The 2019 Hyundai Tucson is the brand’s most important vehicle to
premiere at the New York Auto Show.
Keen Hyundai enthusiasts will notice that the
Tucson’s exterior includes new headlights and LED daytime running lights,
modified taillights, and tweaked front and rear bumpers. These minor changes
come together to make the Tucson much more visually appealing than the
pre-facelifted vehicle.
Two engines will be offered to customers. The first
is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder pumping out 164 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque.
Topping out the range is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 181 hp and 175 lb-ft,
acting as a replacement to the turbocharged 1.6-liter four of the outgoing
model. Interestingly, the 2.4-liter only has 6 hp more than the 1.6-liter but
is 21 lb-ft down on torque.
Key safety features to come standard include Forward
Collision Avoidance System and Lane Keeping Assist. Optional safety extras
include Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, High Beam
Assist, Rain-sensing wipers, Surround View Monitor, Smart Cruise Control with
Stop and Go, and Driver attention warning.
Five trim levels make up the facelifted Tucson
range, starting with the Value and moving up with the SE, SEL, Sport, and
Limited. The Value and SE models are sold exclusively with the 2.0-liter engine
while the SEL, Sport, and Limited receive the 2.4-liter.
