Hyundai updates the 2023 Tucson

2023 Tucson – Hyundai has announced details and specifications for the updated 2023 Tucson medium SUV model range. 2023 Tucson continues the rollout of Hyundai’s innovative Bluelink™ connected car service.

Standard on 2023 Tucson Elite and Highlander variants Bluelink™ introduces features such as Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Call function and Natural Voice Control.

All other features and specifications across the 2023 Tucson range remain unchanged from 2022 model year.

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HYUNDAI BLUELINK™

The launch of the 2023 Tucson continues the Australian rollout of Bluelink™ connected car services, marking a step change on Hyundai’s mission to create smart mobility solutions and a better future for everyone.

Bluelink™ and the accompanying connected car services are complimentary (free of charge) for the first 5-years of new vehicle ownership and are transferrable to subsequent owners within this 5-year period.

A list of Hyundai Bluelink™ key features are listed in the table below:

Feature

Description

Automatic Collision Notification
  • Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) is an important safety feature within Bluelink™. In the event of an accident and an airbag deploys, an Automatic Collision Notification signal will be automatically transmitted to the Bluelink™ Customer Care Centre. A trained Bluelink™ response operator will attempt to establish voice communication with the vehicle occupants, dispatch appropriate services and remain on the line until help arrives.
  • In addition, an SOS button can be used for emergency assistance 24/7, 365 days a year.
Connected Routing
  • Included in the Bluelink™ subscription, Connected Routing allows the navigation route to be calculated by a powerful server in the Bluelink™ cloud, rather than by the in-car navigation system. The vehicle sends the user-set destination to the server and guides them through the optimal route based on the pattern information that analyses real-time and estimated traffic information.
Voice Recognition (Server-based)
  • 2023 Tucson Elite and Highlander drivers can now access hands-free calls, navigation and search for system settings by activating Voice Recognition with a push of the button on the steering wheel.
  • The natural-language-based Voice Recognition allows users to perform commands, including route guidance and weather updates, with natural language phrases such as ‘What will the weather be like tomorrow?’ or ‘Stop guidance’.
  • Drivers can also phone anyone in their contacts by saying ‘Call’ or navigate to an address or point of interest (POI) by saying ‘Find’ followed by the address or POI name.
Valet Mode
  • Valet mode lets the driver set a personal PIN code to override the infotainment system disabling access to all of the 10.25” Multimedia system functions, for situations when vehicle privacy or security is required for examples at Parking Stations, Car Washes etc.
  • In addition, with the Bluelink™ app, the driver can monitor the vehicle status (vehicle location, driving time, driving distance, average and top speed) while somebody else (such as a valet attendant) is responsible for the car.
Weather
  • Bluelink™ users will know in advance whether they’ll need a jacket -or their Hyundai’s windscreen wipers -with on-map weather information for their location, the set destination, or their favourite city.
  • The cloud based Weather function provides live weather information for the current time, the weather in 3 or 6 hours and can even provide the weekly forecast ahead.
Calendar Sync
  • Bluelink™ enables Google or iCloud calendar users to sync their calendar with the vehicle, even enabling route guidance via the calendar entry location
Destination

Send-to-Car

  • After searching a trip on the app, users can send the route to their Hyundai’s navigation system, ready to go
Last Mile Navigation
  • After parking near their destination, users can use the Bluelink™ app to continue the in-car navigation experience on foot with Augmented Reality or Google Maps smartphone guidance.
Remote Services
  • Bluelink™ lets users remotely lock/unlock doors, start their vehicle, set their climate control temperature, or turn on the vehicle’s heated/ventilated seats (where fitted) and/or window defroster.
Remote Vehicle Check
  • “Did I lock the car?” If the user forgets, Bluelink™ app will send a push notification to their smartphone to let them know the car is unlocked. The user can then remote lock their car via the app.
  • Other vehicle systems, such as battery health and lights can be easily checked via the app.
  • The app also lets users check fuel level and remaining range.
Vehicle Health Report
  • Bluelink™ lets users run a diagnostic check from the app to get a report alerting them if any of their Hyundai’s systems need to be checked (such as tyre pressure, brakes and battery)
Find My Car
  • Forgotten where you parked? Open the Bluelink™ app, touch vehicle icon on the map and you can be guided to your car’s location by Augmented Reality (AR), or you can find the car by sight and sound (Light/Horn)
Cloud Back-Ups
  • Bluelink™ cloud back-ups let users save their personalisation and vehicle settings and easily transfer them to another car

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PRICING

With the addition of Bluelink™ and its multitude of features, the 2023 Tucson Elite and Highlander variants see a minor increase of $500 to their MLP versus 2022 model year.

