Hyundai Motors Nigeria, manufacturers and distributors of Hyundai automobiles has joined world renowned Hyundai dealerships as it unveiled the all new third-generation 2016 Tucson SUV that successfully mixes value and practicality.

The visually striking 4WD Tucson replaces iX35 and has been positioned to rival strong models like Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV-4, Nissan X-Trail.
Redesigned from ground up with a brand new chassis, the Tucson is another step up from its predecessor and it offers distinctive styling and tremendous features that make a distinction from competitors in the mid-size SUV crowd.

The Tucson is no doubt an inspiringly beautiful SUV with attractive features, fantastic build quality, efficient engines and a strong suite of safety kits backed by Hyundai ambitious five years or 100,000km warranty.
Available in Elegance and Evolution variants, the Evolution has optional features including auto defrog system, ECM+rear view camera, leather seats, power seats, parking assist, cruise control, privacy glass, button start (smart key) among others.

Hyundai Motors Nigeria Head of Sales and Marketing Jatin Nadkarni who said this much in the product presentation affirmed that the new Tucson has plenty of cabin space for five adults and ample boot capacity than most rivals in the mid-sized SUV segment.

Suffice it to say the 2016 Hyundai Tucson has made noticeably gains in overall comfort, but the most appreciated is its well-insulated cabin that keeps outside sounds at bay and a new suspension setup that can easily soak bumps and nasty road imperfections. Among the most attractive lures is Tucson’s new suite treated to the automaker’s latest ‘Fluidic Sculpture 2.0’ design which gives the car sporty forward stance and sharp creases like the Santa-Fe. This semblance is noticeable in the Tucson’s large trapezoidal grille and the new chassis, which now uses 50% high-strength steel compared to its predecessor’s 18%.

Under the hood, Hyundai Tucson’s powertrain offerings is enhanced with top efficient Nu engine family 2.0-litre direct-injection four-cylinder engine with 164 brake horsepower (bph) and 151 lb.-ft. of torque, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
The six-speed automatic offers SHIFTRONIC™ manual shifting mode and includes an overdrive lock-up torque converter for higher fuel economy at highway speeds. EPA fuel economy for the 2.0L 4WD model is rated at 23 (city), 31 (highway), 26 (combined). The 26-mpg combined fuel economy rating is a one-mpg improvement over the previous model.

Tucson has resultantly become quieter with less road noise in the cabin especially when cruising on the highway and the body roll has been improved to eliminate unpleasant leaning through fast corners – thanks to the excellent body control.
How does the Tucson perform? The Tucson’s power is quick from standstill with smooth changes that transmit fast signals to the gearbox to drop a gear when you call for some immediate pace and despite this the Tucson is a delight to drive in busy traffic.

Premium shine plastics

The design progress inside the new Tucson for example is evidently glaring with a mix of sophisticated, cohesive, premium shine plastics with splashes of chrome and smooth rolling dials that gives high-end feels.

Even so, the eight-inch touch screen is home to audio, and a raft of in-car information displays with intuitive pathways.  There’s also good storage pockets with 12-volt, auxiliary and USB points that are sensibly positioned forward of the gear change, allowing ease of access.

Tucson’s second row offers comfort and space for three with two directional air vents; two back of seat pockets, partial reclining seats and indoor storage stow.