Spy shots of Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift

The camouflage gives us a hint of a revised tail and nose for the Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift.

2018 seems like a busy year for Hyundai. Apart from its plan to launch a number of all-new vehicles, the Korean carmaker is also putting much effort on giving its existing offerings continuous refreshment to further strengthen its position in the increasingly competitive auto market. Recent spy shots of the Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift on the street have given us a hint of what to expect from Hyundai in the upcoming months.

Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift front

The facelifted Tucson gets a new honeycomb-shaped grille

Taking a peek at the leaked photos, it is easy to notice that the facelifted Tucson gets a totally revised grille which is now in honeycomb shape instead of 3-slat design found in the pre-facelift version. Other refinements include new head lamps up front and re-arranged daytime LED running lamps. The makeover at the front fascia is finished with the less easy to spot but no less interesting reshaped air intake which is mostly covered behind the camouflage.

Moving on to the rear, although major part of the backside is under coverings, we can still point out the redesigned tail lamps and bumper. Although the rear hatch or glass might see no revolutionary, both sides of the Tucson possibly receives subtle re-sculpturing to body lines.

Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift rear

The redesigned tail lamps and bumper at the rear are noticeable

At this moment, it is still too early to guess what kinds of improvements will be given to the inside as well as the powertrain of the SUV. While there is a possibility that the interior and engine of the Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift might be carried over from the existing Tucson, we can totally expect some minor updates such as additional technologies and new engine options.

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Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift side

The new Tucson is likely to arrive in late 2018

As the baby SUV has just got minor updated in terms of updated trim levels and several additional features, the spied Tucson is likely to arrive at the end of this year at the earliest and debut as a 2019 model.

Hyundai Tucson 2019 facelift angular rear

Previously, the car has just received minor changes in the US

Refer to the table below for the updated Hyundai Tucson price in the Philippines:

**Hyundai Tucson 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

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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.