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H6 GT
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Spec
H6 GT
Tucson
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Active Engine Braking
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Attention Assist
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
Yes
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
EV Mode
Yes
No
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Front Camera
Yes
-
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Pre-Collision System
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
No
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
Yes
Reversing Camera
Yes
Yes
Sport Mode
Yes
No
Surround View Camera
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Spec
H6 GT
Tucson
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
All-Wheel Drive
Clutch Type
Wet Multi-Disc
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Drive Mode Selector
Yes
-
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
4WD / AWD
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine Front Wheel Drive
AWD
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Front
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
2
7
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
8-speed Automatic
Gearbox
DHT Hybrid Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Gearbox Type
DHT Hybrid Transmission
8-speed Automatic
LSD Available
No
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Reverse Gear Warning
Yes
-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
14.7:1
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
2
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
H6 GT
Tucson
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
26 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
26 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
192 mm
181 mm
Ground Clearance Min
192 mm
181 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
No
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
20 deg
Ramp-over Angle
17 deg
20 deg
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Recovery Hooks
No
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Underbody Protection
No
-
Breakover Angle
16 deg
20 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
H6 GT
Tucson
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
Manual
Ambient Lighting
Yes
64-Colour Ambient
Front Armrest
Yes
Yes
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
Yes
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
No
Boot Light
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Down
1133
1799
Cargo Hooks In Boot
Yes
-
Cargo Net
No
-
Cooled Seats
Yes
No
Cup Holders
Yes
4
Driver Seat
Yes
Power 8-way
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Electric
Power 8-way
Fabric Seats
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
60/40 Split
Front Headrest
Adjustable
Yes
Heated Seats
Yes
Front & Rear
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options
2
6
Interior Colours
2
6
Interior Courtesy Lamps
14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto standard. Digital instrument cluster across both variants. Head-up display on LT. Sports-bolstered front seats with red contrast stitching. Synthe
10.25-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, Bose premium sound on Executive, panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto
Interior Courtesy Lights
LED
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black with silver accents
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
Nappa Leather
Leather Seats
Yes
No
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
Yes
Memory Seats
Yes
No
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
Manual
Rear AC Vents
Yes
Yes
Rear Armrest
Yes
No
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
No
Rear Seat Ventilation
No
-
Seat Adjustment
Yes
Power 8-way
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Height
Yes
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Seat Fold Type
60/40 split fold
60/40 Split
Seat Material
Leather
Nappa Leather
Seat Trim
Leather
Nappa Leather
Front Shoulder Room
1430 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1390 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type
Yes
Electric
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
Leather
Third Row Seating Capacity
0
-
Third Row Seats
No
-
Rear USB Ports
Yes
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Front
Spec
H6 GT
Tucson
ABS
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
AEB
Yes
Yes
Airbags
6
6
Alarm System
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
BA
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
6
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Fatigue Detection
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Front & Rear
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
Lane Change Warning
Yes
-
Safety Rating
5
Not Rated (SA)
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Tracking System
Optional
-
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Whiplash Protection
Yes
-
Spec
H6 GT
Tucson
AC Type
Yes
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Accelerator 0 100
135 sec
9.5 sec
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
12V
Active Safety Alert
Yes
-
Adaptive Dampers
Yes
Not Available
Aero Kit
No
-
Air Conditioning
Yes
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Ambient Lighting Sport Integration
Yes
-
Auto Dimming Irvm
Yes
No
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
No
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Full LED Parametric
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Opener
Yes
Inside
Boot Space Seats Folded
660 l
1799 l
Bottle Holders
Yes
4
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Full-length with storage
Yes
Chrome Exterior Highlights
Yes
-
Chrome Grille
Yes
-
Climate Control
Yes
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Climate Zones
2
2
Coat Hooks Rear
Yes
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Cornering Lights
Yes
-
Diff Lock
No
No
Difflock
No
No
Digital Speedometer
Yes
Analogue + MID
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Door Opening Angle
90 deg
-
Door Sill Trim
Aluminium
-
Drag Coefficient
0.34
-
Driver Display
Digital
-
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Yes
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electric
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Engine Check Warning
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
4
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Follow Me Home Lights
Yes
-
Front Armrest
Yes
Yes
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
Yes
Front Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Front Wiper
Yes
Yes
Front Wipers Type
Variable intermittent
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.2
7.2
Fuel Lid Opener
Yes
Inside
