Hyundai Tucson: NX4 vs NX4 Facelift
Verdict
On paper, this is less new-generation leap than late-course reset. The Hyundai Tucson NX4 costs RM158,888, while the Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift is RM143,888, yet both use a 1,999 cc petrol engine with 154 hp and 192 Nm, front-wheel drive and a conventional automatic. Size is identical too: 4,630 mm long with a 2,755 mm wheelbase and 582 litres of boot space. The older car gets 7 airbags to the facelift’s 6; the newer car answers with an 8-year warranty.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson NX4 if you want the 7-airbag count and can accept paying RM15,000 more for the same 154 hp/192 Nm drivetrain.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift if you want the lower RM143,888 entry price, 8-year warranty and unchanged space and performance basics.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Tucson NX4 RM158,888; Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift RM143,888.
- Airbags: Hyundai Tucson NX4 7; Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift 6.
- Engine output: Hyundai Tucson NX4 154 hp/192 Nm; Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift 154 hp/192 Nm.
- Size: Hyundai Tucson NX4 4,630 mm long/1,865 mm wide/1,665 mm tall; Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift 4,630 mm long/1,865 mm wide/1,665 mm tall.
- Boot space: Hyundai Tucson NX4 582 L; Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift 582 L.
- Top speed and road tax: Hyundai Tucson NX4 181 km/h/RM440 per year; Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift 181 km/h/RM440 per year.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 158,888 | RM 143,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 154 hp | 154 hp |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 11.4 s | — |
| Top speed | 181 km/h | 181 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 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | — | 8 |
| Road tax / year | RM 440 | RM 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.
NX4
- 7 airbags versus the facelift’s 6
- Same 582-litre boot as the newer car
- 0-100 km/h figure stated at 11.4 seconds
- RM15,000 dearer than the facelift
- No AEB listed
- No warranty figure listed
NX4 Facelift
- RM15,000 cheaper than the NX4
- 8-year warranty stated
- Same 4,630 mm body and 582-litre boot
- 6 airbags versus the NX4’s 7
- No AEB listed
- No 0-100 km/h figure stated
NX4 vs NX4 Facelift FAQ
Is the Hyundai Tucson NX4 or Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift better?
The Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift is the better buy on paper: it is RM15,000 cheaper, keeps the same 154 hp/192 Nm drivetrain, 181 km/h top speed and 582-litre boot, and has an 8-year warranty. Choose the NX4 only if the 7-airbag count matters more.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Tucson NX4 is RM158,888 and the Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift is RM143,888, so the facelift is RM15,000 cheaper before considering insurance, trade-in value or used-car negotiation.
Do both Tucson versions have the same engine and cabin space?
Yes. Both are petrol C-segment SUVs with a 1,999 cc engine, 154 hp, 192 Nm, conventional automatic, front-wheel drive, 4,630 mm length, 2,755 mm wheelbase and 582-litre boot.