Safety
The redesigned Hyundai Tucson is expected to arrive with the usual phalanx of air bags complemented by features like anti-lock brakes, traction control and stability control. New features for the Tucson include a rearview camera that displays what's behind the Tucson in a small screen embedded in the rearview mirror, as well as integrated repeater signal lamps in the Tucson's folding mirror housings.

What's most interesting, however, is that in a panic braking situation, the Tucson's emergency flashers automatically illuminate to signal to following motorists that they'd better scrub significant amounts of speed, and do so quickly.

Technology
You'll notice in photographs that the new Tucson has a navigation system. In global markets, where the SUV will be known as the ix35, navigation is available. But in the U.S., it is not. Americans will, however, benefit from new Hillstart Assist Control, which holds the Tucson still on a hill while the driver switches from the brake pedal to the accelerator, and Downhill Brake Control, which limits speed on steep, downhill, off-road descents.

When equipped with the available reversing camera, the Tucson will also have Smart Park Assist to help guide the driver into a parking space. Up-level models are also expected to be equipped with smart key ignition and locking, with a push-button starter.

For More Information:

• 2010 Tucson Model Page
• See 2010 Hyundai Tucson Pictures
• Browse Other Hyundai Models
• Read More New Car Previews
• Follow J.D. Power Autos on Twitter