Hyundai Tucson gets a 5-star safety rating from Bharat NCAP

Hyundai Tucson has secured a 5-star safety rating from Bharat NCAP. It is the first Hyundai car to be crash-tested by the organisation. This rating applies to the India-spec model of the SUV and not the facelifted version that was introduced in the overseas markets earlier this year. BNCAP used the top-spec Signature 2L Petrol AT variant for the crash tests. Recently, the Mahindra Thar Roxx and XUV 3XO were also awarded a 5-star rating by the BNCAP.

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Hyundai Tucson: How did the SUV fare at the Bharat NCAP crash tests?

In the Adult Occupant Protection Test, Hyundai Tucson scored 30.84 points out of a possible 32. BNCAP awarded 14.84 points out of 16 to the SUV in the Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test. The driver’s head, neck, and legs showed good protection while the chest and feet showed adequate protection. The SUV offered good protection to the passenger’s head, neck, chest, and legs.

In the Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test, the Tucson scored 16 points out of a possible 16. The SUV offered good protection to the head, chest, and hip. BNCAP gave an ‘OK’ rating to the Hyundai Tucson in the Side Pole Impact Test, where it offered good protection overall. In the Child Occupant Protection Test, the SUV scored 41 points out of a possible 49. It grabbed full points in the Dynamic test (12) and the CRS installation test (12) but garnered a meagre 5 points out of a possible 13 in the Vehicle assessment test.

Hyundai Tucson is available in both petrol and diesel engines. The 2.0-litre petrol engine produces a maximum power of 154hp and 192Nm torque. This petrol engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The 2.0-litre diesel engine produces a maximum power of 184hp and 416Nm torque. It is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The higher diesel variants also get a 4-wheel drive configuration.

Safety features on the Hyundai Tucson include 6 airbags, 3-point seatbelt reminders for all passengers, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, ISOFIX anchorages, and a Level-2 ADAS package.

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Final Thoughts

Prices for the Hyundai Tucson start at Rs 27.70 lakh and go up to Rs 32.87 lakh in India. It remains to be seen when the automaker will launch the facelifted version of the SUV in the country. As of now, the Tucson rivals the likes of Citroen C5 Aircross, Volkswagen Tiguan, Jeep Compass, and MG Hector Plus.