geneva Motor Show we got to know the new generation of the Korean manufacturer’s compact SUV, which is once again called Tucson.

I’m sure many of you have already noticed that Hyundai has reused the name it once used for this same model, something that responds to the new strategy of the Asian giant.

The Tucson is a completely new model, from the first to the last screw. It features a much-updated design, far more refined and attractive than that of the ix35 it replaces. Its lines are now much closer to those of its bigger sibling, the Santa Fe. The front stands out for the incorporation of the hexagonal grille, the brand’s signature, which has become its brand image. The light clusters now use LED technology for the dipped beam too, which substantially improves illumination. The daytime running lights are now positioned at the bottom of the bumper.

On the side, a much more rounded window line together with a rising waistline improves the sturdiness of the whole, aided also by larger alloy wheels of a new design. Furthermore, at the rear we also find lines similar to those of the i20, one of Hyundai’s latest launches.

The interior has taken a major leap in quality. The overall lines are very reminiscent of those found in larger models from the Korean group, such as the Hyundai Santa Fe or the recently launched Kia Sorento, which we already told you about at the time. The materials are now of better quality, while the fittings are more precise. The equipment improves noticeably with the addition of ventilated seats, an electric tailgate, a large high-resolution touchscreen and a comprehensive package of active safety systems, among which the lane change assist, the blind spot warning and the road sign reader stand out.

Technically, as we mentioned earlier, the Tucson features a new chassis, which benefits the handling, now being more precise and pleasant. The engines for the European version have already been revealed, with two petrol alternatives (1.6 GDi 135 CV and 1.6 Turbo 180 CV) as well as three diesel versions (1.7 CRDi 115 CV, 2.0 CRDi 136 CV and 2.0 CRDi 184 CV). Depending on the engine, they can be paired with 6-speed manual gearboxes, 6-speed torque converter automatics, or 7-speed dual-clutch automatics.

Source | Hyundai

Technical specifications of this car

CrossoverHyundai Tucson27 versions · from 35,525 €