The Hyundai All-New Tucson 2022, turbo version, will run on Bridgestone Premium Alenza 001 in Vietnam and will be available nationwide from September. This is the second time[1] for Bridgestone Vietnam to strike an original equipment deal with Hyundai Thanh Cong Vietnam (HTV), a joint venture between Thanh Cong Group and the Republic of Korea’s Hyundai Group
Ho Chi Minh City (September 27, 2022) – From September, the turbo version of Hyundai All-New Tucson 2022 launched in Vietnam market will be equipped with Bridgestone Alenza 001, a premium tire that is exclusively designed for premium SUVs and CUVs.
The Hyundai All-New Tucson 2022, turbo version, will run on Bridgestone Premium Alenza 001 in Vietnam and will be available nationwide from September.
The event marks a milestone for Bridgestone Tire Sales Vietnam LLC (Bridgestone Vietnam), as it has been selected for the second time to supply original fitment for Hyundai Thanh Cong Vietnam (HTV), a joint venture between the South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor and the Thanh Cong Group. In 2020, Bridgestone Vietnam was selected to supply tires for Elantra cars with manual transmission, manufactured by Hyundai Thanh Cong.
The new original equipment (OE) fitment points to more opportunities for collaboration in the future with Hyundai Thanh Cong. Together with this partner, Bridgestone Vietnam wish to bring safe and comfortable rides for the customers, fulfilling the commitment of "Ease: Committed to bringing comfort and peace of mind to mobility life[2]".
Hyundai maintains its lead in Vietnam auto market with impressive car sales in recent years. In 2020, Hyundai Motor Company became the best-selling automaker in Vietnam. It continued to be the best-selling brand in the country in 2021 with total sales of 70,518 units, according to the data released by Hyundai Thanh Cong.
Hyundai All-New Tucson is among the most loved cars by Vietnamese. OnIy 2022 alone, until August, there have been 5.257 Hyundai All-New Tucson cars sold in Vietnam.
Hyundai All-New Tucson is among the most loved cars by Vietnamese.
The turbo version of this SUV will be accompanied by Bridgestone Alenza tires with the sizes 235/55R19. Engineered for both performance and pleasure, Bridgestone's Alenza tires are a perfect match for the Hyundai All-New Tucson.
The Alenza 001 tires feature four technologies: Multi-round block structure, chamfering, 3D M-shaped sipe, and new signature tread pattern and rubber compound. Thanks to those technology advances, Bridgestone Alenza is designed to maximise comfort for users. Alenza 001 also has superior wet and dry handling performance and is outstanding with long wear life.
Bridgestone Alenza 001 is exclusively designed for premium SUVs and CUVs to maximise comfort for users and is praised for its superior handling performance and long wear life.
Mr. Naoki Inutsuka, General Director of Bridgestone Vietnam, shared: “In line with Bridgestone E8 commitment, Bridgestone Vietnam would like to serve Vietnamese society and customers by adding a sense of “Ease” and “Efficiency” to driving various types of vehicles. Together with Bridgestone’s manufactoring in Hai Phong, we are very proud to announce continuous cooperation with Hyundai. We aim to keep on supporting excellent driving experience for valuable customers, by supplying our high-performance products as original equipment for Hyundai cars.”
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About Bridgestone Corporation
Bridgestone is a global leader in tires and rubber building on its expertise to provide solutions for safe and sustainable mobility. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company employs approximately 130,000 people globally and conducts business in more than 150 countries and territories worldwide. Bridgestone offers a diverse product portfolio of premium tires and advanced solutions backed by innovative technologies, improving the way people around the world move, live, work and play.
About Bridgestone Tire Sales Vietnam LLC.
In Vietnam, Bridgestone Tire Sales Vietnam LLC. (BSTVN) is a leading tire brand in Vietnam's automotive industry. Together with Bridgestone Tire Manufacturing Vietnam LLC., (BTMV), Bridgestone provides an extensive range of quality tires for passenger cars and commercial vehicles in Vietnam. Staying committed to the global mission of "Serving society with superior quality" for more than 90 years, Bridgestone Vietnam work closely with its partners to deliver social values and customer values.
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[1] In 2020, Bridgestone Vietnam was selected to supply tires for Elantra cars with manual transmission, manufactured by Hyundai Thanh Cong
[2] The Bridgestone Group newly established its corporate commitment, the “Bridgestone E8 Commitment” to realize its vision: “Toward 2050, Bridgestone continues to provide social value and customer value as a sustainable solutions company.” This commitment will serve as the Group’s axis to drive management while earning the trust of future generations. The “Bridgestone E8 Commitment” consists of 8 Bridgestone-like values starting with the letter “E” (Energy, Ecology, Efficiency, Extension, Economy, Emotion, Ease, and Empowerment) that the Group will commit to creating through Bridgestone-like “purpose” and “process,” together with employees, society, its partners and customers to realize a sustainable society.