The all-new fourth-generation Hyundai Tucson is on sale now priced from $34,500 MLP for the entry level 2-litre petrol front-wheel-drive variant.
The all-wheel-drive 1.6-litre turbo petrol variants will arrive in the second quarter and the all-wheel-drive 2-litre turbodiesel models will arrive in the third quarter as well the availability of the N-Line option pack.
Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) says the new Tucson blends aggressive curves with crisp lines, and is bigger than the preceding model, with a long bonnet and short overhangs on a stretched wheelbase, to deliver greater cabin space than most vehicles in its class.
“Since its introduction in 2004, Tucson has established itself as an SUV with broad family appeal, selling more than 220,000 units in Australia,” HMCA chief executive Jun Heo says.
“Now in its fourth generation, all-new Tucson’s futuristic styling, segment-leading active safety, convenience and comfort technologies, and N Line pack make it an appealing medium SUV,” he says.
HMCA says the segment-leading features available in the Tucson include, blind-spot collision assist (BCA), blind-spot view monitor (BVM) and remote smart parking assist system (RSPAS).
An unshrouded 10.25-inch LCD digital instrument cluster and vertically stacked 10.25-inch full-touch multimedia display contribute to a sophisticated ambience inside says the manufacturer, as well as an elevated bridge-style console with shift-by-wire pushbutton gear selection that brings superb ergonomics.
The 2022 Tucson is offered in three trim grades, Tucson, Tuscon Elite and Tucson Highlander, with a sports-inspired N Line pack available across the range
The optional N Line pack introduces sports-inspired styling, 19-inch alloy wheels, and LED front and rear lighting, as well as the 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster display and leather and suede upholstery.
The 2022 Tucson adopts the global suspension tune, honed at the Namyang R&D centre, and developed to deliver the Hyundai-signature ‘comfortable, yet surprisingly capable’ flavour.
While local tuning was not carried out on this model, the chassis was put through the gruelling testing and scoring system developed by HMCA for evaluation and sign-off, which incorporates the full spectrum of challenging Australian city, highway, country and gravel roads.
“Tuscon passed with flying colours,” HMCA product planning and development specialist Tim Rodgers says. “We’re super happy with it.”
Pricing and after sales:
| Engine | Transmission | Tucson | Elite | Highlander |
| 2.0 MPi FWD | 6 speed automatic | $34,500 | $39,000 | $46,000 |
| 1.6 T-GDi AWD | 7 speed DCT | – | $43,000 | $50,000 |
| 2.0 CRDi AWD | 8 speed automatic | – | $45,000 | $52,000 |
| Engine | Transmission | Tucson(N Line Pack) | Elite(N Line Pack) | Highlander(N Line Pack) |
| 2.0 MPi FWD | 6 speed automatic | $38,000 | $41,000 | $47,000 |
| 1.6 T-GDi AWD | 7 speed DCT | – | $45,000 | $51,000 |
| 2.0 CRDi AWD | 8 speed automatic | – | $47,000 | $53,000 |
| Option Pricing | Tucson | Elite | Highlander |
| Premium Paint | $595 | $595 | $595 |
| Grey Interior | – | – | $295 |
| Brown Interior | – | – | $295 |
Note: Manufacturer’s List Price excludes dealer delivery and on road costs.
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