Hyundai Tucson Launched At Rs 18.99 Lakh

Fulfilling the promise of launching two new models every year from 2016 onwards, Hyundai has re-introduced the Tucson in India in an all-new avatar today. The SUV is nowhere close to its predecessor that was previously sold in India. The all-new Tucson has been launched carrying a introductory price tag of Rs 18.99 lakh for the base petrol variant, and Rs 24.99 lakh for the top-spec diesel variant (ex-showroom, Delhi). With Hyundai aiming at the premium segment, the Tucson fills the gap between the popular Creta and Santa Fe in its portfolio.

Speaking of the Tucson, it carries Hyundai's Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 design philosophy, promoting a modern and distinctive look. It sports the signature hexagonal grille flanked by sleek wrap-around headlamps, fitted with dual-barrel LED projectors. The sculpted front bumper with the LED daytime-running lamps (DRLs) accentuates the Tucson's road presence. It receives the all-around body cladding that can also be found on other Hyundai products. At the back, the sharp shoulder lines merge with the LED tail lamps. It also gets a raked rear windscreen, third LED brake lamp, twin chrome exhaust tips and roof spoiler completing the look at the rear. The SUV comes with 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.

Inside, the Tucson comes with premium interiors featuring new soft-touch and high-quality materials to ensure a refined cabin experience. It gets a new horizontal layout that has been extensively tested for better ergonomics. The seats come with premium leather upholstery while the centre console gets silver detailing surrounding the large 8-inch HD touchscreen infotainment unit that is equipped with various connectivity options, including Apple CarPlay.

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The all-new Tucson is available in both petrol and diesel engine options. For the petrol variant, it gets the 2.0-litre Nu Dual VTVT engine that is capable of producing 155PS of power and 192Nm of peak torque. For the diesel variant, the SUV gets an all-new 2.0 R e-VGT (electronic Variable Geometry Turbocharger) mill that develops 185PS of power and 400Nm of peak torque. Both variants come with an option of a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. Fuel efficiency figures as per ARAI tests for the petrol variant are 13.03kmpl (MT) and 12.95kmpl (AT). While, for the diesel variant, the mileage figures stand at 18.42kmpl (MT) and 16.38 (AT). Currently, all five variants come with an FWD configuration. However, a 4WD version will be introduced in April with more features. 

The SUV comes with a long list of safety features that includes six airbags, ESP with VSM, HAC (Hill-start Assist Control), DBC (Downhill Brake Control), ABS with EBD and reverse parking camera along with front and rear parking sensors. 

The new Hyundai Tucson is available in five colour shades, namely - Pure White, Sleek Silver, Star Dust, Phantom Black and Wine Red. With the re-introduction of the Tucson in the India, the all-new SUV competes against the likes of the Honda CR-V and the Skoda Yeti.