After a two-year wait, Hyundai launches its flagship Tucson SUV in India, with prices ranging from ₹ 27.7 lakh to ₹ 34.39 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The fourth-generation Tucson comes in two trims — Platinum and Signature — and is brought to India in the long-wheelbase guise, while a shorter version is also available globally. One of its highlighting features is ADAS, a segment first, but it is available only on the higher Signature trim.
The new Tucson is offered with 2.0-litre petrol as well as diesel engines. The former is a four-cylinder, naturally aspirated unit that also powers the Alcazar, producing 156hp and 192Nm of torque, and is mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox. On the other hand, the 2.0-litre diesel engine churns out 186hp and 416Nm of torque, which is mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. There is no manual gearbox on offer, but the all-wheel drive system with multi-terrain modes (Snow, Mud and Sand) is an option on the top diesel variant.
The new Tucson has a radical styling compared to its predecessor, aided by Hyundai’s ‘Sensual Sportiness’ design language and characterised by the sharply cut surfaces. Some of Tucson’s key highlights include a huge dark chrome front grille with jewel-like detailing that spans the width of the nose and integrates the LED daytime running lamps. The main headlamps are housed in the front bumper.
