Hyundai has updated the Tucson with a simplified look and an all-new cockpit to bring it into line with its newer electric siblings, the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6.

The new car, set to launch in the UK in May 2024, has a refined aesthetic that aligns with Hyundai’s new Parametrics Dynamics design language, as seen on the new Kona and Santa Fe.

It features a redesigned front grille, skid plates at the front and rear to emphasize its width, slightly restyled headlights and a new alloy-wheel design.

Inside, the infotainment touchscreen and driver display are now integrated into a slick, curved one-piece panel behind a new-look steering wheel with a cleaner design.

The centre console has also been tidied up, and there’s a new haptic control stack for various functions. Physical heater dials make a return, aimed at enhancing usability on the move. The slimmer centre stack has also made room for a larger storage space in front of the centre console.

The Tucson was the best-selling compact SUV in Europe in 2022, with 116,738 examples sold two years after its 2020 launch, beating its key rivals, the Volkswagen Tiguan, Toyota RAV4 and Ford Kuga.