Hyundai is bolstering the 2018 Tucson lineup by giving the Sport trim an exclusive engine.
The 2018 Hyundai Tucson Sport is now powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 181 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque, giving the crossover an advantage over competitors such as the Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Rogue. The engine is paired to a six-speed automatic transmission and is available at Hyundai stores nationwide in the U.S. with a starting price of $26,130 including destination.
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That’s for a front-wheel-drive model and includes all of the SEL FWD equipment, along with the following features: premium front and rear fascias, chrome-tipped dual exhaust, side mirrors with turn signal indicators, dual automatic temperature control with CleanAir ionizer and auto defogger, floor console-mounted rear vents, 19-inch alloy wheels with 245/45R19 tires, proximity key entry with push-button start, door handle LED approach lights, blind spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert, lane change assist, and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.
The Sport trim is also available with all-wheel drive for $1,400 additional. The 2018 Tucson Sport AWD also adds an AWD liftgate badge and windshield wiper de-icer.
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