Hyundai Tucson All-Wheel Drive To Be Launched In May 2017

The upcoming addition to the new Hyundai Tucson line-up will employ the Active On-Demand 4WD with 50/50 front and rear lock mode system and will be available with only the four-cylinder 2.0-litre CRDi diesel engine. The Tucson AWD is also likely to receive an all-black interior along with a panoramic sunroof.

The Hyundai Tucson currently offers dual-tone black & beige interior with provisions such as fabric upholstery, puddle lamps, and cruise control offered as standard across the entire range. Other goodies include an 8-inch touchscreen system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, satellite navigation, a voice recognition system, optional panoramic sunroof, electric tailgate, etc. depending on the selected trim. The list of standard safety features includes dual-front airbags, ABS with EBD, Rear parking camera with dynamic guidelines and rear parking sensors. Side and curtain airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), vehicle stability management (VSM), hill-start assist control (HAC), downhill brake control (DBC), brake assist, and both front & rear parking sensors are offered as optionals.

The 2WD Hyundai Tucson gets a choice between two engine options: a 153bhp 2.0-litre VTVT petrol and a 182bhp 2.0-litre CRDi diesel, mated to either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic gearbox.