We
first saw the new 2016 Hyundai Tucson in Geneva, but we
didn't get to see it in U.S.spec trim until the New York auto show earlier this
month. The new model sports much-needed design and engine updates, as the
current model was introduced over five years ago. While the design changes may
be more subtle than we expected, the new engine, a 1.6-liter turbo
four-cylinder is enough to get customers excited. How do you like the new Hyundai Tucson's look compared to
the old model?
For the
2016 model year, Hyundai
has taken design cues from the larger Santa Fe to design the new Tucson. Up front, the first
thing that is immediately noticeable is the larger hexagonal grille with big
horizontal slats. Following the lines, your eyes are drawn to the updated
headlights that are much wider than those on the outgoing model. The new
headlights feature a more angular design, foregoing the rounded and curvy look
of the 2015 model. The foglight design has also been updated, following the
design of the headlights to create a more cohesive look.
The
body lines of the 2016 Hyundai
Tucson are much more
sculpted, giving the model a muscular and sporty appearance from the side. At
the back, Hyundai has also
updated the taillight design, which now features a tapered design with a
sleeker turn signal light underneath to complete the look. Gone are the bulky
lights of the outgoing model. Aside from the updated taillight design, the rear
bumper is more sculpted, with sharper lines to match the front.
Inside,
the cabin feels more upscale than the previous model, thanks to better
materials and little touches like the stitching on the dashboard. However,
while the layout of the center stack is much more organized, the button layout
is still on the busy side. It has a much better flow than the outgoing model,
with the updated infotainment system and clean lines running the length of the
dashboard, but some might find the amount of buttons both on the steering wheel
and center stack to be a bit too cluttered. While we are fans of the exterior
changes of the new Tucson, we
feel that more attention could have been paid to the interior. What are your
thoughts of the new 2016 Hyundai Tucson?
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