Verdict
Just RM1,000 separates the RM159,800 Hyundai Tucson and RM158,800 Zeekr X, but they suit very different ownership patterns. The Zeekr brings a 335 hp, 373 Nm rear motor, 66 kWh battery and 440 km EV range, plus 200 kW DC charging and more active safety kit. The Tucson counters with a much larger 582-litre boot against 404 litres, a 54-litre petrol tank and an eight-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty. For Malaysians without dependable charging, the Hyundai is the simpler long-distance family choice; the Zeekr is the sharper EV bargain if home or workplace charging is sorted.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson if you need the 582-litre boot, petrol refuelling flexibility and eight-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty.
Pick the Zeekr X if you can charge regularly and want 335 hp, a 440 km EV range, 200 kW DC charging and stronger driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Tucson RM159,800; Zeekr X RM158,800.
- Power and torque: Tucson 178 hp and 264 Nm; Zeekr X 335 hp and 373 Nm.
- Energy storage: Tucson has a 54-litre petrol tank; Zeekr X has a 66 kWh battery with 440 km EV range.
- Boot space: Tucson 582 litres; Zeekr X 404 litres.
- Road tax: Tucson RM120 per year; Zeekr X RM395 per year.
- Vehicle warranty: Tucson eight years/160,000 km; Zeekr X five years/150,000 km, with an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty.
Tucson
- 582-litre boot is 178 litres larger.
- Eight-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty.
- RM120 annual road tax and a space-saver spare tyre.
- 178 hp and 264 Nm trail the Zeekr X's 335 hp and 373 Nm.
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping steering correction.
- Manual passenger seat; no front-seat ventilation or memory function.
X
- 335 hp rear motor and 373 Nm.
- 66 kWh battery, 440 km EV range and 200 kW DC charging.
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction and a 360-degree camera with auto parking.
- 404-litre boot is 178 litres smaller than the Tucson's.
- RM395 annual road tax versus RM120.
- Five-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty is shorter than the Tucson's eight-year/160,000 km cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800 | RM158,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM395 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 178 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 264 Nm at 1,500 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 75.6 mm × 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 373 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 66 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 440 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 5.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 201 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,432 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,566 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,521 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 54 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 582 litres✓ | 404 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 19" Paddle Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 19" Paddle Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three Point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2nd Row Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation Functions and Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.3" Curved Widescreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 13-speaker Yamaha Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Powered Front Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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.
Used Tucson & X for sale
Tucson vs X FAQ
Is the Hyundai Tucson or Zeekr X better?
The Zeekr X is better for an EV-ready buyer wanting 335 hp, 440 km range and more safety and convenience equipment. The Tucson is better for larger luggage needs, petrol refuelling freedom and longer vehicle warranty cover.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr X costs RM1,000 less than the Hyundai Tucson. That small gap buys radically different ownership: battery charging and 200 kW DC capability in the Zeekr, versus a 54-litre petrol tank in the Hyundai.
Which has more boot space?
The Hyundai Tucson has the larger boot at 582 litres, compared with 404 litres in the Zeekr X. The Hyundai carries 178 litres more luggage, a meaningful advantage for family trips.
