Hyundai has given its Tucson SUV a midlife makeover, complete with a new look and extra equipment.

The facelifted Tucson will continue the model’s winning formula

First debuted in 2004 and launched in fourth-generation guise in 2020, the Tucson is a popular model with European drivers. In 2023 alone, 158,056 units of the midsize SUV were registered in Europe – and the main markets here are Germany, Spain and the UK.

The facelifted version will build on this winning formula, updating the exterior with redesigned bumpers at the front and rear with new skid plates, larger daytime running lights and a revamped line-up of alloy wheels and colour choices.

The sporty N Line variant gets refreshed front and rear bumper designs, new grill meshes, the same daytime running lights as the base model, N Line 19-inch alloy wheels, body-colour wheel arches and sides.

The interior has been revamped, delivering updates to the dashboard, centre fascia, steering wheel and centre armrest. It also gains a new display for the dual automatic air con, updated upholstery and a new Cypress green interior colour pack.

Equipment includes dual curved 12.3-inch displays for the driver display and infotainment with new over-the-air updates and access to features on demand, plus a 12-inch head-up display and USB-C ports. Tucson will also gain Hyundai’s Digital Key 2.0 digital key technology, which allows it to be unlocked from a few metres away and started without needing to place the smartphone on the wireless charging pad.

Safety features include crosswind stability control and a rear occupant alert with radar for families.

As before, the updated Tucson will be available with ICE, mild hybrid, full hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. It will also again a two-wheel drive plug-in hybrid variant that’s due later this year.

The line-up, prices and on-sale date are still to be confirmed for individual markets.