Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the RM43,122 step from the RM116,678 Hyundai Tucson Mk2 Facelift to the RM159,800 Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift brings a far stronger safety and convenience package, plus 178 hp and 264 Nm rather than 158 hp and 192 Nm. The NX4 also cuts annual road tax from RM440 to RM120 despite its turbocharged 1.6 litre engine. The Mk2 remains the budget-led used choice, and its 300,000 km warranty limit is unusually generous, but it has only two airbags and lacks stability control.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson Mk2 Facelift if your priority is the far lower purchase price and its 300,000 km warranty mileage limit matters more than newer safety equipment.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift if you want 264 Nm from 1,500 rpm, six airbags, stability control and the much longer equipment list.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Tucson Mk2 Facelift RM116,678; Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift RM159,800.
- Power and torque: Hyundai Tucson Mk2 Facelift 158 hp and 192 Nm; Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift 178 hp and 264 Nm.
- Transmission: Hyundai Tucson Mk2 Facelift six-speed conventional automatic; Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift seven-speed wet dual-clutch automatic.
- Dimensions: Hyundai Tucson Mk2 Facelift 4,410 mm long with a 2,640 mm wheelbase; Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift 4,630 mm long with a 2,755 mm wheelbase.
- Safety: Hyundai Tucson Mk2 Facelift has two airbags and no stability control; Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift has six airbags and stability control.
- Warranty: Hyundai Tucson Mk2 Facelift gets five years/300,000 km; Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift gets eight years/160,000 km.
Mk2 Facelift
- RM43,122 less to buy.
- 300,000 km warranty mileage limit.
- Front foglamps and a 55-litre fuel tank.
- Only two airbags versus six.
- No stability control, blind spot information system or collision warning.
- Manual air-con and no reverse camera.
NX4 Facelift
- 178 hp and 264 Nm, up from 158 hp and 192 Nm.
- Six airbags, stability control, blind spot information system and collision warning.
- Dual-zone climate control, rear air vents, adaptive cruise control and a reverse camera.
- RM43,122 higher purchase price.
- 160,000 km warranty mileage limit versus 300,000 km.
- No front foglamps.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM116,678✓ | RM159,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM440 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally aspirated with variable intake and exhaust valve timing | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 158 hp at 6,200 rpm | 178 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 192 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 264 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 81 mm × 97 mm | 75.6 mm × 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 6 Speed Automatic | 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission |
| Gears | 6 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 201 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,410 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,521 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 54 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 582 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R17 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R17 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17” Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17” Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — Hyundai ix35 with 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — Hyundai ix35 with 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| 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 two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2nd Row Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjust | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-Folding | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-Con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Integrated Radio with CD/WMA/MP3 playback, AUX-in, USB, iPod Connectivity and 6 Speakers | 12.3" Curved Widescreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Remote Control Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 300,000 km✓ | 160,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 8 years✓ |
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.
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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-equipped and more powerful choice, with 178 hp, 264 Nm, six airbags and stability control. Choose the Mk2 only if its lower purchase cost and 300,000 km warranty limit outweigh those gains.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift costs RM43,122 more than the Hyundai Tucson Mk2 Facelift.
Which Tucson has the better safety equipment?
The Hyundai Tucson NX4 Facelift does. It has six airbags, stability control, blind spot information system and collision warning; the Mk2 has two airbags and lacks those three driver-assistance items.
