Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift spied, hinting heavy makeover

What else will receive revision besides the redesigned nose and tail?

Just a couple weeks ago, Philkotse.com collected some spy shots of the Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift testing on the street with a heavy camouflage covering up its backside. Now, there are more photos of the winter testing leaked indicating that the upcoming Tucson will be given a handful of refinements on the outside.

Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift angular front

The heavy coverings indicate a handful of exterior refreshments

If the photos from our previous article hinting a revised nose and tail, these recently-surfaced spy shots even indicates revamped doors as these parts were wearing lots of concealment. Moreover, the amount of camouflage also reveals that the fenders and car’s hood will be given reshaped sheet metal. As for the other parts of the SUV, there is not much to tell accept for possibly revised tail lamps, bumper and re-sculptured body lines.

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Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift front view

Although receiving extensive updates, the upcoming Tucson is not likely to be a next-gen model

While the heavy coverings might indicate extensive makeover, the similarities spotted on the window line between the spied prototype and the existing Tucson have hinted that this will come in not as an all-new model but a model update.

Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift side view

The car’s doors also seem to get revamped as it wears lots false panels

Hyundai Tucson SUV 2018 review | Mat Watson Reviews

In brief, the Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift is expected to be far bolder and sleeker, nicely moving to the next stage of so-called ‘Hyundai's Fluidic Sculpture design language’.

Although this has yet to be confirmed, there is likely a new engine added to the lineup and also a wide array of diesel and gas options available. Currently, the global-spec Hyundai Tucson is offered with 4 engine options including:

A turbocharged 1.6 L gas engine;
A 1.7 L turbodiesel engine;
A 2.0 L naturally aspirated inline-four engine;
And a 2.0-liter CRDI engine.

The current-generation Hyundai Tucson is in its third year and it is cool to know that the Korean automaker is already busy giving it an extensive facelift version next year. Latest updates on upcoming Hyundai cars can be found in our Complete guide to the Hyundai Philippines' local lineup

Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift angular rear

The rear is spotted with redesigned tail and bumper

While waiting for more updates from this baby SUV, look through our Complete guide to the Hyundai Tucson Philippines on Philkotse.com and refer to the table below for its latest price list in the Philippines:

**Hyundai Tucson 2018 price in the Philippines**
Model	Fuel Type	Price
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 GL 4x2 MT	Gasoline	P1,128,000
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 GL 4x2 AT	Gasoline	P1,218,000
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi GL 4x2 AT	Diesel	P1,388,000
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi GLS 4x2 AT	Diesel	P1,598,000

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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.