Hyundai shows how the new Tucson’s hood is formed from steel

Forming the hood

At an October 7–8 event in Goyang, Hyundai presented the development of the fifth-generation Tucson. The company says the long hood must form its central area and raised sides in a single panel, and that steel which will not remain in the finished part also helps shape the surface.

Forming a convex shape in surplus areas that are later cut away keeps neighbouring areas prone to waviness from touching the die too early. Hyundai says this reduces unwanted surface undulations as the hood takes shape.

Forming the side panels

The side outer panel must create a deep contour around the rear wheel without wrinkling or cracking the steel. Hyundai says it first forms an intermediate shape, then refines the complex contour in two further forming stages.

Rear doors open to 83 degrees

According to Hyundai’s October 11 release, the rear-door opening angle has widened from 73 degrees in the previous generation to 83 degrees. The company uses wide-opening hinges to make getting into and out of the back seats easier.

Goyang display

The hood and side outer panel display runs at Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang through October 25. The official venue page lists general hours of 9 a.m.–8 p.m., closed Mondays. Access conditions and hours for the special display are in the official Goyang information under Sources & context below.