Now,
with
Hyundai
India
continuing
its
recovery
post
the
ravages
of
the
pandemic,
the
carmaker
is
looking
to
the
premium
(the
non-German
section)
segment
to
dial
up
its
image
and
the
new
Hyundai
Tucson
looks
to
do
just
that.
With
its
flamboyantly
extroverted
exterior
design,
a
minimalist
interior
with
a
few
quirks
of
its
own
and
a
focus
on
tech
like
never
before,
the
new
4th-gen
Hyundai
Tucson
looks
ready
to
butt
heads
once
again
in
the
D-segment
SUV
category.
So
do
the
new ‘look
at
me’
design
and
the
driver
aids
and
addition
of
all-wheel
drive
make
the
new
Tucson
a
serious
new
offering
in
its
segment,
or
is
it
just
the
case
of
the
Emperor’s
New
Clothes
in
real
life?
We
drove
the
new
Hyundai
Tucson
around
Bangalore
to
find
out
for
ourselves…
Hyundai
Tucson
Exterior
Design
–
Extroverted
Extreme
Don’t
get
us
wrong,
the
previous-gen
Tucson
wasn’t
a
boring
SUV
to
look
at,
but
it
was
a
bit
on
the
bland
side.
The
new
Tucson,
on
the
other
hand
is
anything
but
bland.
Like
a
new
initiate
into
the
world
of
punk
rock,
the
new
Tucson
can
be
considered
the
one
with
the
craziest
mohawk.
The
Tucson
takes
Hyundai’s
Sensuous
Sportiness
design
language
to
the
max
which
is
quite
evident
when
you
look
at
the
new
SUV
from
the
front.
The
massive
dark
chrome
grille
up
at
the
front
has
a
few
magic
tricks
of
its
own.
The
daytime
running
lights
are
integrated
into
the
colossus
of
a
grille
and
become
visible
only
when
switched
on.
The
sections
at
the
edges
of
the
grille
play
host
to
the
turn
signals.
The
bonnet
also
features
a
few
bulges
and
sharp
lines
that
give
the
Tucson
an
even
more
sporty
look.
The
headlights,
like
on
smaller
Hyundai
SUVs
currently
on
sale
in
the
country
are
demoted
to
the
lower
sections
of
the
front
bumper.
The
lowest
section
of
the
front
bumper
also
features
plastic
cladding
which
extends
around
the
sides
and
to
the
rear
of
the
new
Tucson.
Also
seen
are
vents
to
let
in
air
to
the
engine.
Switch
to
the
sides
of
the
Tucson
and
your
eyes
are
drawn
to
the
bulbous
wheel
arches
which
play
host
to
18-inch
diamond-cut
alloy
wheels.
As
always
there
is
chrome
around
the
window
surrounds
though
this
expands
outwards
towards
the
rear
windscreen.
Multiple
character
lines
can
be
seen
on
the
sides
of
the
Tucson
which
enhance
the
sculpted
look
of
the
SUV.
The
rear
section
of
the
Tucson
is
dominated
by
the
LED
light
show
that
are
the
connected
brake
lights.
The
Hyundai
badge
rests
on
the
raked
rear
windscreen
and
the
spoiler
element
also
sports
an
additional
brake
light.
Also
seen
is
a
bash
plate
in
silver,
similar
to
the
one
at
the
front
of
the
new
Tucson.
Hyundai
Tucson
Interior
Design
&
Features
–
Minimalist
Tranquility
Pull
on
the
body-coloured
door
handles
and
you’ll
be
greeted
by
a
minimalist
interior
which
has
a
few
tricks
of
its
own.
The
insides
of
the
Tucson
feel
airy
which
is
enhanced
by
the
large
panoramic
sunroof
that
enhances
the
feel
of
spaciousness
inside
the
Tucson
(the
India-spec
Tucson
is
the
extended
wheelbase
model).
Adding
to
the
premium
feel
of
the
interior
is
the
use
of
soft-touch
materials
across
the
cabin
which
feels
very
sturdily
built.
The
leatherette
seats
are
large
and
feel
quite
comfortable
to
ride
in
and
for
those
at
the
front,
there
is
even
ventilation
and
heating.
And
to
ensure
that
the
family
squabble
over
the
driver’s
seat
position
being
all
wrong
there
is
even
a
memory
function
for
the
10-way
adjustable
power
seat
that
also
features
lumbar
support.
Those
sitting
at
the
back
shouldn’t
really
worry
much
about
comfort
as
the
rear
seats
are
reclinable
which
combined
with
the
extended
wheelbase
means
that
stretching
out
at
the
rear
is
quite
easily
possible.
This
is
aided
by
the
ability
to
move
the
front
passenger’s
seat
forward
at
the
press
of
a
few
buttons.
For
those
looking
to
escape
on
a
weekend
road
trip,
there
is
ample
space
in
the
boot,
539
litres
to
be
precise,
for
the
family
range
of
luggage
and
edible.
And
if
you’re
just
taking
the
family
to
the
mall
and
back,
the
powered
tailgate
ensures
that
struggling
with
all
the
shopping
can
become
a
thing
of
the
past.
The
Hyundai
Tucson’s
multi-layered
dashboard
looks
rather
cool
and
extra
air
vents
for
the
dual-zone
climate
control
system
open
up
only
when
the
HVAC
setup
diffusion
system
is
turned
on.
Think
of
it
like
a
party
trick
to
keep
the
newbies
entertained.
The
dash
plays
host
to
two
large
10.25
inch
displays,
one
floating
behind
the
steering
wheel
and
the
other
embedded
into
the
central
section
of
the
dash
and
pointed
towards
the
driver.
