Is the Hyundai Tucson N Line a safe car?

Hyundai has come a very far way from the vehicles we first saw back in the early 2000's. The latest generation Tucson in N Line guise is not only a visually stunning vehicle but is packed with tech and features but what of its safety? We find out how it stacks up against the competition.

Lawrence Minnie

12 Dec 2023 · 09:45Buying a Car1 min read

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Safety first

Now in its 4th generation, the Hyundai Tucson has become a reliable and desirable family crossover. The updated model was released in SA in late 2023 and features the famed reliability and ease of use that made earlier models so appealing. The pricing remains agreeable, and the tech has advanced along to match what the modern consumer expects from a vehicle in this hotly-contested market segment.

With safety being a high priority for families these days, it is comforting to know that the latest Tucson N Line is packed to the rafters with safety equipment.

Comprehensive safety

The Hyundai Tucson N Line scored a full five stars in the Euro NCAP, delivering an adult and child occupant protection rating of 86 and 87 percent, respectively, while vulnerable road users were protected by 66 percent. This is all thanks to the exhaustive list of safety features present in the N Line. Buyers benefit from a laundry list of features such as:

Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) which features pedestrian and cyclist detection, junction assistance, and a camera and radar system.
Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
Lane Following Assist
Lane keep assist
Blind-spot assist
Rear cross-traffic assist
Intelligent speed limit assist
Reversing camera
Rear parking sensors
Leading vehicle departure alert
Safe exit warning
Tyre pressure monitoring
6 airbags
ISOfix outer rear seats

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Verdict

With its 5-star rating and excellent tech and features, it is safe to say that the Hyundai Tucson N Line is a very safe car and will keep you and your family safe and secure for years to come.

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more