Is Hyundai Launching Tucson Base Variant This Weekend?
About two months ago, we told you that Hyundai Nishat Motor Limited is planning to launch Hyundai Tucson base variant. The sources told us that the car assembler will introduce the crossover SUV in the competition of Kia Sportage Alpha. “The car has been assembled, and currently, the company is preparing for its marketing campaign,” the sources told us.
They also claimed that the car would be launched in June 2023 but it seems that it was a bit delayed. However, it seems that Hyundai is all set to introduce the variant in the local market, and reason? A social media post by the company on July 5, stating “Embrace the excitement as new experiences await, Just 3 days away!” The interesting part of this post is its hashtags which mentions GLS, and we think that it is the name of Hyundai Tucson’s base variant.
Although there is no official confirmation from the company, but we just have to wait for one more day. So, keep your seatbelts fastened and wait for it. Till then, here are expected specs and features of Tucson’s base variant.
Expected Specs & Features
These could be the specs and features of the upcoming base variant of the Hyundai Tucson:
Exterior
- Halogen headlamps and tail lamps, and halogen fog light.
- LED DRLs same as higher variants.
- No chrome garnish on the front grille.
- 17-inch alloy wheels.
- No push start and jack knife key with a keyless entry option, minus the smart key functions.
- No panoramic, not even a 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 (Probable).
- 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
- 5. 2.0L engine with 155hp and 190+Nm torque.
- 6-speed automatic transmission.
Price
As per our sources, the price of this base variant could be Rs. 5 lacs to Rs. 9 lacs less than Tucson Front Wheel Drive (FWD).
We also made a detailed comparison of base variant and FWD and you can watch it here.
