Hyundai Introduces Next Gen 2016 Tucson

Hyundai is unleashing the first details about its next-generation Tucson ahead of the crossover's official debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. The Korean automaker has only talked about European specifications for the latest model that goes on sale in the second half of 2015. This should give the Nigerian market a glimpse of what to expect when the future version comes alive in Nigeria. This article was posted on February 18 but we're bringing it back to make you drool some more about what to expect from the automaker.

According to Chris Bruce, The new Tucson largely blends the look of the current Santa Fe and last year's Intrado concept into a more angular, rugged CUV than the current model. Hyundai's designers gave the latest generation horizontal, chrome-accented slats in the hexagonal grille to match the look of the other recent members in the lineup. The hood also takes on the somewhat flatter design from the Santa Fe, but the lower air dam wears an eye-catching mix of intakes, foglights and LEDs. In profile, there's a distinctive crease down the side, and the wheel wells subtly reinterpret the squared-off look from the Intrado.

Inside the new Hyundai Tucson, focus has been on improving material quality and offering an attractive new Wine Red leather interior with black contrast targeted at the European buyers. Also, heated and ventilated seats and a faster infotainment system are the hallmark of this new design. Features like Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Detection etc are being added to increase safety levels.

These European models are made in the Czech Republic and offer quite an array of powertrain options. The gasoline choices are either a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter four-cylinder with 133 horsepower or turbo 1.6-liter mill with 174 hp. Diesel selections include a 1.7-liter with 113 hp, 2.0-liter with 134 hp or another tune with 182 hp. Transmission possibilities are either a six-speed manual or automatic, but the 1.6-liter turbo is available with a seven-speed dual clutch.  

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Credit: Images by Hyundai and culled from autoblog.com