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.

EngineTransmissionTucsonEliteHighlander
2.0 MPi FWD6 speed automatic$34,900$39,900$46,900
1.6 T-GDi AWD7 speed DCT$43,900$50,900
2.0 CRDi AWD8 speed automatic$45,900$52,900

 

Option pricingTucsonEliteHighlander
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 wheels7 Airbags, including centre front airbag6 speaker audio system
Full size alloy spare wheelAdvanced Smartsense Safety suite, inc.:Wireless charging pad (Qi standard)
Halogen projector beam headlights– BCA – Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance1st row USB A-type power outlet (1x)
w/automatic dusk sensing– DAW – Driver Attention Warning2nd row USB A-type power outlets (2x)
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)– FCA – Forward Collision-Avoidance AssistKeyless entry
Acoustic laminated windshieldw/Junction Turning functionFront windows: Auto up/down & safety
Heated & power folding exterior mirrors– ISLA – Intelligent Speed Limit AssistSunvisor extensions
Roof rails– LKA – Lane Keeping AssistCloth seats
Drive mode (3 modes)– LFA – Lane Following AssistLeather appointed s/wheel & gear knob
Auto Hold function– RCCA – Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Premium dash & door trim materials
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)Avoidance AssistHeight adjustable driver’s seat
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)– ROA – Rear Occupant AlertPower lumbar support (2-way driver’s)
Parking Distance Warning; Reverse (PDW)– SEW – Safe Exit WarningSeat back pockets
Rear View Monitor; w/dynamic guidelines4.2” instrument cluster display2nd row centre fold down armrest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)8” Display Audio2nd row remote folding seats
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android AutoManual air conditioning
Trailer pre-wiring packageMulti-Bluetooth connectivity2nd 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 2.0MPiLuggage net
– Automatic Collision NotificationMulti Terrain drive mode -2.0 CRDi only10.25” Multimedia system w/DAB+ radio
– SOS Emergency Call functionParking Distance Warning;Forward/ReverseSatellite Navigation w/live traffic updates
– Voice Control– ROA – Rear Occupant Alert – AdvancedWired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
– Connected Routing Navigationtype w/sensorLeather appointed seats
– Valet Mode functionLED courtesy lights in front door handlesPower Drivers Seat (10-way)
– Weather forecastRain sensing wipersHeated front seats
– Calendar integration – via appRear windows: Auto up/down & safetyDual zone climate control, includes:
– Remote functions – via appRear privacy glass– Auto defog function
18” Alloy wheelsSolar control windshield & door glass– Auto dehumidify function
Shift By Wire (SBW) –except for 2.0MPiSmart Key w/push button start– Air diffuser mode
Paddle shifters –except for 2.0MPiRemote 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 Monitor10.25” digital instrument cluster
Dark chrome grille– HBA – High Beam AssistBOSE Premium audio system w/8 speakers
Dark chrome bumper mouldings– PCA-R – Parking Collision-AvoidanceElectro-Chromatic Mirror (ECM)
Silver painted skid platesAssist-ReverseDrivers seat memory function (IMS)
Hidden-type LED DRLs– RSPA – Remote Smart Parking AssistPower 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 MonitorVentilated front seats
Panoramic glass sunroofLED interior lightingHeated rear seats
Smart power tailgateLED ambient mood lightingHeated 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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