2025 Hyundai Tucson facelift: All you need to know

Hyundai has kicked off its direct operations in Malaysia with a bang. Shortly after establishing its new entity named Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY), the South Korean automaker launched not one, not two, but three new models, creating quite a buzz among automotive enthusiasts across the country. 

One of these models is the all-new 2025 Hyundai Tucson facelift, which features a sharper exterior, EV-inspired twin-screen interior, a new 1.6L hybrid powertrain, and expanded Hyundai SmartSense safety features. 

In today’s story, we will be discussing this new Hyundai SUV in detail, offering prospective customers a clear picture of what it brings to the table. So, without further ado, let’s get started with pricing.

2025 Hyundai Tucson: Price

The SUV is offered in four fully imported variants, thus giving the buyers a lot of options to choose from. The table below highlights the new Tucson variants and their respective prices.

Variants	Price (on the road, without insurance)
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Style	RM 143,888
Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Prime	RM 164,888
Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Prestige	RM 186,888
Hyundai Tucson HEV Prestige	RM 197,888

Included in the price is an 8-year/160,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects.

2025 Hyundai Tucson: Dimensions 

Length	4,640 mm
Width	1,865 mm
Height	1,665 mm
Wheelbase	2,755 mm
Boot space	539 litres
Wheels	17-inch with 235/65 R17 tyres (Style) 18-inch with 235/60 R18 tyres (Prime) 19-inch with 235/55 R19 tyres (Prestige)
Tank capacity	54 litres

2025 Hyundai Tucson: Engine and performance

When it comes to under-the-hood setup, there are three different options available for the buyers, viz.

• A 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine that dishes out a maximum power of 156 PS at 6,200 rpm and a peak torque of 192 Nm at 4,500 rpm. Power is sent to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic gearbox.
• A 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine capable of generating 180 PS at 5,500 rpm and 265 Nm from 1,500 to 4,500 rpm. It is tied up with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission mated to either a front-wheel drive or an all-wheel drive setup, depending on the variant picked.

• An all-new hybrid drivetrain which combines a 1.6-litre turbocharged straight-four and an electric motor, which together generate 235 PS of maximum power at 5,500 rpm and 367 Nm of torque at 4500 rpm. Also part of this electrified setup is a six-speed automatic gearbox and FWD system.

2025 Hyundai Tucson: Exterior

The new Tucson has a bold and classy exterior that features a timeless 3D parametric-style grille and jewel-like surfaces, making it a true head-turner on the roads. Edging the redesigned grille are larger Parametric Jewel hidden headlamps, which now have three LED elements per cluster instead of four. 

With the Style and Prime variants comes a Dark Metal Paint Radiator Grille, whereas the top-spec Prestige trim gets a Dark Chrome unit with hidden DRLs

Further elevating the SUV’s exterior profile are sharper bumpers, an extended silver skid plate, new wheels, LED rear combination lamps and a reshaped rear skid plate. 

2025 Hyundai Tucson: Colours

Hyundai Motor Malaysia offers the new Tucson in five colour options - 

• Phantom Black Pearl
• Creamy White Pearl
• Titan Grey Metallic
• Ocean Indigo Pearl
• Amazon Grey Metallic (exclusive for Prestige variant)

2025 Hyundai Tucson: Interior

Built to provide both practical comfort and futuristic convenience, the new Tucson has a wraparound architecture design inside the cabin. It boasts a stunning panoramic curved display, a 3-spoke steering wheel, a floating-type console and a bucketload of creature comforts. The latter includes -

• 4-inch TFT digital driver’s display (12.3-inch driver’s digital instrument cluster with Prestige variants)
• 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Fabric upholstery (Leather upholstery with Prime and Prestige)
• Wireless charging pad
• Remote Start - Via Smart Key
• Dual Zone automatic air conditioning with 6.6-inch touch-type control panel & auto defogging
• Drive modes: Comfort, Eco, Sport, and Smart
• Terrain mode: Snow, Mud, and Sand (with 1.6T Prestige only)
• e-Dynamic and e-Comfort Drive
• Four Type-C USB ports
• Auto-dimming Electro Chromatic Mirror 
• Fingerprint recognition with engine start
• LED vanity mirror lights (Prime and Prestige variants)
• LED ambient lighting (Prime and Prestige variants)
• Eight-way power adjustable and two-way lumbar support driver seat (Prime and Prestige variants)
• Smart key-operated power windows (Prime and Prestige variants)
• Hands-free powered tailgate (Prime and Prestige variants)
• Eight-way power adjustable front passenger seat (Prestige variants)
• Heated and ventilated driver and front passenger seats (Prestige variants)

2025 Hyundai Tucson: Safety

Like its predecessor, the new Hyundai Tucson too is tuned with amazing safety features which ensure protection for the passengers as well as other road users. Part of the upgraded safety kit includes -

• 6 SRS Airbags
• Anti-Lock Braking System
• Brake Assist System
• Downhill Brake Control
• Hill-Start Assist Control
• Multi Collision-Avoidance Brake
• Vehicle Stability Management 
• Emergency Stop Signal 
• Manual Speed Limit Assist
• Parking Distance Warning
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (Prime and Prestige variants)
• Blind-Spot View Monitor (Prestige variants)
• High Beam Assist (Prime and Prestige variants)
• Driver Attention Warning (Prime and Prestige variants)
• Lane Following Assist (Prime and Prestige variants)
• Lane Keeping Assist (Prime and Prestige variants)
• Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (with Prestige HEV variant only)
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (Prime and Prestige variants)
• Rear Occupant Alert
• Safe Exit Warning (Prime and Prestige variants)
• Cruise Control (Smart Cruise Control - Including Stop & Go Function with prestige variants)
• Rear View Monitor (Surround View Monitor with prestige variants)

In conclusion, the all-new Hyundai Tucson, with its high-tech features, modern design, versatile engine options, and comprehensive safety kit, is set to make a strong impact in the Malaysian automotive arena and give tough competition to the existing players. 

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