First impression of Hyundai Tucson 2019 Philippines | Philhyundai

Hyundai always comes up with amazing products. Recently, the Hyundai Tucson 2019 Philippines is rated as very impressive by Filipino car lovers. Keep reading to find out why!

Many drivers have applauded how well designed the Hyundai Tucson line is. In this article, we’ll target the Hyundai Tucson 2019 Philippines to see this car’s appeal in the Philippines market.

Hyundai Tucson 2019 Philippines

Hyundai Tucson 2019 Philippines Introduction

As the car market has evolved, sedans have no longer been the trend. Now, the car industry is switching to crossover cars. A prime example of this new wave comes from the company Hyundai. It’s the Hyundai Tucson 2019 Philippines.

Many have said that the Hyundai Tucson 2019 would be a strong competitor when compares to other brands of cars, such as Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue or Mazda CX-5,. This is because it has a lot of promising features and very updated for its time. For more details, let’s scroll down and see!

Characteristics of the Hyundai Tucson 2019 Philippines

Exterior

The design of the Hyundai Tucson 2019 has a very modern touch to it. Our first impression of this car is that it is very elegant and almost futuristic looking. 

The sleek look of a Hyundai Tucson

The old fascia front was revised with a larger hexagonal grille, covered in just the chrome’s right amount. This car also has a pretty muted color, which gives off a sleek appearance. Besides the upgrade from the front, the sides are looking pretty old-school. The wheels are 18 inches, seems pretty steady. Roof rail included providing more flexibility when driving.

Other than these main features, the Hyundai Tucson 2019 also has a spoiler, LED lights, reflectors, and reasonably sized rare windows. These things are not too noticeable, but they do add more comfortability when driving.

The only downside when it comes to the exterior department is that the Hyundai Tucson does not have visible daytime LED lights. This can be a small inconvenience for those who are careful drivers.

Interior

The dashboard from the previous version has the touch screen set side by side with other controls, looking quite crampy and cluster, which can reduce the convenience of the vehicle. But in this Tucson 2019 version, the company switched up. The touch screen is now seemingly floating above the center console; more space is created. Thus, minimize the possibility of accidentally pushing the wrong button.

The dashboard of the Hyundai Tucson

Asides from the smart set up, the dashboard is now more reactive than before. Hence, drivers can have an easier time driving this car.

In this line of Hyundai, the car also comes with cupholders and cubbyholes so users can have more space to store their things. These are only minor touches, but they definitely elevate the vehicle. Give the car a more premium feel.

In the rear section, Tucson has quite a lot of space in the back. From what we’ve seen, the designers were very generous when creating more rooms for leg space and headspace. Just to add more merit, there is also an air-con vent for the rear passengers.

The Hyundai Tucson has a very spacious rear area

The seats are covered in fabric. Some buyers might pass this car because they prefer leather seats. But, the fabric has its advantage, too. Yes, it can be stained easily, but fabric won’t absorb as much heat. Other than that, you can always remove fabric covers for cleaning, so stains shouldn’t be that big of an issue. 

Overall, the interior of the Hyundai Tucson 2019 is just a very well-thought-out space. It doesn’t overwhelm you with odd features but just provide enough things to make you feel sufficient. Now that we have had an overview of the interior, we just want to dig deeper into the dashboard section since it seems to be the highlight of this version.

The touchscreen may be mounted on the dash, but gladly, this won’t interfere with the driver’s line of sight. The unit is a seven-inch display that also works as the display for the rear camera. The operating is smooth and doesn’t seem to lag at all. This car also provides Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, complemented by a set of pretty decent speakers.

Unfortunately, this car doesn’t come with automatic climate control. However, it is equipped with much more beneficial features, such as the GLS variant, automatic headlights, eight-way power-adjustable driver seats, and auto-folding side mirrors.

Engine and Performance

For the Philippines market, Hyundai introduces two choices of engines in the Tucson line. One is a 2.0-liter CRDi that can make up to 182hp and 402Nm of torque, which is quite impressive. The other one is 2.0-liter gasoline inline-four good for 153hp and 192Nm of torque.

Power is then sent to the front wheels by a new eight-speed automatic. One variant, the 2.0 GL, has a six-speed manual. 

Ride Quality

Crossover cars are more favorable in terms of space, yet those cars are quite bulky. Drivers need to be somewhat skillful to drive this kind of car around. Still, we’d highly recommend this car for adventurous drivers. After all, the Hyundai Tucson is very fun to drive.

Tucson can speed up quickly but with moderation. So, you shouldn’t be afraid of that neck-breaking acceleration. As you can see, a powerful ride whilst being safe at the same time.

As said before, the Tucson is quite bulky since it is a crossover car. Despite that, the Tucson offers excellent visibility, which makes it easier for maneuvering. On top of that, the parking camera also has sensors.

Overall, Tucson does better than average in terms of handling. However, drivers should keep in mind that this is not a sports car. It is still better to be careful when negotiating corners.

Last but not least, the Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a fantastic safety system. Standards range from front airbags, anti-lock braking system, as well as EBD.

According to the international safety organization, the Tucson places seventh among crossover cars. Not too bad, we must say.

Price

With how advanced the Tucson line is, we think the given price is just as reasonable. The highest price for a Tucson car is about 1,800,000 PHP; this is for the Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi GLS.

For a lower price, you can check out the Hyundai Tucson 2.0 GL, with its price is around 1,300,000 PHP

Hyundai Tucson 2019 Philippines Conclusion

The Hyundai Tucson has a great performance overall

From what we’ve gathered, the Hyundai Tucson 2019 Philippines was such a success because it is the proof of less is more. Right away, you can see this from the car’s minimalistic design. And when you look through for more, you see that this car does not have all the quirky addition; instead, the producer only includes the essentials. Not only that, but this vehicle also won consumers through well-organized set-ups that will guarantee to boost your experience. So there you have it, a thorough look into the Hyundai Tucson. We hope this was helpful for many consumers out there who are looking for a decent car.