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HYUNDAI Sime Darby has been active in bringing in every single model of Tucson SUV since the start of business in Malaysia.
The Tucson, named after the American city, has always been a second or third choice in the fast-growing compact SUV segment in Malaysia. The Honda CR-V has been the market leader by a far margin since its first model and the Tucson has had to compete with its sibling, the Kia Sportage for second place, model after model.
With high safety features and ratings, Tucson has not disappointed Malaysian buyers in its abilities as a family vehicle. Now here comes a brand new ground-breaking 2021 model Tucson with a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
In November 2019, Hyundai Motor Group announced their plans for building a major manufacturing plant in Indonesia. It was mentioned that an SUV, MPV and sedans would be built there for export to Asean nations. This could include this plug-in hybrid Tucson.
Plug-in hybrid technology
This Hyundai is designed to provide a balanced combination of fun-to-drive performance coupled with excellent economy. This Tucson’s powertrain delivers 261 horsepower from a 1.6-litre turbocharged, direct-injected hybrid powertrain coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission. The plug-in hybrid battery delivers 13.8 kWh of power, with an estimated all-electric driving range of 32 miles.
Plug-in hybrid level-II charging capability is well under two hours to recharge the system using a 7.2kW on-board charger.
HTRAC AWD
Along with the new 2022 Santa Fe Hybrids, Tucson Hybrid and plug-in hybrid models will also offer standard mechanical HTRAC® AWD capability to meet the needs of eco-focused buyers with specialised modes for greater adaptability to terrain and weather conditions.
Hyundai's latest HTRAC® all-wheel-drive systems for the hybrid and plug-in hybrid have been tuned at off-road proving grounds around the world to maximise forward traction capability over a wide variety of surfaces.
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e-handling driving dynamics
The driving performance goal for Tucson was to create a purer sense of connection between the vehicle and the driver. Driving dynamics match the sporty exterior design, and the handling package is improved, so the new Tucson is even more agile than the previous generation.
The suspension has been refined in conjunction with e-handling systems to minimise traditional compromises between sporty handling and superb ride comfort.
This Tucson plug-in hybrid features Hyundai's e-handling technology, which precisely applies electric motor torque control according to dynamic inputs and road conditions to improve cornering performance for a new level of fun-to-drive dynamics.
As a Tucson hybrid model turns-into a corner, the electric motor system applies precise incremental braking force to the front wheels, increasing their tire contact patch on the road surface for enhanced traction and steering response while initiating turn-in.
Then, as the vehicle moves to exit the corner, the electric motor applies precise torque to the rear axle, increasing the rear tire contact patches for enhanced traction and control accelerating out of the corner.
Arrival in Malaysia will not be so soon, probably at the end of this year or early next year. So, you have time to save up. – The Vibes, March 24, 2021
