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Thursday, February 28, 2019

Newbury Weekly News

Best-selling Hyundai Tucson new model Refreshed internally and externally in a range of stylish colours and with the latest technology , see it at Eden Hyundai

SINCE its launch in 2015, Tucson has been one of Hyundai’s best-selling vehicles in both the UK and Europe. New Tucson is set to continue the model’s popularity with a refreshed design, powertrains, advanced technology and enhanced safety equipment levels. New Tucson’s external design has been refreshed with the addition of the Hyundai signature Cascading Grille along with a new design headlight, fog lamp, front bumper and skid plate. The side profile features new wheel designs in 16-19inch sizes. At the rear, New Tucson receives a new rear taillight design, with a redesigned bumper and exhaust tailpipe. As well as a refreshed external look, internal changes include an all new, redesigned soft touch dashboard, with touchscreen display audio systems with DAB, Apple Car Play™ and Android Auto™ now standard across the range. New Tucson also introduces the KRELL audio system, first seen on KONA. It comes with an increased number of safety features, with Autonomous Emergency Braking and Lane Keep Assist standardised across all trim levels, as well as Driver Attention Alert standard on SE Nav trim and upwards. Powertrain efficiency has been improved, with the introduction of a 48v mild hybrid powertrain – a first for Hyundai, which combines with an all-new 8-speed automatic 4WD transmission on 2.0 CRDi 185PS models.

6-speed manual, which adds new equipment including Bi-LED headlamps, adaptive smart cruise control and an around view monitor, assisting the driver during slow speed manoeuvres. Additional enhancements over the Premium specification include a panoramic glass sunroof, smart tailgate, heated steering wheel and ventilated front seats. New Tucson Premium SE also offers the 1.6 T-GDi 177PS engine with 7-speed dual clutch trans- mission powertrain, a 1.6 CRDi 136PS engine with either a 2WD 6-speed manual or 2WD 7-speed dual clutch transmission and the 2.0 CRDi 185PS engine with 4WD, 8-speed automatic transmission with 48v mild hybrid system. New Tucson is available in a choice of 10 colours. Polar White, a solid paint finish no cost option, is continued from the previous model, alongside Fiery Red, Platinum Silver, White Sand, Moon Rock, Micron Grey and Phantom Black. These colours are all metallic or pearl paint finishes and are a cost option of £665. New colours to the range are the metallic paint finishes of Olivine Grey, Stellar Blue and Champion Blue. All New Tucson models come with Hyundai’s industry leading 5 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty, Roadside Assistance package, 5-year Annual Health Check, and 12-year Anti- Corrosion Warranty. For more information or to book a test drive, contact your local Eden Hyundai dealer or search Eden Hyundai online. www.edenmotorgroup.com/ pages/hyundai

Exterior enhancements include new design 16-inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps and door mirror mounted indicators. Remote central locking, automatic headlamps and climate control amongst the key specification items carried over from the previous model. The range-topping New Tucson Premium SE is available from £29,745 for the 1.6 T-GDi 177PS

the New Tucson S Connect 1.6 GDi 2WD 6-speed manual. The model will feature new equipment including a seven- inch display audio including DAB, Apple Car Play™ and Android Auto™, rear view camera, USB charger for mobile devices, Bluetooth connectivity with steering wheel controls and a leather steering wheel and gear knob.

The 1.6 CRDi and 2.0 CRDi engines now have Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology applied, with the addition of a 48v mild hybrid system on the 2.0 CRDi engine.

An all new U3 1.6 CRDi engine is also now available, in 115PS and 136PS outputs combined with a 6-speed manual (115PS/136PS) or 7-speed dual clutch transmission (136PS). Petrol engines have an increased presence within the line-up, with both 1.6 GDi and 1.6 T-GDi engines available at higher trim levels than on the previous model Tucson.

The 1.6 GDi and 1.6 T-GDi engines adopt a Gasoline

Particulate Filter (GPF), with Intelligent Stop and Go features on all variants of New Tucson. Prices will start from £21,845 for