Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai has made its mark as a significant automaker with over two decades of experience in the Indian car market since its initial launch in the year 1998. Since then, it has secured its rightful place as an industry leader among the more favoured and homegrown brands such as Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, and Tata Motors, while originating from a lesser-known car making region of Seoul, South Korea. Its initial operations in India gave Indian customers iconic cars such as the Santro, which became a household name soon after its launch, and i10, i20, and Verna, which are among the best-in-segment choices. Over the years, Hyundai has become a significant automotive manufacturer internationally along with India. With the launch of third-generation Tucson, the automaker is keeping pace with the ever-changing customer needs. The BS6 compliant Tucson is available with two engine options, a 1999cc 2.0L petrol and a 1995cc 2.0L diesel with a power and torque output of 152ps and 192 Nm for petrol and 185ps and 400 Nm for diesel. Paired with a 6-speed and 8-speed automatic gearbox for petrol and diesel variants, it offers a seamless and comforting ride quality with mileage averaging up to 15kmpl. In terms of safety, it has been given the maximum safety rating (5 stars) by Euro NCAP. It comes with 6 airbags, hill-start assist, rear and front parking sensors, traction control, among other safety features. Visually, it is compact and bold-looking without being bulky. Fitted with LED headlamps and diamond-cut alloys, the Tucson has a distinguished presence. The interior is finished in an all-black trim with soft-touch material in and around the dash. The infotainment system is upgraded to an 8” floating HD screen with connectivity features such as apple carplay, android auto, and Hyundai BlueLink, ensuring ideal connectivity and remote operation of the car’s functions. It also offers electrically adjustable co-pilot seats and hands-free tailgate operation, specifically unique to this car in the segment. It averages a reliable economy of 15 kmpl (diesel) and 13 kmpl (petrol). With three driving modes on offer, it is suitable for city and highway driving while providing a reasonable power output.