Hyundai Lunches Tucson facelift in India

Aug, 2020 - By SMI

The SUV is available in four color options such as Starry Night, Phantom Black, Typhoon Silver, and Polar White.

Hyundai, a South Korean carmaker has launched the Tucson facelift in India with introductory prices starting from US$ 29578.14 for the base petrol variant. In February 2020, the company showcased the Tucson facelift at the 2020 Auto Expo, Delhi, India. However, the launch of the SUV has been delayed due to the novel coronavirus. The price of the petrol variant ranges from US$ 29578.14 for the base variant to US$ 31196.32 for the top-spec variant. The price of the diesel variant ranges from US$ 32297.21 for the base variant to US$ 35851.89 for the top-spec variant.

Now, the SUV is available in four color options such as Starry Night, Phantom Black, Typhoon Silver, and Polar White. The Tucson facelift is equipped with a BS-VI compliant, 2.0-liter petrol engine that delivers 152 hp of power and 192 Nm of peak torque. The petrol unit is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Moreover, the SUV is equipped with a 2.0-liter BS-VI diesel engine that churns out 185 hp of power and 400 Nm of peak torque. The diesel unit is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. However, the all-wheel-drive (AWD) system is only available on the top-spec diesel variant of the SUV.

The Tucson facelift comes with a fresh look and features new headlights, tail-lights, front grille, and bumpers. The SUV is equipped with an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, the company’s Blue Link connected car tech, wireless charging, a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, hands-free tailgate opening, and a 10-way powered driver seat. Moreover, the Tucson comes with standard safety features such as six airbags, hill-start assist, ABS, ESC, a parking camera, and parking sensors. The Tucson facelift will compete with the Honda CR-V, Skoda Karoq, and the Jeep Compass in the SUV segment.