2021 Hyundai Tucson makes global debut: Gets extensive cosmetic overhaul and updated features

Hyundai Motor has unveiled the 2021 Tucson with a new experimental design and upgraded features. The all-new Tucson is the fourth generation of Hyundai’s best-seller with more than 7 million units sold around the globe since it launched in 2004. The design language of the all-new Tucson was inspired by Hyundai’s Vision T SUV concept, which was unveiled at 2019 AutoMobility LA. The engine options and features available with the new Tucson will differ based on the market it is retailing in. The 2021 Tucson is expected to be launched in India sometime next year with a price tag bigger than the current-generation’s range of Rs 22.3 lakh to Rs 25.6 lakh (ex-showroom).

2021 Tucson customers will be able to choose from nine exterior colours overall, including three new ones: Shimmering Silver, Amazon Grey and Teal. Moreover, the option of a two-tone roof in either a Phantom Black or Dark Knight offers customers even more scope for personalisation. Each exterior body colour can be combined with a two-tone roof.

The most prominent feature on the new Tucson's exterior is the vehicle’s front grille with Parametric Hidden Lights. When the lights are off, the front of the vehicle appears covered in dark, geometric patterns, with no distinction between the signature LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), which are integrated into the grille.

The fully digital configurable dual cockpit of the 2021 Hyundai Tucson consists of a new 10.25-inch open cluster and 10.25-inch AVN-T screen. It will get the latest version of Bluelink connected car services that will include Connected Routing, Last Mile Navigation and a new User Profile feature. Customers can locate their vehicle, lock and unlock it remotely, or view vehicle attributes like fuel level, via the Bluelink app.

The new Tucson boasts a three-zone climate control, ventilated seats in the front, and heated seats in the front and rear. With its Walk-in Device, drivers can slide and recline the passenger seat for the convenience of front- or rear-seat occupants with the use of a button on the seat’s bolsters. It gets Rear Sleeping Mode that allows the front row to listen to their selected audio without the same audio being transmitted to the rear speakers. The rear seats of the all-new Tucson can now be folded in a 4:2:4 ratio.

The new Tucson engine options will include a 2.5-litre petrol and a 1.6-litre turbo hybrid engine, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission unit. The 2.5-litre engine has peak power of 187 bhp and 246 Nm of torque. The turbo hybrid has a combined peak power figure of 226 bhp and 264 Nm. It'll get Hyundai's HTRAC all-wheel-drive system with Eco, Comfort, Smart, and Sport driving modes with additional support for Mud, Sand and Snow. The new Tucson will also have the option of Hyundai's new IMT clutchless manual transmission.