Photo: SH Proshots
Hyundai has a lot on its plate these days, as besides introducing the Ioniq 5 N recently with its impressive power levels, they're also working on several models that stick to the good-old ICE power. A second facelift for the i30 N hot hatch is among them, and so is the first mid-cycle refresh of the fourth-gen Tucson.
Last time we spotted the facelifted compact crossover a couple of weeks ago, it still had almost the entire exterior completely under wraps. Besides the usual trippy vinyl stickers, it had some thick camouflage and a lot of plastic cladding hiding the refreshed design. This amount of camo is normally reserved for brand-new vehicles, but remember that this is a facelift meant to keep the three-year-old Tucson interesting until its replacement arrives.
For the latest leg of testing, the Korean auto firm removed some of the camo up front, revealing more of the new grille, lighting units, and bumper. However, it's still impossible to make out the differences. The rest of the car remains under wraps, and that includes that fake hump at the back. The wheels are identical to those of the previously scooped prototype, and if it's one thing that Hyundai hasn't ditched yet, it is the trailer, though it was much bigger on the latest snapped tester.
We wouldn't hold our breath for significant updates under the hood, though the manufacturer might make certain units more frugal and perhaps less polluting. On the right side of the pond, it's offered with gasoline and electrified assemblies, with the punchiest model boasting 261 horsepower. The all-wheel-drive system will continue to be reserved for higher specs, and choosing a more humble variant means having to live with front-wheel drive.
The US family comprises the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 187 horsepower. This mill powers the SE, SEL, XRT, N Line, and Limited trim levels and will probably carry over. The Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid versions round off the offering in our market, and you're looking at an MSRP of $31,350 for the former and $37,500 for the latter. The base non-electrified version starts at $26,900 before destination, and chances are the facelift will bring a small price bump.
Most people who have a soft spot for compact crossovers are probably curious about how long they'll have to wait for Hyundai to unveil the facelifted Tucson. The truth is that we don't know, not yet anyway, but we could speculate that it might be due in the coming months. The order books should open shortly after the grand unveiling, and if we were to guess, we'd say the US-spec could arrive at dealers nationwide as a 2025 model, though there's no way to know for sure yet.
For the latest leg of testing, the Korean auto firm removed some of the camo up front, revealing more of the new grille, lighting units, and bumper. However, it's still impossible to make out the differences. The rest of the car remains under wraps, and that includes that fake hump at the back. The wheels are identical to those of the previously scooped prototype, and if it's one thing that Hyundai hasn't ditched yet, it is the trailer, though it was much bigger on the latest snapped tester.
We wouldn't hold our breath for significant updates under the hood, though the manufacturer might make certain units more frugal and perhaps less polluting. On the right side of the pond, it's offered with gasoline and electrified assemblies, with the punchiest model boasting 261 horsepower. The all-wheel-drive system will continue to be reserved for higher specs, and choosing a more humble variant means having to live with front-wheel drive.
The US family comprises the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 187 horsepower. This mill powers the SE, SEL, XRT, N Line, and Limited trim levels and will probably carry over. The Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid versions round off the offering in our market, and you're looking at an MSRP of $31,350 for the former and $37,500 for the latter. The base non-electrified version starts at $26,900 before destination, and chances are the facelift will bring a small price bump.
Most people who have a soft spot for compact crossovers are probably curious about how long they'll have to wait for Hyundai to unveil the facelifted Tucson. The truth is that we don't know, not yet anyway, but we could speculate that it might be due in the coming months. The order books should open shortly after the grand unveiling, and if we were to guess, we'd say the US-spec could arrive at dealers nationwide as a 2025 model, though there's no way to know for sure yet.
Google News