The new Hyundai Tucson recently broke its cover in India, and it will soon join the company’s line-up after its launch on August 10. The South Korean carmaker has confirmed that the Tucson will be equipped with Level-2 ADAS technology for better safety. However, a recent ICAT document confirms that the SUV will go on sale in the Indian market in two trim options, Signature and Platinum. Both these trims will be available in petrol-automatic and diesel-automatic configurations. Also, these motors will displace a working volume of 2.0L. Also, the document reveals that Kia, not Hyundai, is producing the 2.0L oil burner.
Talking about the power output, the 2.0L NA petrol motor will churn out 156 PS of peak power while the 2.0L oil burner will churn out 186 PS of peak power. Transmission on these engines will be a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. The diesel variant is also expected to come with an AWD layout.
The Hyundai Tucson will replace the company’s Indian line-up as the flagship product. In addition, it is the company’s first product to feature L2 ADAS technology, which gives the car rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, blind view monitor, with driver attention alert helps. , safe exit warnings and more.
In addition, passive safety assists include multiple airbags, 360-degree parking cameras and more. The new Hyundai Tucson will come loaded on the Giles. It gets two 10.25-inch screens for the instrument console and infotainment unit respectively. Apart from this, there will be a wireless phone charger, premium sound system, multi-function steering wheel, panoramic sunroof, powered and ventilated front seats and more.
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In terms of styling, the new model looks beefy and sporty at the same time. Along with a prominent street presence, it uses a polarizing design which will appeal to many. The front makes use of an extremely large radiator grille with neatly placed LED DRLs, while the rear face features jagged LED tail lamps. These elements enhance the overall appeal of the SUV.