Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift spied, revealing a new honeycomb grille

The upcoming Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift is expected to be launched later this year, or early in 2019.

The third-gen Hyundai Tucson has been on the market since 2015 and now, it’s time for this famous Korean SUV to receive some refreshment. Recently, some spy shots have disclosed the Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift while being tested in public.

Although the car is covered in a heavy camouflage, its front fascia still reveals a fresh honeycomb grille which is also used in the up-to-date cars like the upcoming three-door coupe Veloster and the B-segment SUV Kona. Through the spy images, the headlights come with new LEDs while its shape and details are still difficult to pin down at this point. The front bumper and air intakes are also concealed and the bonnet is predicted to be redesigned.

The front fascia still reveals a fresh honeycomb grille

Moving on to the rear, the Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift is expected to get a fresh rear end with a redesigned bumper and relocated reflectors which is now in a higher position and without recesses exposed and covers.

The Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift is expected to get a fresh rear end with a redesigned bumper and relocated reflectors

The spy photos just disclose a little bit about changes in the SUV’s exterior while its interior and infotainment system are hoped to get an update as well. No word confirmed on the engine but it is likely that the 1.6 L turbocharged direct-injection petrol powertrain will continue being equipped in the Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift as it has been installed since the debut of third-generation model.

It is likely that the 1.6 L turbocharged direct-injection petrol powertrain will continue being equipped in the facelift

Diesel engines are armed in all variants but the exact range of engines is yet announced. Choices for transmission should remain as the current models with an option of dual-clutch and manual gearboxes for the petrol engines and torque converter automatic transmissions for the diesels.

According to the latest car news, the upcoming Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift is expected to be officially launched later this year, or early in 2019. Latest updates on upcoming Hyundai cars can be found in our Complete guide to the Hyundai Philippines' local lineup.

Know more about Hyundai Tucson 2024

Hyundai Tucson 2024

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson is a five-seater compact crossover. Locally, this model has two variants. There’s the GLS+ 2.0 CRDi, and the 2.0 GLS AT. The CRDi model is diesel, while the other one is gasoline. They then have a price of Php 1,840,000 and Php 1,570,000 respectively.

Under the hood, the GLS+ CRDi variant uses a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine that can make up to 183 horsepower and 416 Nm of torque. The GLS meanwhile gets a 2.0-liter gasoline mill that can churn out 153 horsepower and 192 Nm of torque.

For transmissions, the diesel variant uses an eight-speed automatic tranny. The gasoline version meanwhile uses a six-speed automatic tranny. Both variants are front-wheel-drive.

Size-wise, the new Tucson is 4,630mm long, 1,865mm wide, and 1,665mm in height. They also come with a wheelbase length of 2,755mm, and a ground clearance of 181mm.

Locally, the Hyundai Tucson competes against the likes of the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Chery Tiggo 5 Pro, Subaru Forester, Peugeot 3008, among others.

₱ 1,570,000 - ₱ 1,840,000

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