2021 Hyundai Tucson – fourth-gen SUV breaks cover

2021 Hyundai Tucson – fourth-gen SUV breaks cover

Hyundai has taken the wraps off its all-new Tucson, which will go on sale in Korea starting from this month. As intimated by teaser shots earlier this month, the design of the fourth-generation compact SUV is a striking departure from the previous iteration, looks-wise.

On this one, the interpretation of the automaker’s “Sensuous Sportiness” design language adopts what the company calls a “parametric dynamics” look, with plenty of kinetic jewel surface details.

The parametric grille offers the SUV a distinct front, and you certainly won’t mistake the Tucson for anything else, viewed from the front. The slim headlights merge seamlessly into the jewel-shaped grille, which cleverly integrates half-mirror type daytime running lamps that are only revealed when illuminated.

2021 Hyundai Tucson – fourth-gen SUV breaks cover

The kinetic design theme continues at the rear with a full-width tail lamp assembly, which incorporates half-hidden triangular shapes that are only visible when lit, echoing the lighting theme at the front. To make space for the uninterrupted light bar, the automaker has moved the brand logo up into the rear screen area, and the rear wiper now hides under the rear spoiler to provide a cleaner look.

In all, the new Tucson projects a coupe-styled outlook with its shape, with plenty of chiseled surfaces and angular wheel arches to give it a bold, dynamic look. Design aside, Hyundai says that the Tucson will be available in both short and long wheelbase versions, depending on the region. This is to meet diverse market needs.

Inside, you’ll find an “Interspace” cabin, which is led by a layered dashboard styled in wrap-around fashion, with twin silver garnish lines that extend to the doors. There’s a hoodless digital instrument cluster and a flat, button-less centre fascia.

As standard, the dual-screen centre panel comes fitted with an eight-inch colour touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support sitting on top of a full touchscreen cimate control panel. The party piece is a 10.25-inch touch navigation display, which offers split-screen functionality and enhanced voice recognition.

Also to be found is a Bose Premium audio system, a 64-colour ambient mood lighting adjustable to 10 levels of brightness as well as a Multi-Command function, which allows drivers to pre-ondition the interior of the car with a single voice command.

The Tucson also features Hyundai’s Digital Key, in which a Near Field Communication (NFC) capable smartphone can be utilised as a smart key to lock/unlock the vehicle, activate the panic alert and start the engine and its climate control system from up to 28 metres away.

2021 Hyundai Tucson – fourth-gen SUV breaks cover

Optional equipment available in select markets include an air purification system for the climate control system and a new Car-to-home feature, which allows drivers to remotely control smart home appliances such as lights and air-conditioning from the car in preparation for the arrival home.

At point of introduction, the Tucson will be available with two powertrain choices. The petrol unit is a Smartstream 2.5 litre direct-injected four-cylinder NA engine offering 190 PS and 260 Nm, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The other is a turbocharged 1.6 litre four-pot, which will feature in hybrid or plug-in hybrid versions of the Tucson. The mill produces 180 PS and 264 Nm, and coupled to an electric motor combined system output is 230 PS and 350 Nm.

2021 Hyundai Tucson – fourth-gen SUV breaks cover

The Tucson will be available in front-wheel drive and HTRAC all-wheel drive forms, with the hybrid and PHEV versions also coming equipped with E-Handling technology, which the automaker says helps improve steering response and directional stability when cornering or in adverse driving conditions.

In terms of safety, the Tucson is pretty much loaded with it, with the automaker’s SmartSense safety feature suite comprehensively packed with highway driving assist (HDA), forward collision-avoidance assist (FCA) with pedestrian detection, lane keeping assist (LKA) and lane following assist (LFA) and a blind-spot view monitor as standard. Also on the list are high beam assist and a surround view monitor.

While domestic sales start from this month, buyers in other markets will have to wait until next year before they can get their hands on the fourth-gen Tucson – global sales for the SUV will begin from the first half of 2021. According to Hyundai, a N Line version of the Tucson is planned sometime in the future.

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  • (Like) Honda CR-V TCP.
    (Dislike) 2021 Hyundai Tucson

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    • Ayam percik on Sep 15, 2020 at 4:49 pm

      I hope Hyundai can bring Game-Changing 4th gen Tucson here. This car has a mind-blowing and stunning design! Look at the front view, it is very futuristic, a true masterpiece indeed. Even Proton X70 design can’t match with this elegant beauty. Also, I hope Proton designers can learn from Hyundai designers how to design something mind-blowing. For 30 years, we never see something special from Proton.

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      • John 2020 on Sep 15, 2020 at 5:44 pm

        Loves, hates & contras relationship with P1 again.
        On the surface potraying hates, but in your sad and lonely cubic private home,
        You unendlessly malu2 sliberring, drooling & salivating all over the upcoming X50.
        Since 3 days ago, you exhaustedly been zooming in and out the releashed HiRes pictures of X50.
        Today in desperation mode, you keeps refreshing PT.org site nonstop for the pre-media launch article
        to be the first one to admire the next beautifull pictures of X50
        and as expected to be the first to put your ala2 hate but lovely remark.
        So contras and cutes btw

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        • Michael Chong on Sep 16, 2020 at 11:21 am

          Hyundai knew 20 years ago that the trend was SUV. They knew that global demand was SUV. It is a pity until Geely launched the X70, we did not know that demand was for SUV.

