Hyundai Tucson 2017 - First Drive Review at Rs-25.19 lakh in India

Hyundai Motor India today introduced the most awaited the 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) system in Tucson enhancing the portfolio of the SUV in the India. The Intellimatic 4WD Tucson offers a perfect combination of a high-performance off-roader SUV along with comfort.

Commenting on the introduction of 4WD Tucson, Mr. Y K Koo, Managing Director and CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. said, The Hyundai are happy to introduce the most awaited 4WD Global SUV – TUCSON to the Indian market in this time. Introduction of 4WD is to bring to the customer the next level of cutting edge technology in Dynamic Styling, Athletic Performance, Advanced Safety and Smart Comfort as product innovation towards competitive advantage in fast-growing SUV market while also enhancing the overall price value equation through value engineering and passing the price benefit to the customer.”

Hyundai will offer the 4WD option on the top-spec 2.0-litre GLS automatic variant. Hyundai has already begun taking bookings for the Tucson 4WD across dealerships in India. The Tucson offers 'On-Demand 4WD functioning' which means that the SUV automatically understands when there is the need for 4WD to be engaged, by assessing the nature of the terrain and implements traction control on the rear wheels. The engine distributes the power to all wheels without the driver needing to intervene. On the exterior front, the new Tucson 4WD gets dual barrel LED headlamps, LED positioning lamp, LED DRL, LED tail lights, chrome finished front grille, roof rails, Rear Spoiler with LED high mount stop lamp, front fog lamps and rear fog lamps, shark fin antenna, 18-inch alloy wheels and more. Dimension-wise, it remains the same as that of 2WD variant which gets the 4475mm length, 1850mm width, 1660mm height and 2670mm wheelbase respectively. See More: Renault Captur 2017 Vs Hyundai Creta – Comparison: Price in India, Launch Date, Mileage, Specs, Features.

Hyundai car Inside the cabin, the new car 4WD variant gets supper leather upholstery, leather steering wheel, silver accents on the door handle, dual zone climate control system, rear AC vents, rear defogger, Cruise Control, height adjustable seats, keyless entry and more. The Hyundai car Safety-wise, newly launched Hyundai Tucson 4WD gets 6-airbags in the system, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Hill Assist Control (HAC), Down Hill Brake Control (DBC) & Brake Assist and more. Also new style Hyundai Upcoming Cars to Launch recently in India this Festive Period: Ford EcoSport Facelift, Maruti Celerio X, Renault Captur, Mahindra KUV100 Facelift.

The 4WD System comes with - ‘On Demand 4WD Functioning’ which automatically implements Rear Wheel Traction Control by assessing road conditions & maintain utmost traction on rough, loose or slippery surfaces, improving stability while cornering. When the Hyundai car driving in this mode the system determines intelligently that there is a need for 4WD based on the best terrain and the engine driving power automatically get distributed to all of 4 wheels without the driver’s intervention in the car.

Hyundai Tucson: New Prices

Variant    Price (Ex-showroom, Delhi)

2WD MT Petrol    ₹ 17,99,900

2WD AT GL Petrol    ₹ 20,99,000

2WD MT Diesel       ₹ 19,95,900

2WD AT GL Diesel    ₹ 22,49,000

4WD AT GLS Diesel    ₹ 25,19,000