The fourth-generation Hyundai Tucson was launched last November and includes three variants: the 2.0 Lite, 1.6T Plus and 1.6T Max; It is the 1.6T Max for which we can offer a live image gallery.
Priced at RM195,888 on-road without insurance, the Tucson 1.6T Max, like the other two variants, is based on the long-wheelbase version of the SUV model as sold in the US, meaning dimensions of 4,630mm long , 1,865 mm wide and 1,665 mm high with a wheelbase of 2,755 mm. The luggage volume here is 582 liters, up to 1,903 liters with the rear seats folded down.
As a top variant, the powertrain consists of the manufacturer’s 1.6-liter turbo inline four-cylinder gasoline engine Smartstream G.16 T-GDI, which produces 180 hp at 5,500 rpm and 265 Nm of torque from 1,500 rpm to 4,500 rpm /min performs. Engine power is transmitted to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and accelerates the vehicle from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds and to a top speed of 201 km/h.
Exterior kit unique to the 1.6T Max includes front parking sensors, LED taillights and aluminum roof rails, while rolling stock on this variant matches those of the 1.6T Plus, which are 19-inch alloy wheels with 235/55 tires acts.
The interior of the top variant, meanwhile, includes eight-way electrically adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation functions, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents, an electric tailgate, an electrochromic rearview mirror, rain-sensing windshield wipers and a wireless Charger.
All three variants have seven airbags as standard, as well as ABS, ESC, hill start assistant and Isofix mounts for the outer rear seats. In particular, the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are further improved by opting for the 1.6T Max and have features not found on the 2.0 Lite and 1.6T Plus.
These are Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with intersection support (AEB), Lane Keeping Assistant (LKA), Lane Following Assistant (LFA) and Driver Attention Warning (DAW). . , Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA), High Beam Assist (HBA), Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) and motion detection for the rear passenger warning system.
As the top variant in its lineup, the Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Max – priced at RM195,888 – sits in line with other brands’ top C-segment SUVs such as the Honda CR-V e:HEV RS priced at RM195,900 and the Mazda CX-5 2.5T AWD High at RM191,170. Check out our comprehensive live image gallery of the 2024 Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Max here.
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