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Hyundai Tucson vs ZEEKR X: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
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Specification
Tucson
X
Maximum Power
Tucson137 kW @ 3800 rpm
X-
Maximum Torque
Tucson416 Nm @ 2000 rpm
X-
Engine Size
Tucson1995 cc
X-
Combined Fuel Economy
Tucson13.9 km/l
X-
Ground Clearance
Tucson181 mm
X-
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Spec
Tucson
X
Model Introduced Year
2004
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Generation
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
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Facelift History
Fourth generation launched in SA in 2021; major step change in styling, interior quality, and technology over the third-gen car
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Facelift Launched Since
2021
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
SUV
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Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Blue, Grey, Green
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Dealer Stock Note
Executive grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0D AT Executive AWD
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Model Year
2026
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Production Status
active
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Segment
SUV
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Tare Mass Kg
1720 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
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Spec
Tucson
X
Length
4630 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Height
1665 mm
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Wheelbase
2755 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
181 mm
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Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Tank Capacity
54 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
540 l
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Kerb Weight
1720 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2110 kg
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Payload Capacity
390 kg
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Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Number of Rows
2 rows
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Doors
5 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
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Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
Tucson
X
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
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Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
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Chassis Type
Monocoque
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Power Steering
Electric
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Steering Column
Tilt
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Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
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Rear Spring Type
Multi-Link
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Chassis Material
Monocoque
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Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
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MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link
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Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
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Suspension
MacPherson Strut
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Spec
Tucson
X
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
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Power Windows
All
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Keyless Entry
Yes
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Push Button Start
Yes
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Wireless Charging
15W Wireless
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Sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
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Electric Tailgate
Yes
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Automatic Headlamps
Full LED Parametric
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Rain Sensing Wipers
No
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Auto Dimming Mirror
No
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Boot Space Seats Folded
1799 l
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Boot Space Seats Folded
1799 l
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Rear Window Defroster
Yes
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Electric Mirror Folding
Power Adjustable
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Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
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12V Accessory Socket
12V
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AC Type
Dual Zone Auto Climate
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Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Auto Dimming Irvm
No
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Boot Opener
Inside
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Climate Zones
2
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Door Ajar Warning
Yes
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Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
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Engine Check Warning
Yes
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Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
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Engine Start Stop
Yes
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Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
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Engine Warranty
4
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Front Armrest
Yes
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Front Power Outlet
Yes
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Fuel Consumption Combined
7.2
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Fuel Lid Opener
Inside
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Glovebox Cooling
Yes
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Headlamp Height Adjust
Manual
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Headlamp Washer
No
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Hill Start Assist
Yes
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Panoramic Roof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Power Mirrors
Yes
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Push Button Start
Yes
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Rear Defogger
Yes
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Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
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Rear Seat Split
60/40 Split
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Rear Wing
Yes
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Seat Type
Nappa Leather
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Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
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Service Reminder
Yes
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Spare Wheel
Full Size
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Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
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Tachometer
Yes
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Tail Lamps
Yes
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Telescopic Steering
No
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Tilt Steering
Yes
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Trip Computer
Yes
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Vanity Mirror
Yes
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Voice Command
Yes
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Voice Command Support
Yes
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Accelerator 0 100
9.5 sec
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Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Auto Climate
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Bottle Holders
4
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Centre Console
Yes
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Common Rail Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
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Diff Lock
No
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Difflock
No
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Digital Speedometer
Analogue + MID
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Front Wiper
Yes
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Front Wipers Type
Yes
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Glove Box
Yes
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
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Lift Gate
Yes
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Manual Aircon
Dual Zone Auto Climate
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Mirror
Power Adjustable
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Passive Entry Start
Yes
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Power Socket 12v
12V
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Powered Tailgate
Yes
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Reading Lights Rear
Yes
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Rear Air Conditioning
Yes
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
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Rearview Mirror Inside
No
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Remote Central Locking
Yes
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Remote Side Mirror
Power Adjustable
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Rim Size
18
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Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
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Sonar
Front & Rear
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Sound System
8 Bose Premium
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Source Model Column
tucson
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
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Sub Frame
Monocoque
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Surround View Monitor
Yes
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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TPMS
Yes
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Trim Level
executive
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Unlocking
Yes
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Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
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Variant Role
