Upgraded from Venue turbo to Tucson diesel: Pros, cons & few questions

If you are considering a car worth 35-40 odd lakhs, this is perhaps it.

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I upgraded from a Venue Turbo to a White Tucson Diesel (Non-AWD) Top Model Trim, a week back. Some insights for prospective buyers and some questions for fellow owners.

Insights/Positives:

• Ride quality is pretty good. Considering I just upgraded from a track record of cars such as Punto, i10, WRV and a Venue. I haven’t really had the privilege to experience and own other upper-segment cars, thus my comparison field is limited to cars I have owned.
• The car “feels” premium. From the logo animations, the interiors, the premium sound system, the legroom, and the subtle touches all around, it just feels “premium”
• There is more than enough power available on tap in the diesel, it works well.
• After sitting on the fence for a year and missing out on buying the Octavia last year, coupled with a car sitting ready for delivery (without any waiting) at Hans Moti Nagar, this was more like “even though for 40 lakhs on Road, it is quite expensive but ‘jo hoga so dekhenge’ purchase”
• I wanted to buy the Kodiaq, but given it was petrol only, and I wanted to own a diesel before it goes completely extinct.
• Insane amount of legroom for rear seat passengers, given the seat setting of both driver and passenger side in the front, adjusted to 5’7 height.
• Feels like an “international quality” product and is quite a looker in parking lots. Looks like a Creta on massive steroids.
• ADAS except for the forward braking system, is a boon for someone like me who has an eye condition that requires all the assistance and more. The car is a godsend in that regard. The suite works well and the decision to get it has worked out well for me.
• Camera resolution and guideline accuracy are top-notch.
• Ventilated seats work very well and the diffuse feature for the AC is excellent. More cars will copy the diffuse function soon.
• Boss button on the passenger seat works well.
• The car looks humongous from the sides and is a head-turner for sure, except for the badge value of course.

Negatives:

• No Rear blinds despite the Alcazar getting them.
• No wireless Android Auto.
• No blower setting for the rear air-con vent. The cabin is huge and the rear passengers need more chilled air and the AC freezes the front passengers. I don’t know what they were thinking by omitting this.
• No paddle shifters ( for god’s sake Hyundai, your models at 50% the market price of this car get them)
• No USB C ports.
• Minor quip – We didn’t get a gear shift fewer buttons only the centre console, even Nepal gets it.

Questions for fellow owners

1. Did you guys get a printed version of the owner’s manual? Because I didn’t get one. Are we in the same boat?
2. Is there a feature to turn on Auto Folding Side Mirrors, I haven’t found the toggle in Vehicle Settings. If it is not there, well let’s add it to the list of negatives.
3. What is recommended tyre pressure? Mine is at 42 right now and the front right is making all sorts of noises while initially moving from a parking position and I am thinking it is the tire pressure.
4. Where is the AdBlue gauge? The manual mentions it but I am unable to locate it. My sales agent wasn’t very well acquainted with the car it seems and I didn’t push him either.

P.S: If you are considering a car worth 35-40 odd lakhs, this is perhaps the car. Sure enough, it is overpriced by around 3-5 odd lakhs for what it offers, but then the new X1 ( which I would have taken just if it had a 360 camera since that is important to me for driving) is 60 on-road. Given the scenario, and the budget, do consider this car. It is good, my personal bias aside.

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