Hyundai Tucson

Overview
Key Features
Variants
On Road Price

The Hyundai Tucson is a premium SUV offered by the Korean carmaker with a petrol engine and a diesel engine. Both engines are mated to a 6 speed manual and a 6 speed automatic transmission. The Hyundai Tucson has a McPherson Strut with Coil Spring upfront and a Multi link with coil spring at the rear, in terms of the suspension setup. The shock absorbers on the Hyundai Tucson are gas type. The Hyundai Tucson measures 4,475 mm in length, 1,850 mm in width, 1,660 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,670 mm. The fuel tank capacity of the Hyundai Tucson for all variants is 62 litres.

Hyundai Tucson Car Key Features

The top end version of the Hyundai Tucson is available with 6 airbags and all variants have dual front airbags
The dual tone interior on the Hyundai Tucson can seat five occupants comfortably
The Hyundai Tucson's top end variant is offered with a cluster ioniser and the air conditioning unit cools the cabin quickly

Pros

Feature rich cabin offers a host of convenience and comfort features
Plush ride quality can soak up undulations with ease
Fit and finish is class leading

Cons

Not available in an all wheel drive version
Tends to understeer when negotiating a tight corner at high speed

Hyundai Tucson Exterior

The Hyundai Tucson measures 4,475 mm in length, 1,850 mm in width, 1,660 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,670 mm. The Hyundai Tucson SUV is available in five exterior colour options, Pure White, Sleek Silver, Star Dust, Phantom Black and Wine Red. While the lower versions are offered with a projector headlamp unit, the top end 2WD AT GLS version is available with a Dual Barrel LED headlamp with stating bending lamps or cornering lamps. The base version is offered with a 17 inch alloy wheel, however, the two higher versions are available with 18 inch alloy wheels.
Hyundai Tucson Interior

The Hyundai Tucson is offered with electrically foldable, adjustable and heated ORVMs (Outside Rear View Mirrors), automatic as well as escort headlamps, puddle lamps, cruise control, cooled glovebox and many other features as standard across its variant range. Handsfree electric tailgate operation, electric parking brake, different driving modes are available on the higher variants of the Hyundai Tucson. That said, an 8 inch infotainment system with navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, steering mounted audio, phone and bluetooth controls is standard across all versions.
Hyundai Tucson Engine

The Hyundai Tucson is powered by two engine options, a 2.0 litre Nu petrol engine and a 2.0 litre R diesel engine. The petrol engine generates 153 hp of power at 6,200 rpm and 192 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. The diesel engine produces 182 hp of power at 4,000 rpm and 400 Nm of torque from 1,750 rpm to 2,750 rpm. Both engines have been tuned to offer the best balance between performance and fuel efficiency.
Hyundai Tucson Transmission

Both engines of the Hyundai Tucson are offered with a 6 speed manual transmissions and a 6 speed automatic gearbox. The higher versions of the Hyundai Tucson are also offered with different driving modes for different driving situations. Gear changes on both the transmissions available with the petrol and diesel engine options have smooth gear changes in the manual and low shift shocks in the automatic.
Hyundai Tucson Braking and Safety

In terms of safety, the Hyundai Tucson offers dual front airbags and ABS (Anti lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) as standard. The higher versions are also offered with Vehicle Stability Management, Electronic Stability Control, Brake Assist, Hill-start Assist Control, Downhill Brake Control, side and curtain airbags.
Hyundai Tucson Mileage

The claimed fuel efficiency of the Hyundai Tucson is 18.42 kmpl for the manual diesel versions, 16.38 kmpl for the automatic diesel variants, 13.03 kmpl for the manual petrol variants and 12.95 kmpl for the automatic petrol variants. The diesel engine mileage figures are the best in its segment.