Hyundai Tucson
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The Hyundai Tucson (Template:IPAc-en; Template:Langx) is a compact crossover SUV<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai. It is named after the city of Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
The second-generation model was marketed as the Hyundai ix35 in several markets, including Europe, Australia and China, before reverting to Tucson for the third-generation. Since its first-generation, the Tucson has been developed alongside the Kia Sportage, sharing platforms and engines.
The Tucson is the best-selling Hyundai model, with more than 7 million units sold globally since it launched in 2004. Of these, 1.4 million units have been sold in Europe.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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The first-generation Tucson was launched in 2004, after its name was announced in November 2003.<ref>Template:Cite webTemplate:Dead link</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Positioned as a smaller alternative to the Santa Fe, it shared its Hyundai Elantra-based platform with the second-generation Kia Sportage.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Markets
North America
Template:Unreferenced section In the U.S., the Tucson was offered in base GLS, mid-line SE, and top-tier Limited (formerly LX) trim levels for 2007 models.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Earlier 2005<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and 2006<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> models were offered as GL/GLS/LX (Limited). Standard equipment included air conditioning, six airbags, electronic stability control, a CD player, alloy wheels, remote keyless entry, and premium cloth seats. The SE added to the roster with contrasting grey body cladding, a different alloy design, an AM/FM/Cassette/CD as well as fog lights and a front windshield wiper de-icing grid. The Limited added leather seating surfaces, a 6-disc in dash CD changer, body-coloured cladding, automatic climate control, and heated seats. The GLS and Limited were only available with the 2.7 L V6. The GL came only with the 2.0-litre four-cylinder.
The Tucson offers modest cargo space but its easy-to-fold seats can expand this volume so they lie flat. Even the front passenger seat folds flat for extra-long cargo.
Safety
There are dual-stage frontal impact airbags, torso side-impact airbags built into the front seats, and curtain airbags for side-impact protection for front and rear passengers.
2009 Hyundai Tucson by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)<ref>2009 Hyundai Tucson NHTSA Star Rating CarsDirect.com</ref>
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Model year changes
In 2006, the LX became the Limited and got colour-coded cladding, automatic climate control, and a high-performance sound system. The GLS retained the gray cladding but 'HYUNDAI' is no longer branded into the cladding on the front doors. The GLS also got improved cloth seats with the option of a heating element. Both GLS and Limited got redesigned alloy wheels. The base GL remained unchanged.
In 2007, the GL and GLS trims were respectively renamed to GLS and SE to match the standard for all new Hyundai vehicles. The SE comes with a sport utility rack, has 4-wheel drive, and is a 6-cylinder engine.
2009 Tucsons saw restyling and trim changes.
Tucson FCEV
The Tucson Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) is a test fuel cell vehicle for Hyundai's second-generation hydrogen fuel cell. The vehicle includes an 80 kW electric motor by Enova Systems of Torrance, California, UTC Fuel Cells by South Windsor, Connecticut, 152V battery co-developed by Hyundai Motor Co. and LG Chem in Seoul, Korea, Template:Convert hydrogen storage tanks developed by Dynetek Industries of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The vehicle has range of Template:Convert and top speed of Template:Convert.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and completed a Template:Convert journey as part of the Hydrogen Road Tour in 2008.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Other markets
In Japan, the Hyundai Tucson was sold as the Hyundai JM until November 2009.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In Brazil, the Hyundai Tucson was produced from October 2009 until the second half of 2018, initially in GL and GLS trim levels - the former available only with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine and a choice between a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission, and the latter offering a 2.7-litre V6 engine in addition to the 2.0-litre four-cylinder, both mated exclusively to the 4-speed auto.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
A facelifted version of the first-generation exclusive to China was produced by Beijing Hyundai. The second-generation Tucson was renamed to ix35 in China and Brazil, and later became an independent model while the Tucson name returned with the introduction of the third-generation.
