Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Style vs 1.6T Prime
Verdict
At RM143,888 versus RM164,888, the Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Prime asks RM21,000 more than the Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Style. That money buys a stronger turbo powertrain: 178 hp and 264 Nm against 154 hp and 192 Nm, plus a higher 201 km/h top speed instead of 181 km/h. Space is identical, with the same 4,630 mm length, 2,755 mm wheelbase and 582-litre boot. For a Malaysian buyer, the Prime is the driver’s pick; the Style is the sensible one.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Style if you want the same five-seat cabin, 582-litre boot and 8-year warranty for less money.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Prime if the extra torque, higher output and lower RM120 annual road tax matter more than the upfront saving.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Style RM143,888; Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Prime RM164,888
- Engine: Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Style 1,999 cc; Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Prime 1,598 cc
- Power: Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Style 154 hp; Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Prime 178 hp
- Torque: Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Style 192 Nm; Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Prime 264 Nm
- Transmission: Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Style conventional automatic; Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Prime wet dual-clutch automatic
- Road tax: Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Style RM440/year; Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Prime RM120/year
2.0 Style
- Lower purchase price
- Same 582-litre boot as the Prime
- Same 6 airbags and 8-year warranty
- Less power at 154 hp
- Less torque at 192 Nm
- Higher RM440 annual road tax
1.6T Prime
- Stronger 178 hp output
- Much more torque at 264 Nm
- Lower RM120 annual road tax
- Costs RM21,000 more
- No extra boot space or wheelbase
- Auto emergency braking is still absent
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 143,888✓ | RM 164,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Power | 154 hp | 178 hp✓ |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 264 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 181 km/h | 201 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Boot space | 582 L | 582 L |
| Fuel tank | 54 L | 54 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8 | 8 |
| Road tax / year | RM 440 | RM 120✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
2.0 Style vs 1.6T Prime FAQ
Is the Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Style or Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Prime better?
The Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Prime is better for performance, with 178 hp and 264 Nm. The Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Style is better value if space is the priority, because both have five seats, a 582-litre boot and the same 2,755 mm wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Prime costs RM21,000 more than the Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Style.
Do both Hyundai Tucson variants have the same space and safety kit?
Yes for the listed basics: both are five-seat C-segment SUVs with a 582-litre boot, 54-litre fuel tank, 6 airbags and an 8-year warranty. Auto emergency braking is not fitted on either variant.