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Hyundai unveils fifth-generation Tucson SUV
Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled the fifth-generation Tucson, a complete redesign of its popular compact SUV. The new model features an expanded footprint, with increased length, width, and wheelbase to enhance interior space. Notable improvements include a 29mm increase in second-row headroom and a wider rear door opening angle of 83 degrees for improved accessibility.
The vehicle will be offered with two primary powertrains: a 1.6-liter turbo gasoline engine producing 193 horsepower paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and a 1.6-liter turbo hybrid system delivering 245 horsepower and a combined fuel efficiency of 17.4 km/ℓ. The hybrid model includes specialized features such as ‘Stay Mode’ for climate control while stationary and ‘E-Traction’ technology to manage vehicle movement via the electric motor.
Technologically, the Tucson introduces ‘Pleos Connect,’ the first infotainment system for Hyundai SUVs, which includes ‘Gleo AI,’ a generative AI agent capable of natural conversation and vehicle control. A rugged ‘XRT’ trim is also available, designed for outdoor enthusiasts with specialized bumpers, skid plates, and black cladding. Safety enhancements include a first-of-its-kind dual power supply for door unlocking in the event of a collision.
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Bayon · CJ ENM Studio Center · Gleo AI · Hyundai Motor Company · PLEOS Connect · Tucson · XRT · Yoon Hyo-jun
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The hybrid model offers a fuel efficiency of 17.4 kilometers per liter. otomotif.antaranews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The new Tucson will be available with a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine or a 1.6-liter turbo gasoline hybrid powertrain. otomotif.antaranews.com · www.koreaherald.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Tucson includes a backup power system for door opening in the event of a collision. otomotif.antaranews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hyundai Motor Co. will launch the fifth-generation Tucson in the South Korean domestic market in October 2026. iotomagz.com · otomotif.antaranews.com · www.koreaherald.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The vehicle features the Pleos Connect infotainment system with Gleo AI generative artificial intelligence. otomotif.antaranews.com · www.koreaherald.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The new design language is called ‘Art of Steel’, featuring sharper surfaces and a more boxy appearance. www.koreaherald.com