Powertrain
| Model | Years | Transmission | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (official) |
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| Beta II 2.0 | 2004–2009 | 5-speed manual | Template:Convert @ 6,000 rpm | Template:Convert @ 4,500 rpm | 10.4s (FWD) 11.3s (AWD) |
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| Delta 2.7 | 4-speed automatic | Template:Convert @ 6,000 rpm | Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm | 10.5s | Template:Cvt | |
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| D 2.0 CRDi | 2004–2009 | 5-speed manual | Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm | Template:Convert @ 1,800–2,500 rpm | 13.1s (FWD) 13.8s (AWD) |
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| 4-speed automatic | 15.1s (FWD) 16.1s (AWD) |
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| 2006–2009 | 6-speed manual | Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm |
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| 4-speed automatic | 12.8s (FWD) | Template:Cvt (FWD) | ||||
Reception
The Hyundai Tucson received accolades from Canadian Car of the Year Best New Crossover award for 2005. It was named as one of the most reliable vehicles from the 2009 Consumer Reports reliability survey.<ref>Consumer Reports' 2009 Annual Car Reliability Survey Template:Webarchive October 27, 2009. Reuters</ref>
Safety
The first-generation Tucson in its standard European market configuration received 4 stars for adult occupants, 3 stars for toddlers, and 1 star for pedestrians from Euro NCAP in 2006.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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In most markets outside South Korea and North America, the Hyundai Tucson name (also known as the "Hyundai Tucson ix" in Korea) was changed to Hyundai ix35.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Vehicles sold in the North America and several other regions continued to be called Tucson.<ref>Edmunds Used Car Guide, (retrieved 28 July 2015).</ref> The ix35 was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The power output, fuel-efficiency, comfort and safety features were claimed to have been all upgraded. Known by the project name LM, it took 36 months and 280 billion won (approx. US$225 million) to develop.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The ix35's styling was reported to be based on Hyundai ix-onic concept.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The ix35 was penned by Hyundai designer Cha Il-Hoei in 2007, under the guidance of former BMW designer Thomas Bürkle at Hyundai's Rüsselsheim design studio in Germany and continues the company's styling language, marketed as "fluidic sculpture".<ref>New Hyundai ix35 Car Template:Webarchive September 08, 2009. CarTradeIndia.com</ref><ref>Made in Germany | Hyundai's success - Designed in Germany 2009, DW-TV (Deutsche Welle)</ref> The compact crossover vehicle has sweeping coupe-like lines, a premium vehicle feel and comes with features unavailable on its predecessor.
Facelift
The facelifted Tucson was released in South Korea on 2 May 2013, based on the European market ix35 styling with new grille, projector headlights, tail lights, rounded fog lights and front bumper.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> This facelift was also released in China in August 2013 under the ix35 nameplate, and was not applied in most markets outside South Korea and China, especially in Europe, where only headlights and tail lights were changed,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and in North America and Australia, where it retained the pre-facelift styling with only headlights were changed.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> While in Indonesia, the Tucson received its own facelift in April 2014 based on the global model styling with new grille (similar to the South Korean and Chinese markets), projector headlights, tail lights and fog lights.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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2013 Hyundai Tucson (South Korea, facelift)
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2013 Hyundai Tucson (South Korea, facelift)
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2014 Hyundai ix35 (Germany, facelift)
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2014 Hyundai ix35 (Germany, facelift)
Markets
Australia
In Australia, the ix35 is available in Active, Elite and Highlander trim levels. The 2.0-litre Theta II petrol engine in front-wheel drive is available on Active and Elite trims, while the 2.4-litre Theta II petrol engine and the 2.0-litre R-series diesel engine are available on Elite and Highlander trims.
China
In China, the first-generation Tucson was sold alongside the ix35, which adopted the European market styling, and was replaced by the third-generation Tucson directly while the ix35 spawned its own successor, the Hyundai ix35 (NU). The ix35 NU was revealed on the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show in China and was available to the Chinese car market in the third quarter of 2017.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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Hyundai ix35 (China, facelift)
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Europe
The European market ix35 has a restyled grille, front bumper, rounded fog lights and projector headlights, to differentiate it with global models. This styling was also sold in Malaysia from November 2012 as the Tucson.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In the United Kingdom, the ix35 was initially available in Style and Premium trim levels. It received an update in September 2013 with new headlights and tail lights, and is available in S, SE and Premium trim levels.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
North America
The Tucson sold in the United States came in three trims: GL, GLS and Limited, with all-wheel drive available for GLS and Limited trims. The GL comes with a standard manual transmission, but a 6-speed automatic transmission is available and is standard on GLS and Limited. The North American version uses a different gauge cluster design than the Korean version.
The 2011 Tucson offered in the U.S. a new GL trim which replaces the 2010 GLS model as Tucson's base trim. The GL is powered by a new 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine mated to either a five-speed manual or an available six-speed automatic transmission in order to obtain better fuel economy than the 2.4-litre engine.
2014 model year Tucson for North America have been upgraded with GDI direct injected Theta II engines that obtain more power and better emissions, LED tail/head lights, more stylish alloy rim designs, and a few minor improvements to the interior/audio system.
