| Battery & Range | - Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Not applicable – diesel ICE, no EV battery
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 2.0L MPi petrol engine
- 6-speed manual transmission
- 2WD front-wheel drive
| - 2982cc 4-cylinder diesel engine, 134 bhp @ 3400 rpm
- 300 Nm torque @ 2400 rpm
- Rear-wheel-drive layout
- 5-speed manual transmission, higher-spec trim
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Ground clearance not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Wheelbase 3110 mm (shared across Hiace variants)
- Ground clearance 185 mm (shared across Hiace variants)
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| Dimensions | - Dimensions not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Length 5380 mm (shared across Hiace variants)
- Width 1880 mm (shared across Hiace variants)
- Height 2285 mm (shared across Hiace variants)
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| Cargo | - Cargo capacity not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Higher-option passenger minibus configuration
- Jumbo Hiace seats up to 14 passengers + driver
- Standard Hiace seats up to 12 passengers + driver
- Long-body Jumbo Hiace offers more luggage room
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| Comfort & Interior | - Ambient mood lighting is mentioned
- Shift-by-wire is mentioned
| - Air conditioning for cabin, higher trim equipment
- Multiple seating rows suited for tour use
- Designed for comfortable long-distance group travel
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - Infotainment details not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Key convenience features not fully disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Basic audio system, detailed spec not listed
- Power steering and convenience features for driver
- Not disclosed officially for advanced infotainment (As of: 14/07/2026)
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| Safety | - Safety features not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Front disc and rear drum brakes
- ABS availability indicated but not fully specified
- Safety suitable for commercial passenger operation
- Airbag count not disclosed officially (As of: 14/07/2026)
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| Design & Exterior | - All-new Tucson launched in Nepal as a premium SUV
- Available colors include Amazon Grey and Phantom Black
| - Boxy van body optimized for passenger capacity
- Available colours: White and Silver
- Long-body Jumbo Hiace variant with extended rear
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| Sales & Imports | - Launched in Nepal by Laxmi Intercontinental
- Pan-Nepal presence through 13 dealers and 17 service centers
| - Higher-priced manual transmission variant at Rs 95 lakh
- Imported by Toyota Nepal for commercial passenger use
- Widely used by trekking and tour operators
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| Value for Money Verdict | - Entry price is the lowest Tucson Nepal variant
- Price positioning is premium for a 2WD manual SUV
| - Higher trim offers more features for commercial fleets
- Seen as durable long-term investment despite price
- Strong reputation in Nepal’s tourist transport sector
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| Pros | - Lowest official Tucson Nepal price
- Manual transmission option available
| - Powerful 3.0L diesel with good torque
- Large capacity for groups up to 14 people
- Trusted for reliability on difficult mountain routes
- Good brand support from Toyota Nepal
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| Cons | - No official battery/EV range because this is a petrol model
- Key specs are not fully disclosed on the Nepal pages
| - Premium pricing vs smaller or local alternatives
- Diesel-only, no electrified variant available
- Big footprint can be hard to maneuver in tight areas
- Limited modern infotainment and driver aids
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