Hyundai claims that the new Tucson will be a game-changer and looks very well designed and feature packed. So without wasting much time let’s go through 5 unique features of the new Hyundai Tucson.
1. Cold and Heated Seats
A lot of premium SUVs sold in India get either cooled or heated seats, but the new generation Tucson has both heated and cooled seats, which is unique.
The SUV also gets a 10-way adjustable electric seat for the driver and an 8-way adjustable electric seat for the passenger.
2. HTRAC All-Wheel-Drive System
Hyundai introduced the HTRAC all-wheel-drive system in 2013 and was the first model to adopt the Hyundai Genesis technology.
The ‘H’ stands for ‘Hyundai’ and the word ‘TRAC’ is an abbreviation for ‘Traction’, which represents the technical characteristics of the all-wheel drive system.
The HTRAC system electronically controls the torque split between the front and rear axles depending on road and driving conditions, providing greater stability on slippery roads and corners.
The Hyundai Tucson is the first model in India to get this technology. The AWD system in the new Tucson comes with multiple terrain modes – Snow, Mud and Sand. One thing to note here is that AWD will be available only in the diesel engine option.
3. Twin 10.25-inch Screen
2022 Hyundai Tucson Comes with two 10.25-inch screens. The first is the infotainment system that offers several features such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Blue-link connected car technology and more. The infotainment system is paired with a premium Bose speaker system.
The second screen is the instrumental cluster which displays various information about the SUV. The instrumental cluster changes the theme of the speedometer and tachometer according to the drive mode chosen.
4. ADAS
The 2022 Hyundai Tucson is the first SUV from Hyundai to get ADAS in India. The Tucson gets Level 2 ADAS technology and uses cameras and radar sensors to detect cars, pedestrians or cyclists on the road.
The SUV gets Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Lane Follow Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning . ,
5. Drive Mode
Apart from different terrain modes, the 2022 Hyundai Tucson gets different drive modes. The SUV gets Eco, Normal, Sport and Smart. The behavior of the engine and gearbox changes to increase performance or optimize efficiency.
The new Hyundai Tucson will be offered with two powertrains. It is powered by either a 2.0-litre NA petrol engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission or the new 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