Powertrain
The Tucson/ix35 is available with several engines: an all-new 2.0-litre diesel R engine, one of two Theta-II petrol engine variants (2.0-litre or 2.4-litre), 1.7-litre UII diesel and 1.6-litre Gamma GDI petrol. The later two only in Europe. The automatic transmission is Hyundai's all-new six-speed design. The manual transmissions available in Europe is a 6-speed for 1.7-litre and 2.0-litre diesels and 1.6 Gamma and a 5-speed for 2.0 Theta. The 2.0-litre diesel engine, available outside of North America, meets the Euro-5 emissions standards and achieves Template:Convert fuel economy with maximum power output of Template:Cvt. The 2.0-litre petrol engine has a fuel economy of Template:Convert with Template:Cvt. In South Korea, the diesel engine is offered in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations, while the 2.0-litre petrol engine is available only in front-wheel drive.
The North American versions are powered by either the 2.0-litre producing Template:Cvt or a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing Template:Cvt mated to the six-speed automatic transmission. The 2.4-litre engine makes almost the same power as the previous generation V6 engine while managing 20% better fuel economy than the previous generation four-cylinder.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
| Model | Years | Transmission | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (official) |
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| Gamma II 1.6 GDi | 2009–2015 | 6-speed manual | Template:Convert @ 6,300 rpm | Template:Convert @ 4,850 rpm | 11.1s | Template:Cvt |
| Theta II 2.0 MPi | 5-speed manual | Template:Convert @ 6,200 rpm | Template:Convert @ 4,600 rpm | 10.4s (FWD) 10.7s (AWD) |
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| 6-speed automatic | 10.6s (FWD) 11.2s (AWD) |
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| Nu 2.0 GDi | 2013–2015 | 6-speed manual | Template:Convert @ 6,200 rpm | Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm | 10.4s (FWD) 10.7s (AWD) |
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| 6-speed automatic | 10.4s (FWD) 11.0s (AWD) |
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| Theta II 2.4 MPi | 2009–2015 | 6-speed automatic | Template:Convert @ 6,000 rpm | Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm | 10.0s | Template:Cvt |
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| U II 1.7 CRDi | 2009–2015 | 6-speed manual | Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm | Template:Convert @ 1,250–2,750 rpm | 12.4s | Template:Cvt |
| R II 2.0 CRDi | 6-speed manual | Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm | Template:Convert @ 1,800–2,500 rpm | 10.8s (FWD) 11.3s (AWD) |
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| 6-speed automatic | 9.8s (AWD) | Template:Cvt (AWD) | ||||
| 6-speed manual | Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm | Template:Convert @ 1,800–2,500 rpm | 9.4s (FWD) 10.0s (AWD) |
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| 6-speed automatic | Template:Convert @ 1,800–2,500 rpm | 9.8s (AWD) | Template:Cvt (AWD) | |||
Safety
The second-generation Tucson earned 'Top Safety Pick' award in 2010 from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the U.S.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
| Small overlap frontal offset | Poor |
| Moderate overlap frontal offset | Good |
| Side (original test) | Good |
| Roof strength | Good |
| Head restraints and seats | Good |
Template:AnchorThird generation (TL; 2015)
In February 2015, Hyundai released the first details about the third-generation Tucson ahead of the crossover's official debut at the Geneva Motor Show on 3 March 2015. This model arrived in showrooms in the second half of 2015, as a 2016 model year. Since this generation, Hyundai has discontinued the use of the ix35 nameplate, reverting to Tucson globally.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":1">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The third-generation Tucson measures Template:Cvt longer and Template:Cvt wider than its predecessor, while riding on a Template:Cvt longer wheelbase. Rear storage space is also larger, with seats-up capacity growing from 465 to 513 litres.
