Why is the 1.6L Turbo version of the 2025 Hyundai Tucson discontinued in Australia?

Hyundai announced that it will remove the 1.6L Turbo engine version on the 2025 Tucson due to low sales, instead focusing on the hybrid variant that is currently dominant.

Video : See details of the new 2025 Hyundai Tucson model.

This change is only applicable in the Australian market, it is unclear whether it will be applied to other markets such as Vietnam or not.

According to sales figures, the Tucson 1.6L Turbo only accounted for 17% of total sales from June 2024 to July 2025, while the hybrid version reached 51% and the base 2.0L gasoline version accounted for 32%. Notably, the Elite Hybrid N-Line 2WD version was retained, despite previous rumors of a cut.

Hyundai Tucson 2025 will discontinue the 1.6L Turbo version in the Australian market.

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson will be supplemented with two new paint color options including Ecotronic Gray Pearl (for the entire product range) and Ecotronic Gray Matte (exclusively for the N-Line).

The car is also equipped with a Digital Key 2, which allows unlocking, locking the doors, starting the engine and performing other functions on the car via a wireless connection to the car. In addition, the standard Hyundai Tucson 2025 will be switched from 18-inch alloy wheels to 17 inches, which is already applied in the Vietnamese market.

Hyundai Tucson 2025 in Australia has a starting price of 38,100 AUD (about 646.68 million VND) and the highest is 59,600 AUD (equivalent to 1.011 billion VND).

Despite the addition of equipment, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson in Australia has had its price adjusted down by 1,000 - 1,500 AUD (16.9 - 25.4 million VND). Specifically, the car has a starting price of 38,100 AUD (about 646.68 million VND) and the highest is 59,600 AUD (equivalent to 1.011 billion VND).

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