Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors officially announcing the introduction of the Tucson 1.6L T-GDI.

The Tucson turbo is priced at RM 145,588 on-the-road without insurance. It’s powered by a 1.6 litre turbocharged and direct-injected T-GDI petrol engine, which is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The mill is good for 175 hp at 5,500 rpm and 265 Nm from 1,500 to 4,500 rpm.


The variant gets a few exterior elements to help differentiate it from the regular Tucson, and these are projector LED headlights with LED daytime running lights and cornering lights as well as a darker finish for the 17-inch alloys. New to the SUV is a front camera, a brake Auto Hold function and a smart powered tailgate system, which offers hands-free operation of the rear lid.

The kit found on the turbo model mirrors the current range-topping Executive model. Equipment includes front/rear fog lights, keyless entry, push-button start, electronic parking brake, rear air-con vents, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and a Supervision 4.2-inch TFT LCD multi-info display.


The Tucson 1.6 T-GDI is equipped with six airbags, ESC, vehicle stability management, hill start assist, hill descent control, ABS with EBD and brake assist and Isofix rear child seat anchors.

Cost-option accessories are available for the car, and these consist of two leather upholstery packages (RM 1,288 for red, and RM 1,988 for white), a body kit (RM 2,000) and 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels wrapped with 245/45 profile tyres (RM 5,500), the latter replacing the model’s standard 17-inch alloys and 225/60 profile rubbers.