Hyundai has officially unveiled the new generation Tucson in New York. The vehicle features the Art of Steel design language and H-Edge lighting, with an optional Micro Pixel Lighting system containing 25,600 LEDs. The SUV measures 4,700 mm in length, 1,905 mm in width, and 1,685 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,785 mm.
The base model for the US market includes a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine producing 187 hp paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The HEV hybrid variant combines the same engine with an electric motor and a 1.49 kWh battery, delivering 236 hp. The PHEV version, the most powerful, offers 292 hp and a 17.1 kWh battery, providing an electric range of approximately 80 km.
The interior features a 9.9-inch digital instrument cluster and a new Pleos Connect multimedia system based on Android Automotive OS. Depending on the trim, the system comes with either a 12.9-inch or 17-inch display. The vehicle also includes the Gleo AI voice assistant, physical climate controls, and optional features like massage seats and dual 15W wireless chargers.
New technological additions include the Smart Terrain Assist system for monitoring surface grip and Target Speed Control for low-speed navigation between 2 and 25 km/h. Hyundai has also introduced a specialized off-road trim called the XRT Pro, while the vehicle's doors now feature an increased opening angle of 83 degrees.
