New-Generation Hyundai Tucson receives 5-star safety rating

New-Generation Hyundai Tucson receives 5-star safety rating

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New-Generation Hyundai Tucson receives 5-star safety rating

The new generation Hyundai Tucson, which started selling in Nepal before Dashain, has got 5 star rating in the recent crash test of European NCAP. The SUV has received a 5-star rating with 86 percent marks for adult passengers, 70 percent for safety features, 66 percent for road pedestrians safety and 87 percent for child safety.

The European NCAP has stated that it is excellent in protecting the sensitive organs of the driver and passengers and also in protecting the chest of the driver. The passengers' safety is top-notch even while the front and side parts of the SUV are impacted. 

Hyundai's new generation Tucson with futuristic design is currently one of the most talked-about models in the world. The new generation Tucson’s design is also stated as the ‘Most Dynamic and Trendy’ one. 

Engine and Performance

The new Hyundai Tucson is available in two different engine options: 2.0L MPi Petrol Engine and 2.0L CRDi Diesel Engine.

Petrol Engine

  • Max Power: 156PS at 6200rpm
  • Max Torque: 192.21Nm at 4000rpm
  • Gear Options: 5-speed Manual/ 5-speed Automatic

 

Diesel Engine

  • Max Power: 183PS at 4000rpm
  • Max Torque: 417Nm at 1750-2750rpm
  • Gearbox: 8-speed Automatic transmission

 

Variants?

The new-gen Tucson SUV is available in four variants: GLS-MT, GLS-AT, GLX AT, and GLX-4WD AT.

 

New Hyundai Tucson Specifications

Engine
  • 2.0L MPi Petrol Engine
  • 2.0L CRDi Diesel Engine
Displacement 1999 cc
Max Power
  • 156 PS @ 6200 rpm in Petrol
  • 186 PS @ 4000rpm in Diesel
Max Torque
  • 192.21 Nm @ 4000rpm in Petrol
  • 417 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm in Diesel
Transmission
  • 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT in Petrol
  • 8-Speed AT in Diesel
Drive Type FWD / AWD
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 liters
LengthxWidthxHeight (in mm)  4980 x 1850 x 1655
Wheelbase 2670 mm
Ground Clearance 181 mm
Suspension Setup McPherson Strut and Multi-Link
Storage Capacity  620 liters
No. of Airbags 6
Kerb Weight 1429 – 1610 kg
Colors White, Silver, Gray, Red, and Black

 

 

 

Price and Availability 

The new Hyundai Tucson is now available across all the Hyundai showrooms in Nepal. Coming on to the pricing, 

Variants Price in Nepal
GLS-MT Petrol Rs. 8996000
GLS-AT Petrol Rs. 10796000
GLX-AT Petrol Rs. 11496000
GLX- 4 WD AT Diesel Rs. 13496000

 

Rivals: Kia Sportage, Jeep Compass.

 

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