          Thank you Geely for the input

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      • Lolwhut? on Sep 15, 2020 at 7:22 pm

        Bash bash bash but still buys Proton Persona last year. Lol!

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        • Michael Chong on Sep 16, 2020 at 11:22 am

          In the late 90s, Hyundai was light years behind Proton. Koreans cars were a joke. Everybody laughed at them.

          Look at them now!

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          • Secret unfolded on Sep 19, 2020 at 3:18 pm

            Suprising news! wait exposed in 2020 on 2019 model, why so late, cannot entitles ‘exposed of the year’ la, the exposed subject should be on the same year.
            etc 2020 article on Jan-Dec2020 model
            So our lovely fellow PTs dailyrides Persona now.
            Bro why so fast grabs 2019 model?
            Where is your owner or testdrive review?
            yo show-off la your persona or sharela with us here! i help you with the Title hint ‘i really love my ride now, i cant live without it, proton had changed my perception’
            On weekend we could arrange TT or early morning uluyam’s run with our frens saga, persona & gen2 offcourse with mrJohn as well if u really miss him.
            More infos: 21 teaser
            For B-segment sedan fans, better you guys wait until next year, as the fcl/mc 2021 Proton Persona’s comes with big floating Screen plus digital aircond, bigger-16inch 2Tones rims, newly designed grill and bows, LED headlight, smoky tail lights plus sharper looking front & rear bumpers.
            Final hope, probably equips with auto gearbox but debatable on cost, but you guys can email the Persona MC project leader for more ideas & inputs

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      • Fiat Multipla Designer on Sep 15, 2020 at 8:25 pm

        This Merc EQC concept front facia, but with a little twist and origami side look

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      • Potong no 1 on Sep 16, 2020 at 7:32 pm

        X70 x50 are GEELY. We dont know what contributed by potong malaysia. Just admit.

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    • Mee Hailam on Sep 15, 2020 at 5:27 pm

      With nearly 36 years of automotive experience, we should be making our own cars and selling it globally lucratively like Hyundai. This Tucson looks amazing! It will be a hot seller like the previous Tucson!

      Look at Hyundai, they just started 10 years before Proton was born. Their first car rolled out in 1974, tepat tepat 10 years before PRoton rolled out the first Saga

      And yet, Hyundai sells 8 million cars globally in over 200 countries globally.

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  • Interior nice, exterior Kona shape, abit too much

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  • M & B on Sep 15, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    Nice!

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  • Chow Wei Zhen on Sep 15, 2020 at 1:54 pm

    Front looks like robot. But congrats to hyundai, for making such concept beauty design

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  • Jia Ren on Sep 15, 2020 at 1:55 pm

    Excitement and Amazing! Bring it on

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  • Calvin on Sep 15, 2020 at 2:22 pm

    Dafuq with the hoodless meter cluster! Sunlight will drown any kind of visibility on the panel, made worse if it using LCD digital display.

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    • seancorr (Member) on Sep 15, 2020 at 4:20 pm

      What’s wrong with it? The Mini and the A/B/CLA/GLA class seems to run fine with it.

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  • Wow! The blend of the front grill and main light is indeed very aesthetic to the eyes. The side profile is too busy, looks like a fail origami. The rear…. Hmn… I shall keep quiet for now.

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  • Gabriel on Sep 15, 2020 at 3:02 pm

    That is one handsome looking SUV.

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  • Venza on Sep 15, 2020 at 3:03 pm

    Impressive

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  • First one to have tri-zone climate control in its class?

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  • Fariz on Sep 15, 2020 at 4:06 pm

    The interior kiiiinnda reminds me of the new S-Class ….

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  • OngTK on Sep 15, 2020 at 4:13 pm

    Whoa!! So muscular! Keeping fingers crossed we will not be getting a dressed down version at a high price. Hyundai and Kia have come a long way in their design and tech.

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  • Dong gor on Sep 15, 2020 at 4:28 pm

    Nice.. But only willing to pay up to 15k more of x70 asking price within the same variant!

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    • Are you serious? Sorry but you can’t just throw a random number and assume that is what a car is worth I bet that interior costs significantly more to make than an x70.

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  • vivizurianti on Sep 15, 2020 at 7:18 pm

    Design ispiration: Origami Overload

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  • The K on Sep 15, 2020 at 10:41 pm

    Looks very much like Lexus

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  • Unknown on Sep 15, 2020 at 11:24 pm

    Copied the front design from Mercedes Concept EQ

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Sep 16, 2020 at 12:39 am

    ugly overload. give me the stylish x50 anyday.

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  • Volkswagen Tiguan already have it

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  • Old Tucson driver on Sep 17, 2020 at 8:07 am

    This SUV supposed to be entry level vehicle but they (Hyundai) pimped it as luxury flagship. Not gonna sell well.

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  • 2022 already. Hyundai Malaysia – please bring in PHEV Hybrid version to KO X70, Corolla Cross, CX3 and HRV. Thank you for Ioniq hybrid in 2017. Let’s make it again in 2022 with PHEV!

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