Hyundai to Launch All-New Tucson SUV in South Korea Next Month
Hyundai Motor to launch fifth-generation Tucson SUV in South Korea next month with gasoline and hybrid options.
The compact SUV will be available in two versions, according to the company: one with a turbo 1.6-liter gasoline engine and the other with a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline-hybrid powertrain. The gasoline turbo model comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The hybrid model has a fuel economy of 17.4 kilometers per liter.
Hyundai said the new Tucson is equipped with advanced safety features. It includes a redundant power supply system for door unlocking that uses backup power to maintain the door-unlocking function even if the main power supply is cut off in a collision. The company said it is the first time the technology has been applied to one of its vehicles.
The SUV also features Hyundai Motor's next-generation infotainment system, Pleos Connect, for the first time in a Hyundai SUV. The system provides access to Gleo AI, a generative artificial intelligence agent, the company said.
The announcement did not include pricing or a specific launch date. Hyundai said the new Tucson will go on sale in the domestic market next month as the automaker expands its hybrid lineup.