Hyundai is set to launch its new Tucson SUV in September as a replacement for the ix35.<\/p>\n
First revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the car offers more space than the ix35 and the company claims it has made several improvements on the retired Tucson range.<\/p>\n
Hoping to rival the Nissan Qashqai, the Tucson will be available with two petrol and three diesel engines – all meeting European emission targets.<\/p>\n
The 1.6-litre petrol engine will offer 133 bhp and 174 bhp, while the 1.7-litre diesel is capable of 113 bhp and the 2.0 litre diesel is available in a choice of 134 bhp and 181 bhp options.<\/p>\n
Buyers will be able to choose from a six-speed manual, six-speed automatic and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.<\/p>\n
Internally, the Tucson boasts 513 litres of luggage space, a powered tailgate, park assist and a new sat-nav system that claims to be significantly faster than previous models.<\/p>\n
Hyundai design chief Peter Schreyer said: "We tried to make an SUV, but make it bolder and stronger.<\/p>\n
"When we do something like this, of course, we have in mind that it needs to be successful globally. It needs to be a good product and then it can be successful in all markets."<\/p>\n
Full details of pricing has yet to be revealed, but is expected to be similar to the outgoing ix35 – starting at around £17,000 for the base model.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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