Hyundai has announced pricing and spec details for the new Tucson N Line, a performance-inspired trim line that previews a possible hot N version of the SUV.
Going on sale at the end of this month, the Seat Ateca FR rival will be priced from £25,995. That price gets you a 174bhp 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a manual gearbox and two-wheel drive.
Standard kit on top of the N Line styling upgrades, detailed below, includes heated seats with electric lumbar support, keyless entry, climae control and front and rear parking sensors. Also available is a 135bhp 1.6-litre diesel with mild hybrid tech. Both engines can also be had with a dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The Tucson N Line follows on from the i30 N Line launched in 2018. Tweaks to the standard Tucson, Hyundai's best-selling model in Europe, include a stiffened chassis, revised bumpers, new black-painted 19in alloy wheels and a sportier interior.
“This is an understated sporty car with some subtle improvements inside and out, so it brings the N Line character to a Hyundai SUV for the first time,” says Thomas Buerkle, Hyundai Europe’s design chief.
Buerkle’s team has created a more muscular-looking Tucson with time-honoured changes such as a new front bumper, new grille, revised headlights and twin exhausts. New in the front bumper are distinctive ‘boomerang’ daytime running lights, while the headlights feature standard LED illumination and black bezels to emphasise the lamp shape.
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gavsmit
Black alloys
I really don't get the whole black alloys thing - it makes expensive alloy wheels look like cheap wheel trims.
I'm not a fan of style without substance either - I'd rather have it the other way round (more performance but subtle looks).
Everyone has a right to an opinion - don't confuse that with insulting your mother :-)
jemikubojo
I liked the idea of the new
I liked the idea of the new Hyundai vehicle, especially the concept that includes the front suspension is 8% stiffer and the rear is 5% stiffer, <a href="https://www.marssal.eu/it/ascensori-industriali-permanenti-milano"><img alt="Ascensori Industriali Permanenti Milano" src="https://www.marssal.eu/it/marssal/images/dedaw.png"></a> while linear feel at the wheel ”.
kojoso
Hyundai Tucson N Line test drive
I'm thinking of doing a test drive of the new Hyundai Tucson N Line, I've always liked the Hyundai model. Thanks for the suggestion.
Cersai Lannister
Fat chance
I'd be tempted to agree that the black wheels seem to do nothing for it in these pictures other than help highlight the digitally saturated red. Together they rather conspire to argue against its makers claim that is understated. It looks good though doesn't it, although that comedy-thick steering wheel full of lumps might annoy the energetic helmsman.
ckracer76
I like it
I like this Tuscon N-Line. Looks good in the same way Ford Kuga ST-Line looks better than Titanium model and Vignale.
I agree with the comments that black wheels do not a compliment overall style. From a distance or when moving it looks like hubcaps are missing. Hyundai should follow Audi and Volvo with the silver/black diamond cut wheels or just offer a lighter anthracite grey wheel.
I was going to buy a Ford ST-Line X 1.5 Ecoboost petrol but may hold back for this Tuscon N-Line. Hopefully Hyundai will offer an optional wheel choice.
I like what Hyundai and Kia are making these days. A far cry from 10-15 years ago. Our local Kia dealer told us Hyundai Kia are same company.
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