Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has just officially launched the all-new 2023 Hyundai Tucson a week after opening the order books and giving a public preview over the weekend at PACE 2023. Fully imported (CBU) from South Korea, the Malaysian-spec fourth-generation Tucson is available with 3 front-wheel drive (FWD) variants: 2.0 Lite – RM 158,888 1.6T Plus – RM 178,888 1.6T Max – RM 195,888 As stated in the list of variants, two powertrains are offered for the all-new Tucson in Malaysia. The bas
Nov 10, 2023
Three years have passed since the last-gen Hyundai Tucson was discontinued in Malaysia and it’s also the same number of years since the all-new generation of Hyundai’s C-segment SUV made its global debut. Currently, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motor (HSDM) is previewing the fourth generation 2023 Hyundai Tucson along with the Santa Fe facelift over the weekend at the Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) 2023 in Setia Alam. This comes a day after bookings for both SUVs were announced though prices have not been r
Nov 4, 2023
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has just announced bookings are open for the all-new 2023 Hyundai Tucson. The fourth-generation C-segment SUV is set to make its public debut at the Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) 2023 alongside the Santa Fe facelift this weekend in Setia Alam. Fully imported (CBU) from South Korea, the all-new Tucson is offered in 3 front-wheel drive variants – 2.0 Lite, 1.6T Plus, and 1.6T Max. Prices for the all-new Tucson will be announced closer to its launch date. When the fo
Nov 3, 2023
After a 3-year hiatus in the local market, it seems that Hyundai’s Malaysian distributor. Hyundai-Sime Darby Motor (HSDM) is finally bringing back the Hyundai Tucson with the all-new fourth-generation spotted on our local roads. Taken by an anonymous user, the all-new Tucson made its global unveiling in September 2020 with two wheelbase variations. Even though there is a long wheelbase version offered for certain markets, the Tucson remains strictly a 2-row, 5-seater SUV. The all-new Tucson is a
Oct 31, 2023
As we progress through the second half of 2023, let’s round up the cars that are likely to be launched in Malaysia by the end of this year. There are still quite a few, so we’ll be splitting this up into sections, starting with non-EV SUVs. Without delay, we’re going straight in. 2023 BMW X5 (G05) facelift Earlier this year in February, the G05 2023 BMW X5 was given a mid-cycle refresh with redesigned front and rear ends, refreshed interior with the curved dual-widescreen display, plus updated e
Jun 27, 2023
Following the launch of the Hyundai Creta in Malaysia earlier this morning, Hyundai Sime Darby Malaysia (HSDM) teased that they'll be launching three more new models here in our country this year. Silhouettes of the cars are on the company's Facebook page, and from a quick glance it's clear that there'll be at least 2 SUVs and 1 sedan. An educated guess as to what these models are point towards the Hyundai Santa Fe facelift, all-new Hyundai Tucson, and the Ioniq 6 electric vehicle (EV). The Sant
Apr 28, 2023
Looks like we’re another step closer to the launch of the all-new fourth-generation 2022 Hyundai Tucson as the SUV has been spotted in Malaysia. Our friends over at Funtasticko received a tip-off from a reader who came across the SUV when he was dropping off his wife’s car at a service centre. Amongst the ASEAN country, the fourth-generation Tucson is on sale only in Vietnam. In Vietnam, the version on sale is the long-wheelbase 2,755 mm Tucson. Hyundai Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) will most likely
Apr 12, 2022
The all-new fourth-generation Hyundai Tucson has begun its ASEAN adventure as it officially goes on sale in Vietnam. The Tucson on sale in Vietnam is the long-wheel-base version with four variants and three engines to choose from. Priced from VND 925 million (~RM 170,000) to VND 1.03 billion (~RM 189,000), the Tucson is locally assembled at the Hyundai plant located in Ninh Binh province. Hyundai Tucson dimensions Length (mm) 4,630 Width (mm) 1,865 Height (mm) 1,695 Wheelbase (mm) 2,755 As menti
Dec 29, 2021
The hottest and most competitive segment in Malaysia is about to get even more intensive, as 2022 will witness roughly 11 new SUV model launches, from budget-friendly B-segment sub-compact ones to massive 7-seater D-segment models. In fact, Malaysians can also expect the return of Chery and Haval in Malaysia next year, with both Chinese brands brandishing their respective crossovers. Let’s dive in. Chery Tiggo 4 Pro – A cheaper rival to Proton X50? The first SUV from Chery’s product offensive is
Dec 28, 2021
We talked about Kia’s SUV line-up last week, so let’s take a look at the SUVs from their parent company, Hyundai this week. Like Kia, Hyundai too has plenty of SUVs on offer worldwide, 3 of which are brand new models introduced less than a year ago. At a glance, the Hyundai SUV lineup is not as complicated as its sister company’s list of cars. Although with 3 B-segment SUVs on sale, it might leave one scratching their heads on why they need so many B-segment choices. But here’s a rundown of whic
Jul 11, 2021
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