Hyundai to launch Tucson. - Team-BHP

v12 · 28th April 2004, 11:40

I read in todays Economic Times that HMIL is gonna launch the Hyundai Tucson at a price of 14-15 lakhs. The Tucson will feature a 2.0 litre, CRDi engine, the same as the Elantra. So now we have another winner on Hyundai's hand.

aadix · 28th April 2004, 12:18

yeah!!!!!!
saw it in autocar!!!!!
gonna book one as soon as it comes!!

ps:me slowly turning into a hyundai lover!

rgowani · 28th April 2004, 12:36

Very Elegantly Designed. Very nice Car.

Dippy · 28th April 2004, 12:47

The fit and finish of the car looks good and in 14 - 15 lakhs it should be in the CRV territory and the great CRDi engine should take up the fight to Honda . It will be interesting gto see a comparision road test between the two SUVs

GTO · 28th April 2004, 13:34

Yes dippy, Hyundai is launching this mini-SUV after seeing the popularity of the Honda CR-V. I think that with this product and the Getz, Hyundais are slowly shedding their preference toward awkward designs.

Hyundai India must be really concerned as they are sailing the same boat as the Marutis. The B and C segment products are selling really well, but not too many people are willing to shell out over 10 lacs for a Hyundai badge. The dated and bland looking Elantra is not going to help matters either. And their present premium offerings, the Sonata and the Terracan, arent exactly setting the charts on fire.

Its up to the Tucson to enter premium Indian garages

GTO

ajmat · 28th April 2004, 13:53

If hyundai gain in upper segements it will be becuase of the diesel option

GTO · 28th April 2004, 13:56

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ] it will be becuase of the diesel option

Dont forget, the delicious Crdi engines. They are the only powerplants in Hyundai cars that I like. Driven an Accent Crdi lately?

GTO

Sam · 28th April 2004, 15:14

Yes i have driven a CRDi, its explosive with loads of tourque. But I do feel this looks like a CRV with a dash of toyota RAV, doesnt anyone else? It does seem like a good buy from the pics, but a good thru and thru test drive is in order.

Gordon · 28th April 2004, 15:37

it even looks like the CR-V. and the Elantra really looks like a cross between the xing and accent...

Shan2nu · 28th April 2004, 15:58

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (GTO @ April 28 2004,22:04)]Hyundai India must be really concerned as they are sailing the same boat as the Marutis. The B and C segment products are selling really well, but not too many people are willing to shell out over 10 lacs for a Hyundai badge. The dated and bland looking Elantra is not going to help matters either. And their present premium offerings, the Sonata and the Terracan, arent exactly setting the charts on fire.

Exactly GTO and i know why. People who go in for cars post 15 lakhs usually don't look at discounts and VFM. They want class, name and refinement.

These people can make a choice bcoz money is not an issue here.

Ofcourse there are a few who might be interested in saving a few bucks here n there, but that percentage is very less when compared to the lot, who buy small and midsized cars.

The Sonata is visually very, very attractive, but people know class when they see it.

Now coming back to the Tuscon. Yeah it looks good, well designed. Maybe a bit too outlandish, but it'll do.

The CRD-i will surely make it very fuel efficient. The extra torque produced by that 2ltr will make a lot of difference when carrying load.

Regards...
Shan2nu

normally_crazy · 28th April 2004, 16:50

well ,
according to me..the tucson looks quite handsome and with a 2 ltr crdi under the hood it will be great power , but how does it drive on road will answer the question of it being a best seller.....

my gut feeling says ...yes tucson will perform another santro like success for hyundai !! and also the santro to me is the best sibling under the hyundai brand !!

cheers

aadix · 28th April 2004, 17:14

yup!
finally one hyundai product being appericiated!

Shan2nu · 28th April 2004, 18:12

I just noticed, look at the ground clearence between the front wheels in the first pic. Don't you think that's a tad lower than expected?

Regards..
Shan2nu

GTO · 28th April 2004, 18:59

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]I just noticed, look at the ground clearence between the front wheels in the first pic. Don't you think that's a tad lower than expected?

