Whereas Hyundai would not make a full-on Tucson N, it does a minimum of let patrons of its small SUV have sportier appears through the N Line trim. It has been saddled with an uninspiring 2.5-liter four-cylinder, although. However no extra! For the 2024 Hyundai Tucson, the N Line now will get a turbocharged 1.6-liter hybrid four-cylinder providing extra energy and higher gasoline economic system.
The hybrid engine is a well-recognized one, as it has been accessible in different Tucson trims, in addition to the Santa Fe and the Kia Sportage and Sorento. Its specs are fairly strong at 226 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. That additionally means the newly hybridized N Line makes 39 extra horsepower and 80 extra pound-feet of torque than the naturally aspirated engine, which is much extra befitting one thing with an N badge (even when its adopted by “Line”). On high of the additional energy, going to the hybrid implies that all-wheel drive is normal (together with a six-speed automated transmission), one other perk each for all-weather potential, but in addition efficiency.
After all, the principle purpose for many hybrid’s existence is improved gasoline economic system, and that is the case with the turbo Hyundai hybrid. In N Line-spec, the powertrain returns 37 mpg within the metropolis and mixed driving, and 36 mpg on the freeway. The two.5-liter four-cylinder would solely get 25 mpg within the metropolis, 32 on the freeway and 25 mixed, and that is with front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive would drop that decrease.
The hybridized N Line additionally advantages from new options utilized to the complete 2024 Tucson lineup. Rear aspect airbags, rear outboard seatbelt pre-tensioners and power limiters, in addition to haptic steering wheel suggestions for blind-spot and lane-keep alerts are all now normal on Tucson.
Pricing and availability for the 2024 Tucson line, together with the N Line, has not but been introduced. It is a protected assumption that the Tucson N Line can be dearer than earlier than with the hybrid powertrain, for the reason that hybrid instructions a premium on different trims. For reference, the outgoing 2023 N Line begins at $35,110 with vacation spot.
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