2023 Hyundai Tucson pricing and features: Bluelink added, price rises

The updated 2023 Hyundai Tucson medium SUV has arrived in Australia.

For model-year 2023, the popular Tucson family SUV has gained Hyundai’s Bluelink remote connectivity app for the mid-spec Elite and flagship Highlander.

It is the third vehicle in the brand’s local range to gain the connected-car technology, joining the facelifted Palisade launched in mid-2022 and the updated Venue announced last week.

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The Bluelink system features automatic collision notification, SOS emergency call, a valet mode, built-in voice control, connected satellite navigation, and the ability to lock/unlock or start the engine from the smartphone application.

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Bluelink is complimentary for the first five years, with a subscription cost to follow after this period. It is similar to the Toyota Connected Services functionality available in the RAV4, but that system is only included at no cost for the first 12 months.

It is accompanied by a $500 price rise for Elite and Highlander variants, with no other specification updates for model-year 2023.

The updated 2023 Hyundai Tucson – a rival to the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander and Kia Sportage, amongst others – is on sale now.

JUMP AHEAD

• 2023 Hyundai Tucson pricing
• 2023 Hyundai Tucson features
• N Line Option Pack, options
• Colours
• Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
• Safety
• Dimensions
• Warranty and servicing
• Availability

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2023 Hyundai Tucson pricing

Prices exclude on-road costs.

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2023 Hyundai Tucson features

Tucson

Elite

Highlander

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N Line Option Pack, options

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The optional N Line package, available across the Tucson line-up, adds:

* = standard on base Highlander.

Options

• Brown or grey leather (Highlander; $295)

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Colours

Metallic paint incurs a $595 premium.

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Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy

Under the bonnet, the 2023 Hyundai Tucson is available with a naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol, or a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel.

The base engine is a naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated to a six-speed torque converter automatic.

Power is rated at 115kW and 192Nm, with the drive being sent exclusively to the front wheels.

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The same four-pot and FWD configuration is standard for the Elite and Highlander, but a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine that sends its power (132kW/265Nm) to all four wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission is also available.

A 137kW/416Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine is optional for the Elite and Highlander. It is matched to an eight-speed torque-converter automatic that will also power all four wheels.

The petrol Hyundai Tucson has a 1650-kilogram braked towing capacity, while the diesel version ups its rating to 1900 kilograms.

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Safety

The Hyundai Tucson is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2021. This score applies to all variants.

It received a score of 86 per cent for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for child occupant protection, 66 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 70 per cent for safety assist.

For the full report, click here.

Seven airbags (dual front, side, curtain, and front-centre) are fitted across the range.

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Dimensions

The Hyundai Tucson has a 2755-millimetre wheelbase, and is 4640mm long, 1865mm wide and 1665mm tall.

2023 Hyundai Tucson boot space

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson has a 539-litre boot capacity. Folding the second row increases luggage capacity to 1860 litres.

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Warranty and servicing

As per the wider Hyundai range, the Tucson is covered by the brand’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Servicing for the naturally-aspirated petrol and turbo-diesel Tucson is required every 12 months or 15,000 kilometres, whichever comes first. The turbocharged variant has a shorter 12-month/10,000-kilometre interval.

Lifetime capped-price servicing is available, with costs dependent on the service interval and powertrain.

Availability

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson is on sale now.

For information on Hyundai’s wait times, click here.