The 2018 Hyundai Tucson is a compact SUV that boasts stylish good looks and delivers a thrilling driving experience regardless of the terrain. Offering value for money, this compact SUV has been designed to look contemporary without compromising on the functional capabilities of the vehicle.
The spacious cabin of the 2018 Hyundai Tucson has been designed to offer seating capacity for 5 occupants and plenty of cargo capacity to make it a perfect vehicle for adventure trips. With latest technologies and convenience features, the cabin is perfect in offering comfort to the occupants on long road trips.
The 2018 Hyundai Tucson comes with two engine options and multiple advanced safety technologies that improve the ride experience for the occupants. The smooth and quiet ride of the 2018 Tucson is complemented by the sharp handling that makes driving around in this SUV enjoyable.
Here is a review of the 2018 Hyundai Tucson available in the UAE with a closer look at its design, performance, safety features and more.
Design of the 2018 Hyundai Tucson
The Hyundai Tucson 2018 is a true urban SUV that has been designed to look modern and stylish. The exterior of the compact SUV is sporty and aerodynamic that gives it a striking appeal, whereas the interior has been designed to be spacious and comfortable so that all 5 occupants can enjoy the ride at all times.
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Exterior
The exterior of the 2018 Hyundai Tucson has been designed to make it as eye-catching as possible. The bold and aggressive exterior has been sculpted to highlight the sporty appeal of the vehicle and ensure that it turns heads wherever it is driven.
The 2018 Hyundai Tucson has been designed to be aerodynamic with the addition of many performance-enhancing elements such as the reduced curvature of A-pillar, more noticeable front bumper lip and rear spoiler, that together help reduce the drag coefficient to just 0.33.
At the front of the vehicle is the signature Hyundai radiator hexagonal grille with chrome accents or metallic silver based on the trim. Flanking the grille on both sides are the Projection Headlamps with LED Positioning Lamps that offer superb visibility to the driver at all times. Below the headlamps are the wedge-shaped fog lamps and LED Daytime Running Lights that offer improved visibility in bad weather conditions.
The hood is sculpted to add to the aggressive appeal of the vehicle and make it appear sportier. The fenders are muscular and wide to give the vehicle the traditional SUV appeal while 17-inch steel wheels make the stance of the vehicle more agile. A prominent character line can be seen starting from the front fenders and going all the way to the taillights while a deep beltline makes the vehicle appear sportier.
A panoramic sunroof has been added to give a luxurious appeal to the vehicle while at the same time adding to the comfort of the occupants. LED rear combination taillights have been added to the rear-end of the vehicle to make it more stylish while the rear skid plate and dual muffler trapezoidal twin tail pipes have been added to increase the sporty appeal of the vehicle.
The exterior of the 2018 Hyundai Tucson can be selected in one of 6 colors that are Dazzling White, Black Noir Pearl, Molten Silver, Ruby Wine, Caribbean Blue and Coliseum Gray.
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Interior
The interior of the 2018 Hyundai Tucson has been ergonomically designed to be comfortable for all 5 occupants with plenty of legroom and headroom. In front of the driver is a 4.2-inch color TFT LCD screen that displays vital information to the driver in real-time while the three-spoke steering wheel with driver controls ensures that the driver has easy access to audio remote controls, phone controls and cruise control.
For the comfort, convenience and entertainment of its occupants, the 2018 Hyundai Tucson has been fitted with features such as 5-inch Color Touchscreen Infotainment System, 6-speaker Audio System, Automatic Air Conditioning System and more.
The optional interior features include leather upholstery, 8-way power adjustable driver and passenger seats, ventilated seats, heated rear seats, 7-inch color touchscreen, 8-inch color touchscreen, Infinity Premium Audio System, Navigation System, Clari-Fi Music Restoration Technology, 8-speakers, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM, Dual Automatic Temperature Control, Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel and a lot more.
The cargo capacity of the 2018 Hyundai Tucson is 61.9 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down.
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Performance of the 2018 Hyundai Tucson
Dynamic and efficient, the engineers at Hyundai ensured that the all-new Hyundai Tucson has everything that a driver would want in a compact urban SUV. The 2018 Hyundai Tucson is available with two engine options, both of which are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission while the option of 7-speed automatic transmission is also available.
The 2018 Hyundai Tucson is available with 2.0-litre inline 4-Cylinder engine and front-wheel drive (all-wheel drive is optional). This engine is capable of producing 165 horsepower and 197Nm of torque and offers a fuel economy of 12.3 Km/L. The 2018 Hyundai Tucson has a top speed of 170 Km/h and it can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in 11.1 seconds.
The second engine option is a 2.4-litre inline 4-Cylinder engine with all-wheel drive to deliver 176 horsepower and 228Nm of torque. With this engine, the 2018 Hyundai Tucson has a fuel economy of 10.4 Km/L and can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in 10.4 seconds with a top speed of 180 Km/h.
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Safety Features
The 2018 Hyundai Tucson has been fitted with the latest safety features to offer “safety and reliability” to the occupants even in the most challenging conditions. The all-new Hyundai Tucson comes with cutting-edge driver-assistance system that not only augment the safe SUV appeal of the Tucson, but also make it a perfect vehicle for adventure trips with family and friends.
Some of the standout safety features in the 2018 Hyundai Tucson include:
- Autonomous Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Detection System
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Static Bending Lights
- Rearview Camera
- Advanced Traction Cornering Control System
- Vehicle Stability Management System
- Hill-start Assist Control System
- Down-hill Brake Control System
- Advanced High Strength Steel
- Advanced 6-airbag System
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Electronic Parking Brake
- LATCH
- Auto Cruise Control
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Electronic Stability Control System
- Brake Assist
- Parking Assist System
The optional safety features in the 2018 Hyundai Tucson include:
- Lane Change Assist System
- Rear Cross-traffic Alert
- Pedestrian Detection System
- Rear Parking Sensors
Price of the 2018 Hyundai Tucson in the UAE
Fuel-efficient and affordable, the 2018 Hyundai Tucson is a compact SUV, which is already available in the UAE with two engine options. The starting price of the 2018 Hyundai Tucson is AED 72,000 and it can go as high as AED 90,000 with the optional features and technologies.
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