About two months ago, we shared news about Hyundai Nishat Motor Limited’s plan to introduce the base variant of the Hyundai Tucson. This crossover SUV will enter the market to compete with the Kia Sportage Alpha. According to our sources, the car has already been assembled, and the company is currently gearing up for its marketing campaign.
Anticipated Launch Delayed
Initial reports suggested that the car would be launched in June 2023. However, it appears that there has been a slight delay. Nevertheless, Hyundai seems ready to bring the variant to the local market. How do we know this? A recent social media post by the company on July 5, stated, “Embrace the excitement as new experiences await, Just 3 days away!” Interestingly, the post included hashtags mentioning GLS, which we believe is the name of Hyundai Tucson’s base variant.
Awaiting Official Confirmation
While there is no official confirmation from the company yet, we only have to wait for one more day to find out. So, fasten your seatbelts and stay tuned. In the meantime, let’s take a look at the expected specifications and features of Tucson’s base variant.
Expected Specs & Features
Exterior
- Halogen headlamps and tail lamps, along with halogen fog lights.
- LED DRLs similar to higher variants.
- No chrome garnish on the front grille.
- 17-inch alloy wheels.
- No push start and jack knife key with keyless entry option, excluding the smart key functions.
- No panoramic roof or sunroof.
- LED integrated indicators in side mirrors.
- Silver roof rails.
- No smart entry.
Interior
- 6 or 7-inch floating screen with physical buttons.
- Full-size spare wheel like Sportage Alpha (Possibility).
- Manual tailgate.
- Fabric manual seats.
- No rear AC vents.
- 17.4-inch speakers.
- No wireless charger.
- No cooled glove box.
- No chromatic mirror.
Safety and Convenience:
- 2 Airbags.
- No parking sensors.
- Rear camera.
- No Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Downhill Assist.
- No Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC).
- No electronic parking brake.
- Rain-sensing wipers.
Engine:
- 2.0L engine with 155hp and 190+Nm torque.
- 6-speed automatic transmission.
Price:
According to our sources, the price of this base variant is expected to be Rs. 5 lacs to Rs. 9 lacs less than the Tucson Front Wheel Drive (FWD).
