Hyundai is set to introduce a new variant of the Tucson in Europe, and a couple teaser photos have revealed the exact model that is due – the Tucson N Line.
The new variant will crown the Tucson range for now, and it’s set to receive a new 48-volt hybrid powertrain to go with the motorsport-influenced details inside and out. The Tucson N Line is the first Hyundai SUV to get such a performance treatment, but it’s not the full-blown performance model like the i30 N. Think of this Tucson as BMW’s M Sport trim, and not the top M model.
The photo above reveals a new set of dark alloy wheels, N Line badges on the fenders, a mesh-type radiator grille (in line with Hyundai’s sporty treatment) as well as a boomerang-shaped LED DRL. Inside, the N-specific gear knob is wrapped with perforated leather that’s contrasted with red accents and stitching. The bright red stitches can also be seen on the leather seats.
The Korean carmaker also said “this is just the start of much more to come,” signalling the possible introduction of the Tucson N – previous reports suggest that it will debut within the next two years, and that it will get upwards of 340 hp and a zero to 100 km/h time of under six seconds.
Other than that, there’s not a whole lot of information about the model that will compete against the Cupra Ateca, Audi SQ5 and upcoming Volkswagen T-Roc R. Fancy a go-fast Tucson, anyone?
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The real game changer with powerful engine. Habisla X70!
Wow, can’t believe Hyundai is making these kind of cars.
Last time, Hyundai cars were just basic cars one. Like our proton. Both companies started making cars around the same time.
In fact, last time sometimes even Proton cars were more better and reliable.
But now, Koreans all maju one. That is because the workers work hard and never ask for tongkat or relax all day
I am still waiting for Proton to sell their own EV car. Not rebadge one
This car will wipe out China made Proton X70. Nobody wants a China made car. Similar to Akira aircon.
The real game changer is here again. So Habisla CRV
Back in the 90s, Hyundai Elantra and our Proton Wira were neck to neck. Both use the same Mitsubishi sourced engine and platform.
But now Hyundai Korea so much ahead of us..
Korean workers work hard. They don’t sleep all day and ask for bantuan. That is why now Korean cars are great
The Hyundai and KIA SC is in need of a overhaul here. It looks shabby and don’t even think of bringing in those N models until you train your techs to deal with these performance models.
Bolehlanders pronounce it as ‘Taksan’
How?
No Level 2 autonomous driving? Why??? Sure DoA vs X50.