Off-road or adventure derivative
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Vdc
Yes
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
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Walk Away Lock
Yes
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Wireless Charger
15W Wireless
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Spec
Tucson
X
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
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Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Type
Diesel
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Hybrid System
Not Applicable
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Engine Displacement
1995 cc
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Cylinders
4
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Cylinder Layout
Inline
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Valves
16
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Valves per Cylinder
4
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Aspiration
Turbocharged
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Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
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Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
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Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
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Maximum Power
137 kW @ 3800 rpm
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Maximum Torque
416 Nm @ 2000 rpm
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Combined Power
Not Applicable
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Combined Torque
Not Applicable
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Motor Type
Not Applicable
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Number of Motors
Not Applicable
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Motor Location
Not Applicable
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Drive Type
AWD
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Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
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Top Speed
195 km/h
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0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
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Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Modes
Eco, Normal
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Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
79.7 kW/tonne
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
241.9 Nm/tonne
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Battery Type
Not Applicable
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Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
Tucson
X
Engine Position
Front
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Gearbox
8-speed Automatic
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Drivetrain Layout
AWD
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LSD Available
Yes
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
No
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Paddle Shifters
Yes
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
7
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Transmission Type
Automatic
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Clutch Type
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
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Gear Shift Type
8-speed Automatic
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Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
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4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
8-speed Automatic
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
All-Wheel Drive
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transmission Speeds
7
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Spec
Tucson
X
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
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City Mileage
11.5 km/l
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Highway Mileage
18.0 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
54 l
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Emission Standard
Euro 6
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
No
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Distance To Empty
Yes
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Low Fuel Warning
Yes
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Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Litres
54
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Spec
Tucson
X
Airbags
6
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ABS
Yes
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Electronic Stability Control
Yes
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Traction Control
Yes
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Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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Hill Start Assist
Yes
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Child Safety Lock
Yes
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ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
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Brake Assist
Yes
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
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Engine Immobiliser
Yes
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Alarm System
Yes
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Central Locking
Yes
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
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Speed Alert System
Yes
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Front Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
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Safety Rating
Not Rated (SA)
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AEB
Yes
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BA
Yes
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Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Yes
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Driver Airbag
Yes
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EBD
Yes
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Engine Immobiliser
Yes
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Hill Hold
Yes
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Passenger Airbag
Yes
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
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Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
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Side Airbags
Yes
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Stability Control
Yes
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TCS
Yes
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Yes
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Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
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Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
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Driver Passenger Airbags
6
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ESC With Traction Control
Yes
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Spec
Tucson
X
Cruise Control
Yes
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
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Lane Keep Assist
Yes
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Lane Departure Warning
Yes
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
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Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
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Rear View Camera
Yes
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360 Degree Camera
Yes
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
No
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Auto Highbeam
Not Available
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Auto Lights
Yes
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Auto Wipers
No
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Eco Mode
Yes
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EV Mode
No
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Rear Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
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Reverse Camera
Yes
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Sport Mode
No
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
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Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Yes
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Blind Spot Warning
Yes
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Emergency Braking
Yes
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
-
Parking Distance Sensors
Front & Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front & Rear
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Pre-Collision System
Yes
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Rain Sensor Wipers
No
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Rear View Camera
Yes
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Reverse Camera Type
Yes
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Reversing Camera
Yes
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Surround View Camera
Yes
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Spec
Tucson
X
Seat Material
Nappa Leather
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Seat Adjustment
Power 8-way
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Heated Seats
Front & Rear
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Ventilated Seats
Front
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Steering Type
Electric
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Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
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Ambient Lighting
64-Colour Ambient
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Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
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Front Armrest
Yes
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Rear Armrest
No
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Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Cup Holders
4
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Rear AC Vents
Yes
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Rear USB Ports
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
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Steering Wheel Material
Leather
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Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue + MID
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Interior Colour Options
6
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Door Map Pockets
Yes
