- this is the new n line version of the 2022 hyundai tucson for the european market.
- the u.s. version should look similar, although it will have a longer wheelbase.
- hyundai's consumer site confirms that the n line will have the same engine as the base tucson.
we now have a better idea of what the new n line version of the 2022 hyundai tucson will look like thanks to these photos out of the company's european division. the yet-to-be-revealed u.s.-spec tucson n line won't be exactly the same, but will likely feature similar appearance changes and trim.
the biggest difference for the u.s. model will be its longer wheelbase, as we're getting a slightly larger version of the tucson than other markets get. otherwise, based on what we've seen from teaser photos, the special grille and 19-inch wheels seen here will carry over to our market. inside, the europe-spec n line features different seats, red stitching, and various n line badges; the u.s. model will have a combination of leather and cloth upholstery.
we previously thought it was possible that the tucson n line would have more power, but a configurator page on hyundai's u.s. consumer site confirms that's not the case. it will use the same base engine as the standard model, a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter inline-four with 187 horsepower, paired with either front- or all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic. other than the larger wheels and tires, we don't anticipate any other major mechanical changes.
while we're disappointed that the 290-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter from the sonata n line won't make it into the tucson n line, we wouldn't rule out the possibility of a full-bore n version of the tucson eventually, given that hyundai has confirmed an n version of the smaller kona crossover for the u.s.
hyundai says that it will release full details on the u.s. version of the tucson n line within the next few months, and it will go on sale later in 2021.