Glove Box
Lockable illuminated
Yes
Glovebox Cooling
No
Yes
Grab Handles Rear
Yes
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
Manual
Headlamp Washer
No
No
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
-
Headrest Front
Adjustable
-
Headrest Rear
Adjustable
-
Heads Up Display
Yes
-
Heated Mirrors
Yes
-
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Horn Type
Electric
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Intelligent Speed Assist
Yes
-
Intercooler
Yes
-
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Lift Gate
Yes
Yes
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Load Sill Height
Low
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist
Yes
-
Manual Aircon
Yes
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Mirror
Electric Adjustable
Power Adjustable
Electric Mirror Folding
Electric
Power Adjustable
Multi Function Steering
Yes
-
Oil Pressure Warning
Yes
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Yes
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic Roof Size
Full-length
-
Passive Entry Start
Yes
Yes
Pedal Covers
Aluminium-style
-
Performance Data Logger
No
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Power Socket 12v
Yes
12V
Power Windows
Yes
All
Powered Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lights
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
Reading Lights Front
Yes
-
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Air Conditioning
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Diff Lock
No
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Split
60/40
60/40 Split
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
Yes
Rear Wing
Integrated Spoiler
Yes
Rearview Mirror Inside
Yes
No
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Remote Engine Start
Yes
-
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
Power Adjustable
Remote Start
No
-
Rev Counter
Yes
-
Rev Matching
No
Not Available
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
-
Rim Size
18
18
Roof Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
-
Roof Load
50 kg
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
-
Seat Type
High Bolster Sports Seat
Nappa Leather
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
Yes
Service Reminder
Yes
Yes
Side Impact Bars
Yes
-
Side Steps
No
-
Skid Plates
No
-
Snow Mode
Yes
-
Sonar
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Sound System
12
8 Bose Premium
Source Model Column
h6-gt
tucson
Spare Wheel
Yes
Full Size
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Speed Limiter
Yes
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Response
Progressive
-
Sub Frame
Full front and rear
Monocoque
Sunroof
Yes
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Sunvisors
Dual with vanity mirrors
-
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Tail Lamps
Yes
Yes
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
No
Temperature Gauge
Yes
-
Tie Down Hooks
Yes
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Yes
Tow Bar Type
Receiver hitch compatible
Not Available
TPMS
Yes
Yes
Trailer Hitch
No
-
Trim Level
top
executive
Trip Computer
Yes
Yes
Tyre Repair Kit
No
-
Unlocking
Yes
Yes
Uv Protection Glass
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
Yes
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
Off-road or adventure derivative
Vdc
Yes
Yes
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Command
Yes
Yes
Voice Command Support
Yes
Yes
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Walk Away Lock
Yes
Yes
Welcome Lighting
Yes
-
Wind Deflectors
No
-
Wireless Charger
Yes
15W Wireless
Wireless Charging
Yes
15W Wireless
Boot Space Seats Folded
660 l
1799 l
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 GT
Tucson
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Multi-Spoke Alloy
19-inch Dark Alloy
Auto Headlights
Yes
Full LED Parametric
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Full LED Parametric
Body Cladding
Yes
-
Body Type
SUV
SUV
Chrome Exterior Finish
Yes
-
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
LED
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
DRL
Yes
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Yes
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
6
6
Exterior Colour Options
6
6
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electric
Power Adjustable
Exterior Mirror Heated
Yes
-
Exterior Mirror Memory
No
-
Exterior Mirror Turn Indicator
Yes
-
Fog Lamps
Yes
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
LED
Front Fog Lights
Yes
Yes
Front Overhang
880 mm
-
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
Full LED Parametric
Headlamps
Yes
Full LED Parametric
Headlight Type
Yes
Full LED Parametric
Headlights
Yes
Full LED Parametric
LED Headlamps
Yes
Full LED Parametric
Led Headlights
Yes
Full LED Parametric
Led Taillights
Yes
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Wing Mirror Type
Electric Adjustable
Power Adjustable
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
-
Rear Overhang
890 mm
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Rear Wiper
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
No
Yes
Roof Type
Metal Roof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Sunroof Slide
Yes
-
Sunroof Tilt
Yes
-
Spec
H6 GT
Tucson
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
11.5 km/l
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
13.9 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Fuel Filler Cap
Lockable
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
54 l
Fuel Tank Litres
58
54
Highway Mileage
19.2 km/l
18.0 km/l
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
13.9 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
No
Spec
H6 GT
Tucson
Alternator
110A
120A
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
4
First Service At
5000
15000
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
15000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Service Interval
10000
15000 km / 12 months
Service Intervals
10000
15000 km / 12 months
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
H6 GT
Tucson
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Audio
Yes
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
Yes
Audio Speakers
12
8 Bose Premium
Audio System
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Connected Services
Yes
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
Display Audio
Yes
10.25-inch Touchscreen
FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
3
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Head Up Display
Yes
-
Infotainment System
Yes
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
14.6-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
Yes
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Laminated Windscreen
Yes
-
Multi Information Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue + MID
Navigation System
Yes
Yes
