--- title: "Refreshed 2019 Hyundai Tucson gets new face, safety and technology upgrades" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/04/refreshed-2019-hyundai-tucson-debuts/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Eileen Falkenberg-Hull" published: "2018-04-06T13:25:26+00:00" modified: "2026-08-19T15:28:12+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Large-31996-2019Tucson.jpg" --- # Refreshed 2019 Hyundai Tucson gets new face, safety and technology upgrades By Eileen Falkenberg-Hull Published: 2018-04-06T13:25:26+00:00 Updated: 2026-08-19T15:28:12+00:00 ![Featured image]() ![Refreshed 2019 Hyundai Tucson gets new face, safety and technology upgrades]()Twelve consecutive months of sales growth for the Tucson does not mean that [Hyundai]() is resting on its laurels. Last week the Korean automaker revealed a refreshed version of their compact 2019 Hyundai Tucson SUV to crowds at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. ![Refreshed 2019 Hyundai Tucson gets new face, safety and technology upgrades]()The Tucson comes with a number of upgrades starting at the nose where it has a new cascading grille, headlamp design and front fascia. As you work your way down the side, you’ll see new 18-inch wheels or redesigned 17- or 19-inch wheels, a redesigned exhaust finisher for top trims, and fresh taillight design. ![Refreshed 2019 Hyundai Tucson gets new face, safety and technology upgrades]()Powertrain options have been refined since the previous iteration. The base model 2.0-liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine achieves 164 horsepower and 151 lb.-ft. of torque. The upgraded 2.4-liter, direct-injected four-cylinder engine attains 181 horsepower and 175 lb-ft. of torque. Both are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. ![Refreshed 2019 Hyundai Tucson gets new face, safety and technology upgrades]()Inside, the center stack has been redesigned, taking its cues from the new Kona. There is a new gauge cluster, new panel vent designs, a new rearview mirror, and different leather seats than in the previous year’s model. ![Refreshed 2019 Hyundai Tucson gets new face, safety and technology upgrades]()The SUV also comes loaded with advanced safety technologies standard including forward collision-avoidance assist and lane keeping assist. A surround view monitor will make parking easy. Available smart cruise control with stop-and-go will be a win for drivers who use their Tucson for commuting. There’s also an optional driver attention warning. ![Refreshed 2019 Hyundai Tucson gets new face, safety and technology upgrades]()In the 2019 Hyundai Tucson model, the SUV gets an electronic parking brake while high beam assist, rain-sensing wipers, a second row USB charging port, and Qi wireless charging are available. A 7-inch display audio touch screen has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard. A shark fin antenna sits atop the car. Buyers get three years of complementary Blue Link Connected Car System services. *The Santa Fe is also new for 2019. Check out all the details [here]().* [Refreshed 2019 Hyundai Tucson gets new face, safety and technology upgrades]() [Refreshed 2019 Hyundai Tucson gets new face, safety and technology upgrades]() [Refreshed 2019 Hyundai Tucson gets new face, safety and technology upgrades]() [Refreshed 2019 Hyundai Tucson gets new face, safety and technology upgrades]() [Refreshed 2019 Hyundai Tucson gets new face, safety and technology upgrades]() [Refreshed 2019 Hyundai Tucson gets new face, safety and technology upgrades]() ## Related vehicle coverage - [2019 Hyundai Tucson]() ## Structured page information ~~~json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Article", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/04/refreshed-2019-hyundai-tucson-debuts/#article", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/04/refreshed-2019-hyundai-tucson-debuts/" }, "author": { "name": "Eileen Falkenberg-Hull", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/person/3279c92b6d90e25f88c592a745616201" }, "headline": "Refreshed 2019 Hyundai Tucson gets new face, safety and technology upgrades", "datePublished": "2018-04-06T13:25:26+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-08-19T15:28:12+00:00", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/04/refreshed-2019-hyundai-tucson-debuts/" }, "wordCount": 320, "commentCount": 0, "publisher": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#organization" }, "image": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/04/refreshed-2019-hyundai-tucson-debuts/#primaryimage" }, "thumbnailUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Large-31996-2019Tucson.jpg", "keywords": [ "2019 hyundai tucson", "hyundai", "hyundai tucson", "tucson" ], "articleSection": [ "News" ], "inLanguage": "en-US", "potentialAction": [ { "@type": "CommentAction", "name": "Comment", "target": [ "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/04/refreshed-2019-hyundai-tucson-debuts/#respond" ] } ] }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/04/refreshed-2019-hyundai-tucson-debuts/", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/04/refreshed-2019-hyundai-tucson-debuts/", "name": "Refreshed 2019 Hyundai Tucson - New Styling, Safety, Technology", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#website" }, "primaryImageOfPage": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/04/refreshed-2019-hyundai-tucson-debuts/#primaryimage" }, "image": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/04/refreshed-2019-hyundai-tucson-debuts/#primaryimage" }, "thumbnailUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Large-31996-2019Tucson.jpg", "datePublished": "2018-04-06T13:25:26+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-08-19T15:28:12+00:00", "description": "Twelve consecutive months of sales growth for the Tucson does not mean that Hyundai is resting on its laurels. 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