The
driver’s
display’s
graphics
change
depending
on
the
selected
driving
mode,
something
that
can
be
done
at
the
flick
of
a
switch
on
the
central
tunnel
section.
The
infotainment
display
is
large
and
quite
easy
to
use
and
features
support
for
both
Android
Auto
and
Apple
CarPlay
along
with
Hyundai’s
Bluelink
suite
of
connected
car
apps
that
make
everyday
living
with
the
Tucson
a
very
easy
task
indeed
while
connecting
you
to
the
world
on
the
go.
The
premium
8-speaker
Bose
Audio
system
is
top-notch
and
wafts
out
your
tunes
with
ease.
Hyundai
Tucson
Safety
–
No
Chances
Taken
The
Tucson
comes
packed
with
an
array
of
safety
features
(60+
according
to
Hyundai)
which
include
six
airbags,
all
wheel
disc
brakes,
parking
assist,
reverse
parking
camera
with
guidelines,
rain
sensing
wipers,
downhill
brake
control,
ESC,
and
a
tyre
pressure
monitoring
system
among
others.
The
Tucson
comes
stocked
with
Hyundai’s
SmartSense
Level
2
ADAS
system
that
includes
features
like
Blind-spot
assistance,
Driver
attention
warning,
Smart
cruise
control,
Forward
collision
warning,
Lane
following
assist,
High
beam
assist
and
a
surround
view
monitor
among
others.
In
our
limited
period
of
testing,
we
really
were
not
able
to
able
to
fully
test
the
ADAS
systems
to
the
test,
though
the
surround
view
system
did
come
in
handy
when
reversing
in
and
out
of
spaces.
Hyundai
Tucson
Engine
&
Transmission
Options
–
2
Litre
Automatic
Duality
The
Hyundai
Tucson
for
India
is
offered
with
singular
petrol
and
diesel
four
bangers
that
both
displace
2.0-litres.
The
petrol
engine
on
the
Tucson
produces
154bhp
at
6,200rpm
and
192Nm
of
peak
torque
at
4,500rpm.
The
engine
is
paired
with
a
6-speed
automatic
torque
converter
gearbox.
The
petrol
Tucson
is
only
offered
as
front-wheel
drive
offering.
The
diesel
version
of
the
Tucson
(the
one
we
drove)
is
a
turbocharged
four
banger
that
cranks
out
184bhp
at
4,00rpm
and
416Nm
of
peak
torque
between
2,000
and
2,700rpm.
The
engine
is
paired
with
an
8-speed
torque
converter
automatic
transmission
and
the
diesel
Tucson
is
offered
in
both
front-wheel
drive
and
all-wheel
drive
offerings.
Hyundai
Tucson
Driving
Impressions
–
Torque
Punch
We
drove
the
2.0-litre
turbo
diesel
powered
version
of
the
Tucson
and
found
it
to
be
quite
a
punchy
four
banger
that
when
combined
with
the
8-speed
auto
box
seemed
quite
eager
to
shift
through
the
gears
in
a
hurry.
At
higher
speeds,
the
engine
does
tend
to
let
you
know
that
it
is
a
diesel
despite
the
excellent
NVH
levels
of
the
cabin.
The
torque
converter
transmission
quietly
goes
about
its
work
in
the
background,
and
you
barely
notice
it
shifting
through
the
gears,
while
driving
around
normally.
However,
floor
the
throttle
and
it’ll
quite
readily
shift
down
a
gear
or
two
to
allow
the
engine
to
fully
access
its
torque
nature.
There
are
four
driving
modes
on
offer
for
all
versions
of
the
Tucson
–
Eco,
Normal,
Sport
and
Smart.
In
Eco
mode,
the
throttle
response
is
rather
lazy
and
you
barely
feel
the
steering
weight
while
Normal
slightly
improves
things.
In
Sport
mode,
the
response
from
the
loud
pedal
is
immediate
and
the
steering
weighs
up
well
enough
to
give
you
a
slight
workout
and
helps
inspire
confidence
when
tackling
corners.
Speaking
about
corners,
while
the
SUV’s
suspension
setup
doesn’t
really
prove
mind
helping
it
around
a
corner
(aided
by
the
low
body
roll
and
the
large
tyres),
the
setup
is
on
the
softer
side.
While
this
is
brilliant
on
well
paved
roads
and
regular
speeds,
trying
to
go
quickly
over
a
bump
is
not
something
we
would
recommend.
Go
over
a
bump
or
cracked
surface
at
higher
speeds
and
the
impacts
can
be
felt
inside
the
cabin.
The
Tucson
features
disc
brakes
on
all
four
wheels.
The
brakes
feel
quite
progressive
and
offer
good
bite
but
getting
used
to
the
travel
of
the
pedal
can
take
a
little
time
to
get
used
to.
The
Tucson
also
features
all-wheel
drive
in
its
top-spec
diesel
variant
and
while
we
doubt
many
owners
will
take
the
SUV
off
the
beaten
path,
the
Hyundai
felt
quite
manageable
in
the
few
sections
of
rough
stuff
that
we
made
it
endure.
Thoughts
About
The
Hyundai
Tucson
–
Extroverted
For
A
Reason
The
4th
generation
of
the
Hyundai
Tucson
has
arrived
in
India
and
its
blaring
visual
soundtrack
may
seem
a
bit
too
over
the
top
for
those
who
prefer
to
be
discreet.
However,
the
new
Hyundai
Tucson
does
have
reasons
to
shout
as
it
packs
quite
a
punch
and
has
a
variety
of
tech
and
other
features
meant
to
keep
those
on
the
inside
as
safe
and
pampered
as
possible.
If
you
want
the
best
that
Hyundai
has
to
offer
in
India,
the
Tucson
is
it.
