The Hyundai Tucson does huge enterprise in Europe, the compact SUV beating all phase rivals for the European gross sales title, named High Gear’s greatest household automobile in 2022, and Auto Categorical’ mid-size SUV of the yr in 2021, 2022, and 2023. No shock, then, that the automaker payments the refreshed EU-market 2024 Tucson as “crafted with European prospects in thoughts.” We’re unsure if which means something philosophically, the adjustments bringing the Tucson into line with the remainder of Hyundai’s up to date world product portfolio. Outdoors, the grille will get a much less ornate, extra angular mesh framed by eight Parametric Jewel DRL parts which can be every barely bigger than the ten Parametric Jewel parts on the present SUV. Going for a extra rugged look, the bumper and decrease consumption stands out with a less complicated motif underlined by a component meant to resemble a skid plate.
Being simply three years outdated and a design jolt when new, the sheetmetal does not change and nonetheless appears to be like contemporary atop a brand new wheel design. Hyundai did not present a picture of the rear, however tells us the skid plate motif repeats right here to visually elongate the car’s width.
Extra work’s been achieved inside. A 3-spoke steering wheel matches the tiller from the Kona, its hub bearing the Morse code sign for “H.” Behind it, the 2 screens within the present Tucson merge right into a single, curved show holding two 12.3-inch screens. The redesigned instrument panel is cut up by a full-width HVAC vent, carving out a cubby above the vent to the fitting of the show and inserting HVAC controls on a panel beneath the vent. And get a load of these buttons, bodily switchgear returning for local weather and audio capabilities. Beneath that, the pushbutton gear selector panel is not any extra, traded for a shifter stalk on the steering column. A wi-fi charging pad lives within the house the buttons vacated, subsequent to the cupholders. It appears to be like like there’s a bit extra cupboard space forward of the redrawn console space, too.
The Europeans get a crack at this Tucson early subsequent yr. It is anticipated within the U.S. later in 2024 for the 2025 mannequin yr. Powertrain selections are thought to hold over, the entry-level 2.5-liter four-cylinder making 187 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque, a hybrid constructed round a turbocharged 1.6-liter with a mixed 226 hp, and a plug-in hybrid utilizing the identical 1.6-liter that makes 261 mixed horses.