All-new Hyundai Tucson 4WD 2018 premiered in Malaysia

It’s now the range-topping model in Tucson family.

The Hyundai Tucson 4WD 2018 has recently been kicked off in Malaysia, increasing the number of its variants for Malaysian market to 4. At the moment, this all-new trim has taken the crown from the 2.0 CRDi diesel to become the top-of-the-line model.

Hyundai Tucson 2.0i MPi Premium 4WD 2018 angular front

Hyundai Tucson 2.0i MPi Premium 4WD 2018 has recently been kicked off in Malaysia

According to latest car news, the new Hyundai Tucson 4WD is blessed with the same Nu 2.0-liter MPi 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol mill as the Subaru Elegance. This engine is capable of dishing out 155 PS @ 6,200 rpm and a peak torque of 192 Nm @ 4,000 rpm.

Hyundai Tucson 2.0i MPi Premium 4WD 2018 angular rear

The SUV is decked with twin LED positioning headlights with static bending lights and a panoramic sunroof

As for visual makeover, the new SUV is decked with twin LED positioning headlights with static bending lights and a panoramic sunroof which now carries a new roof rack for better loading capacity. The Tucson cabin comes fully with dual-zone automatic air-conditioning.

Hyundai Tucson 2.0i MPi Premium 4WD 2018 interior

The Tucson cabin comes fully with dual-zone automatic air-conditioning

Safety is significantly enhanced in this Premium 4WD Tucson with six airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, Hill Start Assist, Vehicle Stability Management, Hill Descent Control, Brake Assist and ISOFIX.

In terms of price, the premium Hyundai Tucson 4WD 2018 is pegged at RM159,888 (P1,955,887) without insurance.

In the Philippines, a 4WD variant has not yet to appear up to now. So, it’s strongly believed that the new Tucson 4WD will soon hit our shores. While waiting for this offering, let’s have a look at the current Hyundai Tucson 2017 prices in our country or our Hyundai Tucson 2018 Philippines Review.

**Hyundai Tucson 2017 Prices in the Philippines**
Variants	Price
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 GL 4x2 MT	₱1,128,000
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 GL 4x2 AT	₱1,218,000
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi GL 4x2 AT	₱1,388,000
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi GLS 4x2 AT	₱1,598,000

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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.