Hyundai Announces Pricing for Redesigned 2019 Tucson; Standard Hyundai SmartSense Means Safety Comes First

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for its redesigned 2019 Tucson, starting at $23,200 for the SE model. This entry-level model comes with upgrades inside and out, including a new cascading grille, redesigned wheels, a seven-inch display audio system and more advanced safety features. The 2019 Tucson is on sale now at Hyundai stores nationwide.

The new standard Hyundai SmartSense safety technologies (listed below) on the Tucson add additional protection for drivers and passengers. For example, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist utilizes radar to help detect another vehicle and warn the driver of a potential collision. If the driver does not react to avoid the impact, the system may apply emergency braking.

Hyundai SmartSense Safety Technologies: Now standard on all trim levels

    --  Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
    --  Lane Keep Assist
    --  Driver Attention Warning

In addition to the standard safety equipment, all trims get electronic parking brake with auto vehicle hold and a seven-inch color touchscreen display audio system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The 2019 Tucson lineup is highlighted by the Value trim. It is packed with features most important to consumers today, including:

    --  Blind Spot Collision Warning
    --  Proximity Key with Push Button Start
    --  Blue Link® Connected Car System
    --  Eight-way power driver's seat


                                                  
          
          2019 Hyundai Tucson Pricing




                   Model                         Engine    
         
              Transmission       Drivetrain    MSRP

          ---                                                                                                 ---

               SE                    2.0L GDI 4-Cylinder     
          6-Speed Automatic       
     FWD         $23,200
                                                               SHIFTRONIC(R)

    ---                                                                                                       ---

              Value                  2.0L GDI 4-Cylinder     
          6-Speed Automatic       
     FWD         $24,650
                                                               SHIFTRONIC(R)

    ---                                                                                                       ---

               SEL                   2.4L GDI 4-Cylinder     
          6-Speed Automatic       
     FWD         $25,600
                                                               SHIFTRONIC(R)

    ---                                                                                                       ---

              Sport                  2.4L GDI 4-Cylinder     
          6-Speed Automatic       
     FWD         $27,700
                                                               SHIFTRONIC(R)

    ---                                                                                                       ---

             Limited                 2.4L GDI 4-Cylinder     
          6-Speed Automatic       
     FWD         $28,900
                                                               SHIFTRONIC(R)

    ---                                                                                                       ---

            Ultimate                 2.4L GDI 4-Cylinder     
          6-Speed Automatic       
     FWD         $31,550
                                                               SHIFTRONIC(R)

    ---                                                                                                       ---

               SE                    2.0L GDI 4-Cylinder     
          6-Speed Automatic       
     AWD         $24,600
                                                               SHIFTRONIC(R)

    ---                                                                                                       ---

              Value                  2.0L GDI 4-Cylinder     
          6-Speed Automatic       
     AWD         $26,050
                                                               SHIFTRONIC(R)

    ---                                                                                                       ---

               SEL                   2.4L GDI 4-Cylinder     
          6-Speed Automatic       
     AWD         $27,000
                                                               SHIFTRONIC(R)

    ---                                                                                                       ---

              Sport                  2.4L GDI 4-Cylinder     
          6-Speed Automatic       
     AWD         $29,100
                                                               SHIFTRONIC(R)

    ---                                                                                                       ---

             Limited                 2.4L GDI 4-Cylinder     
          6-Speed Automatic       
     AWD         $30,300
                                                               SHIFTRONIC(R)

    ---                                                                                                       ---

            Ultimate                 2.4L GDI 4-Cylinder     
          6-Speed Automatic       
     AWD         $32,950
                                                               SHIFTRONIC(R)

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       Pricing excludes a $1,045 freight charge.

2019 Tucson Highlights
For the 2019 model year, Tucson features a wide range of updates to powertrains, styling, and advanced features:

    --  Exterior Design Changes
        --  New Hyundai signature cascading grille
        --  New headlight/DRL design
        --  New front and rear fascias
        --  New rear taillight design
        --  New 18-inch wheels
        --  Redesigned 17- and 19-inch wheels
        --  Redesigned exhaust finisher on SEL and up
    --  Interior Design Changes
        --  New center stack design
        --  New panel vent design
        --  New leather seat design
        --  New rearview mirror
        --  New cluster
    --  Fewer trim levels / Revised powertrain strategy
        --  Repackaged and repositioned Value trim level
        --  SEL Plus package discontinued (6 trims   5)
        --  1.6-liter turbocharged engine with seven-speed DCT dropped (3
            engines   2)


            
              
