Hyundai releases new SUV with 9 airbags, ADAS, and hybrid engine
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Hyundai releases new SUV with 9 airbags, ADAS, and hybrid engine

Hyundai has introduced its Tucson SUV to the global market. The company previously showcased this vehicle, and it is now available for sale in the brand's domestic market.

This SUV is available in four trims: H-Pick, Exclusive, XRT, and Inspiration. The vehicle is offered with two powertrain options: a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine and a 1.6-liter turbocharged hybrid engine. The company has started taking orders in the domestic market; however, there is no information about the launch of this model in India, as Hyundai has discontinued the sale of the Tucson in that country.

In the Korean segment, the new Hyundai Tucson starts from 3.14 crore South Korean won (equivalent to approximately 2.234 million rupees). This price applies to the base version and is 2.96 million South Korean won more expensive than the previous model. The top trim level is priced at 3.79 crore South Korean won (approximately 2.691 million rupees).

Regarding features, both powertrain options include similar functions, with minor differences in some options. The base H-Pick version includes features such as Bluelink Connectivity, Ploys Connect, a 12.9-inch screen, Glo AI, an app marketplace, wireless phone projection, OTA updates, and a slim 9.9-inch Ploys display.

Additional capabilities include front, side, and rear parking sensors, electronic parking brake with auto-hold function, Type-C charging ports, rain sensor, and air filter. For safety, the car is equipped with ADAS systems, and even the base version has nine airbags.

Furthermore, the vehicle incorporates hill descent control systems, a pedal misuse safety assistant, automatic emergency braking for multiple collisions, an internal fire extinguisher, and a tire pressure monitoring system. The SUV also features blind-spot monitoring, forward collision avoidance assist, lane keeping, and intelligent cruise control.

The top-tier version is equipped with the Ploys Connect system featuring a 17-inch screen. Additionally, this trim level offers exclusive options such as dual smartphone wireless charging, leather seats, second-row seat heating, and cabin mood lighting.

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Kia Sorento sales in India reached high figures in the first month after launch

September proved to be a successful month for Kia. During this month, the company introduced its first hybrid SUV model to the Indian market, and the sales of this vehicle showed good results from the very beginning.

This refers to the Kia Sorento, which was sold by the company in significant volumes in September. The car arrived on the Indian market on September 4th. In the first month of sales, 1,739 units were sold through wholesale channels. This figure made the Sorento the fifth best-selling Kia model in September. Before the launch, 365 units were supplied to dealers, bringing the total number in wholesale channels to 2,104 units.

In September, Kia India achieved its best monthly sales, selling 32,017 vehicles. This is 40 percent more than in September of last year. This marked the first time the company exceeded the 30,000 unit sales mark. Previously, the best monthly performance was achieved in October 2025, when 29,556 vehicles were sold.

The Sorento is an outstanding SUV equipped with hybrid technology. The price of the vehicle ranges from 27.99 lakh to 40.39 lakh at the showroom. The model is available with two engines: a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine and a Strong Hybrid setup. The second option is a 2.2-liter turbocharged diesel engine.

In the hybrid configuration, the gasoline engine provides 180 hp and 265 Nm of torque, while the electric motor delivers 65 hp and 264 Nm of torque. The diesel version has 193 hp and 442 Nm of torque. This SUV is available in 6 and 7-passenger configurations.

In terms of features, the Sorento includes a 12.3-inch dual display, a head-up display, ventilated front seats, an electric tailgate, a panoramic sunroof, and captain's chairs in the second row with ventilation. For safety, the vehicle is equipped with 10 airbags, a 360-degree camera, two onboard cameras, and Level 2 ADAS system.

Direct competitors to the Sorento include the Jeep Meridian, Skoda Kodiaq, and Volkswagen Teram. However, due to its pricing policy, this vehicle can also compete with the Fortuner.

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