2019 Hyundai Tucson pricing and details

An upgraded Hyundai Tucson for the new model year (MY19) introduces an eight-speed automatic transmission for diesel variants and a new infotainment tablet featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, as standard across the range.

The new automatic transmission has already been introduced to Australia in the recently released Hyundai Santa Fe and replaces the previous six-speed automatic in the diesel all-wheel drive models of the Hyundai Tucson. According to the manufacturer, the new transmission reduces fuel consumption and better suppresses noise, vibration and harshness.

Prices have dropped $200 for the petrol (2.0-litre four-cylinder) variants of the entry-level Hyundai Tucson Go, a new trim level replacing the previous Tucson Active variants.

In addition to the new 7.0-inch infotainment screen, the base-model Tucson gains turn signals in the exterior mirrors. The diesel Tucson Go is priced $860 higher to offset the new eight-speed automatic.

A $200 price increase for the Hyundai Tucson Active X reflects enhanced comfort and convenience features that include leather interior trim, an 8.0-inch satellite-navigation system with live traffic and lifetime map updates, premium audio, rear park assist and a tyre pressure monitoring system. Hyundai is also offering the popular Active X trim level with diesel power too, from the launch of the MY19 range.

Rising in price by a substantial $1600 (and $1900 for the diesel variant), the Hyundai Tucson Elite now has standard forward collision warning, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic added to its driver-assist and safety arsenal. These items, plus lane keep assist and driver attention warning, are available in a $2200 SmartSense optional safety pack for the Tucson Go and Active X.

Extra comfort and convenience features in the range-topping Hyundai Tucson Highlander comprise a heated steering wheel and inductive smartphone charging, adding $1050 to the price of the turbocharged (1.6-litre) petrol variant and $1350 to the price of the diesel.

Among other cosmetic changes, the Tucson rides on new-design alloy wheels – 17-inch for Tucson Go and continuing Active X variants, 18-inch alloys for Tucson Elite and 19-inch for Tucson Highlander.

“With a crisp new look, greater safety and technology, and a chassis tuned on Australian roads to delivery superb comfort and refinement, 2019 Tucson is an appealing upgrade of Hyundai’s best-selling SUV,” said Scott Grant, Hyundai Australia COO.

Hyundai is offering buyers drive-away pricing (inclusive of on-road costs), from $27,990.

How much does the 2019 Hyundai Tucson cost?
Go 2.0-litre petrol six-speed manual FWD – $28,150 (-$200)
Go 2.0-litre petrol six-speed automatic FWD – $30,650 (-$200)
Go 2.0-litre diesel eight-speed automatic AWD – $35,950 (+$860)
Active X 2.0-litre petrol six-speed manual FWD – $31,350 (+$200)
Active X 2.0-litre petrol six-speed automatic FWD – $33,850 (+$200)
Active 2.0-litre diesel eight-speed automatic AWD – $39,150 (new)
Elite 2.0-litre petrol six-speed automatic FWD – $37,850 (+$1600)
Elite 1.6-litre turbo-petrol seven-speed DCT AWD – $40,850 (+$1600)
Elite 2.0-litre diesel eight-speed automatic AWD – $43,150 (+$1900)
Highlander 1.6-litre turbo-petrol seven-speed DCT AWD – $46,500 (+$1050)
Highlander 2.0-litre diesel eight-speed automatic AWD – $48,800 (+$1350)

Premium paint – $595
Beige interior – $295 (N/A Tucson Go)
SmartSense pack – $2200 (N/A Tucson Elite/Highlander)

* Prices exclude on-road costs