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60 40 Split Seat
Yes
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Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
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Adjustable Front Seat
Manual
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Cooled Seats
No
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Power 8-way
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Fabric Seats
Yes
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Front Headrest
Yes
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Leather Seats
No
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Memory Seats
No
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
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Rear Headrest
Yes
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Armrest Front
Yes
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Armrest Rear
No
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Boot Space Seats Down
1799
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Driver Seat
Power 8-way
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Interior Courtesy Lamps
10.25-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, Bose premium sound on Executive, panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Nappa Leather
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Interior Colours
6
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Rear Seat Centre Armrest
No
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Seat Belt Warning
Yes
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Seat Fold Type
60/40 Split
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Seat Trim
Nappa Leather
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Spec
Tucson
X
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
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Apple CarPlay
Yes
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Android Auto
Yes
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
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Number of Speakers
8 Bose Premium
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Navigation System
Yes
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Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
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USB Ports
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
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Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
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Wireless Android Auto
Yes
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FM Radio
Yes
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Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
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Voice Recognition
Yes
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AUX Input
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch Touchscreen
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Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
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Infotainment Display
Touchscreen
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Rear Usb
Yes
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Audio
Yes
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Audio Speakers
8 Bose Premium
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Audio System
Yes
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Display Audio
10.25-inch Touchscreen
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Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
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Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
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Multi Information Display
Analogue + MID
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Connected Services
Yes
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Voice Control
Yes
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Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
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Radio
Yes
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Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
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Spec
Tucson
X
LED Headlamps
Full LED Parametric
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Daytime Running Lamps
LED
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Fog Lamps
LED
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Roof Rails
Yes
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Alloy Wheel Design
19-inch Dark Alloy
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Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
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Roof Type
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
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Wing Mirror Type
Power Adjustable
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
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Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
Body Type
SUV
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DRL
LED
-
Fog Lights
Yes
-
Front Fog Lights
Yes
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Led Headlights
Full LED Parametric
-
Led Taillights
Yes
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Auto Headlights
Full LED Parametric
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Automatic Headlamps
Full LED Parametric
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED
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Electric Blind Sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
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Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Coloured
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Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
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Exterior Mirror Folding
Power Adjustable
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
-
Headlamp Levelling
Full LED Parametric
-
Headlamps
Full LED Parametric
-
Headlight Type
Full LED Parametric
-
Headlights
Full LED Parametric
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
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Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Rear Spoiler
Yes
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Spec
Tucson
X
Approach Angle
Not Available
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Departure Angle
Not Available
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Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
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Locking Differential
No
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Ramp Breakover Angle
20 deg
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
-
Ramp-over Angle
20 deg
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Breakover Angle
20 deg
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Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
181 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
181 mm
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Spec
Tucson
X
Tyre Size
235/50 R19
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Wheel Type
19-inch Dark Alloy
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Front Brake Type
Disc
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Rear Brake Type
Disc
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Spare Wheel Type
Full Size
-
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Load Index
91
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Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
18
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Brake Type Front
Disc (Ventilated)
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size
-
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
-
Wheel Diameter
18
-
Auto Brake Hold
Manual
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
-
Brakes
Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
-
Electric Park Brake
Manual
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Manual
-
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full Size
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
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Wheel Material
19-inch Dark Alloy
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Wheel Size Type
18
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Wheels
19-inch Dark Alloy
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Spec
Tucson
X
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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Battery Warranty
4
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Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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First Service At
15000
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Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
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Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
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Alternator
120A
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Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
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Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
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Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
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Spec
Tucson
X
Warranty Years
5
-
Warranty Kilometers
5
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Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
-
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5
-
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Spec
Tucson
X
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km
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Start Stop System
No
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Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Particulate Filter
Not Available
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Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
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Idle CO2 Output
162
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Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
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CO2 Emissions G Km
162
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Spec
Tucson
X
Ownership Role
Executive
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Price Zar
764900 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Current listed price
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Starting Price
764900
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Starting Price Zar
764900
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In depth: how these cars differ
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