Hyundai update the best-selling Tucson for 2018 with a fresh exterior design, new engines and enhanced technology
If you are looking for a powerful SUV, then take a peek at the new Hyundai Tucson which is now available to lease from Nationwide Vehicle Contracts.
Already one of Hyundai’s best-selling vehicles in both the UK and Europe, the new Hyundai Tucson boasts a refreshed design, updated engine, advanced technology and enhanced safety equipment levels.
Design
While performance and running costs may be the top of the priority list for most customers, design comes a very close second.
The new Tucson’s external design has been refreshed for 2018 with a new design headlight, fog lamp, front bumper and skid plate, as well as Hyundai signature Cascading Grille adding a nice exterior touch. From the side, you can see the new wheel designs in 16”, 17”, 18” and 19” sizes (depending on model) and, at the rear, there is a new rear taillight design, along with a redesigned bumper and exhaust tailpipe.
Internally, the new Tucson boasts plenty of space with the seats up or down. The dashboard has a new soft touch redesign with the touchscreen display audio systems with DAB, Apple Car Play™ and Android Auto™ now coming as standard right across the range. The KRELL audio system, first seen on KONA, now makes a debut in the new Tucson and there are a number of safety features added as standard too, including:
- Autonomous Emergency Braking
- Lane Keep Assist
- Driver Attention Alert (as standard on SE Nav trim and upwards
Powertrains
Design complete, let's look at performance with the efficiency of improved, updated and new powertrains.
- Introduced, for the very first time on any of their motors, a new 48v mild hybrid powertrain is now available with an all-new 8 speed automatic 4WD transmission on 2.0 CRDi 185PS models.
- There is also an all new “U3” 1.6 CRDi engine available, in 115PS and 136PS outputs combined with a 6 speed manual (115PS/136PS) or 7 speed dual clutch transmission (136PS).
- Both 1.6 GDi and 1.6 T-GDi petrol engines are now available at higher trim levels than on the previous model Tucson, both adopting a Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF), with Intelligent Stop and Go features on all variants of the new Tucson.
- Finally, 1.6 CRDi and 2.0 CRDi engines now have Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology applied.
Models
The new Tucson S Connect 1.6 GDi 2WD 6 speed manual features, amongst other key specifications carried over from the previous Tucson:
- 7” display audio including DAB, Apple Car Play™ and Android Auto™
- Rear view camera
- USB charger for mobile devices
- Bluetooth connectivity with steering wheel controls
- Leather steering wheel and gear knob
- New design 16” alloy wheels
- Front fog lamps
- Door mirror mounted indicators
- Remote central locking
- Automatic headlamps
- Climate control
The new Tucson SE Nav 1.6 GDi 2WD 6 speed manual adds in:
- New design 17” alloy wheels
- Privacy glass
- Roof rails
- LED rear lamps
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Auto dimming rear mirror and automatic windscreen wipers
- 8” touchscreen display audio system with Navigation, DAB, Apple Car Play™ and Android Auto™
- Cruise control
The new Tucson SE Nav is also available with a 1.6 T-GDi 177PS engine in 2WD, combined with either a 6 speed manual or 7 speed dual clutch transmission.
The 1.6 CRDi engine is also offered with 2 power outputs and drivelines, a 115PS, 2WD 5 speed manual or a 136PS, 2WD 7 speed dual clutch transmission.
The new Tucson Premium 1.6 GDi 2WD 6 speed manual adds in:
- New design 18” alloy wheels
- Keyless entry with start/stop button
- Electronic parking brake
- Wireless charging pad for wireless charging equipped devices
- New KRELL premium audio system
- Leather interior
- Electrically adjustable and heated front seats
- Blind Spot Detection system
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
The new Tucson Premium is also available with a 1.6 T-GDi 177PS engine in 2WD, combined with either a 6 speed manual or 7 speed dual clutch transmission.
The 1.6 CRDi engine is also offered with 2 power outputs and drivelines, a 115PS, 2WD 5 speed manual or a 136PS, 2WD 7 speed dual clutch transmission.
Also available is a 2.0 CRDi 185PS engine, with 4WD and 8 speed automatic transmission, which features the all new 48v mild hybrid system.
Finally, the top-of-the-range new Tucson Premium SE 1.6 T-GDi 177PS 6 speed manual, adds new equipment including:
- Bi-LED headlamps
- Adaptive smart cruise control
- Around view monitor to assist the driver during slow speed manoeuvres
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- Smart tailgate
- Heated steering wheel
- Ventilated front seats
The new Tucson Premium SE is also available with a 1.6 T-GDi 177PS engine with 7 speed dual clutch transmission powertrain, a 1.6 CRDi 136PS engine with either a 2WD 6 speed manual or 2WD 7 speed dual clutch transmission and the 2.0 CRDi 185PS engine with 4WD, 8 speed automatic transmission with 48v mild hybrid system.
Colours
The new Tucson is available in a choice of 10 colours. Basic colour is Polar White, with metallic or pearl finishes in Fiery Red, Platinum Silver, White Sand, Moon Rock, Micron Grey and Phantom Black as an optional extra, along with new metallic paint finishes in Olivine Grey, Stellar Blue and Champion Blue.
Performance and Emissions
Acceleration from 0-62MPH ranges from 11.8 seconds in the 1.6 CRDi 115PS 6 Speed Manual 2WD to 8.9 seconds in the 1.6 T-GDi 177PS 7 Speed DCT 2WD, with top speeds from 109MPH to 125MPH in the same two models, and CO2 emissions from 130g/km and 173g/km.
Interested in the new Hyundai Tucson? Call one of our Customer Representatives now on 0345 811 9595 to discover your options on a new Hyundai Tucson or send us an enquiry and we'll come back to you.