COOL CHARACTER

Delhi felt like it was on fire. We needed to escape. What better car to do this with than the Hyundai Tucson?

We can’t believe things have come to this, but we have started missing the office. Well actually, what we were truly missing was the office A/C. We were missing sneaking into a corner, pretending to work on a story, as the A/C fought a monumental war with the heat outside. Now that Delhi seemed to be skipping the monsoons altogether and barbecuing us into some unseasoned tikkas, we managed to convince the ones who needed convincing that it was the right time to let us help our long-term Hyundai Tucson stretch its legs.

We chose to drive to Patni Top, around 700 km from Delhi. Even before the sun could begin its long haul at the kitchen for the day, we were already packed and ready to leave for cooler weather. The first leg saw us drive to Panchkula, around 240 km from Delhi. Leaving early meant there was thankfully no traffic.

The first thing that’s evident inside the Tucson is that it has become a far posher place to sit in, compared to the pre-facelift model. The soft-touch leather on the dashboard, the door panels, and even the feel of the steering wheel—all these lend to an enhanced and luxurious experience. A powered seat for the co-passenger is a very welcome addition as well. The all-black interior, with the floating screen infotainment controls, looks premium and sturdy at the same time. All in all, this Tucson does luxury and comfort rather nicely.