Hyundai Tucson Facelift To Be Launched On July 14

It gets Hyundai’s latest BlueLink connected car tech with the update

Update: Hyundai has launched the facelifted Tucson in India with prices beginning from Rs 22.30 lakh (ex-showroom). You can read more about it here.

• It comes with a slightly revised front and rear fascia.

• BS6 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engines with a new 8-speed automatic for the diesel.

• Feature additions include new alloy wheels and rain-sensing wipers.

Hyundai showcased the facelifted Tucson at Auto Expo 2020. The updated SUV gets a few cosmetic changes along with a new automatic transmission for the diesel variants. Our sources have now confirmed that the facelifted SUV will be launched here on July 14.

It will be powered by BS6-compliant 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engines. While the petrol engine will come paired to a 6-speed AT, the diesel unit gains a new 8-speed automatic transmission option instead of the 6-speed AT in the pre-facelift model. The petrol engine is expected to make 152PS, while the diesel unit is likely to put out 185PS.

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The facelifted Tucson gets the latest version of Hyundai’s signature cascading grille which is slightly bigger than before. Other updates include a new set of alloy wheels (up to 18 inches), full-LED headlamps with LED DRLs, LED elements in the tail lamps, and rain-sensing wipers. Hyundai has also mildly revised the rear profile featuring the tweaked licence plate housing and bumper.

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Inside, the updated SUV features a new instrument cluster and a free-floating touchscreen infotainment system as part of the redesigned dashboard. With the update, the Tucson will also support Hyundai’s latest connected car technology that offers features like remote engine start-stop and cabin pre-cool. Existing features including wireless charging, a panoramic sunroof, and electric parking brake will be carried forward in the facelifted Tucson.

It is expected to command a premium over the pre-facelift BS4 model, which retailed between Rs 18.76 lakh to Rs 26.97 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It will fight it out with the Skoda Karoq, Jeep Compass, Honda CR-V, and the upcoming 2021 VW Tiguan and Citroen C5 Aircross.

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