The Hyundai Tucson receives the N Line treatment with the triple combo of cosmetics, handling tweaks and a proper drivetrain. Chad Lückhoff has the sports family SUV on test, and you can read his thoughts here. We also have a first drive impression from Ané Albertse, who drove the car in torrential Western Cape rain.
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The Tucson has been a mainstay in the South African market for being a dependable family SUV without a high price tag. The current generation certainly is a looker, and here's everything you need to know about it. The first thing you'll notice naturally is Hyundai's parametric jewel pattern signature design in the front end. The N Line compliments this with sharp angles, a lower stance compared to the normal Tucson and other touches to make this vehicle pleasing to look at. The Tucson N Line has had some handling tweaks in the form of a refined steering feel and revised suspension for a sportier feel. What is the drivetrain like, though?
Nice! Does the Hyundai Tucson N Line come in automatic, though?
Yes, and only automatic. You don't tend to find performance-orientated SUVs with manual gearboxes nowadays. Getting to the heart of the matter is a frugal 2-litre turbodiesel engine paired with a Hyundai-developed 8-speed automatic gearbox sending power to all wheels with the HTRAC All-Wheel Drive system. The engine produces 137kW of power and 416Nm of torque with a claimed fuel consumption of 6.5l /100km. If you're now sold on buying a Tucson N Line, you can search AutoTrader for the latest used and new offerings and sell your car at the same time.
