New Hyundai Tucson To Get 2.0-L Petrol Engine; No 1.6-L Diesel Receives Over 200 Bookings.

Priced between Rs 18.99 lakh to Rs 24.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the 2016 Hyundai Tucson is claimed to offer best-in-class features.



Hyundai has its eyes set on the premium segments. Having steadily built its brand repute over the years, the Korean automaker has more than enough reasons to expand its portfolio in the Rs 10 lakh+ segment. In fact, one of their best sellers, the Creta, costs well over a million rupees. Having launched the all-new Elantra a week ago at a super aggressive price, the manufacturer now has the Mahindra XUV500 firmly in its sight.
Sources close to Hyundai have confirmed that the Tucson will be made available in October. This is in line with what the automaker committed to at the Auto Expo, where they confirmed two all-new cars for the year. The Tucson will sit between the Santa Fe and the Creta in Hyundai's line-up, and prices are expected to start around the Rs 15 lakh mark.

What's interesting, is that the Tucson will feature a petrol motor as well. Contrary to previous reports that speculated just a diesel engine for the Tucson, it is now confirmed that the SUV will get a petrol option as well. The engine in question is none other than the 2.0-litre engine that made its India debut in the new Elantra. In the saloon, it develops 152PS of power and 192Nm of torque, and is available with the option of a six-speed manual or a six-speed torque converter automatic. The engine-gearbox combos will be carried over to the Tucson. Sources also hinted at the possibility of a possible uptune for the engine, along with a rejig of the gear ratios to suit the SUV.

Another bit of interesting news, is that the Tucson won't get the 128PS 1.6-litre turbo diesel engine from the Creta. Expect a bigger engine, which in our books could very well be the 2.0-litre diesel motor that powers the Tucson in overseas markets. This engine pumps out 185PS of power and 400Nm of torque which seems just right for the big SUV. Expect the diesel to have an optional automatic variant as well.

Thanks to the reducing gulf between fuel prices, buyers are switching back to petrol cars and having them in the line-up sure helps. Notably, Mahindra too recently announced its plans of introducing a petrol motor for the XUV500. In a segment that hustles with luxo-MPVs and premium saloons, it will be interesting to see how the two SUVs fare against each other and the segment as a whole.

Based on the 2.0 Fluidic design philosophy, the 2016 Hyundai Tucson looks more contemporary and sportier than its previous generation.

November 24, 2016 – The all-new Hyundai Tucson, which recently went on sale in India, has received over 200 bookings since its launch on 14th November 2016. It shows the interest the SUV has generated among buyers. Interestingly, about 75% of the demand is for the diesel variants and 55% bookings are coming for the top-spec diesel trim with automatic transmissions. The SUV is available in three trim levels – 2WD MT, 2WD AT GL and 2WD AT GLS – with prices ranging from Rs 18.99 lakh to Rs 24.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). At this price, the Hyundai Tucson 2016 is competing against the Mahindra XUV500.

Engine options for the all-new Tucson include a 2.0L CRDi diesel and a 2.0L dual VTVT petrol. While the vehicle’s diesel mill is being offered across all trims, it’s only 2WD MT and 2WD ATGL variants that come fitted with the petrol engine. As a reminder, the first-generation Tucson was introduced in India in the year 2005, and discontinued within five years due to poor market demand. The compact premium SUV has now entered its third generation globally, and made its first public appearance at the Geneva Motor Show in September, 2015.

Hyundai said that the Tucson is a Native American name which portrays an image of a ‘Strong Sun’ lending a premium character with performance to the Brand. The SUV has been designed on Hyundai Motor’s new development philosophy – ‘Innovation of Fundamentals’ – representing safety, performance, ride & handling, durability and low NVH through continuous customer-centric innovations.

New Hyundai Tucson 2016 Price in India

Variant	Price (Ex-showroom, Delhi)
2WD MT Petrol	Rs 18.99 Lakh
2WD AT GL Petrol	Rs 21.79 Lakh
2WD MT Diesel	Rs 21.59 Lakh
2WD AT GL Diesel	Rs 23.48 Lakh
2WD AT GLS Diesel	Rs 24.99 Lakh

New Hyundai Tucson 2016 Video 

Hyundai Tucson 2016 India Specifications

Diesel Engine	2.0-litre CRDi
Max Power	185bhp @ 4,000rpm
Max Torque	400Nm @ 1,750rpm -2,750rpm
Petrol Engine	2.0-litre Dual VTVT
Max Power	155bhp @ 6,200rpm
Max Torque	192Nm @ 4,000rpm
Transmission	6-speed Manual &  6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain System	Two-wheel Drive

