Although the Tucson is Hyundai's bestselling SUV globally with more than 7 million r units sold worldwide since its launch 16 years back, it has a chequered history in India as the first generation car was launched in the country in 2005 in place of the larger Terracan but was then discontinued. The second-generation Tucson did not make it to India as the previous generation was just phased out in the Indian market and instead, we got the Santa Fe. Thankfully it didn't since the second-gen Tucson was probably one of the worst-looking cars that Hyundai has made in the recent past with a front end that seemed to draw inspiration from the worst aspects of the third and fourth generation Vernas.
The Tuscon made its return to India with the third generation in 2016 and has been a segment leader in that small niche for two-row SUVs that exists between mid-sized SUVs and the larger three-row SUVs. For me, the Tucson has been that ideal sized SUV that is not a compromise between the city cars and the highway cruisers, between the mass-market cars and the premium/luxury ones, and between the budget vehicles and fully equipped premium offerings, because it offers the best of both worlds - an SUV with the bells and whistles to match premium offerings of a segment or two above as well as the price tag that is still reasonable.
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Old School Charm
BSA's Gold Star 650 has arrived in the Indian market with a starting price of Rs 2.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It takes a single-minded approach to retro looks, performance and cylinders. Does it have what it takes to be your garage's premier modern classic motorcycle?
Destini's Child
Is Hero's updated 125cc scooter finally destined to break into topselling products in its segment? Can the 2024 Destini 125 take the fight to the other top contenders? We recently headed down to sunny Goa to ride the updated Destini to find out if it is up to the task
Drops of Jupiter
TVS has launched a thoroughly updated version of the Jupiter 110 which comes with several crucial updates. Does the Jupiter 110 have the chops to top the list of best-selling scooters in India? We headed to Hosur looking for an answer
A well-deserved CHANGE
Ever since Its launch, the Hyundai Alcazar been doing well in the Indian market. Now though, things have gotten spicier as Hyundai has updated the Alcazar. So what all has changed and does it make a difference? Let's find out
Combustion Curvvs
Coupes are the new black, and the C-segment has its newest contender in the form of the Tata Curvv, which looks to take on the Creta and the Grand Vitara with a slightly different approach
CROSSOVER CULTURE
MG's newest contender the Windsor takes out-of-the-box thinking to new levels, but can this Crossover Utility Vehicle offer enough to be your next mobility solution? Read on to find out
WHAT A MINI
The Mini brand is all about being different and away from the rest. So does the Mini Countryman Electric stick to the plan? We find out
Aston's Vanquish returns with an 835bhp V12
ASTON MARTIN has revealed the new Vanquish, marking the return of the iconic nameplate after an absence of six years.
NOT A GIMMICK
We have heard of Xiaomi’s smartphones, TVs and tablets, but Anagh Bhaskar got the chance to get up close with the SU7, Xiaomi’s first ever attempt at a car that was first announced two years ago, and was launched in China earlier this year
Definitive update for the executive saloon
It has been 30 years since the E-Class was launched in India. Now it is time to launch the V214 version and it sure is after keeping the passenger pampered says Rahul Ghosh
