Hyundai Tucson 2024– car dimensions: 4640 mm long, 1865 mm wide and 1665 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,555 kg. Braked towing is 1,650 kg.
The cabin has an 8-inch or 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on most grades. Dual-zone automatic climate control is on mid and higher trims, with manual air conditioning on the base. Smart cruise control with stop-and-go is standard. Driver aids include standard forward collision-avoidance assist with emergency braking, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, lane following assist and a rearview camera. Front and rear parking sensors plus surround view appear on top grades.
Boot space is 539 litres with seats up and 1860 litres with the 60/40 rear seats folded on petrol models. Hybrid and PHEV versions have less volume. A dual-level floor and tie-downs are fitted.
Braked towing is rated at 1650 kg on most petrol and hybrid versions, rising to 1900 kg on some diesels, with unbraked at 750 kg. Trailer pre-wiring is standard and a tow hitch is available or fitted on select grades like XRT. Payload is typically 500-600 kg depending on trim and drivetrain.
The multi-link rear suspension and available AWD suit light work and leisure towing of small trailers. No heavy-duty cooling package is listed.
Higher grades get leather or leatherette seats with 8-way power adjustment for the driver, power lumbar, and memory. Ventilated front seats, heated front and rear seats, and a heated steering wheel come on top trims. Dual automatic climate control is standard from mid grades with rear vents. Acoustic laminated windshield glass is standard for less noise. A panoramic sunroof with shade is available or standard on select higher grades. Soft-touch door panels and ambient lighting appear on upper models.
Gas models: EPA 25 city/32 hwy/28 combined FWD, 23/29/25 AWD. hybrids up to 38/38/38.
Service interval typically every 8,000 miles or 12 months under normal conditions. some markets every 10,000-15,000 km or 12 months.
NHTSA overall 5-star rating. IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for models built after March 2024. ANCAP/Euro NCAP 5-star for the generation.
Standard SmartSense suite includes forward collision-avoidance with pedestrian/cyclist/junction detection, blind-spot collision-avoidance, lane keep and following assist, driver attention warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear occupant alert.
Eight airbags standard including front, side, curtain, and rear side. ESC, ABS, TPMS, and hill-start assist across the range.
Fuel use depends on powertrain. The 2.5-liter gas engine returns EPA estimates of 28 combined mpg FWD or 25 AWD. Hybrids reach 38 combined mpg on base versions, slightly less on loaded ones. Plug-in hybrids add electric range around 33 miles.
Routine servicing follows a normal schedule of oil and filter changes plus inspections every 8,000 miles or 12 months in the US market. Australian schedules call for 12 months or 15,000 km on most petrol and diesel models, tighter on some turbo variants. Cabin and engine filters, brakes, and fluids are checked or replaced at longer intervals.
Crash protection is strong. The generation scores five stars overall from NHTSA with five in frontal and side tests. IIHS awards Top Safety Pick+ status to post-March 2024 builds after good results in overlap and other tests. ANCAP rates it five stars based on 2021 Euro NCAP data with solid adult and child scores.
Standard kit covers active and passive safety thoroughly. Every model has multiple airbags, stability and traction control, tire-pressure monitoring, and a full set of collision-avoidance, lane, and attention aids. Higher grades add surround-view cameras, parking sensors, and highway driving assist. Keep up with scheduled maintenance and software updates to maintain systems.
Length 4640 mm, Width 1865 mm, Height 1665 mm, Wheelbase 2755 mm (Tucson 2024 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Hyundai Australia TUCSON Brochure PDF, Hyundai US 2024 Tucson Specs PDF, owners manual.