New spy shots from the facelifted Hyundai Tucson, it will arrive at the China auto market before the end of this year. The Tucson will be sold in China as a cheaper alternative next to the upcoming all-new Hyundai ix35. Many car makers in China sell several generations of the same vehicle, the ix35 being the successor of the Tucson in the rest or the world.

Current Hyundai Tucson.

The Tucson is made in China by the Beijing-Hyundai joint venture which will also make the new ix35. Price of the facelifted Tucson will start around 130.000 yuan, while the ix35 will start around 160.000 yuan. The facelifted Tucson will be available with the current 2.0, the big 2.7 V6 won’t return.

Via: Autohome.