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The fifth-generation Hyundai Tucson has been spied present process sizzling climate testing in southern Europe.
Whereas the prototype seen right here is roofed in heavy cladding, we are able to see the automobile’s primary silhouette and a few of its styling parts.
In comparison with right this moment’s automobile which has a rounded general form punctuated by sharp creases and loads of contrasting flame surfaces, the next-generation Tucson seems to have a squarer profile. The wrap-around bonnet is flatter and rectangular in type, and is married to a extra upright entrance fascia.
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The present Tucson has a number of driving gentle pods built-in right into a deep and extensive grille, however the brand new mannequin can have a unique design. We are able to’t inform what but, however the opening within the disguise suggests the perform a part of the grille will sit half method down the fascia.
There’s a headlight unit poking by way of within the decrease portion of the disguise indicating the brand new Tucson will as soon as once more have a break up headlight therapy.
Alongside the aspect, we are able to see the automobile now has spherical wheel arches, and an fascinating wing mirror design. There’s additionally a pointy visor-like window design with blacked out A-pillars, just like the look sported by the bigger Santa Fe.
The tailgate appears to be much less upright than on the bigger SUV, although. With all of the cladding connected to the boot, we are able to’t inform if the Tucson inherits the Santa Fe’s controversial tail-light therapy (beneath).
Studies point out the inside shall be graced by Hyundai’s new Pleos Join infotainment system, which is constructed on the Android Automotive working system, giving it inbuilt entry to Google Maps, the search big’s voice recognition assistant, and the corporate’s app retailer.
It’s unclear what drivetrains the brand new Tucson shall be out there with, however presently the native vary is offered with a 115kW/192Nm 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol in front-wheel drive, and a 132kW/264Nm 1.6-litre hybrid in front- or all-wheel drive.
With the automobile’s most up-to-date replace, Hyundai Australia dropped the 132kW/265Nm 1.6-litre turbo from the native vary. The intently associated Kia Sportage can also be out there with a 137kW/416Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel.
The Tucson is considered one of Hyundai’s hottest fashions, to the tip of July, the corporate has offered 12,186 Tucsons in Australia, trailing solely the smaller Kona (13,144), and virtually doubling the automobile in third, the i30 sedan and hatch(6472).
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