2016 Hyundai Tucson

It’s been two years since the Hyundai Tucson re-entered the Indian market. And so far it has done reasonably well. Now, with monthly sales hovering around 200 units, we won’t call it a runaway success. But, since the addition of the all-wheel drive version, especially in the lower priced trim, the demand for the SUV has seen more consistent.

It seems Hyundai can't put a foot wrong. Every car they have launched in the past 6-7 years has further cemented their position in the highly competent Indian market. Now in form of the Tucson, they seem to have yet another winner up their sleeve. What works in its favour further is that it doesn’t have competition either. The first generation of this SUV, which was launched in 2005 didn’t taste much success and was discontinued after five years of struggle and the second gen of the SUV which was launched globally in 2009 never made it to our shores. Now high on confidence, the Korean manufacturer is back with the third generation of the Tucson and on first impression it definitely looks like a winner.

The Hyundai Tucson made its Indian debut at the 2016 Auto Expo and will be launched in our country by September this year. It is the only SUV from Hyundai not offered in the Indian market yet and will be slotted into the D-segment of cars when launched.