When I first saw the all-new second-generation Tucson beside the previous model, I had a hard time believing that they were the same. As John Vernile, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Canada said, "The original was getting a bit dated; it is time to replace it”. He went on to tell us that he believes that "the existing competition is similar (in design) that they are vanilla”. He may well be right. At the front, the fascia, bumper and headlamps have morphed into a sleek and rounded form that lets air flow around the front better. From the sides, the alloy wheels set off a muscular design of curves, bulges and corners that make the Tucson stand out. At the back, tail lamps are as up to date as any SUV and the sheet metal finishes off the design rather than looking like the designer’s pen ran out of ink.