Kompaktes SUV: So tickt der neue Tucson von Hyundai

Hyundai's compact SUV, the Tucson, is set to enter the market once more, according to the manufacturer. Aimed at competing with models like the VW Tiguan and Toyota RAV4, this 4.56-meter-long SUV is expected to hit the shelves this year, though prices have yet to be disclosed. Built on a conventional platform, the new Tucson boasts a slightly larger length and wheelbase, resulting in a more spacious design.

Hyundai claims the refreshed SUV features a new look, characterized by distinct creases in the metal and new light bars at the rear and front.

Inside the cabin, a redesigned cockpit takes center stage, highlighted by a sleek strip display above the steering wheel and a larger infotainment screen next to it. The new system runs on an Android-based operating system with simplified operation and improved update capabilities.

Hyundai's engine lineup opts for a hybrid approach, providing electric assistance to conventional combustion engines. The entry-level model runs on a 110 kW/150 PS 1.6-liter gasoline engine. Above it, there are a hybrid version with 180 kW/245 PS and a plug-in hybrid with a 215 kW/292 PS engine, a 17.1 kWh battery, and up to 81 kilometers of electric range.

Hyundai drew a lesson from the electric vehicle market, utilizing the hybrid's power buffer as a power bank, enabling functions like air conditioning or the infotainment system even when the engine is not running.