Hey Guys! Welcome to AKMotoblog, How are you all? Guys we have made a lot of content on the Hyundai Tucson, And there is no hiding in the fact that Hyundai Tucson is one of the most stylish and premium-looking SUVs, Available in the Indian market. We made a review that you guys loved a lot,
If you are new to this blog and if you have not watched any of our previous articles, Then in today’s article, we will tell you everything about the Hyundai Tucson, To make your car buying decision easy, And also we will tell you 7 reasons why you should consider the Hyundai Tucson. So without wasting any further time, Let’s get into the video. The very first point comes from its Futuristic Design.
Futuristic Design
The design looks striking, isn’t it? Generally, design is a subjective topic, Some may like it and some may not. After all, it is a personal choice. But the Tucson is such a car that hardly any person would not be impressed with its ultra-modern styling. Now, the important point that I feel about this premium SUV, Especially when you look at the blacked-out front grille, With those connected LEDs looks so beautiful. Especially if the car is in a darker shade. And I feel that colors like Amazon Grey, Starry Night, or Abyss Black Pearl, Will suit the front of the car. There are people who love the car in white or any other lighter color, And it can be a different perspective.
When you look at the side profile, You get classy cuts and edges giving the car an upmarket and futuristic feel. What really stands out for me is the overall appeal of the car. But even that is not the best design element for me. See the front and side both are impressively styled, But the rear design is the real stand-out design for me. Now, you must have seen cars with connected tail lamps, But the tail lamps of Tucson clearly feel like a Batmobile to me. And in a darker shade, it just looks so impressive, especially at night.
So for me, the tail lamps or the overall rear of the car is a big winner, And like I said I love the darker shades on this car, So when you look at the car in black or grey, It clearly stands out. Talking about its interiors, When you sit in the second row of the Tucson or any other SUV, You will notice that the second row is not focused on other cars. I mean in a premium SUV along with the front seats, The rear seats too are equally important. And that is the clear differentiation of Tucson in terms of space,
Space, Interior & Comfort
The Tucson we have in India comes with a long wheelbase. Now why are we getting technical with a long wheelbase? So in simple words, the long wheelbase increases space for second-row passengers. So you get a good amount of knee room, sufficient headroom, And the car is wide enough so sitting three at the rear is absolutely no problem. Overall it is very comfortable, And also you can change the reclining angle of the seats.
So on long trips, you can change the recline angle of the seats to increase the comfort level in the second row. Another important point I would highlight is seat quality. In some cars, the seat cushioning is pretty soft and that feels comfortable while driving in the city. But on highways or long trips, you start to feel sort of very uncomfortable, Whereas on stiff cushioned seats you feel very hard for short distances, But it becomes very comfortable on long trips. So in Tucson, you get well-balanced seats that are neither too soft nor too stiff. And are very comfortable for both city and highway driving. Also, it has excellent side support on the front seats, and when you go fast on highways or ghat sections, It offers side support that further enhances your overall comfort.
Even as the largest boot space when compared to all the other premium SUVs. I mean if a family is going on a road trip and does not have enough space to keep luggage, Then how can it be a premium SUV, right? So the boot space is pretty large on Tucson and gives you extra flexibility to carry extra luggage while going for long road trips. Now let’s talk about the unique features of Tucson. So its uniqueness clearly stands out for Tucson,
Unique features
Now as you step inside and experience the car, You will notice that they have focused on attention to detail. For example, the driver and co-driver seats, Or the dashboard that curves around gives you a yacht-like experience. And generally, the AC vents throw air onto the face or directly on your legs, But along with that, there are some holes that diffuse the air. So many times you want to cool down the car but also don’t want the airflow directly on your body. And that is where the differentiation comes in as the diffused air cools down the cabin, While not letting the air flow onto your body.
Another feature which I feel is very useful is ventilated seats, And it has the option for both cool and heated seats. So of course cool seats are useful in hot climates, And even heated seats have many uses. Like for instance if the climate is cold where you stay then in that case heated seats come in handy. Or if you want to dry yourself after getting wet in the rain then again heated seats come in very handy. So there are many other stand-out features in Tucson.
It even gets a 10.25 touchscreen system, And when the touchscreen display and climate control are completely turned off, It looks like a single touchscreen panel or a single unit which also gives a grand feeling. Also, you get a long list of features like 360 camera, Panoramic sunroof, electrically adjustable co-driver seat, And let’s say if you are a chauffeur driven then you can electrically adjust the recline and push the seat from the back. It has 64-colour ambient lighting, Connected car technology, And very importantly it even has ADAS level 2.
Technology
The next point to highlight is Technology. Now, other SUVs in this category are not equipped with the ADAS, Whereas Tucson offers you level 2 for ADAS. Let me explain to you all the elements. At the front, you get a radar as well as a camera, And at the rear, there are two radars. So it assists from every angle. For instance, if I talk about the front, Then you get a warning and assistance for a forward collision. Under assistance, the car applies brakes for you depending on your speed and multiple other aspects.
So suppose there is a two-wheeler or four-wheeler or even a three-wheeler at the front, The system will detect that and warn you and even assist you. For the side, you have a blind spot collision warning. So for instance, if a car is passing by then it will warn you on the ORVM, And if you turn on the indicator to switch a lane then it warns you through audio, Indicating you not to change the lane. Whereas if I talk about the lane keep then it warns me if I start losing my lane, And even assists me by pulling me back into the lane, And it even helps me to follow the lane so that I can drive in the center of the lane.