Starting from this generation, safety technologies such as lane departure warning, blind spot detection, and auto braking for pedestrians and cars, along with a dual-clutch automatic transmission and torque vectoring known as Hyundai Active Cornering Control are offered.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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2015 Hyundai Tucson Premium (Germany; pre-facelift)
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Interior (pre-facelift)
Markets
Australia
The Tucson was revealed in the country in August 2015. At launch, the Tucson was offered two petrol engines and one diesel, along with 6-speed manual, 6-speed auto and 7-speed dual-clutch auto transmissions. The 2.0-litre petrol engines include the 2.0-litre GDi Nu petrol engine, while it was also offered alongside the older 2.0-litre MPi version of the Nu engine. Other engines offered are the 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine and a turbocharged 2.0-litre R-Series diesel engine. Models with the 2.0-litre GDi engine were sourced from South Korea, while the 2.0 MPi, 1.6 T-GDi and 2.0 R-Series variants were imported from the Czech Republic.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":1" />
North America
Revealed in April 2015 for the 2016 model year, the North American market Tucson was offered with a choice of two engines, a 2.0-litre direct-injection four-cylinder delivering Template:Cvt and Template:Cvt of torque with a 6-speed automatic transmission, and a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine with Template:Cvt and Template:Cvt of torque paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Both engines are available in front and all-wheel drive versions.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Available in July 2015, the 2016 Hyundai Tucson was available in four trim levels: SE, Eco, Sport and Limited.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2018 facelift
First shown at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, the Tucson for the 2019 model year received a facelift and changes to the powertrain options. Exterior updates included a new cascade grille, reshaped hood and tailgate design, rectangular fuel door, new rim designs, and an updated LED headlight design for higher trim levels. The interior received an update to include a newly designed dash with lower centrally placed air vents and a high-mounted head unit display.
In North America, the Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system was standard across all trim levels, and both the Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) departure/correction system and Front Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) system were now also standard across all trim levels. The manual and dual clutch transmission options were dropped in favor of the 6-speed Shiftronic automatic used in the previous model. The 2.0-litre Nu GDi engine continues in the SE and Value trim levels but for other trims the 1.6-litre I4 turbocharged engine was dropped and replaced by a 2.4-litre I4 GDi naturally aspirated engine which produces Template:Cvt at 6,000 rpm and Template:Cvt with a slight loss in fuel economy.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In early 2019, Hyundai started selling the N-Line variant, mainly in the European market.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In August 2020, Hyundai Nishat commenced the local assembly of the facelifted model in Pakistan. Initially, it came in only two trim levels, the FWD GLS Sport and the AWD Ultimate. Later on, a third trim level, the FWD GLS, was also launched. All three trim levels come with the 2.0 L Nu MPi I4 engine full LED Headlamps and 6-speed automatic transmission.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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2018 Hyundai Tucson Premium SE (UK; facelift)
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2018 Hyundai Tucson Premium SE (UK; facelift)
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2019 Hyundai Tucson N-Line (Germany; facelift)
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Interior (facelift)
2019 Chinese market facelift
For the Chinese market, the Tucson was given an alternate facelift for the 2019 model year with the single model name known as 280TGDi and 6 separate trim levels. The 1.6-litre G4FJ engine is available paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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First facelift (Chinese market)
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Second facelift (Chinese market)
Powertrain
During the Geneva Motor Show, Hyundai also unveiled two concept variants, a Tucson hybrid electric and a diesel-powered plug-in hybrid. The 48V Hybrid combines a 2.0-litre diesel model with 134 hp (100 kW) and a six-speed manual transmission along with a 14 hp (10 kW) electric motor; combined system performance is 148 hp (110 kW) and 413 N·m (305 lb-ft) of torque. This increases system power by 10% while emitting only 109 g/km Template:CO2. The concept plug-in-hybrid is also based on the all-new Tucson platform and is equipped with a 1.7-litre diesel engine and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The engine generates 113 hp (85 kW) and is accompanied by a 67 hp (50 kW) electric motor and a 10.7 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery, which delivers an all-electric range of more than Template:Convert. Combined system output is a maximum of 180 hp (135 kW) with 474 N·m (350 lb-ft) of torque, with estimated Template:CO2 emissions of less than 48 g/km.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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| Gamma II 1.6 GDi | 2015–2020 | 6-speed manual | Template:Convert @ 6,300 rpm | Template:Convert @ 4,850 rpm | 11.5s | Template:Convert |
| 6-speed automatic | 12.1s | Template:Convert | ||||
| Gamma II 1.6 T-GDi | 6-speed manual | Template:Convert @ 5,500 rpm | Template:Convert @ 1,500–4,500 rpm | Template:Ubl | Template:Ubl | |
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| Nu 2.0 MPi | 6-speed manual | Template:Convert @ 6,200 rpm | Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm | Template:Ubl | Template:Ubl | |
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| Nu 2.0 GDi | 6-speed automatic | Template:Convert @ 6,200 rpm | Template:Convert @ 4,500 rpm | |||
| Theta II 2.4 MPi | 6-speed manual | Template:Convert @ 6,000 rpm | Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm | |||
