Hyundai Tucson 2015

The 2015 Hyundai Tucson Base belongs to the model’s third generation, unveiled for Europe at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2015. Its design brought a more assertive appearance, a hexagonal grille and proportions intended to improve cabin space. Hyundai announced a European range covering petrol and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, and all-wheel drive on selected versions. The Base designation should nevertheless be treated carefully because trim names and equipment levels differed between countries. In Hyundai’s European launch material, the entry powertrain was the 1.6-litre GDI petrol engine with 132 PS, a six-speed manual gearbox and front-wheel drive. That combination describes the European launch range rather than every market-specific vehicle sold under a Base label. (s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com)

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History

The Tucson first appeared in 2004 as a compact SUV designed to strengthen Hyundai’s position in the growing sport-utility market. The second generation arrived in 2009 and was sold as the ix35 in many markets outside South Korea and North America. In 2015, Hyundai returned to the Tucson name with a new generation intended to give the model a more consistent global identity. The European version was shown at Geneva before going on sale during the second half of 2015. Hyundai described it as a new-platform vehicle with a 2,670 mm wheelbase and a claimed 513-litre luggage capacity with the rear seats upright. The manufacturer also highlighted European development work, chassis tuning and testing aimed at balancing ride comfort with handling stability. (s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com)

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Technical data

4 powertrains recorded for the Tucson. Some figures apply to the version as a whole rather than to each engine.

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Criterion
Power	121 kW	121 kW	134 kW	134 kW
Torque	205 Nm	205 Nm	240 Nm	240 Nm
Gearbox	Automatique, 6 rapports	Automatique, 6 rapports	Automatique, 6 rapports	Automatique, 6 rapports
Drivetrain	—	Traction	—	Traction
Fuel	Essence	Essence	Essence	Essence

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Power: 134 kW
Torque: 240 Nm
Transmission: Automatique, 6 rapports
Fuel: Essence

Recorded across the whole version

Displacement: 1998 - 2359 cm3
Consumption: 9.4 - 10.7 L/100 km
Dimensions: 4399 x 1821 x 1656 mm
Weight: 1466 - 1560 kg

Source: cardatawiki

Anecdotes

The Tucson name refers to the city of Tucson, Arizona. Another notable detail of the 2015 European launch was Hyundai’s plan to build all Tucson models sold in European markets in the Czech Republic. Production of the third-generation vehicle began at the Nošovice plant in mid-June 2015, shortly before the model’s commercial rollout across Europe. (hyundai.news)

Production

No sufficiently precise public figure was found for worldwide production of the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Base or for one specific trim level. Hyundai did state that Tucson vehicles sold in Europe were to be built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech in Nošovice. The company reports that third-generation production began there in mid-June 2015 and that 1,180,445 units of that generation were manufactured over more than five years. This figure applies to the third generation produced at Nošovice, not specifically to the Base trim and not necessarily to all Tucson production worldwide. (s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com)

Press reception

Automotive reviewers generally highlighted the 2015 Tucson’s styling, comfortable ride and manageable dimensions. Edmunds found the cabin appealing and the suspension composed, but described the base engine’s acceleration as leisurely and noted that rear-seat and cargo space were limited compared with some competitors. Cars.com likewise praised the presentation and agile road manners while pointing out that its carrying capacity trailed several rivals. From a safety perspective, the European Tucson received a five-star Euro NCAP rating in results published in October 2015. That achievement was significant for the model’s introduction, although the tested specification and available equipment should not automatically be treated as identical to every Base vehicle sold in every market. (edmunds.com)

Evolution

Compared with the ix35 it replaced in many European markets, the 2015 Tucson represented a clear change in styling and cabin architecture. Hyundai increased the vehicle’s dimensions and revised the interior layout while adding connectivity and driver-assistance features according to trim level. The European launch range included a 132 PS 1.6-litre GDI petrol engine, a 175 PS 1.6-litre T-GDI unit, and 1.7- and 2.0-litre diesel engines. All-wheel drive was available with the more powerful petrol and diesel configurations, while the entry 1.6 GDI was listed with a six-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. Exact equipment and engine availability varied by national market and model grade. (s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com)

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Variants

Base was not a single, universal European trim designation. Hyundai adapted equipment levels, engines and commercial names to individual national markets, so a vehicle identified as Base may not match the entry version sold elsewhere. European launch material presents the range mainly through powertrain combinations: the 132 PS 1.6-litre GDI was the entry petrol engine, while the 1.6 T-GDI and 1.7- and 2.0-litre diesels occupied higher positions in the range. The United States used a different structure for 2015, with GLS, SE and Limited trims. There, the GLS used a 164-horsepower 2.0-litre engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. Those U.S. specifications should not be assigned to a European Base vehicle without market-specific documentation. (s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com)

References

All-New Tucson Press Information, March 2015Hyundai Motor Europe
Supports the European launch date, design, dimensions, luggage capacity, engine range, transmissions, drivetrains and European production plan.
Hyundai Tucson hits production milestoneHyundai Newsroom Europe
Supports Nošovice production, the mid-June 2015 start of third-generation production and the reported 1,180,445-unit production total.
Tucson celebrates two decades of innovation: the incredible journey to successHyundai Newsroom Europe
Supports the Tucson model history, the ix35 naming period and the 2015 third-generation evolution.
2015 Hyundai Tucson ReviewEdmunds
Supports U.S.-market engine, trim, transmission and drivetrain details, along with contemporary review comments.
2015 Hyundai TUCSON Expert ReviewCars.com
Supports U.S.-market variant information and independent comments on styling, handling, space and practicality.
Tucson Tops Latest Euro NCAP ResultsEuro NCAP
Supports the five-star Euro NCAP result published for the new-generation Hyundai Tucson in October 2015.
https://www.hyundai.com/eu/en/models/tucson-plug-in-hybrid/downloads.htmlhyundai.com
Source found by OpenAI web search for this vehicle page.
https://www.edmunds.com/hyundai/tucson/2015/suv/st-200705610/review/edmunds.com
Source found by OpenAI web search for this vehicle page.