Auto Expo 2016: Hyundai unveils the all-new Tucson; price starts at Rs 18 Lakh

Hyundai Motor India, the country's largest exporter and the second largest car manufacturer in India, on Wednesday showcased its global SUV, the Tucson at the 2016 Auto Expo, here.

Hyundai Tucson represents a significant step forward in the future SUV line-up for the Indian Automobile Market. Hyundai has high aspirations for the brand globally. The All-New Tucson is a bold car bringing our brand slogan 'New Thinking, New Possibilities' to life. Through great design and advanced technologies, it represents the future of Hyundai products in India beyond expectations.

The Tucson design expresses progressive spirit and passion, transforming the brand to New Age Hyundai. The All-New Tucson has a bold and athletic presence achieved through refined, flowing surfaces, bold proportions, sharp lines and most importantly, the newest generation hexagonal grille - Hyundai brand signature. The All-New Tucson adopts the strong proportions and profile of an SUV and the design confidently creates a sense of the vehicle being sleek and agile.

Speaking at the Tucson Unveil at the Auto Expo, YK Koo, MD & CEO, HMIL, said: "Our theme for 2016 Auto Expo is 'Experience Hyundai'. Our goal is to offer intuitive experience to customers and touch their lives adding brilliant moments and experience through Hyundai. The Auto Expo is a very important platform to showcase Hyundai's strength of design, technology and future products. With the spirit of challenge and innovation; we will expand the Experience Hyundai programme to strengthen the Hyundai brand in 2016."

Hyundai Motor showcased its high-performance sub-brand N which is a result of intensive testing and product development. The sub-brand N builds on Hyundai Motor's successful motorsport experiences and technology capability to drive future performance-oriented and race-track-capable models forward and bring 'the most thrilling winding road' fun to customers who truly love cars.

Developed for participation in the world-renowned PlayStation Gran Turismo racing game series, the ' Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo' concept highlights sustainable technology and race car design, truly representing the future potential of Hyundai N. The N capitalizes on Hyundai Motor's fast-growing strength and signifies the pace of change within the brand, matching the company's ambition to challenge perceptions by making real and emotional connections with customers.

HND-14, Carlino is sub 4-meter concept SUV developed at the Hyundai Namyang Design Centre. HND-14, Carlino boasts multi-function lifestyle ability making an urban iconic statement with its unique design and stylish exteriors. The futuristic design direction showcases Hyundai's commitment to meet the growing aspirations of Indian customers opting for SUV's.

Hyundai Motor showcased the all-new global luxury brand 'Genesis' that will deliver 'human-centered' luxury through a range of new models that feature the highest standards of performance, design and innovation. The name 'Genesis', which also means new beginnings, hints at the new values and standards the brand will bring to the global luxury car market.

i20 Active possesses stylish design and advanced technology to further redefine Hyundai's automotive excellence in India. The i20 Active offers urban mobility with a complete package from style to performance. The design expresses Hyundai's progressive spirit and passion with its aggressive and tall stance.

Hyundai has evolved at an ever-increasing pace over the years, with significantly improved internal combustion gasoline and diesel engines and with ever higher fuel efficiency. The Sonata PHEV was built to please drivers and the environment, setting Hyundai Motor's next milestone in its contribution to humanity with advanced technology.

With the aim to protect the global environment and lead the industry with regenerative environmental technology, Hyundai displayed FCEV mock-up at the Auto Expo. The fuel cell stack, electric motor, battery and hydrogen tank are the main components of the Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV).