2023 Hyundai Tucson launched in Malaysia at RM 158,888

KUALA LUMPUR: Shortly after opening the ordering bookings for the all-new Tucson, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors launched the five-seater SUV in Malaysia today. It is offered in three fully-imported variants  - 2.0 Lite, 1.6T Plus, and 1.6T Max. The prices are as follows - 

2023 Hyundai Tucson price

Variant	Price (on the road, without insurance)
2.0 Lite	RM 158,888
1.6T Plus	RM 178,888
1.6T Max	RM 195,888

2023 Hyundai Tucson dimensions

The Tucson is Hyundai’s entrant in the C-SUV segment, which is based on the N3 platform. The dimensions of the fourth-gen Tucson are as follows - 

Length	4,630 mm
Width	1,865 mm
Height	1,665 mm
Wheelbase	2,755 mm
Boot capacity	582 litres (expandable up to 1,903 litres)

2023 Hyundai Tucson exterior

The SUV has a fresh, eye-catching design with a Parametric Jewel grille on the front integrating a unique triangular texture. The grille is flanked by striking LED headlights and daytime running lights. Further accentuating the SUV’s appealing design are angular wheel arches, a full-width tail light signature, and 17-inch alloy wheels. The 1.6L variants come kitted with LED combination tail lights and 19-inch alloy wheels while the top-spec exclusively features aluminium roof rails and a powered tailgate.

2023 Hyundai Tucson interior

The cabin of the 2023 Hyundai SUV boasts a premium appeal with high-quality fit and finish and up-to-date technology. The key highlights are - 

• 8.0-inch infotainment unit supporting wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay connectivity and voice recognition
• 4.25-inch metre cluster (10.25-inch on 1.6T Max)
• Leather steering wheel
• Keyless entry and start (with remote start)
• Rear-view camera
• Fabric seats (Leather seats on 1.6T Plus and 1.6T Max)
• Six speakers 
• Power-adjustable driver seat (1.6T Plus and 1.6T Max)
• Power-adjustable front passenger seat (1.6T Max)
• Paddle shifters (1.6T Plus and 1.6T Max)
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (1.6T Plus and 1.6T Max)
• Heated/ventilated front seats (1.6T Max)
• Dual-zone automatic climate control (1.6T Max)

2023 Hyundai Tucson engine and performance

As suggested by the names of the variants, the Malaysia-spec Hyundai Tucson comes in two engine options - 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol and 1.6-litre turbocharged inline-four petrol. The former kicks out a maximum power of 156 PS at 6,200 rpm and a peak torque of 192 Nm at 4,500 rpm while the latter is good for making 180 PS at 5,500 rpm and 265 Nm between 1,500 and 4,500 rpm.

The transmission duties are handled by a six-speed automatic gearbox on the 2.0-litre NA and a seven-speed dual-clutch on the 1.6-litre turbo mill. Both are mated to a front-wheel drive system.

In terms of performance, the 2.0 Lite accelerates from zero to 100 kmph in 11.4 seconds and hits a top speed of 181 kmph. The 1.6T Plus and 1.6T Max, on the other hand, complete the century sprint in 8.8 seconds on their way to hitting a max speed of 201 kmph.

2023 Hyundai Tucson safety

The standard safety kit of the new Tucson comprises - seven airbags, an anti-lock braking system, an electronic stability control, a hill start assist, a parking assist system, a conventional cruise control, and a rear occupant alert. With the mid-spec 1.6T Plus, we also get blind spot collision warning and safety exit warning, however, the top-spec 1.6T Max comes loaded with a full Hyundai SmartSense ADAS pack, which includes - 

• Smart Cruise Control with stop & go
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with junction support
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Lane Following Assist
• Driver Attention Warning
• Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
• High Beam Assist
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Rear occupant alert with motion sensing 

2023 Hyundai Tucson colours 

The new Tucson is offered in five shades - Crimson Red Pearl, Phantom Black Pearl, Amazon Gray Metallic, Creamy White Pearl, and Silky Bronze Metallic. 

Interested folks can now head over to their preferred authorised Hyundai dealership to experience the new Hyundai SUV in person.

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