Hyundai Motor Company (HMC), via Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY), has launched the Hyundai Tucson facelift in Malaysia. Priced from RM143,888 on-the-road, without insurance, four variants are available and will be available as a fully imported (CBU) unit until HMY’s plant in Kulim, Kedah, becomes operational for local assembly (CKD) by Q3 2025.
- Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Style – RM143,888
- Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Prime – RM164,888
- Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Prestige – RM186,888
- Hyundai Tucson HEV Prestige – RM197,888
Notably, these new prices for the Hyundai Tucson in Malaysia are RM15,000 cheaper for the base variant and RM2,000 more expensive for the range-topping option, although the new model does come with a more advanced hybrid powertrain. For an apples-to-apples comparison, the Tucson 1.6T Prestige still comes in at RM9,000 cheaper than the previous 1.6T Max.
At a glance, the Hyundai Tucson facelift is largely similar to the pre-facelift model, but with several updated design elements. These include the new “Parametric Jewel” daytime-running lights (DRLs), which are previously flush with the front bumper, now protruding from the front grille for a more aggressive design.
Furthermore, the facelift now features only eight (larger) DRL elements in total, as opposed to 10 on the pre-facelift model, for a cleaner design. Likewise, the front bumper of the facelifted Tucson now gains a new black trim, and the Hyundai emblem on the tailgate is now integrated into the rear windshield.
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Standard exterior equipment for the Hyundai Tucson facelift in Malaysia includes:
- Dark chrome front grille with dark silver Hyundai emblem with hidden DRL
- Automatic headlights with escort and welcome function
- LED headlights and tailights
- Power folding, heated, and adjustable side mirrors.
Wheels are 17-inch alloys as standard on the 2.0 Style variant, going up to 18-inch on the 1.6T Prime, while the two Prestige variants get 19-inch alloys to stand out.
Stepping inside the Hyundai Tucson facelift, you will be greeted with a new interior that features an all-new dashboard design and a new 12.3-inch Panoramic Curved display. This display has separate 12.3-inch segments for the infotainment and driver’s digital instrument cluster.
Also new in the interior of the facelifted Tucson are the new three-spoke steering wheel, redesigned air vents, and reworked door cards. On the centre console, the gear shift lever is replaced by a new column-type gear shift knob behind the steering wheel. This has made space for a new wireless charging pad and two cupholders, along with a row of controls for vehicle settings.
Furthermore, the facelifted Tucson also introduced new prominent rotary knobs for temperature adjustments, along with two rows of shortcut buttons that are housed in a 6.6-inch digital control panel for climate settings.
Standard interior equipment for the Hyundai Tucson in Malaysia includes:
- Gloss black and alloy effect interior finish
- PVC dashboard and door centre trim
- Cloth headliner
- Fabric upholstery
- Fingerprint recognition with engine start
- Automatic windshield wipers
- Drive modes: Comfort, Eco, Sport, and Smart
- Wireless charging pad
- Four Type-C USB ports
- Centre fold down armrest
- 4-inch TFT digital driver’s display
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Automatic climate control with 6.6-inch control panel
- Two centre console rear aircon blowers
- Two rear cooling and heating floor ducts
The 1.6T Prime variant adds the following interior equipment:
- LED vanity mirror lights
- LED ambient lighting
- Leather upholstery
- Eight-way power adjustable and two-way lumbar support driver seat
- Smart key-operated power windows
- Hands-free powered tailgate
The 1.6T Prestige gains the following interior equipment:
- Memory function for driver seat and side mirrors
- Eight-way power adjustable front passenger seat
- Steering column mounted gear shift knob
- Terrain mode: Snow, Mud, and Sand
- 12.3-inch driver’s digital instrument cluster
- Heated and ventilated driver and front passenger seats
The HEV Prestige gains the following interior equipment:
- Glovebox compartment light
The Hyundai Tucson is available with three powertrain options in Malaysia. Kicking off the range is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 156 hp and 192 Nm of torque, and is paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox driving the front-wheels (FWD). This mill can be found in the base Style 2.0 variant.
Stepping up to the Prime variant, a 1.6-litre turbo-four sees an increased output of 180 hp and 264 Nm. This is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) and is available with a FWD on the Prime variant, or an all-wheel drive (AWD) setup on the Prestige variant.
Newly introduced with the facelift is a new hybrid powertrain featuring a 1.6-litre turbocharged straight-four that is paired with an electric motor, which makes 65 hp (47.7 kW) and 264 Nm and is juiced by a 1.49 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. This setup produces a combined output of 235 hp and 367 Nm of torque, which makes it the most powerful variant of the four. This is paired to a six-speed automatic gearbox and FWD.
In terms of safety systems, the Hyundai Tucson facelift is equipped with six airbags. The Prime variant is equipped with Hyundai SmartSense suite of ADAS systems, but the full suite of ADAS features is only reserved for the Prestige 1.6T and Prestige HEV variants. These include features like:
- Blind-spot collision avoidance assist (BCA)
- Blind-spot view monitor
- High-beam assist
- Driver attention warning (DAW)
- Leading vehicle departure alert (LVDA)
- Forward collision avoidance assist (FCA)
- Lane following assistant (LFA)
- Lane keeping assist (LKA)
- Parking collision avoidance assistant
- Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist
- Rear occupant alert
- Surround view monitor
- Smart cruise control with stop-and-go function
The new Hyundai Tucson facelift is launched with four variants: Style, Prime, Prestige, and HEV Prestige, priced from RM143,888. Included in the price is an eight-year or 160,000 km vehicle warranty. Five exterior colours for the Hyundai Tucson are available, they are: Phantom Black Pearl, Creamy White Pearl, Titan Grey Metallic, Ocean Indigo Pearl, and Amazon Grey Metallic. The latter colour is only available for the Prestige variant.
Additionally, HMY has also announced an exclusive privilege for the first 100 customers of the Hyundai Tucson, entitling them to eight times free services.
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