2018 Hyundai Tucson Review: A Comprehensive Overview

By: Anas Assaf

December 21,2017

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Introduction

The 2018 Hyundai Tucson received a new design in 2016, garnering significant attention and praise from both automotive journalists and enthusiasts. The latest Tucson has undergone minor updates, enhancing its overall appeal, making it one of the top options available in the Bahraini market for this year.

Exterior Design

Since it underwent a redesign just two years ago, there are not many changes in this year's model. The Tucson features a sharper design compared to its predecessor, which has received positive feedback from many.

Hyundai seems to have adhered to the philosophy of, why fix what isn't broken? Therefore, upon viewing the 2018 model, you will notice it closely resembles the 2017 version from the outside.

Interior Design

As mentioned, while Hyundai did not implement any external changes, significant updates were made to the interior. The cabin features a simplicity that reflects both aesthetic appeal and practicality. It provides ample head and legroom in both the front and rear seats, along with high-quality materials that make the seats comfortable. Additionally, the rear seats can be folded down to create more storage space, which is quite generous even without folding the seats.

Features

The 2018 Hyundai Tucson comes with several features in its standard version, making it one of the best-equipped vehicles in its class. It includes:

Dual-zone climate control
5-inch touchscreen display
Height-adjustable driver's seat
60/40 split-folding rear seats
Adjustable and telescoping steering wheel
17-inch alloy wheels

In terms of safety features, the standard version includes:

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Stability and traction control systems
Adaptive head restraints
A full suite of airbags for front and rear passengers

Specifications

The 2018 Tucson is available in the standard version with a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 154 horsepower, while a more powerful option of 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine generating 173 horsepower is also available. Both engines are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, offering either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, depending on the version.

The all-wheel-drive variant features a higher suspension system, giving it a robust impression and better off-road capabilities than many of its competitors.

Conclusion

The Tucson has proven its worth as a mid-size SUV by offering excellent specifications at a reasonable price. In addition to being one of the most popular vehicles in Bahrain, it is also considered one of the safest car buying deals in the Bahraini market.