Hyundai Tucson 2017 4WD kicked off in India

The 4x4 version will set you back around P1,970,255.

According to latest car news, Hyundai Motor India has officially launched the four-wheel drive version of its well-known Tucson. This 4WD system comes exclusively in the top-spec Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Diesel AT GLS at a price tag of Rs 25.19 lakh (P1,970,255). Now, bookings for the all-new Hyundai Tucson 4WD 2017 have been opened across India dealerships.

This 4WD system comes exclusively in the top-spec Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Diesel AT GLS

“Introduction of 4WD is to bring to the customer the next level of cutting edge technology in Dynamic Styling, Athletic Performance, Advanced Safety and Smart Comfort as product innovation towards competitive advantage in fast growing SUV market while also enhancing the overall price value equation through value engineering and passing the price benefit to customer,” said Y K Koo - Managing Director and CEO of Hyundai Motor India.

Hyundai Tucson 2017 4WD angular front

Introduction of 4WD is to bring to the customer the next level of cutting edge technology

The new drive configuration, in particular, features the Active On–Demand 4WD with 50/50 front and rear 4WD Lock mode triggered by the driver to provide torque from the front to the rear wheels. Moreover, the system also comes with Advanced Traction Cornering Control (ATCC) in charge of feeding power to the four wheels with the most traction.

The new drive configuration features the Active On–Demand 4WD

The Hyundai Tucson 4WD 2017 is still powered by the 2.0L CRDi diesel engine pushing out 185 hp at 4,000 rpm and 400 Nm of peak torque between 1,750 – 2,750 rpm, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Besides, exterior and interior design receive no changes.

In passing, let’s check out the Hyundai Tucson 2017 prices in the Philippines:

**Hyundai Tucson 2017 prices in the Philippines**
Variants	Fuel Type	Price
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 GL 4x2 MT	Gasoline	₱1,128,000
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 GL 4x2 AT	Gasoline	₱1,218,000
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi GL 4x2 AT	Diesel	₱1,388,000
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi GLS 4x2 AT	Diesel	₱1,598,000

Hope that the Hyundai Tucson 4x4 2017 will soon hit our shores.

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Know more about Hyundai Tucson 2024

Hyundai Tucson 2024

The 2024 Hyundai Tucson is a five-seater compact crossover. Locally, this model has three variants.

Under the hood, the GLS+ CRDi variant uses a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine that can make up to 183 horsepower and 416 Nm of torque. The GLS meanwhile gets a 2.0-liter gasoline mill that can churn out 153 horsepower and 192 Nm of torque.

For transmissions, the diesel variant uses an eight-speed automatic tranny. The gasoline version meanwhile uses a six-speed automatic tranny. Both variants are front-wheel-drive.

Size-wise, the new Tucson is 4,630mm long, 1,865mm wide, and 1,665mm in height. They also come with a wheelbase length of 2,755mm, and a ground clearance of 181mm.

Locally, the Hyundai Tucson competes against the likes of the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Chery Tiggo 5 Pro, Subaru Forester, Peugeot 3008, among others.

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Hyundai Tucson Launch

The 2024 Hyundai Tucson was launched together with Hyundai’s re-entry into the Philippine market under the management of Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc.

At launch, this compact crossover comes in two different trims. There’s the diesel-powered Tucson GLS+, and the gasoline-powered Tucson GLS.

Hyundai Tucson Exterior

On the outside, the 2024 Hyundai Tucson comes standard with LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, LED taillights, power-folding side mirrors, roof rails, front and rear fog lamps, and a rear spoiler.

The higher-spec GLS+ then rides on a set of 19-inch alloy wheels, whereas the GLS gets 18-inch alloy wheels.

Moreover, the GLS+ also comes with a power tailgate.

Hyundai Tucson Interior

Inside, the Tucson can seat up to five occupants. All are kept comfortable with an automatic climate control system, and it gets leather-wrapped seats with power adjustability for the front row for the GLS+.

The rear seats are also 60:40 split-folding, and the driver is also provided with a 10.25-inch TFT LCD digital gauge, as well as a push-to-start button. Also present are USB charging ports and a wireless charging pad.

Technology & Safety Features

Keeping its occupants entertained is an eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The said headunit also has voice recognition, and it is linked to a six-piece speaker set.

The Tucson’s safety kit then includes dual front airbags, side and curtain airbags, curtain airbags, anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, downhill brake control, hill-start assist, trailer stability assist, tire pressure monitoring, parking distance warning, ISOFIX child seat anchors, cruise control, among others.

Platform & Chassis

Underpinning the 2024 Tucson is the Hyundai-Kia N3 platform. It shares this with the Hyundai Santa Cruz and the Kia Sportage.

For suspensions, this model uses a MacPherson strut for the front, and a multi-link suspension for the rear. It also gets disc brakes for all four wheels, and it gets an electronic parking brake as well.

Engine & Drivetrain

There are two engine options for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson. The more powerful of the two is a 2.0-liter turbodiesel mill that can make up to 183 horsepower and 416 Nm of torque. It is then connected to an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

Meanwhile, the other engine choice is a 2.0-liter gasoline four-cylinder that can make up to 153 horsepower and 192 Nm of torque. Unlike the diesel model, the gasoline version uses a six-speed automatic tranny.

The Philippine-spec 2024 Hyundai Tucson gets six different color choices. There’s White Cream, Shimmering Silver, Crimson Red, Deep Sea, Amazon Gray, and Phantom Black.