Hyundai Mzansi has given its popular Tucson SUV a makeover giving it a design enhancement whilst also giving the spec list an upgrade to make the range offer more value.
The front gets a new cascading grille, along with a new design headlight, fog lamp, front bumper and skid plate. Elite models come standard with LED headlights with all models getting newly redesigned LED daytime lights mounted on the lower part of the bumper. The bumper itself has received a redesign with an integrated skid plate competing the front look.
The side seas 17inch, 18inch and new 19inch wheels being introduced (depending on model spec@ either Premium, Executive or Elite). The rear gets new tail-lights, a redesigned bumper and exhaust tailpipe. The “4-pipe Convoy” Sport model has been dropped for now.
The Tucson’s interior is new sporting a redesigned dashboard with a floating 7-inch screen for its infotainment system that offers features such as Apple’s CarPlay. The spec list is long making all models good value proposition for buyers. The Premium, entry-level derivatives come with cruise control, 7inch Touchscreen infotainment system, LED daytime running lights and driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags.
Executive, with, inter alia, added standard features such as an Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) and Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), leather seats, Blind Spot Detection for side mirrors, Cross Traffic Alert detectors at the rear, electric seat adjustment for the driver and a full auto air conditioner with climate control.
Elite, with top-of-the-range added standard features such as a panoramic sun roof, electric seat adjustment for the front passenger as well, a push-button to start the engine and keyless entry. The Elite derivatives also include the Blind Spot Detection and Cross Traffic Alert safety features. Another standard feature is the extra USB port in the rear, delivering additional power to recharge the devices on-board if needed.
The Mzansi range of the new Tucson range features a choice between three engines – a naturally aspirated 115kW/196Nm 2-litre petrol engine that drives the front wheels via either a 6 speed manual or 6 speed automatic transmission. The turbocharged 130kW/265Nm 1,6-litre petrol engine also drives the front wheels via a 6 speed manual or 7 speed dual clutch transmission. The 131kW/400Nm 2-litre turbocharged diesel engine is the sole diesel and it drives the front wheels via an 8 speed automatic transmission only.
Apart from the Blind Spot Detection and Cross Traffic Alert (in the Executive and Elite versions), the Tucson has passive safety features such as dual front and side airbags (drive and passenger) and curtain airbags that offers protection for rear passengers as well in all derivatives. Isofix latching points for child safety seats are also fitted to all Tucson derivatives. Executive and Elite derivatives of the Tucson are also equipped with Vehicle Stability Management and Hill-start Assist Control.
Pricing
A 5 year/90 000 km service plan (15 000km service intervals), 7-year/200 000 km warranty ; and a Roadside assistance for 5 years or 150 000 come standard across the range.
Pay as little as R6,385.66* for a new Tuscon. WhatsApp us at 065 914 5499 or complete form at the end of this page. We will get back to you and assist with a deal. * Ts & Cs Apply.
The prices of the Tucson range are:
Tucson 2.0 Premium (manual) |
R399 900 |
Tucson 2.0 Premium (automatic) |
R419 900 |
Tucson 2.0 Executive (automatic) |
R459 900 |
Tucson 2.0 Elite (automatic) |
R499 900 |
Tucson R2.0 Executive Turbodiesel (automatic) |
R529 900 |
Tucson 1.6 TGDI Elite (Dual Clutch Transmission) |
R559 900 |
Tucson R2.0 Elite Turbodiesel (automatic) |
R569 900 |
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