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| Theta II 2.4 GDi | 6-speed automatic | Template:Convert @ 6,000 rpm | Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm | 9.6s | Template:Convert | |
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| 1.6 Smartstream D1.6 CRDi | 2018–2020 | 6-speed manual | Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm | Template:Convert @ 1,500–2,750 rpm | 11.8s | Template:Convert |
| 6-speed manual | Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm | Template:Convert @ 2,000–2,250 rpm | 11.2s | Template:Convert | ||
| 7-speed dual clutch automatic | 11.8s | |||||
| 1.7 U II CRDi | 2015–2018 | 6-speed manual | Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm | Template:Convert @ 1,250–2,750 rpm | 13.7s | Template:Convert |
| 7-speed dual clutch automatic | Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm | Template:Convert @ 1,750–2,500 rpm | 10.6s | Template:Convert | ||
| 2.0 R II CRDi | 2015–2018 | 6-speed manual | Template:Convert @ 2,750–4,000 rpm | Template:Convert @ 1,500–2,500 rpm | 10.6s | Template:Convert |
| 2018–2020 | 6-speed manual | Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm | Template:Convert @ 1,750–2,750 rpm | 9.9s | Template:Convert | |
| 8-speed automatic | 9.5s | |||||
Safety
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| Adult occupant | 86% | Small overlap front (passenger) | Good | Adult occupant | 51% | |
| Child occupant | 85% | Moderate overlap front | Good | Child occupant | 4% | |
| Pedestrian | 71% | Side (original) | Good | Pedestrian and vulnerable road users | 50% | |
| Safety assist | 71% | Side (updated) | Marginal | Safety assist systems | 7% | |
| Roof strength | Good | |||||
| Head restraints and seats | Good | |||||
| Headlights (varies by trim/option) | Acceptable | Poor | ||||
| Front crash prevention (vehicle-to-vehicle) | Superior | |||||
| Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use | Acceptable | Marginal | ||||
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Template:Infobox automobile The fourth-generation Tucson was revealed on 15 September 2020.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The all-new model features Hyundai's "jewel-like" grille, with geometric daytime running lights integrated in its design. Hyundai's design team, led by SangYup Lee, its senior vice president and head of Hyundai Global Design Center, has reshaped the Tucson with bulging fenders, angled wheel wells, a level roofline and short overhangs.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Prior to its release, the fourth-generation Tucson was previewed as the Vision T Concept showcased at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2019.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Riding on a shortened version of the N3 platform shared with the larger Santa Fe,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> the fourth-generation Tucson is offered with two wheelbase length for different markets to meet different customers needs and expectations in different regions, which are short-wheelbase (Template:Convert), and long-wheelbase (Template:Convert).<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref> Most regions outside Europe, Middle East and Mexico receives the long-wheelbase version.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In China, the long-wheelbase-only fourth-generation Tucson is marketed as the Tucson L to differentiate itself with the older model.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In the interior, the new Tucson features an optional hoodless fully digital instrument cluster and a four-spoke steering wheel. It also includes a vertically stacked, dual Template:Cvt full-touch screen with capacitive buttons. For the long-wheelbase version, Hyundai claimed the cargo volume will provide a Template:Cvt of usable space.<ref name=":0" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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Facelift
Hyundai released the facelift version of the fourth-generation Tucson in December 2023 for the 2025 model year. Changes includes an updated front fascia with new skid plates, the "H" logo on the steering wheel being replaced with a four-dot morse code, a new switchgear for the HVAC controls and infotainment system, the gear selector was moved to the steering wheel column and a revamped centre console with a larger wireless charging pad.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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Markets
East Asia
China
The fourth-generation Tucson was unveiled at the 2020 Guangzhou Motor Show, marketed as the Tucson L. Several exterior changes for the Chinese market include false exhaust tips in the rear.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Changes in the interior include a larger vertically mounted touch screen infotainment system.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> A Smartstream turbocharged engine is offered, which is a 1.5-litre T-GDi engine that produces Template:Cvt, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
South Korea
The fourth-generation Tucson was released in South Korea in September 2020. The range includes the 2.5-litre GDi petrol engine, 1.6-litre T-GDi petrol, 2.0-litre CRDi diesel, 1.6-litre T-GDi petrol hybrid or 1.6-litre T-GDi petrol plug-in hybrid.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Taiwan
The fourth-generation Tucson was launched in Taiwan on 8 December 2021, marketed as the Tucson L.<ref name=":3">Template:Cite web</ref> At launch, it was available in two variants: GLT-A and GLT-B, both variants were powered by the 1.6-litre T-GDi petrol with Template:Cvt.<ref name=":3" /> The N Line variant powered by the 1.6-litre T-GDi petrol with Template:Cvt was added in May 2024.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The facelifted Tucson L was launched in Taiwan on 22 April 2025, with four variants: GLT-A, GLT-B, GLTH-A, GLTH-B, GLTH-C and GLTH-C Premium, powered by 1.6-litre T-GDi petrol with Template:Cvt and 1.6-litre T-GDi petrol hybrid powertrains.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Europe
Continued to be produced at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech, the European-market Tucson is solely offered with the short Template:Cvt wheelbase version. The European range of the fourth-generation Tucson includes five electrified powertrain options, as well as one petrol and one diesel.
