Hyundai Tucson due for launch in festive season this year

The first time Hyundai Tucson was launched in India, it failed to evoke a positive response. This time around the company expects to reclaim its lost footing with the second generation Tucson which is expected to be launched in September this year. Hyundai expects to sell around 20,000 to 30,000 units a year.

Official specs for the India-bound Tucson is not out yet. It could either be a 2.0-litre diesel engine which generates 180bhp of power and 400Nm of torque or a 1.6-litre four-cylinder diesel motor that produces 128bhp and 260Nm of torque. Owing to recent 2.0-litre diesel ban in Delhi and Kerala, we believe it might be the smaller diesel engine that might find place under the hood of the new Tucson. Hyundai might also offer a 1.8-litre petrol engine which is mated to a six-speed AT to put out 147bhp of power and 178Nm of torque.

Based on recent spy images, the Hyundai Tucson sported projector headlamps, full LED tail lamps and alloy wheels. On the pricing aspect, we believe, it might be priced between Rs 15 - 18 lakh. Hyundai had recently expanded its Tucson range in UK with a fifth drivetrain option featuring a 1.7-litre turbo diesel engine mated to a seven-speed double clutch transmission.