The 2016 Hyundai Tucson, despite to that it is actually a SUV vehicle, it’s the smallest crossover from the South Korean carmaker. The new Tucson comes with a full redesigned exterior and interior, fuel economy. There are four trim levels: SE, Eco, Sport, and Limited. The price will depend on them. Tucson could be a very good choice for familys, couples, but also for people who likes modern appearance with a simplicity and elegant details. Anyway, Hyundai is proudly presenting his crossover.
Exterior and Interior
The new Tucson has still a hexagonal grille, with sculpted and refined lines. If we are comparing it to it’s predecessors, the most eye catcher changes are noticeable on the outside of the car. The new model seems to be bigger. The more agressive front grille look is paired with a new LED tehnology headlights. The redesigned wheels are 19 inch. Overall it gives a total harmonic visually feeling, because the lines of the body flows in to one unit.
The dashboard is wearing a new outfit, which sparkles with elegant simplicity, and the bolstered seats looks very luxurious and expensive. The cabin is roomy and spacious for four adult, and the storage can be cleverly use for different purpose. Interior materials are from high quality, and pleasant for touching. The leather upholsery gives a fancy and serious look, the touchscreen navigation speaks about upgraded modern tehnology, seats are comfortable, ventilated and with a heating function. On some version a panoramic roof is also available. The newly updated safety system is also available in the 2016 model. The pleasant and leisurely ride is insured by this magnificiant vehicle.
2016 Hyundai Tucson Engine and Performance
When it comes to engine a few option will be available. The base engine will be a 1.6-liter engine inline 4, what is coming or not with turbocharger. This engine is capable to produce at least 135 hp. The turbocharged version will linked with 7-speed automatic transmission. The diesel version is coming with 1.7-liter CRDI turbodiesel engine coupled with 6-speed transmission, what should reach around 115 hp. The other option of diesel is the 2.0-liter engine, what will be linked with a 6-speed automatic transmission, and will be capable to produce 184 hp.
2016 Hyundai Tucson Release Date and Price
Release date was in the third quarter of the 2015 year, but the production model will be on the market at the end of the 2016 year. The price should move around $22,000.