Hyundai Motor Unveils Fully Redesigned Fifth-Generation Tucson SUV
Key Takeaways
- •The All-New Tucson is the fifth-generation version of Hyundai's compact SUV and marks the nameplate's first complete redesign in about six years, succeeding the fourth-generation model launched in September 2020.
- •The redesigned Tucson enters a highly competitive global segment in which rival compact SUVs such as the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V are among the world's best-selling vehicles.
- •The new model features vertically oriented H-edge daytime running lights, a slim horizontal center lamp at the rear, and a larger body designed to increase interior space.
- •The Tucson nameplate debuted in 2004 and the outgoing generation was offered with gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains across major markets.
- •Hyundai has applied full generational changes to the Tucson roughly every five to six years since the original version's debut.
Hyundai Motor has unveiled the fully redesigned Tucson, marking the compact SUV's first complete redesign in about six years.
The All-New Tucson is the fifth-generation model of the nameplate, succeeding the fourth-generation version that was launched in September 2020. The redesign lands in one of the most competitive segments of the global car market, where rival compact SUVs such as the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V rank among the world's best-selling vehicles.
The new compact SUV features vertically oriented H-edge daytime running lights paired with a slim horizontal center lamp at the rear, along with a larger body designed to provide more interior space.
The Tucson is one of Hyundai Motor's core global models. The nameplate was first introduced in 2004 as a compact SUV, and the model has since been sold across major markets worldwide, forming a key part of the automaker's lineup alongside models such as the Santa Fe. The outgoing generation has been offered with hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants alongside gasoline powertrains in major markets. Hyundai Motor Company, headquartered in Seoul, is South Korea's largest automaker and operates under the Hyundai Motor Group, which also includes the Kia and Genesis brands.
Wednesday's unveiling continues the company's practice of refreshing its SUV range, with the Tucson having undergone a full generational change roughly every five to six years since the original version debuted.
Source: The Korea Times
