It’s only been less than a week since the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift was spotted here in Malaysia, but we’ve just received spyshots of yet another Hyundai model that’s due to be launched in Malaysia, this time the all-new 2023 Hyundai Tucson.
The fourth-generation Hyundai Tucson is slated for launch in Malaysia this year, according to a teaser the company released back in April, and we’re now getting our first-look at the model ahead of its launch courtesy of these photos provided by an anonymous AutoBuzz.my reader.
When the fourth-generation Hyundai Tucson was unveiled globally back in 2020, we noted its almost otherworldly design, particularly thanks to the Parametric Jewel grille up front, as well as the aggressive character lines on its sides.
Three years later, though, the Tucson’s design just doesn’t seem that out of place any more, probably because we now have things like the Tesla Cybertruck, and we’ve also already had a taste of the same striking design via the Hyundai Elantra here in Malaysia. Anyway, we digress.
ALSO READ: 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift coming soon to Malaysia, CKD confirmed
Based on the spy shots, it appears that the Malaysian-bound Hyundai Tucson will take the form of the long-wheelbase (LWB) variant, as does most of the countries in the world aside from Europe. The LWB Hyundai Tucson measures in at around 4,630 mm long and 1,865 mm wide, with a wheelbase of 2,755 mm, placing it on the larger end of the C-segment SUVs.
What’s underneath the bonnet remains to be seen, although the small 1.6T badge on the bonnet of the spied car suggests that at least one of the variants will be powered by the Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi 1.6-litre turbocharged inline-four engine, making 180 hp and 265 Nm of torque. Paired to a seven-speed DCT gearbox, the Hyundai Tucson in this configuration will accelerate from 0-100 km/h in roughly nine seconds.
Globally, the fourth-generation Hyundai Tucson is also available in both diesel and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) guises, although we think that the latter is unlikely, as the vehicle in the spyshots only has a charger/fuel flap on the left side, rather than on both sides of the car.
With the car now making its round around local roads completely undisguised, it appears that the launch of the 2023 Hyundai Tucson here in Malaysia is indeed not too far away from now – perhaps even as soon as next month. Keep your eyes peeled on AutoBuzz.my as we bring you the latest news!
RELATED: 3 new Hyundai models teased for 2023 – Ioniq 6, Santa Fe & Tucson, is that you?
GALLERY
