The fourth-generation (NX4) Hyundai Tucson has been formally launched in Malaysia following its public debut ultimately weekend’s paultan.org Premium Auto Automobile Expo (PACE) – order taking for the fully-imported (CBU) five-seat SUV started a day earlier than the occasion.

Patrons may have three variants to select from, beginning with the bottom 2.0 Lite that retails for RM158,888 on-the-road with out insurance coverage. That is adopted by the 1.6T Plus at RM178,888 and the range-topping 1.6T Max at RM195,888.

Malaysia will get the Tucson in long-wheelbase guise, which is the model that can be bought within the United States. Constructed on the N3 platform, the redesigned SUV is bigger when in comparison with its predecessor with the next dimensions:

• Size: 4,630 mm
• Width: 1,865 mm
• Peak: 1,665 mm
• Wheelbase: 2,755 mm
• Boot house: 582 litres expandable to 1,903 litres with the rear seats folded down

As for out there engines, the Tucson is obtainable with each naturally-aspirated and turbocharged choices from the Smartstream household that correspond to the variant names. No matter engine kind, each variant comes with 4 selectable drive modes (Eco, Regular, Sport and Sensible). Right here’s what the line-up is like:

2.0 Lite – Smartstream G2.0 MPI

• Engine: 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol
• Engine output: 156 PS at 6,200 rpm and 192 Nm at 4,500 rpm
• Transmission: Six-speed computerized; FWD
• 0-100 km/h time: 11.4 seconds
• High velocity: 181 km/h

1.6T Plus and 1.6T Max – Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI

• Engine: 1.6 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol
• Engine output: 180 PS at 5,500 rpm and 265 Nm from 1,500 to 4,500 rpm
• Transmission: Seven-speed dual-clutch; FWD
• 0-100 km/h time: 8.8 seconds
• High velocity: 201 km/h

When it comes to customary gear, the two.0 Lite comes with 17-inch alloy wheels (235/65 profile tyres), LED MFR (Multi Face Reflector) headlamps, bulb-type taillights, cloth seat upholstery, guide seats, a leather-based steering wheel, a Supervision 4.25-inch multi-info show, an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, six audio system, keyless entry and begin (with distant begin), a rear-view digital camera and guide air-conditioning.

The record continues with seven airbags, ABS, ESC, hill begin help, rear parking sensors, Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Secure Exit Warning (SEW) and Rear Occupant Alert (ROA). Driver help techniques fitted to the two.0 Lite embrace passive cruise management and an auto maintain operate for the digital parking brake.

For an additional RM20,000 you may improve to the mid-spec 1.6T Plus, which not solely get the turbocharged engine, but in addition 19-inch alloys (with 235/55 profile tyres), leather-based seat upholstery, an eight-way powered driver’s seat, paddle shifters in addition to a tyre strain monitoring system.

Add on one other RM17,000 on high of the 1.6T Plus and also you arrive on the 1.6T Max that will get much more gear. These embrace entrance parking sensors, LED mixture taillights, aluminium roof rails, 8-way powered entrance seats with heating and air flow capabilities, a ten.25-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone local weather management with rear vents, a powered tailgate, an electrochromic rear-view mirror, rain-sensing wipers and a wi-fi charging pad.

Extra important is the addition of extra superior driver help techniques (ADAS), that are absent on the opposite two variants. The techniques embrace Sensible Cruise Management (SCC) with cease & go, Ahead Collision-Avoidance Help (FCA) with junction assist (Hyundai’s AEB), Lane Holding Help (LKA), Lane Following Help (LFA), Driver Consideration Warning (DAW), Main Automobile Departure Alert (LVDA), Excessive Beam Help (HBA), Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Help (BCA) and movement sensing for the ROA.

The Tucson is obtainable in 5 exterior colors, particularly Amazon Grey Metallic, Phantom Black Pearl, Creamy White Pearl, Crimson Purple Pearl and Silky Bronze Metallic. Nonetheless, solely the 1.6T variants get all these hues, with the bottom 2.0 Lite lacking out on Crimson Purple Pearl and Silky Bronze Metallic.

For the primary 100 prospects who ebook a Tucson earlier than December 31, 2023, they’ll obtain a complimentary prolonged guarantee (5 years/300,000 km) and free service bundle (three years/50,000 km). Following this, the bundle will value RM10,000 and guarantee returns to the common two-year, 50,000-km protection.

Given the specs and pricing, would you choose the Tucson over rivals just like the Mazda CX-5 (due for a facelift quickly) and the Honda CR-V (due for a full mannequin change)? Tell us your ideas within the feedback beneath.

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