Next-Gen Hyundai Tucson Spotted on U.S. Roads With No Camouflage

Spotted

Social media and technology have given us car lovers unique insights into the automotive world. Access to information has become much easier and faster, and car companies have a harder time keeping secrets from the public. Spy shots are normal these days, but the cars seen testing on the road are usually covered in heavy camouflage designed to hide details before the official reveal.

That is why a recent report about the all-new Hyundai Tucson is surprising, because it was seen out and about without any camo, and on U.S. roads nonetheless.

In All Its Glory

The Korean Car Blog published a report on a major car spotting event in the U.S. One of their readers (Derek) sent photos of the all-new Hyundai Tucson being driven not in South Korea, but on a highway in Florida. What makes this spotting monumental is the lack of camo on the car; the photo shows the Tucson being driven with only a flat matte paint job. We can assume the matte finish is just a sticker hiding the actual color underneath.

However, despite the matte cover, the rest of the car is on full display, giving us a look at what is likely going to be the final (or close to) design of the U.S. spec Hyundai Tucson. The photos are mostly of the rear, but a closer look reveals interesting design cues like the new LED taillight design and the Tucson name spelled out on the rear tailgate. We can also see Hyundai testing the Tucson with accessories like a tow hitch and roof-mounted crossbars. It also features side step boards and other smaller details, like emblems that aren’t clear in the photo but likely indicate the powertrain for that model.

Imminent Launch

This latest spotting shows just how close the all-new Hyundai Tucson is to being launched in the U.S. After all, the Tucson represents a very important sales position for the South Korean carmaker because it competes in a very lucrative segment in the U.S. Also, Hyundai recently announced a massive investment boost to its Alabama production facility, which will include production of the all-new Tucson for the local market.