The fourth-generation Hyundai Tucson has been on sale in North America since the 2022 model year, and the 2026 update carries over its angular “Parametric Dynamics” design language with a new entry-level hybrid trim. The SUV measures 4,641 mm long, 1,864 mm wide and 1,649 mm tall on a 2,756 mm wheelbase, sitting in the heart of the compact SUV class.
Two engine choices are offered. The standard powertrain is a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder producing 187 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic and offered in front- or all-wheel drive across SE, SEL, XRT, SEL Premium and Limited trims. The Tucson Hybrid combines a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder with an electric motor for a combined 231 hp, and comes exclusively with all-wheel drive across Blue SE, SEL, SEL Convenience and Limited trims. Hyundai has not published an official 0 to 60 mph time for either powertrain; independent testing has clocked the gas model in the high 8 to 9-second range and the hybrid around 7 seconds.
Inside, the cabin carries Hyundai’s twin 12.3-inch curved display setup spanning the instrument cluster and infotainment screen, along with a panoramic sunroof and ventilated seats on higher trims. Driver-assistance features include highway driving assist, blind-spot view monitoring and remote smart parking assist depending on trim.
US pricing for 2026 opens at $29,450 for the base gas SE and rises to $40,925 for the Limited AWD, while the hybrid range runs from $30,950 for the new front-wheel-drive SE to $42,075 for the Limited Hybrid, before the destination charge. The all-wheel-drive Blue SE hybrid starts at $32,450.
A successor has been shown. The fifth-generation Tucson was revealed in official design images in August 2026, larger in every dimension and styled in Hyundai’s Art of Steel language, though its powertrains and prices are still undisclosed and the fourth-generation car described here remains the one on sale.