                Summary of Trim Changes

                                  ---

                   2018 Model Year                            2019 Model Year

             ---

        
              SE                              
              SE

             ---

        
              SEL                            
              Value

             ---

     
              SEL Plus                                          Dropped

             ---

       
              Sport                            
              SEL

             ---

       
              Value                           
              Sport

             ---

      
              Limited                         
              Limited

             ---

          Limited with Ultimate
                   Pkg                          
              Ultimate

             ---
    --  More advanced safety features
        --  Standard: Forward Collision Alert and Lane Keep Assist
        --  Available: Surround View Monitor
        --  Available: Smart Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
        --  Available: Driver attention warning
    --  New features
        --  Standard: Electronic parking brake
        --  Available: High Beam Assist, rain-sensing wipers, second-row USB
            outlet, Qi wireless charging
    --  Expanded features
        --  Standard: seven-inch Display Audio system with Apple CarPlay(TM) and
            Android Auto(TM)
        --  Blue Link® Connected Car System with three years of complimentary
            Blue Link services on Value A/T trim and above
        --  Standard: Shark-fin antenna

Features
Tucson SE FWD Automatic Transmission
Tucson SE FWD A/T has an MSRP of $23,200, excluding $1,045 freight, and includes the following standard features:


      -- 2.0L GDI 4-cylinder Engine      -- 3 12V DC Power outlets, (2 In
                                         C-stack, 1 Cargo Area)


      -- 6-speed Automatic               -- Power door locks and side
       Transmission with                 mirrors
       SHIFTRONIC(R)


      -- 17-inch Alloy Wheels and        -- Power windows with driver's
       225/60R17 Tires                   auto-down


      -- Motor Driven Power Steering
       (MDPS), Column-mounted         
     -- Illuminated ignition


      -- Front, Front Side & Side-       -- Remote keyless entry system
       Curtain Airbags with Rollover     with alarm
       Sensors


      -- VSM, ESC, TCS, HAC, ABS, DBC,   -- Bodycolor side mirrors and door
       BA, EBD, & TPMS (individual       handles
       tire indicator)



     -- Drive Mode Select               -- Variable intermittent aero
                                         windshield wipers


      -- Tilt-and-telescopic             -- Intermittent rear window wiper/
       steering wheel with audio and     washer
       phone controls


      -- Electronic Parking Brake with
       Auto Vehicle Hold              
     -- Shark-fin antenna


      -- Forward Collision-Avoidance     -- Acoustic laminated glass
       Assist (camera-sensor only        (Windshield)
       type)


      -- Lane Keeping Assist             -- Front solar glass and rear
                                         privacy glass


      -- Driver Attention Warning        -- Interior dome lamp and cargo
                                         area light


      -- Steering wheel mounted cruise   -- 6-way Adjustable driver's seat
       control                           including height adjustment


      -- Automatic on/off projector      -- Adjustable head restraints for
       headlights                        all seating positions


      -- Air conditioning with cabin     -- Center console with storage
       air filter                        compartment and tray


      -- 3.5-inch LCD multi-             -- 2nd-row 60/40 Split folding
       information display               seats with recline and center
                                         armrest


      -- AM/FM/MP3 Audio system with     -- Bodycolor rear spoiler w/ LED
       USB and Aux input jacks           brake light


      -- 7-inch Color touchscreen        -- Windshield washer fluid level
       Display Audio                     sensor


      -- Android Auto(TM) and Apple      -- YES Essentials(R) stain and
       CarPlay(TM)                       odor resistant cloth (Gray and
                                         Beige Only)



     -- Rear View monitor               -- Temporary compact spare tire


                                        -- Bluetooth(R) hands-free phone
                                         system

Tucson SE AWD Automatic Transmission
Tucson SE AWD A/T has an MSRP of $24,600, excluding $1,045 freight, and includes all of the SE FWD A/T equipment plus the following features:


               -- All-Wheel Drive (AWD)


               -- HTRAC liftgate badge


               -- Windshield wiper de-icer


               -- Downhill brake control

Tucson Value FWD Automatic Transmission
Tucson Value FWD A/T has an MSRP of $24,650, excluding $1,045 freight, and includes all of the SE FWD A/T equipment plus the following features:


      -- Blind Spot-Collision
       Warning                       -- Heated front seats


      -- Rear Cross-traffic           -- Driver's auto-down/up
       Collision Warning              power window


      -- LED headlight accents        -- Dual illuminated vanity
       (Positioning lights)           mirrors


      -- Heated side mirrors          -- Illuminated glove box


      -- Proximity key entry w/ push  -- Sirius XM(R) satellite
       button start                   radio, HD Radio(R) and VR



