Hyundai Tucson Diesel CRDi

When Hyundai offered the first generation Tucson in 2004, the public was treated to an SUV from South Korea with an attractive European design. Not only with the exterior and interior appearance, the driving character is different from other SUVs from Japan. Features and comfort are priority, without compromising stability and control.

Its presence is consistent until now. Tucson continues to appear as a European-style SUV. It even presents various improvements that increase the value of all aspects, from design, technology, efficiency and driving impression.

In the second half of 2017, Hyundai increased the value of this SUV, by presenting a diesel-engined variant. Its loyal customers have been waiting for its presence, who have fallen in love with Hyundai's modern diesel in Santa Fe and H-1.

The diesel variant clearly adds to Hyundai's competitiveness in the SUV segment. The diesel engine is not the only mainstay, although its prowess has been recognized. The various advantages and disadvantages that are embedded in Tucson, cannot be underestimated by the Japanese camp.

Fluidic Sculpture

The design language "Fluidic Sculpture" which runs through every curve of the Hyundai model, is refined to "Fluidic Sculpture 2.0". Still based on bold lines, the sporty impression is now reinforced which expresses the modernity of design with a more perfect and athletic posture.

The front face is dominated by a large grille, harmoniously blended with the LED Projector Head Lights and Daytime Running Light (DRL). Muscle fenders, made from one solid cross on the front and rear doors. This gave birth to an SUV design that was sporty but not rigid. The more proportional thanks to the new 17-inch rim design embedded in 225/60 R17 tires.

Hyundai's latest design is a closed simplicity in the rear area. The taillights look great with the headlights. Likewise, the Z-shaped pattern is the same, it still looks classy even though it doesn't play a sharp curve in the sector.

This third-generation Tucson was developed as an SUV that has high stability during fast maneuvers. It's not just body proportions that reflect everything. Minor details in favor of aerodynamics were also noted. Like adding a lip on the front bumper, reducing the arch of the A-pillars, a rear spoiler with side decorations and a tunnel under the hole to reduce air resistance.

Luxurious Car Interior

A touch of luxury, filling the atmosphere of the cabin through leather wrapping on the seats and steering wheel. This diesel version of the Tucson offers a different cabin ambient, in the form of two-tone colors that combine the dominance of brown and black. Interpreting the ideal combination of luxury and sporty characters.

The dashboard model is deliberately wide and simple, so as to create a wider cabin space for all passengers. Right in the middle, there is an 8-inch multimedia monitor. It not only functions as a means of entertainment with a wide range of connectivity, but also monitors Eagle's Eye View and GPS features. All function keys and settings are arranged so that they are easy to operate and affordable by the hand.

The overall dimensions are larger than the second generation Tucson, which means an increase in passenger cabin volume and cargo space. Accommodation and passenger luggage, supported by the flexibility of the rear seats that can be folded in proportion to 60/40. If the two seats are folded, a cargo space of 878 liters is created. And for the safety of your baggage, there is a luggage screen so that the baggage is divided into two parts.

The nuance of luxury and spacious cabin, all thanks to the presence of a beautiful roof. This glass roof spans three quarters of the roof that can be opened in half. Rear passenger comfort is also increased by the presence of air conditioning vents in the center console.

Diesel Engine Torque

The mechanical heart that is the diesel spirit of the Tucson, is sourced from the R 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDi) engine developed independently by the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group. Although only with a capacity of 1,995 cc, the power produced reaches 178 PS and 400 Nm of torque. Peak torque can be achieved from 1,750 rpm to 2,750 rpm.

All power is supplied by a 6-speed automatic transmission to the front wheels. This transmission itself features shiftronic or manual shift and there are two choices of driving modes, Eco and Sport. Power and torque are abundant, thanks to the application of new features to this modern diesel engine. One of them is the EVGTurbo which is nothing but a Turbocharged Variable Geometry with an electric setting. 

The Engine Control Module (ECM) plays a major role, apart from regulating the injectors in the combustion chamber. The ECM controls the EVG Turbo based on input from various sensors, and regulates the turbo pressure directly via the actuator. This technology provides many advantages, such as minimizing turbo lag symptoms, more power band, increased torque curve and fuel efficiency.