Hyundai has decided to introduce the new version of Tucson called the Hyundai Tucson ix35. This will be launched in the Indian market around October 2010. The car has been designed at the centre in Frakfurt and the styling of the car is based on ix-onic concept. This was initially displayed at Geneva Motor Show.

The Hyundai Tucson ix35 indicates that the car has a 2000cc, 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine and this can deliver power of 112 bhp at 4000 rpm along with peak torque of 250 Nm at 1800 rpm. The engine is mated with 6-speed manual gears and has front and rear disk brake system.

The suspension of the car includes McPherson strut along with dual link. The car will be available are both front as well as four wheel drive. The length of the car is 4410 mm and its height is 1650 mm and its height is 1850 mm.

The car has some safety features, include 4 airbags, traction control, fog lamp and parking sensors. Other safety aspects include anti lock brake system and electronic brake force distribution feature.

Specifications

Exterior

Body

• Rear spoiler

Tires and Wheels

• Steel wheels
• 17 x 6.5 in. wheels
• Steel spare wheel
• P225/60R17 99H tires
• All season tires
• Inside mounted spare tire
• Full wheel covers
• Temporary spare tire

Roof and Glass

• Variable intermittent wipers
• Rear defogger
• Intermittent rear wiper

Doors

• Fixed lifgate window
• Rear liftgate door

Towing and Hauling

• Cargo tie downs

Measurements

• Width: 71.7 in.
• Height: 65.2 in.
• Length: 173.2 in.
• Ground clearance: 6.7 in.
• Front track: 62.4 in.
• Rear track: 62.4 in.
• Wheel base: 103.9 in.
• Cargo capacity, all seats in place: 25.7 cu.ft.
• Maximum cargo capacity: 55.8 cu.ft.

• Maximum towing capacity: 2000 lbs.
• Maximum payload: 1318 lbs.
• Gross weight: 4497 lbs.
• Gross weight: 0.37 in.
• Curb weight: 3179 lbs.
• Angle of approach: 28.1 degrees
• Angle of departure: 26.9 degrees

Exterior Options

• Mudguards

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

• Base engine size: 2.4 L
• Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
• Cylinders: inline 4
• Valves: 16
• Valve timing: Variable
• Torque: 168 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm
• Horsepower: 176 hp @ 6000 rpm
• Turning circle: 34.7 ft.

• Base engine type: gas

DriveTrain

• Drive type: front wheel drive
• Transmission: 6-speed manual
• Brake hill holder

Suspension

• MacPherson strut front suspension
• Multi-link rear suspension
• Four-wheel independent suspension
• Front and rear stabilizer bar

Fuel

• Fuel type: gas
• Fuel type: regular unleaded
• Fuel tank capacity: 14.5 gal.
• Range in miles (cty/hwy): 319.0/435.0 mi.
• EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 22/30 mpg

Safety

Safety & Security

• 4-wheel ABS
• Front and rear head airbags
• Dual front side-mounted airbags
• Child seat anchors
• Remote anti-theft alarm system
• Emergency braking assist
• Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
• Rear door child safety locks
• 2 front headrests
• 3 rear headrests
• Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
• Rear center 3-point belt
• Front seatbelt pretensioners
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Front multi-adjustable headrests
• Rear height adjustable headrests
• Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
• Driver head restraint whiplash protection system
• Tire pressure monitoring

Interior

Front Seats

• Front head room: 39.4 in.
• Front hip room: 55.5 in.
• Front leg room: 42.1 in.
• Front shoulder room: 57.1 in.
• Height adjustable driver seat
• Height adjustable passenger seat
• Cloth
• Bucket front seats

Rear Seats

• Rear hip Room: 53.4 in.
• Rear head room: 39.1 in.
• Rear leg room: 38.7 in.
• Rear shoulder room: 55.1 in.
• Split-folding rear seatback
• Folding with storage center armrest
• Rear ventilation ducts

Power Features

• Remote power door locks
• Power mirrors
• 1 one-touch power windows

Convenience

• Front console with storage
• Front and rear cupholders
• Front and rear door pockets
• Overhead console with storage
• Front seatback storage
• Speed-proportional power steering
• 12V front and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
• Tilt-adjustable steering wheel

Comfort

• Interior air filtration
• Air conditioning
• Cargo area light
• Simulated alloy trim on dash
• Front reading lights
• Simulated alloy trim on shift knob
• Dual vanity mirrors

Instrumentation

• Clock
• Tachometer
• Trip computer
• Low fuel level warning

In Car Entertainment

• Mast antenna
• 6 total speakers
• 160 watts stereo output
• AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo
• XM satellite radio
• Auxiliary audio input and iPod integration
• 3 Months of provided satellite radio service
• USB connection

Interior Options

• Carpeted Floor Mats
• Cargo Mat
• Option Group 01

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The Hyundai Tucson ix35 price is around Rs 19 lakhs and the car will be available in a single design variation.