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Hyundai Tucson India Launch: Highlights

Bringing the nameplate back to India after almost a decade, Hyundai India has launched the new generation Tucson SUV in India. In its third generation, the SUV has been creating a lot of buzz in the market and also received positive reviews when it was first showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo this February. The Price ranges from Rs. 18.99 lakh to 24.99 lakh (ex-showroom), and the new-gen Hyundai Tucson competes with the likes of Honda CR-V, Skoda Yeti, and SsangYong Rexton.
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Published on November 14, 2016

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    Hyundai's third SUV in the Indian market, the new generation Tucson has been launched in India and is likely to compete with the likes of the Honda CR-V, SsangYong Rexton and the likes in the segment. First showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo, the Tucson has been a promising offering and is expected to help the Korean carmaker grow amidst the boom of SUV sales.

    Though initially the Tucson was supposed to go on sale last month, Hyundai postponed the date so that the new Elantra's sales wasn't disrupted, which has been garnering some impressive number of bookings.

    Coming to the car itself, the new Hyundai Tucson coming to India is the third-generation model and is built on the company's popular Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 design philosophy. The car features Hyundai's signature design flow with curvy edges that have been further accentuated by stylish features like - an imposing hexagonal grille with chrome slats, stylish sweptback headlamps, sloping roofline, a sporty bumper, and wrap-around LED taillights to go along with its rugged profile.

    The cabin of the new Hyundai Tuscon gets leather upholstery, leather wrapping for the instrument panel and steering wheel. The feature list includes a touchscreen infotainment system, 8 speakers, optional panoramic sunroof, and electric tailgate among others.

    Under the hood, the car is likely to Hyundai Tucson is powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine that comes in two states of tune -134bhp and 181bhp. There is also a 2.0-litre petrol engine on offer churning out 153bhp. Both the motors come with a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic gearbox for transmission options like the Creta.

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