The All-New 2015 Hyundai Tucson

Published Date: 16th Apr 2015

New 2015 Hyundai Tucson Overview

The 2015 All-New Tucson represents a significant step forward for Hyundai in Europe and the new model follows success of one million Hyundai SUV sales in Europe. The new Tucson’s Bold and athletic exterior creates a unique SUV appearance, with refined interior combining elegance with ergonomics to create a stylish, generous cabin space thanks to efficient packaging. Convenience and connectivity features are tailored to the customer needs.

Hyundai’s new Navigation with TomTom LIVE services comes with an epic seven-year free subscription, something that has never been included before on a new car. The new Hyundai Tucson benefits from comprehensive active and passive safety technologies. There is a wide choice of engines available with power ranging from 115 PS to 186PS. Hyundai have created a brand new  chassis for European market, which is focused on ride comfort and driving dynamics.  Hyundai have announced a long-term goal to have all models for European market to be made in Europe.

Since the first Santa Fe went on sale in Europe in 2001, Hyundai Motor has delivered more than one million SUVs to European customers, affirming the company’s credentials in the growing SUV market in Europe. The All-New Tucson will be of high importance to Hyundai’s European business, as the C-SUV segment accounted for 22% of the company’s sales in 2014.

New 2015 Hyundai Tucson Release Date

The release date for the new Hyundai Tucson is yet to be released, but is expected to hit showrooms in early 2016.

New 2015 Hyundai Tucson Engines

The All-New Tucson will be available with one of the widest powertrain ranges in its class. These include two petrol engines: 132 PS (1.6-litre GDI) or 175 PS (1.6-litre T-GDI) - plus three diesel options: 115 PS (1.7-litre), 136 PS (2.0-litre standard power) or 186 PS (2.0-litre high power). The new turbocharged 1.6-litre T-GDI  petrol engine with 175 PS, delivers maximum torque of 265 Nm from 1,500 to 4,500 rpm and is offered with a six-speed manual or the seven-speed dual- clutch transmission (7DCT).

The ‘low’ 115 PS diesel engine delivers maximum torque of 280 Nm from 1,250 to 2,500 rpm and is available exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission, 2WD and fuel-saving stop-start technology. The 2.0-litre turbo-diesel with a low inertia single-scroll turbocharger is offered in two versions - the ‘standard power’ 136 PS delivering 373 Nm of maximum torque at 1500 to 2500 rpm. The ‘high power’186PS version delivers an impressive max torque of 402 Nm from 1,750 to 2,750 rpm. Both feature maintenance-free lean NOx trap catalyst technology to reduce emissions.

The 1.6-litre T-GDI petrol and 2.0-litre diesel engine can be mated with a 4WD-system, which delivers 100% of torque to the front wheels during normal road driving and up to 40% to the rear wheels, automatically, depending on conditions. A manually-selected ‘Lock Mode’ splits torque 50/50% for enhanced stability at low speeds.

 

All engines have been enhanced to offer improved driveability and fuel efficiency, as well as meeting Euro6 emission standards. Hyundai Motor’s efficient Start-Stop system is available for selected engines.

New 2015 Hyundai Tucson Colours

The All-New Tucson will be available in a range of 11 elegant exterior colours, comprising one solid (Polar White), seven metallic (Ara Blue, Ash Blue, Micron Grey, Moon Rock, Thunder Grey, White Sand, Ultimate Red) and three pearl colours (Ruby Wine, Phantom Black, Platinum Silver).