[KrishKallapur]

Originally Posted by shivs2003

1. Far shorter presence in India compared to Hyundai. Most Indian customers do have brand loyalty factor, not because of choice, but because of satisfaction of product. I myself never liked Hyundai all that much, I always preferred Toyota/Honda. But, I was gifted a Creta by my family. I have run the car for 4+ years, clocked over 1.3Lac KM, and i am very satisfied. It gives me confidence in the brand.

Can’t agree more with you! I drive a Volkswagen Ameo. This is my 6th car. I have driven 3 cars from Hyundai, one from Tata, one from Ford before. I must say Hyundai is definitely a winner in terms of service availability and satisfaction. Tata and Ford were the worst. I usually drive to my village in Shimoga district from Bengaluru and if some problem arises, service station is key. I was initially interested in Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq but avoided them despite being a Volkswagen owner for service non availability.

Hyundai is a clear winner and can sell in volumes if they want.

[volkman10]

Spy pics of the New Tucson:







Link

[SinghShu]

Is there a date in sight yet? Also, my SA told me that the Tucson launch would be preluded by facelift Venue launch, which is expected in June.

With that info, I am now slightly sceptic that this could push the Tucson launch, assuming that the company might not really go for 2 major launches in almost consecutive months.

[neel911]

Originally Posted by SinghShu

Is there a date in sight yet? Also, my SA told me that the Tucson launch would be preluded by facelift Venue launch, which is expected in June.

With that info, I am now slightly sceptic that this could push the Tucson launch, assuming that the company might not really go for 2 major launches in almost consecutive months.

I feel Tucson launch will be the 1st one before any other facelift launch. If you go to Hyundai India homepage, you see Tucson right there and that would show priority of what company is planning to launch next
https://www.hyundai.com/in/en

In next one month, there should be more details coming out.

[AtheK]

Originally Posted by neel911

I feel Tucson launch will be the 1st one before any other facelift launch. If you go to Hyundai India homepage, you see Tucson right there and that would show priority of what company is planning to launch next
https://www.hyundai.com/in/en

In next one month, there should be more details coming out.

I had posted in this thread sometime back that BM of a hyunai dealership had told me Venue will launch first followed by Tucson, seems that is how it will still pan out.

Venue is a much important car for Hyundai then Tucson, Hyundai might still surprise us with announcing both together, but at this point if i have to put my money on one, I would say Venue will launch earlier.

[CarguyNish]

My guess is that Hyundai will launch both New Tucson and Venue Facelift in quick successions. A gap of week or two cannot be ruled out.

I think the Venue Facelift will be a soft launch, while the Tucson being a more premium offering will have a Grand launch.

It'll likely be like this - Product Unveil - Media Drive - Price Announcement - Sales commencement.

All this will happen within July since many dealers are claiming launch in last week of June or early July.

[KrishKallapur]

As far as Venue is concerned, I don’t think Hyundai needs to do anything other than publicity. It is an established product line. However is Tucson being talked as flagship. Compared to outgoing model other than the name, it is totally refreshed. I guess Hyundai will spend more gas on Tucson and though it is maintaining secrecy I think it will be a grand launch. If I remember correctly they did similarly when they launched Alcazar.

[KrishKallapur]

My SA tells me that June 19th is the launch date fixed for Tucson.

[lordrayden]

Originally Posted by KrishKallapur

My SA tells me that June 19th is the launch date fixed for Tucson.

As per PowerDrift’s post just in the last hour, the new Venue launches on June 16th.

Not sure if Hyundai will do two launches within days of each other, irrespective of which segments they are in.

[SR-71]

Originally Posted by KrishKallapur

My SA tells me that June 19th is the launch date fixed for Tucson.

I am going to assume your dealership is Trident :-). At least that information is being conveyed to everyone whom I know have been in touch with them, including yours truly. Earlier they were mentioning mid may announcement and mid June launch. Now that May is gone, they have conveniently moved the dates. Take these information with a "jar" of salt, no matter which dealership it comes from. Once the car goes for certification you will certainly hear it from reputed sources.

[neel911]

Originally Posted by SR-71

I am going to assume your dealership is Trident :-). At least that information is being conveyed to everyone whom I know have been in touch with them, including yours truly. Earlier they were mentioning mid may announcement and mid June launch. Now that May is gone, they have conveniently moved the dates.

The SA at Trident via whom I've booked the Tucson, has quoted a launch date of mid July when I checked early this week .

[SR-71]

Originally Posted by neel911

The SA at Trident via whom I've booked the Tucson, has quoted a launch date of mid July when I checked early this week .

You have answered you own conundrum - “you have booked” - so the date magically goes forward a month

[X-Factor]

Originally Posted by neel911

The SA at Trident via whom I've booked the Tucson, has quoted a launch date of mid July when I checked early this week .

When I called Trident to enquire (did not book), the SA provided same update and also mentioned delivery will start sometime in August. I asked about their product training etc, he mentioned nothing is scheduled yet but expected during the second half of this month.

I am not sure how much they know or hear from Hyundai but he seemed almost certain that the new model will retain same engine options as the old. Now I am just hoping against hope that they bring the 1.6L turbo petrol engine to India.

[manpreetsj]

Originally Posted by X-Factor

I am just hoping against hope that they bring the 1.6L turbo petrol engine to India.

That means Tucson will get same 3rd gen 2L Nu NA Petrol engine as being sold in Alcazar. Basis Alcazar reviews this engine has very high gear ratios and is damn linear. Will be the most lethargic one in that price range! Maybe Diesel (even if same as current gen) will be the way to go, but same will be expensive at mid or top variant. 1-2 months more to see Tucson and Hector (hopefully) facelifts!

[wild child]

I saw a couple of reviews about the 2022 International Tucson on youtube. The headlight high beam throw appears to be weird. It lights up the left and right side of the vehicle and not the front, hampering visibility.

Anyone here noticed it?