Most of us do not have the habit to cover the Mumbai-Delhi distance in a day or so, As most of us might have not traveled a lot through roads. And we get nervous just thinking about such distance.
But ADAS gives you that extra assistance by getting you back in the lane, So you put in less effort. You can activate the smart cruise control and the car will not only maintain its speed But also it will slow down if the car in front slows down. So all these features give you extra confidence.
For night driving you get a high beam assist that adjusts the high beam and low beam, So that you will have no problem with the visibility at night. Now you will say okay it was for front and side, But what’s the use of ADAS level 2? So it has a couple of advantages, Firstly, at the time of reversing your car, It will alert and assist you to avoid any collision If there is any car passing from the rear. Also, when your car is stationary and if you open the door, It will warn you in case there is a car passing by. So ADAS is a sort of assistance that will try to support you and keep you a lot safer. Also when considering a premium SUV the performance to becomes vital. And so the next point is about the Engine.
Drive & Performance
The Tucson is the only SUV in its category to offer options for both petrol and diesel engines. Let’s talk about petrol first. It comes with a 2-liter petrol engine and the power delivery is very linear. You don’t feel the thrust and the power is delivered in a linear manner. So if you drive in a relaxed way and do not push a lot, Then the petrol engine will do the job for you perfectly. Also, the steering wheel is pretty light weighted, You get multiple driving modes and through them, you can adjust your drive accordingly. Plus you can change the lane with just two fingers. Talking about its diesel engine, The focus is more on a little extra performance. So the diesel engine produces 416 NM of torque.
And there is hardly any car in this category that produces more than 400 NM torque. The result is as soon as you press the accelerator, You get pushed back into the seat. So with the diesel engine, you get the punch or thrust you want. Its performance is, of course, a lot better than petrol. Petrol is good but this is a lot quicker. Also, it has the fun-to-drive factor and the steering is comparatively a little more feedback oriented, Feels a bit heavy, And the reason is it is made for those who love to drive a lot. Of course, even this comes with the driving modes, And you even have the option of All Wheel Drive with the diesel engine. So if you want to go more adventurous then you can choose multiple modes of off-road, And you can just drive it there.
So the biggest specialty of Tucson is that no matter whether you buy petrol or diesel, You will not be disappointed with the power it has the torque it has, And even it gives you the driving pleasure. Now, at the end of the day, it is not just about the performance. You want the comfortable ride quality as well. It should not happen that you go through bad roads and family complains that they are not enjoying
the ride. So even the ride quality of Tucson is pretty supple and it is comfortable even on the bad roads. You can just go and watch our Maha Comparison where we did the speed breaker test, In that comparison as well Tucson had one of the most balanced suspensions in terms of ride quality. Even no complaints with the handling.
The car handles very well and also you do not feel the body roll or issue with high-speed stability, The car is very rock solid even on bad patches or even if you drive it fast. Now when you purchase such a costly SUV, Then what about the service, reliability, and whether is Hyundai a dependable brand or not?
Let’s try and understand all these points which also becomes our next point.
Service, Maintenance & Reliability
Talking about Tucson, let's first cover reliability. So its platform, engine, or even the gearbox are already tried and tested. And so you don’t really have to concern about reliability On the other hand talking about the service cost, Some of the spare parts are shared with other Hyundai cars. So in that case when you compare the service cost of Tucson with its competitors, You will notice that it is pretty affordable. Also, in terms of reliability, Hyundai has always been a reliable brand.
You will never see reliability issues in any Hyundai car. And so Hyundai is India’s 2nd largest-selling car brand. So, you know that is the clear understanding of that. Now suppose you are on a road trip and if there is no service center nearby, what if the car breaks down?
Then, in that case, there are 1340 Hyundai dealerships in India and 1502 service centers. Yes guys there are 1502 service centres across India, This clearly gives you a commitment that Hyundai doesn’t want its customers to face any problems. See buying or purchasing a car is just one part of it. But when you live with the car then service, reliability, and dependability becomes important aspects for you. And even when you compare it with other cars, You will notice the service centers or the touch points of Hyundai are a lot more compared to every other car at this price point.
Worth the Money
It is Worth the Money. Now it's not just we want the car to be luxury, premium, or feature-rich, We even want to get the best deal as well. So if you see the pricing of the Tucson, Then the price starts from 34.15 Lakhs and goes up to 42.95 Lakhs, on-road Mumbai. It may be less in Delhi while in Mumbai it’s more expensive. And as we always cover the on-road price of Mumbai, We are sharing the Mumbai price with you. Overall the styling of the Tucson, The space it offers, the features it offers, Or even the technology it offers like the level 2 ADAS, Considering all these aspects, Hyundai becomes a strong product proposition for you.
Even though the build quality is pretty tough, Hyundai’s trusted reliability,
And even its network, Definitely makes it a strong product in its category. And due to all these reasons, it was the clear winner in our Maha Comparison. So I have tried to summarise the Maha Comparo and why should you look at the Hyundai Tucson. And according to me if you want a premium SUV then Tucson becomes an excellent choice for you. Be it petrol, diesel, or even AWD, You have all these options to choose from. In short, if you want a premium SUV then Tucson should be a good choice for you.
And if you want to watch another video on the Tucson then I will recommend you to watch the Asli test of the Tucson, Where you will get complete clarity about the space, comfort, and everything in a lot more detail, As you yourself cannot do all these tests at the dealership level but we did them for you. And hardly anyone does all these tests for you.
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