Premium Audio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
Yes
Rear Usb
Yes
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
Yes
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
8 Bose Premium
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
10.25-inch Touchscreen
USB Ports
3
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Voice Control
Yes
Yes
Voice Recognition
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Yes
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Spec
H6 GT
Tucson
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years
Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
5
Spec
H6 GT
Tucson
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
Manual
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
Yes
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Disc
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
Yes
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
Manual
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
308 mm
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Front Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Wrapped
Leather
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
Manual
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
292 mm
-
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Spare Tyre
Yes
Full Size
Spare Wheel Location
Under vehicle / boot floor
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel
Full Size
Spare Wheel Type
Yes
Full Size
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather Wrapped
Leather
Tyre Load Index
94
91
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Tyre Size
235/50R19
235/50 R19
Tyre Speed Rating
V
H
Tyre Type
Radial
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Cover
Alloy
-
Wheel Diameter
18
18
Wheel Locking Nuts
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Multi-Spoke Alloy
19-inch Dark Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
18
18
Wheel Size Type
18
18
Wheel Type
Multi-Spoke Alloy
19-inch Dark Alloy
Wheels
Multi-Spoke Alloy
19-inch Dark Alloy
Spec
H6 GT
Tucson
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Cosmos Grey, Mars Red and Atlantic Blue. Two-tone roof option pairs with white, silver and red base colours.
White, Black, Silver, Blue, Grey, Green
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Executive grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
published
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1740 kg
1720 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Model Introduced Year
2023
2004
Generation
First generation, derived from the regular H6 platform but with bodywork, suspension calibration, powertrain and cabin treatment differentiated for performance positioning.
Fourth generation Tucson on Hyundai's i-GMP platform; distinctive parametric design language makes it one of the more striking mid-size SUVs in SA
Facelift History
First-generation H6 GT launched in South Africa in 2023. No significant facelift to date; software updates have refined the hybrid system calibration and adjusted the chassis damping mapping for SA road conditions.
Fourth generation launched in SA in 2021; major step change in styling, interior quality, and technology over the third-gen car
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0D AT Executive AWD
Spec
H6 GT
Tucson
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
540 l
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
54 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
2110 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
192 mm
181 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
-
Rear Headroom
960 mm
-
Height
1695 mm
1665 mm
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
1720 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
890 mm
-
Length
4653 mm
4630 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
-
Minimum Turning Radius
11.8 m
5.4 m
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2755 mm
Width
1886 mm
1865 mm
Spec
H6 GT
Tucson
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Monocoque
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Monocoque
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Track Width
1560 mm
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Power Steering
Yes
Electric
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent
Multi-Link
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Multi-Link
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Multi-Link
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
Not Applicable
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
Tilt
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Spec
H6 GT
Tucson
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km
162 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
143
162
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
Diesel
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
-
Hybrid System Type
Full Parallel Hybrid (DHT)
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
143
162
Noise Level
Low
-
Particulate Filter
No
Not Available
Start Stop System
Yes
No
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
Yes
Spec
H6 GT
Tucson
Ownership Role
Top
Executive
Price Zar
769900 ZAR
764900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
769900
764900
Starting Price Zar
769900
764900
Spec
H6 GT
Tucson
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
-
Spec
H6 GT
Tucson
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
GW4C20B
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Parallel Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
1995 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
137 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
416 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Combined Power
180 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
200 km/h
195 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
103.4 kW/tonne
79.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
241.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
In depth: how these cars differ
This H6 GT and Tucson comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: H6 GT 70 vs Tucson 69.
Efficiency index: H6 GT 67 vs Tucson 56.
Safety-equipment index: H6 GT 93 vs Tucson 92.
Practicality index: H6 GT 65 vs Tucson 73.
Ownership-cover index: H6 GT 65 vs Tucson 65.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
H6 GT leads by 1 points
H6 GT and Tucson are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H6 GT
Performance
70/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
65/100
Ownership
65/100
Tucson
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 GT
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 72 pts for Tucson
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 GT leads. However, Tucson may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
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