Hyundai Tucson

The South Korean carmaker Hyundai has introduced its cool and new 2020 Hyundai Tucson into Malaysia SUV market this year. Also, it has offered two variants for consumers, Elegance for RM 123,888.00 and Turbo for RM 143,888.00. Thanks to the nice policy of the government, this turbocharged SUV with many good facelifts can have a more competitive price. And its opponents are Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-30 and Kia Sportage.

2020 Hyundai Tucson Gallery

Design

The overall appearance of Hyundai Tucson makes you feel strong and bold. Look at the big liner front grill and the sharp headlights, all these elements give me a sense of ruggedness and lustiness. The whole design, no matter from the front, profile or rear, makes this car taller and sturdier than you look.

Dimensions

Lighting

※Full LED headlamps with positioning lamps and Low Beam Assist-Static lights

※LED rear combination lamps

※Puddle lamps

※Fog lamps with LRD DRLs

Wheels

※225/60 R17 Alloy

Dashboard

One of the big changes inside the car is the dashboard which is replaced by a floating 7-inch screen with an integrated infotainment display above the ac vents, making it look like a high-end vehicle. By the way, it has climate controls.

Instrument Cluster

Hyundai Tucson has a 4.2” TFT LCD Super Vision Cluster which allows you to access a wide range of vehicle and driving information.

Space and Practicality

Thanks to its size and well-designed interiors, Hyundai Tucson can easily have three adults sit at the rear with good knee room. When there are less than five people in the car, you can lay down the middle seatback as an armrest. What’s more, the rear seat can be reclined as well.

Boot

It has a very big 488-litre boot and if you want more, you can fold the rear seats down.

2020 Hyundai Tucson Specs and Features

Safety

※2 Airbags (Elegance), 6 Airbags (Turbo)

※Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

※Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC), Downhill Brake Control (DBC), Brake Assist System (BAS)

Comfort

※Smart Tailgate System (Turbo), Rear Console (USB Charger) (Turbo), Auto Cruise Control (Turbo), Smart Key with Start Stop Button (Turbo)

※Keyless Entry, Rear-view Camera, Auto Light Control

Infotainment

※Floating-typed 7" Display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Audio System

※AUX + USB + Bluetooth Connectivity

※Steering Wheel Audio Control

Engine

Hyundai Tucson has provided a Nu 2.0 MPi engine for Elegance, delivering 155ps @ 6200rpm and 192Nm @ 4000rpm, while the Turbo uses a Gamma 1.6 T-GDi engine, producing 177ps @ 5500rpm and 265Nm @ 1500-4500rpm.

Transmission

The Elegance version has a 6-speed Automatic Transmission and the 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission is for the Turbo.

Drive System

The Hyundai Tucson is a 2-wheel Drive SUV.

Acceleration

If you use the Turbo, its maximum torque kicks in at 1500rpm, which is very early and this means you can accelerate faster than many cars. However, the Elegance is not so delighted.

Engine Performance

Hyundai Tuscon Elegance and Turbo have top powers of 155ps and 177ps, which are enough for many people for their daily use.

Transmission Performance

The gearshifts of both variants feel quite easy as well as smooth and this can give a comfortable ride.

Steering and Handling

Both Hyundai Tuscon Elegance and Turbo have done a great job and the gear ratio feels good. With its responsive steering wheel and nimble handling, Tucson can be driven effortlessly and comfortably on the road.

Sound Proofing

Thanks to the upgrades Hyundai has done, the cabin now feels quieter than before.

Passenger Comfort

The seats of Hyundai Tucson offer ideal back and leg support for the drive and passenger.

Fuel Consumption

During our road test, we get the result that the Elegance has a fuel efficiency of 7.9L/100km while the Turbo is 7.1L/100km.

Knowing so many details above, we can see that the Hyundai Tucson is a very nice SUV. It has a rugged and modern appearance with a great driving experience. Its features and functions are practical for many people, the price is friendly as well. Besides, I think Hyundai is paying more attention to the Malaysian SUV market and makes Hyunda Tucson a strong fighter in the battle.