Is the restyled version worth it?

Is the restyled version of the Hyundai Tucson and its new technological interior worth it compared to the old one?

Hyundai continues the success story of the Tucson with a fourth generation. It has barely been touched up on the outside. We still find the typical light signature of the model. The biggest changes to note are the grille, a little more simplified, and a prominent shield. Otherwise, the lines remain unchanged, and are still very marked on the wings. On the other hand, the SUV has been profoundly redesigned inside.

A much more digital Hyundai Tucson

The South Korean SUV benefits from a new dashboard. It is decorated with a large digital panel with two screens of 31.2 cm each. This involves instrumentation facing the driver and a new infotainment system, on the right. By the way, it is much more intuitive to use than the previous one. The seats have also been revised, and offer a new pattern and new materials, with fabric and leather trim. The steering wheel is also new, as is the central console. Moreover, the gearbox control is no longer located on it. commodo selector installed behind the steering wheel, as on many new models now. The upper door trim is also new, however, still no lighting ambiance on the Hyundai Tucson.
To conclude on the interior presentation, it is once again very well cared for. In addition, this new look is coupled with abundant equipment (especially in Executive finish) and slightly improved comfort. The new suspension settings better manage body movements. On this point, the Hyundai Tucson is therefore making clear progress.

Less powerful mechanics

But the Hyundai Tucson also evolves mechanically. But this time, it’s not necessarily in the right direction. The two remaining engines in the catalog are losing power. The full hybrid version, which now peaks at 215 hp (compared to 230 hp previously), thus marks time on recovery. To achieve 80 km/h to 120 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson now takes 5s2. This engine is still made up of an in-line four-cylinder with a displacement of 1598 cm3 and an electric motor. We can still console ourselves with a drop in consumption of around 0.2 L/100 km on average. Our lab measured an average consumption of 6.9 L per 100 km on this new Tucson (6.3 L on the highway, 8 L on the highway and 6.4 L in the city).
As for the plug-in hybrid version, it goes from 265 hp to 253 hp.
The bad news is the price. It increases significantly. The Hyundai Tucson is now available from 48,000 euros in Executive finish with the full hybrid engine, compared to 46,350 euros previously. This therefore represents 1,650 euros more than for the version before restyling. On the other hand, the SUV remains guaranteed for five years, with unlimited mileage.