The new crossover Hyundai Tucson made its appearance in 2015 at the New York International Auto Show.
The completely redesigned vehicle featured a fresh, sportier exterior design and an appealing interior. Hyundai made the fuel consumption a top priority for the model and managed to make significant improvements compared to their previous Tucson.

The front design of the Tucson featured LED Daytime Running Lights, LED twin-projector headlights and the Hyundai’s specific hexagonal-shaped grille. The car’s wheelbase was increased thus the interior flexibility and the ride experience were enhanced. Buyers could opt for 19-inch alloys, a feature that was not offered for the Tucson before the 2016 model.

The interior was refined to offer a premium experience, with a leather-wrapped instrument panel and soft-touch materials used for the touch points.
The base models were equipped with a 2.0-liter engine, developing 164 hp and 151 lb.-ft of torque. The engine was mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission that also offered a manual shifting mode (SHIFTRONIC).

The Tucson was offered with an optional all-wheel-drive system incorporating Hillstart Assist and Downhill Brake Control to help the drivers when necessary.
The Blue Link system integrated for 2016 offered enhanced safety and infotainment: start/stop feature, remote door lock/unlock, car finder, stolen vehicle recovery and others, features that could be controlled via a device supporting Android.