WITHIN HYUNDAI’S LOGICAL RANGE OF SUVS (from small to large) the new Tucson slots comfortably between the Kona and Santa Fe.
The all-new Hyundai Tucson ushers in futuristic styling, segment-first technology, and a range-wide optional N Line pack.
Additionally, Hyundai claims the Tucson sets a new standard for safety technology, with the most features in the class.
Segment-leading features available in all-new Tucson include, Blind-Spot Collision Assist (BCA), Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) and Remote Smart Parking Assist System (RSPAS).
A futuristic, unshrouded 10.25-inch LCD digital instrument cluster and vertically stacked 10.25-inch full-touch multimedia display contribute to a high-tech, sophisticated ambience inside.
An available elevated bridge-style console with shift-by-wire pushbutton gear selection brings superb ergonomics and a continuation of Tucson’s futuristic style.
New Smartstream 2.0-litre petrol, 1.6-litre turbo petrol and 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engines provide a broad choice of powertrains for customers.
Fourth-generation Tucson blends aggressive curves with crisp lines, and is bigger than the preceding model, with a long bonnet and short overhangs on a stretched wheelbase, to deliver greater cabin space than most vehicles in its class.
An optional N Line pack offered from the range-opening Tucson introduces sports-inspired styling, 19-inch alloy wheels, and LED front and rear lighting, as well as the 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster display and leather and suede upholstery.
“Since its introduction in 2004, Tucson has established itself as an SUV with broad family appeal, selling more than 220,000 units in Australia,” Hyundai Motor Company Australia Chief Executive Officer, Jun Heo said.
“Now in its fourth generation, all-new Tucson’s futuristic styling, segment-leading active safety, convenience and comfort technologies, and enticing N Line pack make it a uniquely appealing medium SUV,” he said.
2022 Tucson Range Overview
All-new Tucson is offered in three trim grades, with a sports-inspired N Line pack available across the range.
Availability
| Model | Timing |
| 2.0 MPi 6AT (FWD) | On sale now |
| 1.6 T-GDi 7DCT (AWD) | Q2 |
| 2.0 CRDi 8DCT (AWD) | Q3 |
| N Line option pack | Q3 |
Three powertrains are offered for 2022 Tucson starting with a 2.0-litre petrol with six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive, which is available in all variants.
Elite and Highlander add a choice of a 1.6 turbo with seven-speed DCT and all-wheel drive, or a 2.0 turbo-diesel with eight-speed automatic and AWD, both with shift-by-wire pushbutton gear selection and shift paddles.
Tucson 2.0 CRDi variants also feature a Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPAS) system.
Tucson’s simplified line-up makes it easier for buyers to identify the variant that best matches their lifestyle and SUV needs.
Every 2022 Tucson features an advanced SmartSense suite including:
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCA)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA – car/pedestrian/cyclist)
- with Junction Turning function (FCA-JX)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Rear Parking Distance Warning (PDW)
- Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Rear View Monitor (RVM)
Also standard in every 2022 Tucson is a seven-airbag system that includes Hyundai’s front centre side airbag.
The eponymous range-opening Tucson features an eight-inch multimedia unit with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 4.2-inch supervision cluster, power folding automatic side mirrors, 17-inch alloy wheels, dusk-sensing headlights and LED DRLs.
2022 Tucson Elite adds a 10.25-inch navigation multimedia unit, leather upholstery, heated front seats and a powered adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone air-conditioning, Smart Key with pushbutton start, rain-sensing wipers and 18-inch alloy wheels.
Additional SmartSense features in Tucson Elite include advanced Rear Occupant Alert AD(ROA) and front Parking Distance Warning (PDW).
The flagship Tucson Highlander features a futuristic, unshrouded 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster display, a panoramic sunroof, heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats.
There is also a memory driver’s seat, an eight-way powered passenger seat, BOSE Premium Audio, LED cabin lights and ambient mood lighting, and smart power tailgate.
Highlander-specific exterior additions include Multi MFR LED headlights, LED taillights, a Dark Chrome grille with hidden DRLs, a silver-painted skid plate, and 19-inch alloy wheels.
Additional SmartSense features in Tucson Highlander include Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA), 360-degree Surround View Monitor (SVM) and a Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM).
The N Line styling pack adds the following features:
- 19-inch N Line alloy wheels
- N Line exterior body kit
- LED headlights and taillights (if not already available on donor variant)
- Gloss Black grille with hidden DRLs
- Silver-painted N Line skid plates
- A 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster display (if not already available on donor variant)
- Leather and suede upholstery
- N Line steering wheel
- N Line badging
All-new Tucson is offered in a choice of eight mica and metallic exterior colours including Crimson Red and Deep Sea Blue teamed, dependent on the variant, with cloth upholstery in grey/black, leather in black, brown or light grey, or N Line leather and suede in black.
Exterior design
The new Tucson marks the first application of Hyundai’s Sensuous Sportiness design language on an SUV, to create a futuristic image and a uniquely high-tech sensibility.
A parametric grille – incorporating hidden signature lights on some variants – creates a futuristic visage for 2022 Tucson.
A broad taillight treatment is complemented by a new glass-type Hyundai emblem.
Tying these front and rear styling treatments together are bold side character lines featuring a Z-shaped graphic, which gives 2022 Tucson a dynamic and aggressive appearance.
