Hyundai Tucson 2022: Full line-up now available in Australia to take on Toyota RAV4, Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Forester

The Hyundai Tucson is in position to boost its sales and close the gap to the likes of the Subaru Forester, Nissan X-Trail and Mitsubishi Outlander in popularity.

The all-new Tucson launched back in April, but it has taken until September for all models of the range to hit Australian showrooms.

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Between April and June only the 2.0-litre petrol models were available, then in June the 1.6-litre turbo-petrol arrived, followed by the 2.0-litre diesel in July. August saw the arrival of the N Line trim grade, but not on all models. Only now, in September, are all variants of the Tucson available in Australia – which gives the brand confidence sales will grow.

The Tucson is currently the sixth best-selling medium SUV, behind the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail and Subaru Forester. However, it was only 23 sales behind the Forester in July.

It’s also only less than 1250 units behind the third-placed Outlander, so the expanded range could help propel the Tucson up the sales charts.

“With the recent arrival of the new Tucson N Line models, we now have the full 2021 Tucson range available in dealerships for the first time,” a Hyundai spokesperson told CarsGuide.

“We are expecting the race-inspired N Line option pack to be very popular with customers, given it’s an incredible value proposition at all levels, especially on the entry car.”

Unlike the N Line variants for the i30, i30 Sedan and Sonata range that are specific variants with unique engines, the Tucson will get an N Line styling package that will be available on any grade.

While there won’t be any more power or a unique suspension tune, the Tucson N Line upgrade brings an N Line bodykit, unique 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and taillights as well as a black front grille and silver skid plates. Inside there’s unique N Line leather and suede upholstery and a 10.25-inch digital instrument display.

Pricing for the N Line varies across the range, adding $3500 to the 2.0-litre petrol, $2000 to the Elite and $1000 to the Highlander grade.