The base options are the 1.6-litreT-GDi petrol (turbocharged petrol direct injection) with Template:Cvt engine and the 1.6-litre CRDi diesel with Template:Cvt. Both engines are also offered with a mild hybrid 48-volt technology, which include the petrol 1.6-litre T-GDi petrol in Template:Cvt and Template:Cvt versions, and the 1.6-litre CRDi diesel with Template:Cvt. Mild Hybrid (MHEV) models are fitted with the 6-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) as standard or a 7-speed dry-type Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT).Template:Citation needed
At launch, the most powerful Tucson is the hybrid 1.6-litre T-GDi HEV, which combines the turbocharged petrol engine with a Template:Cvt electric motor and a 1.49 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery for a system output of Template:Cvt. The hybrid Tucson will be offered with a 6-speed automatic (torque converter) and optional all-wheel-drive drivetrain. A plug-in hybrid variant based on the 1.6-litre T-GDi petrol with a combined output of Template:Cvt was introduced in 2021.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Mexico
The fourth-generation Tucson was launched in Mexico on 10 February 2021, with three trim levels: GLS, Limited and Limited Tech. All variants are powered by a 2.5-litre GDi petrol engine.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The Hybrid version based on the Limited trim was added to the range in August 2022.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Hyundai started producing the Tucson at Kia's Mexican plant in Pesquería since 2024 for exports to the U.S.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The Mexican market Tucson continues to be sourced from the Czech Republic and adopts the short-wheelbase model.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
North America
The fourth-generation Tucson was revealed for the North American market in November 2020 for the 2022 model year.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Offered with the long-wheelbase specification, it features a new 2.5-litre 4-cylinder Smartstream petrol engine rated at Template:Cvt and Template:Cvt of torque. The Tucson Hybrid is also sold in the region, bringing a combination of 1.6-litre T-GDi engine with a 44 kW electric motor. It is capable of Template:Cvt, Template:Cvt of torque and 30 percent increase in fuel economy. A plug-in hybrid version has also arrived, powered by a 13.8-kWh battery providing Template:Convert of zero-emission range.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Despite resistance from the labor union in South Korea,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hyundai started to produce the new Tucson in the United States due to its increasing popularity from February 2021.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It is produced alongside the Elantra, Sonata and Santa Fe and Santa Cruz in Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in Montgomery.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Since June 2024, Hyundai added production for the North American market at Kia's Mexican plant in Pesquería.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In April 2025, in response to U.S. tariffs to imported vehicles, the Mexican-built Tucson will be redirected for export to Canada, while the U.S. market would continue to receive the locally assembled Tucson.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Oceania
Australia
The fourth generation Tucson was launched in Australia on 26 April 2021, with three trim levels: Tucson, Elite and Highlander. An N-line package is available as an option on all trim levels and adds a sportier look and various features. Three powertrain options are available on the Australian Tucson: a 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, a 2.0-litre MPi petrol paired with a 6-speed automatic, and finally a 2.0-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel paired with an 8-speed automatic. All powertrains, except the 2.0-litre MPi petrol, comes equipped with AWD.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The facelifted Tucson debuted in Australia on 17 June 2024, which saw the discontinuation of the diesel engine option and the availability of the Hybrid all-wheel drive powertrain.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In August 2025, the 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic was discontinued and the number of variants available was reduced from 17 to nine.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
New Zealand
The fourth-generation Tucson was launched in New Zealand on 4 August 2021, with five trim levels: Tucson, Active, Elite, Limited and N-Line. Three powertrain options are available: a 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol, a 1.6-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel and a 2.0-litre MPi petrol. The former powertrain comes standard with front-wheel-drive, and the latter two powertrains are equipped with AWD system.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In the second half of 2022, the Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid versions were added to the range for the Entry and Elite trims.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
