Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDI turbo and 2.0 CRDi diesel variants coming to Malaysia in Q1 2017

Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDI turbo and 2.0 CRDi diesel variants coming to Malaysia in Q1 2017

The latest Hyundai Tucson is about to get a shot in the arm. Two shots, to be precise. Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors has confirmed to paultan.org that the C-segment SUV will get two extra engine variants – a 1.6 litre turbo and a 2.0 litre diesel. Both will be introduced locally in the first quarter of 2017.

The Hyundai Tucson was launched in November 2015 and the third-generation TL has been available with here with the sole engine choice of a 2.0 MPi Nu engine with 155 PS and 192 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. The naturally aspirated four-pot is mated to a six-speed torque converter automatic gearbox, which sends drive to the front wheels.

The 1.6 turbo option would be interesting for those who like European-style downsizing. The 1.6 litre T-GDI (turbocharged gasoline direct injection) engine has 175 hp and 265 Nm of torque from 1,500 to 4,500 rpm, and should deliver significantly improved performance over the current 2.0 NA car. The turbo motor is paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. A variation of this powertrain resides in the Veloster Turbo.

Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDI turbo and 2.0 CRDi diesel variants coming to Malaysia in Q1 2017

SUVs go well with diesel engines, and the 2.0 CRDi will be a good addition to the range. The R-series commonrail turbodiesel oil burner is good for 182 hp and 400 Nm of torque from 1,750 to to 2,750 rpm. The E-VGT engine is a smaller variant of the 2.2 CRDi that powers the Santa Fe and Kia Sorento, and is mated to a six-speed conventional automatic gearbox.

When it arrives in Q1 2017, the Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi will join the Mazda CX-5 2.2L SkyActiv-D as the only diesel options in the segment, which largely follows the 2.0 NA and 2.4/2.5 NA template.

Speaking of the segment, this is a very competitive one dominated by the Honda CR-V, Nissan X-Trail and Mazda CX-5; but with two interesting and non-mainstream powertrain options on the way, the Tucson should rank higher among those who don’t want to follow the herd.

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Comments

  • Nice .. finally Hyundai malaysia step up their game

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  • applegreen on Dec 23, 2016 at 12:19 pm

    Still remember Driven series Kuga vs CX5 vs CRV ? Next year Driven series could be new CX5 vs new turbo CRV vs turbo Tucson. This time all turbos can tapau CX5 easily

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    • jimbo on Dec 23, 2016 at 1:06 pm

      Only orang bodoh buys an SUV to race. Plus those are just soft turbos, pls dont confuse yourself thinking you are driving a sports car.

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      • nosushi on Dec 24, 2016 at 11:35 pm

        But but but your jepunis cars still cannot catch up those soft turbos, oh wai

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    • Hunter Zolomon Hunter Zolomon on Dec 23, 2016 at 1:15 pm

      Skyactive doesn’t even need turbo

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    • 12yrsold on Dec 23, 2016 at 1:42 pm

      But Mazda have Turbo diesel for the CX-5. So how!?

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    • doubt on Dec 23, 2016 at 11:28 pm

      turbo so what? i feel “floating” even with my AWD boxer 2.0NA XV driving at 180km/hr, really doubt why this tucson FWD need turbo for…

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  • Put the 1.6 Turbo in Elantra too please

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  • Typical paultan readers would stop reading this once they’ve read dual clutch automatic

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  • seancorr (Member) on Dec 23, 2016 at 1:13 pm

    Let’s hope they add xenon lights this time around. Halogen lights for the price they are asking is a joke.

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  • Gaviny on Dec 23, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    Confirmed the petrol Gdi must be filled with Euro 5 also meaning only ron97

    Do be smart, choose the diesel

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    • CarBuyer on Dec 27, 2016 at 7:56 pm

      A bit of clarification – RON values (anti-knock propery) of petrol in theory has little to do with Euro values (amount of polluting impurities) in a fuel. The primary difference between Euro 4 and 5 fuel for example is a reduction of sulphur content, from 50 to 10 parts per million. Choosing to introduce a more recent Euro spec fuel only in RON 97 (and not RON 95) is primarily a marketing/profit driven decision by local oil companies. In Europe, when Euro 5 is mandated by law, all RON grades must comply.

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  • Did Paultan featured TGDi & diesel Tucson car safety features?
    I read from oversea web, the spec are as good as IonIQ !

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