Hyundai Tucson | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Hyundai |
Also called | Hyundai ix35 (2009–2015) |
Production | 2004–present |
Model years | 2005–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front engine, front-wheel-drive Front engine, all-wheel-drive |
The Hyundai Tucson (/ˈtuːsɒn/; Korean: 현대 투싼) is a compact crossover SUV[1] produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 2004. In the brand's lineup, the Tucson is positioned below the Santa Fe, and above the Kona and Creta. It is named after the city of Tucson, Arizona. The second-generation model was marketed as the Hyundai ix35 in several markets, including Europe, Australia and China, before reverting to Tucson for the third generation. Since its first generation, the Tucson has been developed alongside the Kia Sportage, sharing platforms and engines.
The Tucson is the best-selling Hyundai SUV model, with more than 7 million units sold globally since it launched in 2004. Of these, 1.4 million units have been sold in Europe.[2]