The all-new fourth-gen
Hyundai Tucson (codename: Hyundai NX4) is in the works now to replace it. This
fully redesigned model has been spied for the first time, in South Korea, where
much of its development will take place.
Even though the test mule of the India-bound
next-gen Hyundai Tucson is mostly camouflaged, a few things are clearly
evident. The first is that the proportions seem to be mostly the same as those
of the current model. The front-end is strikingly different and looks much more
aggressive. Unlike the old model, it incorporates Composite Light - a design
comprising slim (LED) Daytime Running Lights positioned on top of the (LED)
headlights. The DRLs of this SUV are reminiscent of the Hyundai Nexo FCV.
The squarish wheel arches with the two vertical
design motifs lend a great amount of ruggedness to the profile. The rear-end
isn't visible, but one can only hope that connected tail lamps aren't there, or
in the case they are, their design is appealing like that of the Chinese-spec
fourth-gen Hyundai Santa Fe, not weird like that of the second-gen Hyundai
ix25.
The fourth-gen Hyundai Tucson will likely be based
on an upgraded version of the outgoing model's platform. Unlike the third-gen
model, it will have a three-row version as well. Both two-row and three-row
versions have been confirmed for launch in India. Also, unlike its predecessor,
it will be locally manufactured and thus have much lower pricing.
Most markets get the current Hyundai Tucson with
1.6L turbocharged petrol, 2.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol, 2.4-litre
naturally aspirated, 1.6-litre turbocharged diesel and 2.0-litre turbocharged
diesel (featuring mild-hybrid tech) engines. What's the line-up planned for the
next-gen model is yet to be known, but one can at least expect a greater amount
of electrification. Internationally, there could be a full-hybrid variant.
The fourth-gen Hyundai Tucson will likely be
unveiled in the second half of 2020. Expect it to go on sale in India the year
after.
