Hyundai Tucson Face lifted: 4 differences on the new Tucson

Hyundai facelifts the Tucson and although it looks very similar, even side by side with the old one, we found five differences between the old and the new version you may not notice at first glance.

It now has a 7-speed gearbox

The 1.6T we had on test now comes with a Dual Clutch 7-speed gearbox, which combined with the 130kW,  265Nm engine makes for a good duo.  The midrange torque on this model can now be showcased even more and it actually feels more powerful than the 130kW claimed output would suggest. Fuel consumption figures of 8.5l/100 were easily attained and on the highway, even lower figures were possible.

An 8-speed automatic is also available in the range.

The interior is brand new

Inside the interior has been spruced up with a floating 7” touchscreen infotainment system that offers Apples car play. Other details such as a new dashboard can also be noticed by keen eyes.

New front and rear details

Although hardly noticeable at first glance, the Hyundai Tucson front has been changed up with full LEDs now added to the front. The front bumper has been redesigned ever so slightly as well. The rear bumper design has now also been changed and our test car came with the new 19” wheels fitted.

While at the movies, I stumbled on this older model. Can you spot the difference?

It comes in three versions

New Hyundai Tucson comes in 3 versions, Premium, Executive and Elite.  Our test vehicle, the 1.6T Elite came with the panoramic sunroof, electric seat adjustment and keyless entry.  Blind spot detection and cross traffic alert are also featured.

Verdict

The new Tucson has received minor tweaks and one would be hard pressed to notice any of these changes.  With almost 14 000 units sold since its introduction in 2016, the current recipe is obviously working. The nip-tuck has modernized Tucson slightly, although I think Hyundai has opted for smaller changes because the older Tucson was modern enough as it was.  Can YOU spot the differences?