Hyundai Tucson Discontinued, Facelift Model Launch On Cards?

Hyundai has quietly delisted the Tucson from its India website. On being asked, a Hyundai spokesperson confirmed that the Tucson has been discontinued from the market. The fourth-gen Tucson was launched in India in August 2022 and went up against premium mid-size SUVs such as Jeep Compass, Volkswagen Tiguan, and Citroen C5 Aircross.

The Tucson was never a high-volume selling model for the Korean carmaker in India. Between May and September, Hyundai dispatched a total of 359 units of Tucson across the country, not breaching the three-figure monthly sales mark even once. It must be noted that the Tucson in India was sold as a CKD model. The last recorded prices for Tucson stood at a starting price of ₹27.31 lakh and went up to ₹33.64 lakh (both ex-showroom).

Hyundai Tucson: Engine Specs & Features

The outgoing Tucson was offered with two engine options: a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol mill and a 2.0-litre diesel engine unit. The former produced 154 bhp and 192 Nm of peak torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the latter kicked out 183 bhp and 416 Nm, coupled with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Hyundai also offered an optional all-wheel drive system in the top-spec Signature Diesel variant.

In terms of features, the SUV came loaded with amenities such as 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, digital instrument panel, panoramic sunroof, front ventilated seats, dual-zone climate control powered driver’s seat with memory function, and a 360-degree camera. 

Safety package comprised features like Level 2 ADAS with adaptive cruise control, a blind spot monitor, 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, hill hold assist and tyre pressure monitoring system. Interestingly, Tucson was the first Hyundai model to be crash tested by Bharat NCAP scoring a full five-star safety rating.

Hyundai Tucson facelift: Will it come to India?

Hyundai hasn’t yet confirmed if and when the facelifted Tucson will come to India which got unveiled earlier this year. In fact, test mules of the updated Tucson have been caught on camera multiple times in recent months. Codenamed NX5, the facelifted Tucson is set to receive some significant design and technology upgrades. In all likelihood, we expect the new Tucson to hit the Indian roads sometime early next year.

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