What changed? · Hyundai Tucson
JM → LM
Hyundai Tucson (JM) (2004–2009) compared with its successor, the Hyundai Tucson (LM) (2009–2015).
Changes stated by the sources
- Powertrain The 2.4-litre four-cylinder made almost the same power as the previous V6, with 20% better fuel economy than the previous four-cylinder.[1]
- Design Styling was reported to be based on the Hyundai ix-onic concept.[1]
- Other Outside South Korea and North America the name changed to ix35 in most markets.[1]
Size
Not compared: the sources give no figures for the same stated market and standard body, so differences are not calculated. The figures are listed separately in the table below.
Side by side
| Item | Hyundai Tucson (JM) First generation | Hyundai Tucson (LM) Second generation |
|---|---|---|
| Production | 2004–2009[1] | 2009–2015[1] |
| First shown | Not documented here | 2009[1] |
| Model years | 2005–2009 (unstated)[1] | 2010–2015 (unstated)[1] |
| Codes | JM[1] | LM[1] |
| Platform | Hyundai Elantra-based platform (shared with the second-generation Kia Sportage)[1] | Not documented here |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV[1] | 5-door SUV[1] |
| Seating | Not documented here | Not documented here |
| Drivetrain | FWD[1], AWD[1] | FWD[1], AWD[1], AWD[1] |
| Powertrain types documented | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Dimensions — shown separately, not compared | ||
| Figures as published | market not stated: length 4,325 mm (170.3 in), width 1,795 mm (70.7 in), height 1,730 mm (68.1 in), wheelbase 2,630 mm (103.5 in)[1] | market not stated: length 4,410 mm (173.6 in), width 1,820 mm (71.7 in), wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)[1] |
| Why not compared | These generations have no figures for the same stated market and standard body (a market that is not stated cannot be matched), so no differences are calculated. | |
| Luggage capacity | Not documented here | 465 L behind 2nd row, market not stated, not stated[1] |
| Highest output documented | 175 PS (129 kW) Delta 2.7 V6, market not stated[1] | 184 PS (135 kW) R II 2.0 CRDi (184 PS, manual), market not stated[1] |
Differences in brackets are against the column to the left. Dimensions are compared only for the same market and the standard body; luggage figures are shown with their market and measuring method because they are often not comparable.
Sources
- Hyundai Tucson — Wikipedia Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
Wikipedia sources link to the exact revision that was read. Specifications differ between markets, years and versions; each figure is shown with the market and version its source states.