New Hyundai Tucson 2016 India Mileage 

Model	Mileage (ARAI Certified)
Petrol	13.03kmpl (MT) & 12.95kmpl (AT)
Diesel	18.42kmpl (MT) & 16.38kmpl (AT)

New Hyundai Tucson 2016 Images: Gallery 

Hyundai Tucson 2016 India Variant-wise Features

Base – Projector headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, fabric upholstery, dual-tone black & beige interior, an 8.0-inch touchscreen system supported by Apple CarPlay and Android Auto along with navigation, voice recognition, Bluetooth, USB and AUX connectivity, puddle lamps, cruise control, dual airbags and ABS with EBD, rear parking camera with dynamic guidelines and rear parking sensors.

GL ( + Base Features) –Hyundai’s new Drive Mode Select, leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, 10-way power adjustable driver seat, rear AC vents, keyless entry and go, side and curtain airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill-start assist control (HAC), vehicle stability management (VSM), downhill brake control (DBC), brake assist and front parking sensors.

GLS (+ GL Features) – Dual-barrel LED headlamps, powered tailgate with height adjustment and electric parking brake.

New Hyundai Tucson 2016 Colours 

– Pure White
– Sleek Silver
– Wine Red
– Star Dust
– Phantom Black

Hyundai Tucson 2016 India Dimensions

Length	4,475mm
Width	1,850mm
Height	1,660mm (including roof rails)
Wheelbase	2,670mm
Boot Capacity	513-litres
Fuel Tank Capacity	62-litres

Hyundai Tucson 2016 India – Exterior 

Designed on Hyundai’s evolved Fluidic Sculpture design philosophy, the all-new Tucson features a contemporary design inspired from the Santa Fe. Up front, the car wears sweptback projector headlamps, LED daytime running lights, Hyundai’s signature hexagonal grille, long bonnet curves and silver skid plates. The SUV also gets stylish fog lamp enclosures with two individual lighting elements. Aforementioned features give a refreshing and premium fascia to the car.

What further enhance its masculine appeal are bold side creases, canted-forward wheel arches with 17-inch alloys, sloping roofline and sculpted rear haunches. The top-end GLS trim is exclusively offered with dual-barrel LED headlamps and 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. As far as dimensions go, the Tucson measures 4,475mm in length, 1,850mm in width and 1,660mm in height (including roof rails). The SUV has a wheelbase of 2,670mm, and offers a fuel tank capacity of 62-litres.

Hyundai Tucson 2016 India – Interior 

Inside, the new Tucson welcomes you with a dual-tone black & beige interior with silver trim on the HVAC vents and center console. All variants of the SUV comes equipped with an 8.0-inch touchscreen system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and satellite navigation and voice recognition system. It also supports Bluetooth, USB and AUX. The standard features list also includes fabric upholstery, puddle lamps and cruise control. On the other hand, the AT GL and AT GLS trims are loaded with leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, 10-way power adjustable driver seat, rear AC vents and keyless entry and go.

Hyundai’s new Drive Mode Select with three modes – Normal, Sport and Eco – is available only on the automatic trims. This system changes the throttle response and steering characteristics to optimize performance as per the driving mode. The top-end GLS trim, additionally, gets a powered tailgate, 8-way electric height adjustable front seat and electric parking brake.

With respect to safety, the 2016 Tucson comes with dual airbags, side and curtain airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), electronic stability control (ESC), hill-start assist control (HAC), vehicle stability management (VSM), downhill brake control (DBC), brake assist, front and rear parking sensors and rear parking camera with dynamic guidelines. One must note that the aforementioned features vary trim-wise. Having a 5-seat arrangement, the new Tucson also offers ample space and comfort for front and rear seats occupants.

Hyundai Tucson 2016 India – Engine & Transmission

In India, the new Tucson comes with a choice of two powertrains –  a 2.0-litre VTVT petrol and a 2.0-litre CRDi diesel – paired to a 6-speed manual and an automatic transmission. The power and torque figures of the petrol mill stand at 155bhp (at 6,200rpm) and 192Nm (at 4,000rpm) respectively. On the flip side, the diesel mill pushes out a peak power of 185bhp at 4,000rpm and 400Nm of torque between 1,750rpm – 2,750rpm. The SUV comes with two-wheel drivetrain system.

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