Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift now available for ordering in Malaysia

The Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift will be launched in the Malaysian market late this month.

Recently, Hyundai-Sime Darby has made an announcement that buyers in the Malaysian market can start ordering the Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift, ahead of its upcoming official debut in late October in this nation.

According to the latest car news, the car will be available in 2 versions including a 1.6L Turbo and a 2.0L Elegance - with an expected starting price from RM123,888 (equivalent to around P1,614,000).

Buyers in the Malaysian market can start ordering the Tucson 2019 facelift

Changes in the Tucson’s exterior include tweaked LED headlights and a fresh bumper, plus 17’’ wheels. Besides, the stamped Cascading Grille is also redesigned with more angular than the previous unit while the tail lamps are also reshaped and receives new graphics.

Stepping inside, the dashboard now boasts a 7’’ display serving the infotainment system. The air-conditioning vents are also revamped while the center stack gets no change.

Changes in the Tucson’s exterior include tweaked LED headlights and a fresh bumper, plus 17’’ wheels

The dashboard now boasts a 7’’ display serving the infotainment system

Under the hood of the Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift, the 1.6L T-GDI engine equipped in the turbo version is capable of doling out 175 hp and 265 Nm of torque, teaming up with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Meanwhile, the non-turbo version is powered by a 2.0L Nu MPi which can produce 153 hp and 192 Nm of torque, works in a conjunction with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Latest updates on upcoming Hyundai cars can be found in our Complete guide to the Hyundai Philippines' local lineup.

The car will be available in 2 versions including a 1.6L Turbo and a 2.0L Elegance

Know more about Hyundai Tucson 2024

Hyundai Tucson 2024

The 2024 Hyundai Tucson is a five-seater compact crossover. Locally, this model has three variants.

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.

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Hyundai Tucson Launch

The 2024 Hyundai Tucson was launched together with Hyundai’s re-entry into the Philippine market under the management of Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc.

At launch, this compact crossover comes in two different trims. There’s the diesel-powered Tucson GLS+, and the gasoline-powered Tucson GLS.

Hyundai Tucson Exterior

On the outside, the 2024 Hyundai Tucson comes standard with LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, LED taillights, power-folding side mirrors, roof rails, front and rear fog lamps, and a rear spoiler.

The higher-spec GLS+ then rides on a set of 19-inch alloy wheels, whereas the GLS gets 18-inch alloy wheels.

Moreover, the GLS+ also comes with a power tailgate.

Hyundai Tucson Interior

Inside, the Tucson can seat up to five occupants. All are kept comfortable with an automatic climate control system, and it gets leather-wrapped seats with power adjustability for the front row for the GLS+.

The rear seats are also 60:40 split-folding, and the driver is also provided with a 10.25-inch TFT LCD digital gauge, as well as a push-to-start button. Also present are USB charging ports and a wireless charging pad.

Technology & Safety Features

Keeping its occupants entertained is an eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The said headunit also has voice recognition, and it is linked to a six-piece speaker set.

The Tucson’s safety kit then includes dual front airbags, side and curtain airbags, curtain airbags, anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, downhill brake control, hill-start assist, trailer stability assist, tire pressure monitoring, parking distance warning, ISOFIX child seat anchors, cruise control, among others.

Platform & Chassis

Underpinning the 2024 Tucson is the Hyundai-Kia N3 platform. It shares this with the Hyundai Santa Cruz and the Kia Sportage.

For suspensions, this model uses a MacPherson strut for the front, and a multi-link suspension for the rear. It also gets disc brakes for all four wheels, and it gets an electronic parking brake as well.

Engine & Drivetrain

There are two engine options for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson. The more powerful of the two is a 2.0-liter turbodiesel mill that can make up to 183 horsepower and 416 Nm of torque. It is then connected to an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

Meanwhile, the other engine choice is a 2.0-liter gasoline four-cylinder that can make up to 153 horsepower and 192 Nm of torque. Unlike the diesel model, the gasoline version uses a six-speed automatic tranny.

The Philippine-spec 2024 Hyundai Tucson gets six different color choices. There’s White Cream, Shimmering Silver, Crimson Red, Deep Sea, Amazon Gray, and Phantom Black.