Camouflaged from head to toe, the 2021 Hyundai Tucson is the fourth generation since 2004. The newcomer will improve on the 2019 refresh of the outgoing model, which brought mild hybridization to the 1.6 CRDi in addition to the 2.0-liter turbo diesel.
An important nameplate for the South Koreans in both the United States and Europe, the Tucson reveals a more intricate design for the grille, scoops at the extremities of the bumper, fancier headlamps, and a wider stance emphasized by the sculpted fenders. The side profile is business as usual for Hyundai, dynamic creases included.
The rear end, on the other hand, is a bit of a mystery. A few pieces of trim aren’t there, nor do those taillamps look like the real deal. Not even the wiper is present, and if you take a good look at the double-tipped exhaust on the right-hand side of the bumper, you’ll notice quite a similarity to the Tucson available today at the dealership.
Zoom in on a picture with the windshield head on, and you’ll further spot a pair of Recaro bucket seats and a no-nonsense roll cage as if Hyundai is testing a supercar of some sort. There’s no denying the engineers and development drivers are getting a feel for the chassis at the Nurburgring, fine-tuning the suspension for extra stability.
Body roll is noticeable in a few photographs, but then again, this isn’t the Tucson N we were promised some time ago by the go-faster division. With the fourth generation, the inevitable will happen, and we’re much obliged to bet a tenner on the 2.0 T-GDi four-cylinder turbo with 275 PS in the i30 N Performance hot hatchback. The Theta III engine family is another possibility.
Expected to be presented towards the middle of 2020, the Tucson before you will hit the showroom for the 2021 model year for both Europe and the United States. For future reference, the compact crossover readily available today retails at $20,850 and €22,970, respectively.
The rear end, on the other hand, is a bit of a mystery. A few pieces of trim aren’t there, nor do those taillamps look like the real deal. Not even the wiper is present, and if you take a good look at the double-tipped exhaust on the right-hand side of the bumper, you’ll notice quite a similarity to the Tucson available today at the dealership.
Zoom in on a picture with the windshield head on, and you’ll further spot a pair of Recaro bucket seats and a no-nonsense roll cage as if Hyundai is testing a supercar of some sort. There’s no denying the engineers and development drivers are getting a feel for the chassis at the Nurburgring, fine-tuning the suspension for extra stability.
Body roll is noticeable in a few photographs, but then again, this isn’t the Tucson N we were promised some time ago by the go-faster division. With the fourth generation, the inevitable will happen, and we’re much obliged to bet a tenner on the 2.0 T-GDi four-cylinder turbo with 275 PS in the i30 N Performance hot hatchback. The Theta III engine family is another possibility.
Expected to be presented towards the middle of 2020, the Tucson before you will hit the showroom for the 2021 model year for both Europe and the United States. For future reference, the compact crossover readily available today retails at $20,850 and €22,970, respectively.