The Hyundai Tucson mid-sized SUV has scored a range of welcome updates, landing an equally efficient but more powerful base engine and upgraded infotainment.

Out goes the old 2.0-litre MPi base petrol engine and in comes a new direct-injected 2.0 GDi unit, making 164 Hp and 203 Nm matched to either six-speed auto or six-speed manual transmissions depending on spec.


There are no changes to the existing 1.6-litre turbo-petrol with DCT, or 2.0-litre turbo-diesel, engines available higher up the range, or to the entry MSRP price point of AUD 28,590 before on-road costs (regularly retailing for AUD 27,990 drive-away).

The other major change is the new range-wide availability of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on all variants in the range. Previously this tech only featured on the Active and Active X, because the Elite and Highlander had an older sat-nav unit.


The upgrades will give the hot-selling Hyundai a boost at the same time as its biggest rival, the Mazda CX-5, enters its second generation.

2018 Hyundai Tucson pricing (before on-roads):
  •          Active 2.0 GDi 2WD manual AUD 28,590
  •          Active 2.0 GDi 2WD auto AUD 31,590
  •          Active 2.0 CRDi 4WD auto AUD 35,090
  •          Active X 2.0 GDi 2WD manual AUD 31,150
  •          Active X 2.0 GDi 2WD auto AUD 33,650
  •          Elite 2.0 GDi 2WD auto AUD 36,250
  •          Elite 1.6 T-GDi AWD DCT auto AUD 39,250
  •          Elite 2.0 CRDi AWD auto AUD 41,250
  •          Highlander 1.6 T-GDi AWD DCT auto AUD 45,450
  •          Highlander 2.0 CRDi AWD auto AUD 47,450