2019 Hyundai Tucson launched, starts at Php 1.163 million

MANILA: The all-new Hyundai Tucson will finally be up for grabs for the masses of the Philippines. After showcasing the 2019 Tucson earlier this year at the New York Auto Show, Hyundai, at last, has brought the latest version of its crossover to the Philippines. Boasting fresh styling and interior features, the new Hyundai Tucson comes with similar engines options as seen on the previous version.

The 2019 Tucson gets a revamped exterior. Sitting between the sharper than before projector headlamps is the Hyundai’s signature cascading grille. The fog lights and lower air-intake vents have also been redesigned along with the front bumper where they house. The captivating L-shaped DRLs also make their way in the latest Tucson.

There are now new 18-inch alloy wheels in Tucson. Following the front of the car, the rear also gets a new and curved pair of tail lights. The reflector on the rear of the Tucson has been relocated to a higher position now.

Coming to the interior of the brand new Tucson, the crossover gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto but the lower variants will most probably miss out on these additions. The dashboard now boasts a center-fitted touchscreen infotainment system with air-conditioning vents right below. And the controls for the air-conditioning have been retained from the last gen Tucson.

The Tucson showcased at the Hyundai Power Solutions Business Mobility Expo features the same old 2.0-litre CRDI diesel engine with transmission duties assigned to a  6-speed automatic unit. And the same is likely to power the new Tucson as well. However, going through the price list, one can tell that the new Hyundai Tucson will also come with a 2.0-litre gasoline engine option, the same engine from the last gen Tucson.

2019 Hyundai Tucson price list:

• Tucson 2.0 GL 6MT 2WD – Php 1,163,000
• Tucson 2.0 GL 6AT 2WD – Php 1,250,000
• Tucson 2.0 CRDi GL 6AT 2WD (Dsl) – Php 1,402,000
• Tucson 2.0 CRDi GLS 6AT 2WD (Dsl) – Php 1,720,000
• Tucson 2.0 GL 6MT 2WD FL – Php 1,308,000
• Tucson 2.0 GL 6AT 2WD FL – Php 1,378,000
• Tucson 2.0 CRDi GL 6AT 2WD (Dsl) FL – Php 1,645,000
• Tucson 2.0 CRDi GLS 6AT 2WD (Dsl) FL – Php 1,835,000