Hyundai Tucson 2019 upgraded to compete with Honda CR-V
The Korean car company's crossover model has improved design from the inside out, added engines, and optional features.
Hyundai chose the 2018 New York Auto Show to introduce the 2019 Tucson. Compared to the old version, the new Tucson has an upgraded design with a new grille, more stylish headlights, LED daytime running lights, refined taillights, and slim front and rear bumpers.
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Hyundai Tucson 2019 launched at New York Auto Show 2018. |
Inside, Hyundai has redesigned the dashboard, with a 7-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system mounted high up, supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. New air-conditioning vents. Customers can choose a rear-seat USB charger or Qi wireless charging.
In addition to the design changes, the Korean automaker added more engine options. The 2-liter 4-cylinder direct fuel injection engine version has a capacity of 164 horsepower and a maximum torque of 205 Nm. The highest-end version is equipped with a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine (replacing the 1.6 T-GDI engine in the US market), with a capacity of 181 horsepower and a torque of 237 Nm. The high-performance engine version, a 2-liter 4-cylinder Turbo, produces 275 horsepower and a torque of 353 Nm.
The two naturally aspirated engines 2.0 and 2.4 use a 6-speed automatic transmission, steering wheel integrated with Shiftronic paddle shifters. The 2.0 Turbo engine has the option of a 6-speed manual or a new 8-speed automatic.
Standard safety features include forward collision warning and lane keeping assist. Optional surround vision monitoring, pedestrian detection, adaptive headlights, automatic wipers, and adaptive cruise control.
According to the plan, Hyundai Tucson 2019 will be sold in the US from the end of 2018 with 4 versions including SE, SEL, Sport and Limited. The SE version uses a 2.0 engine, while the remaining versions are equipped with a 2.4 engine. The rival of Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson 2019 was launched at the New York Auto Show 2018, an event taking place in the US from March 30 to April 8.
In Vietnam, Hyundai Tucson does not announce sales figures, the two biggest competitors are CX-5 and CR-V. Tucson and CX-5 have the advantage of being assembled so they can reduce prices, while CR-V has a higher price but has the advantage of being imported.