Dont let the looks fool you. There is nothing off-roadish about these vehicles. They are made for and should stay on the tarmac only.

The CR-V actually stands for City Runabout vehicle or something on similar lines

GTO

ajmat · 28th April 2004, 19:05

Was watching the Sahara guy on BBC - he has a CRV which has the roof and pillars chopped off and the rear doors welded shut - MURDER!!!!

28th April 2004, 11:40	#1 (permalink)
v12 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,830 View My Garage	I read in todays Economic Times that HMIL is gonna launch the Hyundai Tucson at a price of 14-15 lakhs. The Tucson will feature a 2.0 litre, CRDi engine, the same as the Elantra. So now we have another winner on Hyundai's hand. __________________ Enfield Cafe Racer completed. Yamaha Cafe Racer started.

28th April 2004, 12:18	#2 (permalink)
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,305	yeah!!!!!! saw it in autocar!!!!! gonna book one as soon as it comes!! ps:me slowly turning into a hyundai lover! __________________ "live to ride,ride to eliminate"

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rgowani BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 241	Very Elegantly Designed. Very nice Car. __________________ Don't Immitate, Innovate®.

28th April 2004, 12:47	#4 (permalink)
Dippy Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 4,507 View My Garage	The fit and finish of the car looks good and in 14 - 15 lakhs it should be in the CRV territory and the great CRDi engine should take up the fight to Honda . It will be interesting gto see a comparision road test between the two SUVs __________________ My name is Adrian Sutil. You can call me ADDY - Force India dippy@team-bhp.com

28th April 2004, 13:34	#5 (permalink)
GTO Super-Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 12,554 View My Garage	Yes dippy, Hyundai is launching this mini-SUV after seeing the popularity of the Honda CR-V. I think that with this product and the Getz, Hyundais are slowly shedding their preference toward awkward designs. Hyundai India must be really concerned as they are sailing the same boat as the Marutis. The B and C segment products are selling really well, but not too many people are willing to shell out over 10 lacs for a Hyundai badge. The dated and bland looking Elantra is not going to help matters either. And their present premium offerings, the Sonata and the Terracan, arent exactly setting the charts on fire. Its up to the Tucson to enter premium Indian garages GTO __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

28th April 2004, 13:53	#6 (permalink)
ajmat Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,308 View My Garage	If hyundai gain in upper segements it will be becuase of the diesel option __________________ I love the whoosh, but i miss the bellowing

28th April 2004, 15:14	#8 (permalink)
Sam BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 108	Yes i have driven a CRDi, its explosive with loads of tourque. But I do feel this looks like a CRV with a dash of toyota RAV, doesnt anyone else? It does seem like a good buy from the pics, but a good thru and thru test drive is in order. __________________ Winning isnt everything... its the only thing!!!

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Gordon Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,018 View My Garage	it even looks like the CR-V. and the Elantra really looks like a cross between the xing and accent... __________________ Team-BHP.com > Motorbikes > Yamaha Cafe Racer

28th April 2004, 16:50	#11 (permalink)
normally_crazy Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,727 View My Garage	well , according to me..the tucson looks quite handsome and with a 2 ltr crdi under the hood it will be great power , but how does it drive on road will answer the question of it being a best seller..... my gut feeling says ...yes tucson will perform another santro like success for hyundai !! and also the santro to me is the best sibling under the hyundai brand !! cheers

28th April 2004, 17:14	#12 (permalink)
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,305	yup! finally one hyundai product being appericiated! __________________ "live to ride,ride to eliminate"

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Shan2nu Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli/Blore - Karnataka - India Posts: 4,075 View My Garage	I just noticed, look at the ground clearence between the front wheels in the first pic. Don't you think that's a tad lower than expected? Regards.. Shan2nu __________________ VTEC flyby - youtube.com/watch?v=1AhWJlVRPqE

28th April 2004, 19:05	#15 (permalink)
ajmat Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,308 View My Garage	Was watching the Sahara guy on BBC - he has a CRV which has the roof and pillars chopped off and the rear doors welded shut - MURDER!!!! __________________ I love the whoosh, but i miss the bellowing

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