Hyundai adds a sixth engine to the best selling Tucson range of Sport Utility Vehicles.

• Hyundai’s best-selling Tucson compact SUV gains additional powertrain
• An efficient 1.7-litre diesel with seven-speed double clutch transmission (7DCT) and front wheel drive will be added to the existing five powertrains
• With a total of two petrol engines and now four diesel options the Tucson has one of the widest powertrain ranges it its class

Hyundai’s All New Tucson compact SUV, introduced to the European market in late 2015, will now offer a sixth powertrain option for the Tucson. An efficient 1.7-litre  diesel with seven-speed double clutch transmission (7DCT) will be added to attract even more customers.

The All-New Tucson is Hyundai Motor’s fastest-selling European model with more than 115,000 cars ordered in Europe.The powertrain range of the compact SUV - already one of the widest in the segment - is now further extended with the addition of the dynamic 104 kW (141 PS) 1.7-litre turbo diesel engine.

In combination with the efficient seven-speed double clutch transmission (7DCT) and front wheel drive it emits only 129 g of CO₂ and consumes a moderate 4.9 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres (combined). The turbo diesel engine provides a maximum torque of 340 Nm over a wide rev range of 1,750 rpm to 2,500 rpm.

20% higher fuel efficiency

Hyundai Motor’s in-house developed 7DCT system offers a choice between fully automatic operation and sequential manual gear changes, selected with the gear lever for greater driver involvement. The 7DCT provides 20% higher fuel efficiency and lower CO₂ emissions compared to a six-speed automatic transmission. 

For further efficiency the new powertrain also comes with the Integrated Stop & Go (ISG) system as standard, which is also available for the 1.7-litre (low power), and the 2.0-litre standard-power diesel engines as well as the 1.6-litre petrol engine.

Five star safety

The Tucson is one of the safest vehicles in its segment and received the maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating. It benefits from a solid body structure featuring 51% of ultra-high strength steel for improved torsional rigidity and impact resistance and a host of innovative passive and active safety features like Autonomous Emergency Braking with pedestrian recognition that stops the car automatically if a crash is predicted. 

The Tucson’s list of safety features also includes a Blind Spot Detection alerts the driver to approaching vehicles, Rear Cross Traffic Alert which scans a 180-degree area behind the vehicle alerting the driver if there is approaching cross-traffic and the Lane Keeping Assist System applying steering correction in case of unintended lane departure. Additionally the Active Hood cushions the impact shock in case of a frontal collision.

Made in Europe for Europe

Hyundai Motor manufactures 100% of Tucson models sold in European markets at its facility in the Czech Republic – a key part of its commitment to the region. Hyundai’s confidence in its European build quality means that every All-New Tucson will come with the company’s industry-leading Five Year Unlimited mileage Warranty as standard.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

All-New Tucson 1.7-litre turbo diesel with 7DCT

Body and chassis

The All-New Tucson is a five-door compact SUV (C-SUV), with a high-strength steel construction body shell. Customers have the choice between two petrol and four diesel transversely-mounted engines driving the front wheels, or all four wheels via a six-speed manual or automatic as well as a seven-speed double clutch transmission (7DCT). Details for the 1.7-litre turbo diesel with 7DCT follow:

Engines / Petrol

U2 1.7 CRDi (HIGH) 141 PS	7DCT
Type	U2 1.7 CRDi four cylinders in line DOHC with 16-VALVE
Capacity	1685 cc
Bore x stroke	77.2 x 90 mm
Compression ratio	15.7
Power	(104 kW) 141 PS @ 4,000 rpm
Torque	340 Nm @ 1,750~2,500 rpm
Drivetrain	2WD
Maximum speed (km/h)	185
0 to 100 km/h acceleration (seconds)	11.5
Fuel consumption urban	5.4
Fuel consumption extra urban	4.7
Fuel consumption combined	4.9
CO2 combined (g/km)	129