The prototype of the newest 2020 Hyundai Tucson has been spotted during its testing, and just from the first glance, we could conclude that it will bring many upgrades. First of all, the exterior will be refreshed with new front fascia while the cabin will get a new center stack. On the engine front, we don’t expect any large changes.
Engines and performances of the 2020 Hyundai Tucson
Under the hood of the upcoming 2020 Hyundai Tucson will be placed two types of engines as in the current model. So, the base unit is going to be a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine. It will be able to generate 164 hp and 151 pound-feet of torque. The engine will be coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission and there will be a choice between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. Connected to front wheels, it will get 23 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. The all-wheel drive model will be rated at 22 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.
The next option is a 2.4-liter inline-4 engine which will be capable of making 181 horses and 175 lb-ft of torque. It will also work with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. And it will be available with FWD and AWD configurations. The FWD model is rated at 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. The
The design of exterior and interior
Speaking of the external look, the 2020 Hyundai Tucson will keep up with its attractive and handsome styling. But this time, it will get a few changes. The prototype of the new Tucson has been spotted and shows a range of changes. So, the front end will now feature a new design of the grille and new headlamps. The rear is also expected to be slightly revised. Furthermore, the new Hyundai will also receive some new designs of the alloy wheels.
Inside, the 2020 Hyundai Tucson will be refreshed too and there is a completely new center stack. There is no more the integrated infotainment display and instead it features a tacked-on screen. Furthermore, the 2020 model year will get the same two-row seating configuration as before and will be comfortable and very pleasant. As for the cargo space, it has the room of 31 cubic feet. However, with the rear seats folded down, it expands to 61.9 cubes.
The new Tucson will be available in several trim levels and those are SE, Value, SEL, Sport, and Limited. The standard equipment will include 17-inch alloy wheels, Bluetooth, a 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat, power features, a 7.0-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, USB, and so on. The higher trim levels will add LED headlights, leather seats, satellite radio, heated front seats, navigation, adaptive cruise control, an 8.0-inch screen, blind-spot monitoring, and so on.
Release date and price of the
2020 Hyundai Tucson
The 2020 Hyundai Tucson should enter the showrooms next year. The starting price is expected to be around $23,000 while the higher trim levels will go up to $31,500.