The next generation of the Hyundai Tucson could come in an unprecedented sports version!
We already knew Hyundai was working on a new generation of the Tucson, but we didn’t expect the brand to be this ambitious... A hybrid sports version with over 300 horsepower might join the lineup.
Hyundai clearly doesn’t intend to reserve the N badge for its electric models... As the next generation of the Tucson approaches, the Korean company is apparently considering a more sporty variant of its family SUV. Unlike the Ioniq 5 N and 6 N, this time electrification will come through a hybrid powertrain.
A Tucson N hybrid with over 300 horsepower?
According to Auto Express, the future Tucson N could feature a new hybrid powertrain specifically tailored to Hyundai’s performance division’s goals. Joon Park, vice president in charge of Hyundai N, confirmed that the brand is working on “multiple hybridization philosophies.”
For N models, electric motors could be used to boost the power of the turbocharged gasoline engine, especially when the most sporty driving modes are activated. No official specifications have been released yet, but the British publication suggests a potential power output of 300 to 350 horsepower.
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This puts the Tucson N well above current models, with performance that brings it closer to premium sports SUVs.
Hyundai N wants to expand its scope
The transformation shouldn’t be limited to the engine. Hyundai might also overhaul the chassis with adaptive suspension, upgraded brakes, specific wheels, and higher-performance tires. The goal is to make the Tucson more aggressive without completely sacrificing the comfort expected of a family SUV.
This arrival would primarily mark a new milestone for the N division. After thermal engines and then electric ones, Hyundai now aims to explore hybrid systems further. The Tucson could serve as the first real-world laboratory before this technology might be expanded to other more compact models.
But caution is advised… The manufacturer has not yet announced anything officially. However, these initial statements suggest that hybrids could play a bigger role at Hyundai in the future.