[Auto] A New SUV Competitor in the market: Hyundai Tucson

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The Hyundai Nishat Motors is all set to launch its SUV Tucson next month as per a source. The SUV was showcased in the Pakistan Auto Show (PAPS -2020) in Lahore. The launch was set to be earlier this year but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and unfavorable economic condition of Pakistan.As per sources, the South Korean company is launching its product after thorough research about the currently available SUV options in Pakistan. With Tucson SUV, they aim to fulfill the demand gaps left unaddressed by the other SUV producing companies.The Tucson SUV will be assembled locally in Faisalabad. The price of the SUV is currently unknown. However, we expect it to be somewhere around 5 Million or less to compete the available option in the market from Korean and Chinese assemblers. The company will announce its price when they launch the car next month.

 

A bit about Hyundai Tucson : 

The Hyundai Tucson is a front-engine four-wheel drive compact SUV. The company will launch two models. Most likely, they will launch their 2.0 L variant in PakistanThe Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a 2.0 L petrol engine that produces an output power of 155 hp and a torque of 192 Nm. Tucson’s body length is 176 inches; meanwhile, its width is 72.8 inches and height 65.5 inches. The bare-minimum ground clearance is 6.7 inches, and the wheelbases of the cross over are 105 inches.The Hyundai Tucson will be equipped with the ABS braking system, and security features like ventilated disc-brakes with floating calipers and pads wear warning devices. On the rear end, along with solid disc brakes, there is a high torque parking brake. Some other security features are leaving departure and lane-keeping warnings, an emergency brake system, and forward-collision warning.As for the interiors, the entire stack has been undone to include a 7-inch touch screen display. The seats are covered in fabric. Some car features are automatic climate control, six airbags, a stereo system, cruise control, power windows, power steering, and many more. There is enough space in the car for the driver and passengers to be comfortable at all times.The main competitors of Hyundai Tucson are KIA Sportage, BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Prince DFSK Glory. How well Hyundai Tucson will compete with the powerful playful; will be known once it is launched next month.