The Hyundai Tucson mid-size SUV range has shrunk for 2026, and one of its engines has been dropped.
But while the number of Tucson variants has also been reduced, from 17 to just nine, so too have prices across the range. Depending on the variant, the Tucson is between $1000 and $2500 cheaper than before.
Hyundai added a hybrid powertrain to the local Tucson lineup for 2025, dropping the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine in the process while adding a front-wheel drive version of the 1.6-litre turbo-petrol four.
Now, it has axed the 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine, following the removal of this powertrain from the Kona small SUV for 2026.
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That leaves just two powertrains available in the Tucson: a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder and the 1.6-litre turbo-petrol hybrid.
If you want all-wheel drive, your only option is the hybrid.
In contrast, the related Kia Sportage continues to offer the 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine (in both front- and all-wheel drive configurations), as well as the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel. It’s also offered with the same hybrid powertrain as the Tucson.
All Tucsons now feature Digital Key functionality, allowing you to use compatible smartphones to lock, unlock or start the vehicle using near-field communication and ultra-wideband technology.
Other than the switch from 18-inch alloy wheels to 17s for the base Tucson, there are no other specification changes for 2026.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson 2.0L FWD | $38,100 (-$1000) |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid FWD | $42,600 (-$2500) |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson Elite 2.0L FWD | $43,100 (-$1000) |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Elite FWD | $48,100 (-$2000) |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Elite AWD | $50,600 (-$2000) |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Elite N Line FWD | $50,600 (-$2000) |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Elite N Line AWD | $53,100 (-$2000) |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Premium AWD | $58,100 (-$1500) |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Premium N Line AWD | $59,600 (-$1500) |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
There are two powertrains available in the 2026 Tucson lineup.
| Specifications | Petrol | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L naturally aspirated 4cyl | 1.6L turbo 4cyl hybrid |
| Engine power | 115kW | 132kW |
| Engine torque | 192Nm | 264Nm |
| Electric motor outputs | – | 47.7KW |
| Total system power | – | 172kW |
| Total system torque | – | 350Nm |
| Battery capacity | – | 1.49kWh |
| Transmission | 6-speed auto | 6-speed auto |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive | Front- or all-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1495-1616kg | 1626kg-1806kg |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 8.1L/100km | 5.3L/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 54L | 52L |
| Fuel requirement | 91-octane regular unleaded | 91-octane regular unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 184g/km | 121g/km |
| Emissions standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| Braked towing capacity | 1650kg | 1900kg |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Petrol | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4640mm | 4640mm (4650mm in N Line) |
| Width | 1865mm | 1865mm |
| Height | 1665mm | 1665mm |
| Wheelbase | 2755mm | 2755mm |
| Cargo capacity | 539L (rear seats up) 1860L (rear seats folded) | 582L (rear seats up) 1903L (rear seats folded) |
Servicing and Warranty
The Hyundai Tucson range is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km with the petrol engine and 12 months or 10,000km with the hybrid.
Hyundai offers capped-price servicing. It hasn’t announced different prices for 2026 vehicles, but for 2025 Tucsons service pricing is as follows:
| Petrol | Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| 12 months | $353 | $348 |
| 24 months | $358 | $348 |
| 36 months | $403 | $578 |
| 48 months | $404 | $419 |
| 60 months | $353 | $348 |
Safety
The Hyundai Tucson has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2021.
| Category | Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 86 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 87 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 66 per cent |
| Safety assist | 70 per cent |
The Hyundai Tucson comes standard with the following safety features:
- Seven airbags
- Front, front-side, and curtain airbags plus a front-centre airbag
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Pedestrian detection
- Cyclist detection
- Junction assist
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Blind-spot assist
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane centring
- Reversing camera
- Rear parking sensors
- Leading vehicle departure alert
- Second row pretensioner seat belts (NEW)
- Safe exit warning
- Rear occupant alert
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Hyundai Bluelink connectivity:
- Automatic collision notification
- Emergency call (SOS) function
- Alert services including geo-fencing, valet, speed and time alerts
The mid-range Elite and Premium variants gain advanced rear occupant alert, navigation-based Smart Cruise Control, and Highway Driving Assist, the latter of which combines the adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping systems.
Premium grades also get a blind-spot view monitor, rear AEB and a surround-view camera.
Standard Equipment
There are three trim levels in the 2026 Tucson lineup.
The base Tucson comes standard with the following equipment:
- 17-inch alloy wheels (NEW)
- Digital Key functionality (NEW)
- Full-size spare wheel (non-hybrid only, hybrids have a space-saver)
- Dark chrome front grille
- Roof rails
- LED headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- LED side indicators
- LED tail-lights
- Heated and auto-folding side mirrors
- Cloth interior upholstery
- 4.0-inch instrument cluster display
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with over-the-air updates
- 6.6-inch climate control panel
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Digital radio
- Four USB-C outlets
- Six-speaker sound system
- Wireless phone charger
- Electronic parking brake
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped shifter
- Premium cloth dashboard and door centre trim
- Black cloth upholstery
- Power driver’s seat lumbar
- Bluelink connected services
- Remote control of climate and vehicle functions
- Vehicle settings management
Elite variants gain:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Dark chrome grille
- Front parking sensors
- Rear privacy glass
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Solar control windshield glass
- Black leather-appointed seats
- Heated front seats
- 10-way power driver’s seat
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Satellite navigation
- Additional Bluelink functionality
- Live traffic updates
- Navigation send to car
- Voice recognition for POI lookup, vehicle controls
- Dual-zone climate control
- Keyless entry with push-button start
- Remote start
- Shift-by-wire gear selector and paddle shifters (turbocharged models only)
- Luggage net
Flagship Premium grades add:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Glossy dark chrome front grille
- Silver skid plate
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- Power tailgate
- Head-up display
- Bose premium sound system
- LED interior ambient lighting
- Heated steering wheel
- Black, brown, or grey leather upholstery
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated rear outboard seats
Options
An N Line option package is available across much of the range.
This package adds:
- 19-inch N Line alloy wheels
- Automatic high-beam
- N Line exterior body kit
- N Line front and rear bumpers
- N Line rear spoiler
- Projector LED headlights
- Body-coloured cladding
- N Line front grille
- N Line daytime running lights
- N Line skid plate
- N Line shifter (FWD models only)
- Metal pedals
- Leather and suede upholstery
Premium variants can also be ordered with a two-tone interior for an additional $295, though this isn’t available with the N Line package.
Colours
The following exterior paint finishes are available:
- Ecotronic Grey Pearl (NEW)
- Ecotronic Grey Matte (NEW, N Line models only)
- Ultimate Red (N Line only)
- Amazon Grey
- Cashmere Bronze
- Deep Sea
- Phantom Black
- Shimmering Silver
- Titan Grey
- Pine Green Matte
- White Cream
All colours except the base White Cream cost an additional $595, while the Pine Green Matte finish is available for $1000.