Engine Transmission Tucson Elite Highlander
2.0 MPi FWD 6 speed automatic $34,900 $39,900 $46,900
1.6 T-GDi AWD 7 speed DCT $43,900 $50,900
2.0 CRDi AWD 8 speed automatic $45,900 $52,900

 

Option pricing Tucson Elite Highlander
N Line option pack $4,000 $2,500 $1,500
Metallic/mica paint $595 $595 $595

Note: All prices are Manufacturer’s List Price. Price excludes dealer delivery and on road costs

2023 Tucson Specification Overview

New features for 2023 Tucson are highlighted in green

Tucson

 

2.0 MPi   

Key specifications:    
17″ Alloy wheels 7 Airbags, including centre front airbag 6 speaker audio system
Full size alloy spare wheel Advanced Smartsense Safety suite, inc.: Wireless charging pad (Qi standard)
Halogen projector beam headlights – BCA – Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance 1st row USB A-type power outlet (1x)
w/automatic dusk sensing – DAW – Driver Attention Warning 2nd row USB A-type power outlets (2x)
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) – FCA – Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Keyless entry
Acoustic laminated windshield w/Junction Turning function Front windows: Auto up/down & safety
Heated & power folding exterior mirrors – ISLA – Intelligent Speed Limit Assist Sunvisor extensions
Roof rails – LKA – Lane Keeping Assist Cloth seats
Drive mode (3 modes) – LFA – Lane Following Assist Leather appointed s/wheel & gear knob
Auto Hold function – RCCA – Rear Cross-Traffic Collision- Premium dash & door trim materials
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) Avoidance Assist Height adjustable driver’s seat
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) – ROA – Rear Occupant Alert Power lumbar support (2-way driver’s)
Parking Distance Warning; Reverse (PDW) – SEW – Safe Exit Warning Seat back pockets
Rear View Monitor; w/dynamic guidelines 4.2” instrument cluster display 2nd row centre fold down armrest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 8” Display Audio 2nd row remote folding seats
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Manual air conditioning
Trailer pre-wiring package Multi-Bluetooth connectivity 2nd row air vents

 

Elite

2.0 MPi | 1.6 T-GDi | 2.0 CRDi  

Key specifications above Tucson:    
Bluelink™ connected car service, inc.; Drive mode (4 modes) –except for 2.0MPi Luggage net
– Automatic Collision Notification Multi Terrain drive mode -2.0 CRDi only 10.25” Multimedia system w/DAB+ radio
– SOS Emergency Call function Parking Distance Warning;Forward/Reverse Satellite Navigation w/live traffic updates
– Voice Control – ROA – Rear Occupant Alert – Advanced Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
– Connected Routing Navigation type w/sensor Leather appointed seats
– Valet Mode function LED courtesy lights in front door handles Power Drivers Seat (10-way)
– Weather forecast Rain sensing wipers Heated front seats
– Calendar integration – via app Rear windows: Auto up/down & safety Dual zone climate control, includes:
– Remote functions – via app Rear privacy glass – Auto defog function
18” Alloy wheels Solar control windshield & door glass – Auto dehumidify function
Shift By Wire (SBW) –except for 2.0MPi Smart Key w/push button start – Air diffuser mode
Paddle shifters –except for 2.0MPi Remote start via Smart Key

 

Highlander

2.0 MPi | 1.6 T-GDi | 2.0 CRDi

Key specifications above Elite:    
19” Alloy wheels – BVM – Blind-Spot View Monitor 10.25” digital instrument cluster
Dark chrome grille – HBA – High Beam Assist BOSE Premium audio system w/8 speakers
Dark chrome bumper mouldings – PCA-R – Parking Collision-Avoidance Electro-Chromatic Mirror (ECM)
Silver painted skid plates Assist-Reverse Drivers seat memory function (IMS)
Hidden-type LED DRLs – RSPA – Remote Smart Parking Assist Power Passenger seat (8-way)
LED multi-MFR type headlights (2.0 CRDi only) Passenger seat walk-in switch
LED taillights (bulb turn/reverse) – SVM – Surround View Monitor Ventilated front seats
Panoramic glass sunroof LED interior lighting Heated rear seats
Smart power tailgate LED ambient mood lighting Heated steering wheel

 

N Line option pack (optional on all variants)

Key specifications:  *Features standard on Highlander
Exterior features: Interior features:
  19“* N Line alloy wheels   Twin-tip chrome exhaust outlet   Leather & Suede appointed interior trim
  N Line exclusive styling   N Line badging   N Line steering wheel
  Dark chrome grille*   LED headlights and taillights*   N Line gear knob -2.0MPi only
  Body coloured cladding   Hidden-type LED DRLs*   Black cloth headlining
  Silver painted skid plates*   HBA – High Beam Assist*   Alloy pedals
  Gloss Black door frame & window moulding   10.25” digital instrument cluster*

 

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