Hyundai Tucson Facelift Spied Testing Its Towing Abilities

Hyundai has been caught testing a prototype of its popular

crossover, the Tucson, hinting at possible design changes for an upcoming facelift.

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The prototype is still wearing heavy concealment, however.

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The front fascia wears a thinner camouflage, though considerably less than the rest of the vehicle.

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We expect a prominent change on this end to keep the model fresh, especially the headlights and LED daytime running lights.

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The facelift seems substantial, but we don't expect Hyundai to go as far as the Mufasa off-roader concept.

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