All-new Tucson’s distinctive look is further enhanced with the sports-inspired optional N Line pack, which brings an N Line body kit, 19-inch alloys, a Gloss Black grille with hidden DRLs, silver-painted N Line skid plates, and LED front and rear lighting.
Cleanly designed interior
The interior adopts a clean design centred on a futuristic, unshrouded 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster display and a seamlessly integrated 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment display.
A sweeping horizontal motif sees the dashboard and door trims connected via crisp accent lines to create a sense of space and elegance, while an elevated bridge-style console brings the aesthetic of a high-tech command centre.
Interior Dimensions
| Description | Dimensions | ||
| Exterior | Length | 4630mm | |
| Width | 1865mm | ||
| Height | 1665mm | ||
| Wheelbase | 2755mm | ||
| Ground Clearance | 181mm | ||
| Overhang | Front | 895mm | |
| Rear | 980mm | ||
| Interior | Headroom (max) | Front | 1019mm |
| Rear | 1002mm | ||
| Legroom | Front | 1052mm | |
| Rear | 1050mm | ||
| Shoulder room | Front | 1464mm | |
| Rear | 1422mm | ||
| Cargo | Capacity (VDA) | Behind 2nd row | 539mm |
| Behind 1st row | 1860mm | ||
| Dimensions
(L x W x H) |
Behind 2nd row (max) | 999mm x 1439mm x 836mm | |
| Behind 1st row (max) | 1858mm x 1439mm x 836mm | ||
Three engine choices
The new Tucson is offered with three new Smartstream powertrains, including 2.0-litre petrol, 1.6-litre turbo-petrol and 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engines.
Engine Specifications
| Smartstream 2.0 MPi | Smartstream 1.6 T-GDi | Smartstream 2.0 CRDi | |
| Transmission | 6AT | 7DCT | 8AT |
| Power | 115kW | 132kW | 137kW |
| Torque | 192Nm | 265Nm | 416Nm |
| Driven wheels | 2WD | AWD | AWD |
In addition, Tucson Elite and Highlander offer an all-new Smartstream 1.6-litre Turbo GDi Turbo petrol engine teamed with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
Tucson’s advanced HTRAC AWD is developed as a multi-mode system, and provides an electronic, variable torque-split clutch with active torque control between the front and rear axles.
By tracking vehicle speed and road conditions, the system can optimally apportion torque between the front and rear axles as well as control braking between left and right wheels.
All-new Tucson’s driver-selectable Normal, Eco, Sport and Smart drive modes apply specific HTRAC torque distribution settings, to provide confident control in all conditions.
For example, the Sport setting delivers an agile feel by sending a greater proportion of the available torque to the rear wheels.
The system has a wide range of torque distribution variability, and is designed to be advantageous in various conditions, including straight-line acceleration, medium/high-speed cornering, and during hill-starts.
Additionally, the HTRAC AWD system brings a Terrain Mode specific to diesel variants, to enable safer driving on challenging unsealed roads.
Covid means no local chassis and handling tuning
Tuscon adopts the global tune, honed at the Namyang R&D centre, and developed to deliver the Hyundai-signature ‘comfortable, yet surprisingly capable’ flavour.
While local tuning was not carried out on this model, the chassis was put through the gruelling testing and scoring system developed by HMCA for evaluation and sign-off, which incorporates the full spectrum of challenging Australian city, highway, country and gravel roads.
“Tuscon passed with flying colours,” Hyundai Motor Company Australia Product Planning and Development Specialist Tim Rodgers said. “We’re super happy with it.”
Pricing
| Engine | Transmission | Tucson | Elite | Highlander |
| 2.0 MPi FWD | 6 speed automatic | $34,500 | $39,000 | $46,000 |
| 1.6 T-GDi AWD | 7 speed DCT | – | $43,000 | $50,000 |
| 2.0 CRDi AWD | 8 speed automatic | – | $45,000 | $52,000 |
| Engine | Transmission | Tucson
(N Line Pack) |
Elite
(N Line Pack) |
Highlander
(N Line Pack) |
| 2.0 MPi FWD | 6 speed automatic | $38,000 | $41,000 | $47,000 |
| 1.6 T-GDi AWD | 7 speed DCT | – | $45,000 | $51,000 |
| 2.0 CRDi AWD | 8 speed automatic | – | $47,000 | $53,000 |
All plus on road costs
| Option Pricing | Tucson | Elite | Highlander |
| Premium Paint | $595 | $595 | $595 |
| Grey Interior | – | – | $295 |
| Brown Interior | – | – | $295 |
Servicing Intervals and Costs
| Engine | Service Interval | 12 mths | 24 mths | 36 mths | 48 mths | 60 mths |
| 2.0 MPi 2WD | Km | 15,000 | 30,000 | 45,000 | 60,000 | 75,000 |
| Cost (incl. GST) | $319 | $319 | $319 | $319 | $319 | |
| 1.6 T-GDi AWD | km | 10,000 | 20,000 | 30,000 | 40,000 | 50,000 |
| Cost (incl. GST) | $319 | $319 | $319 | $319 | $319 | |
| 2.0 CRDi AWD | km | 15,000 | 30,000 | 45,000 | 60,000 | 75,000 |
| Cost (incl. GST) | $375 | $375 | $375 | $375 | $375 |
Once we have tested and assessed the new Hyundai Tucson, seniordriveraus will bring you a comprehensive review, including everything the over-50 driver needs to know.