Top 10 New Features For The 2016 Hyundai Tucson
Published on January 4, 2016 in Top 10 by Michel Deslauriers
Higher fuel economy: A more aerodynamic body and other mechanical improvements result in lower fuel consumption for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson over the previous generation. The combined average for the base engine drops from 9.3 to 9.0 L/100 km in FWD guise and from 10.4 to 10.1 L/100 km with AWD. The turbo 1.6L engine provides a combined rating of 9.2 L/100 km, a significant drop over the 10.6 L/100 km rating of last year’s 2.4L engine.
Turbocharged 1.6L engine: The 2016 Hyundai Tucson’s upgrade engine develops 175 horsepower and 195 lb-ft from a displacement of 1.6 litres. Performance isn’t breathtaking and isn’t a must-have compared to the base 2.0L engine, but it provides the crossover with more usable power and slightly better fuel economy. And like the base engine, turbo 1.6 can run on regular fuel.
Electronic safety driving aids: In order to remain competitive in the compact crossover segment, the 2016 Hyundai Tucson now benefits from several electronic safety systems. Blind spot monitoring, lane change assist and rear cross-traffic alert are standard in every trim level except base, while lane departure warning and autonomous emergency braking are included in the top-shelf Tucson 1.6T Ultimate AWD version.
Higher-quality materials: The 2016 Hyundai Tucson is more luxurious than ever. A leather-wrapped instrument panel is available in top trim levels, in addition to aluminum door scuff plates. In every version except base, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob are included as well.
Bigger cargo area: Thanks to a longer wheelbase in addition to increases in length and width, the 2016 Hyundai Tucson benefits from a larger cargo area compared to the one in the previous generation. With the rear seatback in place, cargo volume has increased from 728 to 878 litres; and with the rear seat folded, volume has climbed from 1,580 to 1,753 litres.
New AWD system: The 2016 Hyundai Tucson gets a new all-wheel drivetrain, developed in conjunction with Magna Powertrain and similar in operation to the one found in the Hyundai Genesis luxury sedan. It favours the front wheels in normal driving conditions, but can send power back to the rear wheels to enhance traction. A lock mode can also be activated for extra slippery road conditions, while a feature called Active Cornering Control brakes the inside wheels while cornering and sending power to the outside wheels for better grip.
Drive Mode Select: This feature has been added to the 2016 Hyundai Tucson, and offers Normal, Sport and Eco settings. Although there isn’t a huge difference between these three modes, the vehicle will be more reactive to dynamic driving in the Sport, and will maximize fuel economy in the Eco setting.
Quieter cabin: According to Hyundai, the 2016 Tucson received a number of enhancements that improve cabin quietness in addition to a more refined ride. That includes larger engine mounts, rear cross-members with a bushing-mount design, more sound-deadening materials, 335 feet of structural adhesive and a lower coefficient of drag.
More comfort features: Heated front seats are now standard across the board in the 2016 the Hyundai Tucson, which now have three intensity settings instead of two. Two-step heated rear seats are optional in every version except base, while ventilated front seats are included in the 1.6T Ultimate AWD variant. A heated steering wheel is available in uplevel trims as well.
Smart power tailgate: Not only is the 2016 Hyundai Tucson’s tailgate power operated in Luxury, Limited and Ultimate trim levels, but it also includes proximity activation. When the system detects the keyfob’s presence within three feet of the trunk (in our pocket or handbag, for example), the liftgate will open automatically after three seconds.