Not in Indonesia, but for the United States market. This new engine is exclusively available in Tucson Sport trim. This is to get around the competition with other SUVs that have more power. Is Theta II engine capacity of 2.4-liter is dilesakkan to the hood of the Tucson Sport machine.
Apparently not a new engine, but the kitchen runway that used to be used Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima. Another fact, not the first time Tucson fitted this machine, because the third-generation Tucson is already wearing it first.
So, in fact nothing is too special from Hyundai Tucson Sport. Do not expect also this is a tight version approaching the N variant. The output of this naturally aspirated engine is 181 hp and 237 Nm of torque. Slightly more powerful than the 1.6-liter turbo petrol variant that power 175 hp but a larger torque of 264 Nm. Combined with a 6-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic, unlike the turbo version that uses a 7-speed dual-clutch. Drive system can select the front movement (FWD) or motion four wheels (AWD).
In other words, it is not the most powerful and expensive variant as well.
Its position is in trim of SEL Plus but above SE and SEL. At least a more powerful naturally aspirated engine option, in addition to the standard 2.0-liter engine that is only 164 hp and 205 Nm. Interestingly, from the selection of machines for the US market, still more digdaya common power diesel 176 hp power and 400 Nm of torque sold in Indonesia.
Standard features for the Tucson Sport include a 19-inch sporty rims, safety blind spot warning features, engine start-stop buttons, leather up to steering wheel and transmission lever, and dual-zone AC.
Hyundai said, Tucson Sport entered the 2018 model. But the refresher also slid this year for the 2019 model. Leak has been diumbar by the manufacturer before the first appearance at the New York Auto Show. Changes occur in the grille, revised lamp design and improved cabin. Since the Sport trim has just been added, it certainly also follows when the facelift version is launched.