Hyundai has announced that the new-generation Tucson will be available with a diesel mild hybrid powertrain, built to improve fuel efficiency over standard diesel setups.
The large SUV will employ a 2.0-litre diesel engine that is paired to a 48V electric motor, which Hyundai said will reduce fuel usage by seven per cent.
Altogether, the system produces 183bhp and is paired to a six-speed manual transmission and four-wheel drive. An eight-speed automatic option is also available with the mild hybrid setup.
The South Korean brand also confirmed that a 1.6-litre diesel will be teamed up with the electrical system in the near-future.
Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, Hyundai Motor Europe vice president for marketing and product, said: “With our new mild hybrid powertrain system for our best-selling model, we are further expanding the company’s electrification strategy to make clean technologies accessible for even more customers.
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“It will be available in combination with more engines in the future, as part of our highly diverse mix of electrified solutions.”
The remainder of the engines in the Tucson’s range all comply with Euro 6d regulations, with the large SUV also getting a design update and new features to keep it up to date with its rivals.
