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Hyundai Tucson (2026): price, specs & release date
Hyundai Tucson (2026), released 2026. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: fueleconomy.gov verified STALE · 2026-06-15 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Hyundai Tucson (2026) is listed at $29700 on fueleconomy.gov as of 2026-08-17, #8 cheapest of 16 cars (median $29845); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 47/100 pay-blind standing, #6 of 16 in class.
Verified Aug 17, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Roomy, practical cabin with generous passenger and cargo space; Modern, tech-forward dual-screen interior; wireless CarPlay/Android Auto standard.
- Skip if Base 2.5L gas engine is poky, underpowered and unrefined is a dealbreaker.
Price history
$29700Is the Hyundai Tucson (2026) a good buy?
At $29700, the Hyundai Tucson (2026) is #8 cheapest of the 16 cars we track, where the median is $29720. On the spec sheet, its mpg combined of 28 is below the median of the 15, its horsepower of 187 is at the median of the 16, and its seats of 5 is at the median of the 16.
Evidence of Record
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- Physical metricsrecorded
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- Outlets on recordall tested
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Two independent labs measured this product across 4 physical metrics — 0-60 mph, braking 70-0 mph, roadholding and real-world highway fuel. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Hyundai Tucson (2026)
Two whitelisted testers—Car and Driver (8/10) and MotorTrend (8.8/10)—rate the 2026 Tucson a roomy, refined, well-equipped compact SUV undercut by a poky, unrefined base gas engine. Their hard numbers are same-generation carryover (2022/2025 test cars), not fresh 2026 units, and both are transparent that the 2.5L powertrain is unchanged for 2026.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2026-02-19–2026-03-23
Tested by Car and Driver, MotorTrend
Consistently praised
- Roomy, practical cabin with generous passenger and cargo space · 2 sources
- Modern, tech-forward dual-screen interior; wireless CarPlay/Android Auto standard · 2 sources
- Strong value for the money (MotorTrend Value 9.0/10: blend of style, technology and value)
- Quiet, refined, easygoing on-road demeanor
Commonly flagged
- Base 2.5L gas engine is poky, underpowered and unrefined · 2 sources
- Less engaging to drive than class rivals (Honda/Mazda/VW) · 2 sources
- Mediocre measured fuel economy — C/D's XRT managed 26 mpg on its 75-mph highway route
- Ride gets unsettled over rough pavement
Where reviewers disagree Little substantive disagreement: both call the gas engine poky/unrefined and the car refined and practical. The only divergence is methodological—0-60 figures come from different same-generation test cars (C/D 8.8 s on a 2022 AWD Limited; MotorTrend 9.0 s on a 2025 FWD XRT), not fresh 2026 units, and neither lab-tested a 2026 example on-record.
The sources (2)
0-60 mph (C/D track test; test car a same-generation 2022 Tucson Limited AWD, unchanged 2.5L powertrain): 8.8 sec · Braking 70-0 mph (C/D test, same-gen 2022 Limited AWD): 178 ft · Roadholding, 300-ft skidpad (C/D test, same-gen 2022 Limited AWD): 0.83 g · Real-world highway fuel economy, C/D 75-mph route (Tucson XRT): 26 mpg
Stylish from every angle, more spacious inside than most rivals, easygoing on-road demeanor.
What's most striking about the Tucson's driving demeanor is how quiet and refined it feels when cruising; it's these traits that imbue it with a sense of luxury that is rare in this class.
At our test track, our all-wheel-drive Limited test vehicle made it to 60 mph in a leisurely 8.8 seconds.
0-60 mph (MotorTrend-tested, gas 2025 XRT; powertrain carried over unchanged for 2026): 9.0 sec
Practical, tech-forward cabin
Weak, unrefined gas powertrain
Ride quality is composed for most road surfaces, but rough pavement will trigger some suspension oscillations that travel into the passenger compartment.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $29700 — current on record (was $29450) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hyundai |
| Released | 2026 |
| Body style | compact SUV |
| Mpg combined | 28 |
| Horsepower | 187 |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Seats | 5 |
| Cargo cuft | — |
| Powertrain | 2.5L inline-4 naturally aspirated, 8-speed automatic |
Source: fueleconomy.gov (read 2026-06-15) STALE · 2026-06-15 · corroborated by consumerreports.org (read 2026-06-15). EPA vehicle ID 49453 (2026 Hyundai Tucson FWD 2.5L): 28 MPG combined (25 city/33 hwy), MSRP $29,450–$39,425, 2.5L 4-cyl S8. ConsumerReports confirms 187 hp (2.5L), starting $29,450, 5 seats (2+3). Tucson Hybrid Blue (ID 49499) reaches 38 MPG at $32,450. Cargo volume not accessible from unblocked sources; null entered.
Is the Hyundai Tucson (2026) worth it vs cheaper cars?
Hyundai Tucson (2026) against its closest cheaper and pricier cars on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 16 ranked
| Product | Price | Body style | Mpg combined | Horsepower | Drivetrain | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Tucson (2026) this | $29700 | compact SUV | 28 | 187 | FWD | 5 |
| Nissan Rogue (2026) | $29490 | compact SUV | 32 | 201 | FWD | 5 |
| Mazda CX-5 (2026) | $29990 | compact SUV | 26 | 187 | AWD | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Hyundai Tucson (2026)?
Two whitelisted testers—Car and Driver (8/10) and MotorTrend (8.8/10)—rate the 2026 Tucson a roomy, refined, well-equipped compact SUV undercut by a poky, unrefined base gas engine. Their hard numbers are same-generation carryover (2022/2025 test cars), not fresh 2026 units, and both are transparent that the 2.5L powertrain is unchanged for 2026. Praised: Roomy, practical cabin with generous passenger and cargo space; Modern, tech-forward dual-screen interior; wireless CarPlay/Android Auto standard; Strong value for the money (MotorTrend Value 9.0/10: blend of style, technology and value); Quiet, refined, easygoing on-road demeanor. Flagged: Base 2.5L gas engine is poky, underpowered and unrefined; Less engaging to drive than class rivals (Honda/Mazda/VW); Mediocre measured fuel economy — C/D's XRT managed 26 mpg on its 75-mph highway route; Ride gets unsettled over rough pavement. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Hyundai Tucson (2026) cost?
The Hyundai Tucson (2026) has a US price of $29700, as of 2026-08-17.
How does the Hyundai Tucson (2026) compare on price?
At $29700, the Hyundai Tucson (2026) is #8 cheapest of the 16 cars we track, where the median is $29720.
Has the Hyundai Tucson (2026)'s price dropped?
No — since 2026-06-27 the Hyundai Tucson (2026) has risen 0.8%, from $29450 to $29700; the lowest we have recorded is $29450 (2026-06-27).
What is the lowest price the Hyundai Tucson (2026) has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Hyundai Tucson (2026) is $29450 on 2026-06-27.
Is now a good time to buy the Hyundai Tucson (2026)?
The Hyundai Tucson (2026) is currently $29700; the lowest we have recorded is $29450 (2026-06-27). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.
When was the Hyundai Tucson (2026) released?
The Hyundai Tucson (2026) was released 2026.
What are the Hyundai Tucson (2026)'s key specs?
Hyundai Tucson (2026) (Hyundai): body style compact SUV, mpg combined 28, horsepower 187, drivetrain FWD, seats 5. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $29700 at fueleconomy.gov, 2026-08-17. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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