South Africa
The fourth-generation Tucson went on sale in South Africa on 10 March 2022, with three trim levels: Premium, Executive and Elite. Two powertrain options are available: a 2.0-litre MPi petrol and a 2.0-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The N-Line trim was added in May 2023 as the flagship variant, powered by a 2.0-litre MPi petrol.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The facelifted Tucson was launched in South Africa on 4 April 2025 with three variants: 2.0 Premium, 2.0D Executive and 2.0 AWD N Line. Powertrain choices remain unchanged from the pre-facelift model.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
South Asia
India
The fourth-generation Tucson was launched in India on 10 August 2022, with two trim levels: Platinum and Signature. Two powertrain options are available: a 2.0-litre MPi petrol and a 2.0-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Pakistan
The fourth-generation Tucson was launched in Pakistan on 21 April 2025, with two trim levels: Smart and Signature.Template:Citation needed
Southeast Asia
Indonesia
The fourth-generation Tucson went on sale in Indonesia on 21 November 2024 as the facelifted model.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The Indonesian market fourth-generation Tucson is offered with a choice of two engine options; a 2.0-litre MPi petrol and a 1.6-litre T-GDi petrol hybrid, each in a single variant.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Malaysia
The fourth-generation Tucson was launched in Malaysia on 10 November 2023, with three trim levels: Lite, Plus and Max. Two powertrain options are available: a 2.0-litre MPi petrol and a 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The facelifted Tucson was launched on 2 July 2025, with three trim levels: Style, Prime and Prestige. The facelift model is available with the same powertrain options from the pre-facelift model, however, the Hybrid version debuted for the facelift model and an all-wheel drive option was made available for the 1.6-litre T-GDi engine.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Philippines
The fourth-generation Tucson was launched in the Philippines on 20 June 2022 and it became available on dealerships on 17 August 2022. For the Philippines, the Tucson is offered in two trim levels: GLS and GLS+. Two powertrain options are available: 2.0-litre MPi petrol (for GLS) and a 2.0-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel (for GLS+).<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The Hybrid version was added for the GLS trim in July 2024.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Singapore
The fourth-generation Tucson was launched in Singapore on 7 July 2021, with three variants.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Two powertrain options are available: a 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol and a 1.6-litre Hybrid turbocharged petrol (followed at a later date).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The facelifted Tucson debuted in Singapore on 11 January 2025 with the addition of the N-Line variant.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Vietnam
The fourth-generation Tucson was launched in Vietnam on 27 December 2021, with four variants. Three powertrain options are available: 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol, a 2.0-litre MPi petrol and a 2.0-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The facelifted Tucson was launched in Vietnam on 9 October 2024 with the same variants from the pre-facelift model.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The N-Line variant using the 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol was added in June 2025.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Powertrain
| Model | Years | Engine | Transmissions | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (official) |
Top speed |
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| Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi | 2020–present | Template:Convert turbocharged I4 | 7-speed DCT | Template:Convert @ 6,000 rpm | Template:Convert @ 2,200–4,000 rpm | Template:Convert | |
| Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi | Template:Convert turbocharged I4 | 7-speed DCT | Template:Convert @ 5,500 rpm | Template:Convert @ 1,500–4,500 rpm | 8.8s (FWD) 9.0s (AWD) |
Template:Convert | |
| Smartstream G2.0 MPi | 2021–present | Template:Convert I4 | 6-speed manual | Template:Convert @ 6,200 rpm | Template:Convert @ 4,500 rpm | 10.8s (FWD) 11.1s (AWD) |
Template:Convert |
| 6-speed automatic | 11.4s (FWD) 11.6s (AWD) |
Template:Convert | |||||
| Smartstream G2.5 GDi | Template:Convert I4 | 8-speed automatic | Template:Convert @ 6,100 rpm | Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm | 9.4s | Template:Convert | |
| Petrol hybrid | |||||||
| Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi 48V (MHEV) | 2020–present | Template:Convert turbocharged I4 | 6-speed manual (iMT) | Template:Convert @ 5,500 rpm | Template:Convert @ 1,500–4,000 rpm | 10.3s | Template:Convert |
| 7-speed DCT (dry) | 9.6s | ||||||
| Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi 48V (MHEV) | 6-speed manual (iMT) | Template:Convert @ 5,500 rpm | Template:Convert @ 1,500–4,500 rpm | 9.4s | 205 km/h
(127 mph) | ||
| 7-speed DCT (dry) | 9.0s | 201 km/h (124.9 mph) | |||||
| Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi Hybrid (HEV) | 6-speed automatic | Template:Convert @ 5,500 rpm | Template:Convert @ 1,500–4,400 rpm | 8.0s (FWD) 8.3s (AWD) |
Template:Convert | ||
| Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) | 2021–present | Template:Convert @ 5,500 rpm | 8.6s (AWD) | ||||
| Smartstream G2.0 GDi Hybrid | Template:Convert I4 | Template:Convert @ 6,000 rpm | Template:Convert | Template:Convert | |||
| Diesel | |||||||
| Smartstream D1.6 CRDi | 2020–present | Template:Convert turbocharged I4 | 6-speed manual | Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm | Template:Convert @ 1,500–2,750 rpm | 12.1s | Template:Convert |
| Smartstream D1.6 CRDi 48V (MHEV) | 6-speed manual (iMT) | Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm | Template:Convert @ 2,000–2,250 rpm | 11.4s | Template:Convert | ||
| 7-speed DCT (dry) | 11.4s (FWD) 11.6s (AWD) |
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| Smartstream D2.0 CRDi | Template:Convert turbocharged I4 | 8-speed automatic | Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm | Template:Convert @ 2,000–2,750 rpm | 9.2s (FWD) 9.4s (AWD) |
Template:Convert | |
Safety
| ANCAP (2021, aligned with Euro NCAP) <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
Euro NCAP (2021, aligned with ANCAP)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
IIHS (2022)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | Latin NCAP 3.0 (2022, similar to Euro NCAP 2014)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
Bharat NCAP (2024, similar to Global NCAP 2.0, based on Latin NCAP 2016) | |||||||||
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| Overall | Template:Rating | Overall | Template:Rating | Small overlap front (driver) | Good | Overall | Template:Rating | Overall | Template:Rating (Adult) | Overall | Template:Rating (Child) | ||
| Adult occupant | 86% | Adult occupant | 86% | Small overlap front (passenger) | Good | Adult occupant | 82% | ||||||
| Child occupant | 87% | Child occupant | 87% | Moderate overlap front | Good | Child occupant | 70% | ||||||
| Vulnerable road users | 66% | Vulnerable road users | 66% | Side (original test) | Good | Pedestrian and vulnerable road users | 48% | ||||||
| Safety assist | 70% | Safety assist | 70% | Roof strength | Good | Safety assist systems | 56% | ||||||
| Head restraints and seats | Good | ||||||||||||
| Headlights | Good | Acceptable | varies by trim/option | ||||||||||
| Front crash prevention (vehicle-to-vehicle) | Superior | optional | |||||||||||
| Front crash prevention (vehicle-to-vehicle) | Superior | standard | |||||||||||
| Front crash prevention (vehicle-to-pedestrian, day) | Superior | optional | |||||||||||
| Front crash prevention (vehicle-to-pedestrian, day) | Superior | standard | |||||||||||
| Seat belt reminders | Acceptable | ||||||||||||
| Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use | Acceptable | ||||||||||||
Sales
| Calendar
year |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7,074 | 17,664 | 22 | |||
| 2005 | 61,048 | 63,585 | 297 | |||
| 2006 | 52,067 | 60,500 | 258 | |||
| 2007 | 41,476 | 53,598 | 218 | |||
| 2008 | 19,027 | 28,275 | 139 | |||
| 2009 | 15,411 | 20,485 | 156 | |||
| 2010 | 39,594 | 53,112 | 975 | |||
| 2011 | 47,232 | 74,662 | 2,015 | |||
| 2012 | 48,878 | 13,969 | 87,963 | 1,541 | ||
| 2013 | 41,906 | 11,685 | 88,831 | 1,174 | ||
| 2014 | 47,306 | 11,856 | 3,755 | 93,540 | 942 | |
| 2015 | 63,591 | 14,699 | 6,885 | 120,358 | 624 | |
| 2016 | 56,687 | 89,713 | 23,789 | 10,457 | 158,113 | 763 |
| 2017 | 46,382 | 114,735 | 30,467 | 9,879 | 152,875 | 354 |
| 2018 | 42,623 | 142,263 | 28,634 | 8,541<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | 137,618 | 411 |
| 2019 | 36,758 | 137,381 | 30,075 | 5,965<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | 136,608 | 348 |
| 2020 | 22,179 | 123,657 | 28,444 | 4,574<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | 90,594 | 103 |
| 2021 | 48,376 | 150,949 | 25,487 | 4,350<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | 143,836 | 0 |
| 2022 | 32,890 | 175,307 | 21,884<ref name=":2">Template:Cite web</ref> | 8,359<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | 150,803 | 3 |
| 2023 | 43,744 | 209,624 | 26,109<ref name=":2" /> | 7,034<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | 133,685 | 12 |
| 2024 | 55,257 | 206,126 | 29,837<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | 7,430 | 125,384 | 46 |
See also
References
External links
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