just less than two weeks after the official launch of the fourth generation Hyundai Tucson in Malaysia, the facelifted Hyundai Tucson has made its global debut. Obviously, the debut of the facelift model is expected as the fourth-generation Tucson has been around since 2020, and three years is enough time for a facelift to be called for.
On the outside, the facelifted Tucson sports a redesigned radiator grille that looks sportier this time. Its iconic “Parametric Jewel” daytime running lights that are “hidden” in the grille have also received a new look and are now more rounded as opposed to the previous triangular shape.
Interestingly, the number of LED DRLs has decreased from 10 to 8, but are now larger than before. To better match the sportier-looking radiator grille, Hyundai has given the facelifted Tucson a bolder-looking front bumper too.
Inside is where the major changes that have been made to the facelifted Hyundai Tucson are found. It is now more modern than before and looks rather futuristic, sort of like a spaceship.
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The two-layer dashboard layout has been retained. However, the rest of the interior has been completely redesigned. The previous four-spoke steering wheel has been swapped out for a fresh three-spoke one, while the air-con vents, and air-con control panel, along the centre console have also been streamlined and modernised.
Also, the physical volume and tuning knobs, along with actual physical buttons for the climate controls and other functions have finally made a comeback, replacing the previous touch-sensitive ‘buttons’. Who says spaceships don’t need buttons eh?
Very much like the Hyundai’s own Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 electric vehicles (EV), the Tucson’s old-school instrument cluster and infotainment head unit setup is now mounted on a single floating panel.
Speaking of the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, the EV duo’s steering column-mounted gear selector has also made its way to the facelifted Hyundai Tucson, leaving more space to be had in the centre console.
Closer to home, the pre-facelift fourth generation 2023 Hyundai Tucson just made its launch earlier this month. Priced from RM158,888 to RM195,888, the new Korean SUV is available with three variants to choose from.
There are also two powertrain options, namely the 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated inline-4 engine, and the more powerful 1.6-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder unit.
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