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Hyundai Tucson: Mk2 Facelift vs NX4 Facelift

Hyundai Tucson Mk2 Facelift

Hyundai Tucson Mk2 Facelift

Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift

Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift

Verdict

The Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift is the safer family buy on paper: it is 220 mm longer, 45 mm wider, has a 115 mm longer wheelbase and gets six airbags instead of two. It also carries an eight-year warranty against five years. The Hyundai Tucson Mk2 Facelift costs RM116,678 versus RM143,888, so the RM27,210 gap mainly buys more size, more airbags and longer cover, not more engine output. Both are 2.0 petrol, front-wheel-drive SUVs with 192 Nm, a conventional automatic and RM440 annual road tax.

Mk2 Facelift

Pick the Hyundai Tucson Mk2 Facelift if you want the cheaper 2.0 petrol Tucson and can live with the smaller body and two-airbag safety count.

NX4 Facelift

Pick the Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift if family space, six airbags and an eight-year warranty matter more than saving RM27,210.

Key differences

  • Price: Hyundai Tucson Mk2 Facelift RM116,678; Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift RM143,888
  • Power: Hyundai Tucson Mk2 Facelift 158 hp; Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift 154 hp
  • Length: Hyundai Tucson Mk2 Facelift 4,410 mm; Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift 4,630 mm
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Tucson Mk2 Facelift 2,640 mm; Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift 2,755 mm
  • Airbags: Hyundai Tucson Mk2 Facelift 2; Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift 6
  • Warranty: Hyundai Tucson Mk2 Facelift 5 years; Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift 8 years
Price & overview
PriceRM 116,678RM 143,888
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentC-SegmentC-Segment
Seats55
AssemblyCKDCBU
Powertrain
FuelPetrolPetrol
Engine1,999 cc1,999 cc
Power158 hp154 hp
Torque192 Nm192 Nm
TransmissionConventional AutomaticConventional Automatic
Driven wheelsFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance
0–100 km/h0.0 s
Top speed0 km/h181 km/h
Efficiency
EV range0 km
CO₂0 g/km
Dimensions
Length4,410 mm4,630 mm
Width1,820 mm1,865 mm
Height1,660 mm1,665 mm
Wheelbase2,640 mm2,755 mm
Boot space582 L
Fuel tank55 L54 L
Safety
Airbags26
Auto emergency braking
Ownership
Warranty58
Road tax / yearRM 440RM 440

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.

Mk2 Facelift

  • RM27,210 cheaper to buy
  • Slightly higher output at 158 hp
  • Same RM440 annual road tax
  • Only two airbags
  • Shorter 2,640 mm wheelbase
  • Five-year warranty, not eight

NX4 Facelift

  • Larger 4,630 mm body
  • Six airbags
  • Eight-year warranty
  • Costs RM143,888
  • Slightly lower 154 hp output
  • Fuel tank is 54 litres, one litre smaller

Mk2 Facelift vs NX4 Facelift FAQ

Is the Hyundai Tucson Mk2 Facelift or Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift better?

The Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift is the better family choice on paper, with a larger body, longer wheelbase, six airbags and an eight-year warranty. The Hyundai Tucson Mk2 Facelift fights back mainly on price and a slight 4 hp advantage.

What is the price difference?

The Hyundai Tucson Mk2 Facelift costs RM116,678, while the Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift costs RM143,888. That makes the newer NX4 Facelift RM27,210 more expensive.

Do both Hyundai Tucson generations use the same basic drivetrain?

Yes. Both use a 1,999 cc petrol engine, a conventional automatic gearbox and front-wheel drive. Torque is identical at 192 Nm, while the Mk2 Facelift has 158 hp and the NX4 Facelift has 154 hp.

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