     -- Roof side rails              -- Blue Link Connected Car
                                      System


      -- 8-way Power driver seat with
       2-way power lumbar support

Tucson Value AWD Automatic Transmission
Tucson Value AWD A/T has an MSRP of $26,050, excluding $1,045 freight, and includes all of the SEL FWD A/T equipment plus the following features:


               -- All-Wheel Drive (AWD)


               -- HTRAC liftgate badge


               -- Windshield wiper de-icer


               -- Downhill brake control

Tucson SEL FWD Automatic Transmission
Tucson SEL FWD A/T FWD has an MSRP of $25,600, excluding $1,045 freight, and includes all of the Value FWD equipment plus the following features:


     -- 2.4L GDI 4-Cylinder Engine            -- Dual automatic temperature
                                              control, CleanAir ionizer and
                                              auto defogger


     -- 6-speed Automatic Transmission with   -- Floor console-mounted rear
      SHIFTRONIC(R)                           air conditioning vents


     -- Premium front and rear fascias        -- 18-inch Alloy wheels with
                                              225/55R18 tires


     -- Premium side sills (metallic          -- Premium door panels (soft-
      painted)                                touch)


     -- Chrome-tipped dual exhaust          
     -- 2nd row USB port

Tucson SEL AWD Automatic Transmission
Tucson SEL AWD A/T has an MSRP of $27,000, excluding $1,045 freight, and includes all of the Value FWD equipment plus the following features:


               -- All-Wheel Drive (AWD)


               -- HTRAC liftgate badge


               -- Windshield wiper de-icer


               -- Downhill brake control

Tucson Sport FWD Automatic Transmission
Tucson Sport FWD A/T FWD has an MSRP of $27,700, excluding $1,045 freight, and includes all of the Value FWD equipment plus the following features:


      -- 19-inch alloy Wheels with
       245/45R19 Tires             
     -- LED taillights


      -- LED Daytime running lights   -- Hands-free smart liftgate
                                      with auto open



     -- Fog lights                   -- Auto-dimming inside
                                      rearview mirror with
                                      HomeLink(R)



     -- LED headlights               -- Wireless device charging


      -- Infinity(R) branded audio
       with Clari-Fi music
       restoration technology,
       external amplifier and 8-
       speakers

Tucson Sport AWD Automatic Transmission
Tucson Sport AWD A/T has an MSRP of $29,100, excluding $1,045 freight, and includes all of the Value FWD equipment plus the following features:


               -- All-Wheel Drive (AWD)


               -- HTRAC liftgate badge


               -- Windshield wiper de-icer


               -- Downhill brake control

Tucson Limited FWD Automatic Transmission
The Tucson Limited FWD A/T has an MSRP of $28,900, excluding $1,045 freight, and includes all of the Value DCT FWD equipment plus the following features:


     -- Surround View Monitor    -- Heated Steering Wheel


     -- Side mirrors with turn   -- Premium side and door
      signal indicators          sills, instrument panel
                                 and window switches


     -- Chrome accent grille,    -- Leather-wrapped steering
      exterior door handles and  wheel and shift knob
      window trim (DLO)


     -- Leather seating surfaces


     -- Power passenger seat

Tucson Limited AWD Automatic Transmission
Tucson Limited AWD A/T has an MSRP of $30,300, excluding $1,045 freight, and includes all of the Limited FWD DCT equipment plus the following features:


               -- All-Wheel Drive (AWD)


               -- HTRAC liftgate badge


               -- Windshield wiper de-icer


               -- Downhill brake control

Tucson Ultimate FWD Automatic Transmission
The Tucson Ultimate FWD A/T has an MSRP of $31,550, excluding $1,045 freight, and includes all of the Value DCT FWD equipment plus the following features:


     -- Pedestrian Detection for
      FCA system (sensor fusion
      type)                      
     -- Ventilated front seats


     -- High Beam Assist          
     -- Heated rear seats


     -- Rain-sensing wipers         -- Electroluminescent supervision cluster


     -- Smart Cruise Control with
      Stop & Go                    -- 8-inch touchscreen navigation system


     -- Panoramic sunroof


     -- Front/Rear LED maplights

Tucson Ultimate AWD Automatic Transmission
Tucson Ultimate AWD A/T has an MSRP of $32,950, excluding $1,045 freight, and includes all of the Limited FWD DCT equipment plus the following features:


               -- All-Wheel Drive (AWD)


               -- HTRAC liftgate badge


               -- Windshield wiper de-icer


               -- Downhill brake control

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