Hyundai Tucson 2022 unveiled in India

It is the first Hyundai car in India to feature ADAS technology.

• It is longer, wider, taller and has a longer wheelbase than the previous version.

• You get 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, a touch-enabled climate control panel, and a 10.25-inch floating driver’s display.

• It has a panoramic sunroof; dual zone air conditioning; power, heated and ventilated front seats; and connected car technology with remote operation.

• Safety is covered by six airbags, a 360-degree camera, and ADAS with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keeping assist.

• You get 186bhp 2-litre diesel and 156bhp 2-litre petrol, with automatic transmission and AWD (for top-end diesel variants only).

Hyundai India has revealed the new generation of its flagship SUV, Tucson. SUV prices are expected to be revealed this holiday season. It will be sold through Hyundai’s Signature outlets, from where the automaker also retails the Alcazar and i20 N Line.

The new generation Tucson is longer, wider and even taller than the previous model. Tucson’s striking new design looks very sharp and chiseled, complemented by its latest ‘Parametric Jewel’ design language. Its wide front grille looks futuristic with vertically stacked LED DRLs, split LED headlights and vertically placed fog lights.

Move to the side profile and you’ll be greeted by sharp creases, sleek 18-inch alloys, and flared wheel arches. The rear profile connects with snake-tooth LED taillights with dual exhaust tips and a sloping roofline.

Even inside, the new Tucson is a completely different world from its predecessor. Its minimalist interior has a large center touchscreen panel that houses the 10.25-inch portrait-style infotainment display with an 8-speaker Bose sound system and touch-sensitive climate control switches along with a floating digital driver’s display. 10.25 inches. Its large waterfall center console and dash design look modern and quite premium to the eye.

On the feature front, it’s offered with full LED lighting; a panoramic sunroof; electric, heated and ventilated front seats with memory function for the driver’s seat; 64-color ambient lighting; multi-air mode; wireless charging; dual zone climate control; and connected car technology.

Safety will be covered by six airbags, a 360-degree camera, hill descent/hold control, disc brakes on all wheels and, most notably, ADAS (advanced driving assistance systems). The Tucson is the first Hyundai to get ADAS technology in India, with blind spot monitoring and collision avoidance, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, high beam assist and lane keeping assist.

The new Tucson will be offered with 416 Nm/186 PS 2-litre diesel engines and 192 Nm/156 PS 2-litre petrol engines. While the diesel engine will have an 8-speed automatic transmission, the gasoline engine will be mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Higher-end diesel variants of the SUV will get AWD (all-wheel drive) with three terrain modes: snow, mud, and sand.

It is expected to retail from Rs 25 lakh (ex-showroom), rivaling the jeep compass, Citroën C5 Aircrossand the Volkswagen Tiguan.