Since the statement of the Vice President of styling at Hyundai appeared to the public, people cannot wait for the upcoming of 2021 Hyundai Tucson. How come they can hold themselves when Sangyup Lee, the Vice President, said that their new vehicle will make people “freak out”. It is due to the design which successfully steals the public’s attention. Indeed, some spy shots recently proved what the Hyundai claimed before.
This new model was seen while having public road testing at the Nürburgring. Even though it was still using the camouflage sticker, you can feel the coming of a handsome vehicle. The upgrade design language will make you feel this car is a little bigger compared to the latest one.
The different look also could be seen from the rear side, such as from the wider lights that cover half of the tailgate. By looking at a glance at its appearance, there is no wonder if this new Hyundai Tucson will be the evolution of Hyundai’s mid-size SUV.
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Short Story About the Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Tucson hit the market since 2004. Now, the current model is the third generation which firstly launched in 2015. The first generation was very standard, starts from the equipment, safety features, engine, until the exterior and interior look. Then, in the second generation, Hyundai put more updates, such as more powerful engine output, a more efficient fuel system, and more safety and comfort features.
Now, the upcoming Hyundai Tucson will use the design language from Hyundai’s Sensuous Sportiness. That is why you find a different sensation from the size and the rear side. This 2021 model is a new generation. When you compare to the last generation, there were lots of refreshments. So, are you ready for the surprise from the new 2021 model?
2021 Hyundai Tucson Redesign & Changes
The camouflage gear made people hard to guess what the new thing inside this new car is. However, we try to figure out to answer your curiosity. Here is the list below about the new generation of Hyundai Tucson specifications. Also, we are trying to inform you of the prediction of its date release and price too. Now, let’s see!
The Exterior Look
As we mentioned at the top, the size of this new car will be bigger than the current size model. The most obvious difference also looks from the rear side. Besides it is using wider lights that cover the entire tailgate, there is an update for the side profile. Hyundai put the digital design sheds light above the front wheel. It looks like a boomerang if you see closer. Also, see the fasciae at the front and rear side. You will notice what Hyundai has done with it.
2021 Hyundai Tucson Interior
Inside the car, three-row seating is the seat setting for the new Hyundai Tucson interior. Even though the interior car has not been rendered, you can expect much for the upgraded interior. Since Hyundai said that this car will freak you out, perhaps the feel will be plusher than the latest model.
Until now, there is no one knows exactly what it will look like. But, if you see from the current model, you can see the dash design is centrally lower than the air vents. Also, the head unit display is placed a little higher mounted.
Engine Specs
Now, it is time to get deeper into this car. Talking about the engine, you might find many pieces of information about it on the internet. For example, Tucson in India is available in two engine options. One is the 2.0-liter engine which results in 150 HP as the maximum and 192 Nm of maximum torque.
The other one is the 2.0-liter engine too, but this diesel engine can make 182 HP of power and 400 Nm torque. Another information said that this car will bring the 2.0 four-cylinder hybrid powertrain which already put in the 2020 Sonata.
The other spy’s information said that the Tucson offers the new 2.5-liter Theta3 engine in two versions, which are the naturally aspirated and turbocharged. But, this engine is only available for the North American market. While for the Europeans, the update should be into 1.6 GDI and 1.6 T-GDI power unites. However, the front-wheel-drive is a standard, but this car has a higher grade.
Safety Features
Safety is something that people also consider in choosing a car. For the new Hyundai Tucson safety features, it still brings the standard from the previous model. Looking back to the last one, there was a safety feature called “Driver Attention Warning” (DAW).
This system is standard for all trim levels. Also, there was the “Lane Keeping Assist” (LKA) system and From Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) which the standards too. Knowing that Hyundai had manufactured since 2004, they are professional in offering a safety vehicle.
2021 Hyundai Tucson Release Date and Price
Here you are at the point which everybody is curious about to know. There is no exact date when the 2021 model will come out at the showroom. But you can expect the debut in the middle of 2020. Or, it would be in the early of 2021 as the latest date. As the additional information, the price starts from $23,500 in the US.
Those are all about the 2021 Hyundai Tucson specifications that would make you consider in choosing this vehicle over others. Some people predict that this vehicle will beat its competitors, like Toyota RAV4, and the other three-row seated vehicles, such as VW Tiguan Allspace, Nissan X-Trail, Honda CR-V, and Mitsubishi Outlander.