By The Hyundai Tucson mid-size SUV has become more affordable, with price reductions of up to $2500 and the removal of the non-hybrid 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, according to car.news.
A rival to the hybrid-only Toyota RAV4 and Nissan X-Trail, the Tucson is Hyundai’s second-best-selling model after the Kona. Prices now start from $38,500 before on-road costs – a $1000 decrease from before.
For the 2026 model year (MY26), now available in showrooms, Hyundai has streamlined the lineup from 17 variants to just nine, resulting in an average price cut of $1722. The most significant technical change is the discontinuation of the 1.6L turbo-petrol engine and its seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT).
Hyundai Australia stated that this move aligns with recent changes to the Kona lineup. The discontinued engine accounted for only 17% of Tucson sales since June 2024 – around 3500 units annually – which the company deemed too low to justify its continuation.
The related Kia Sportage in Australia still offers this engine but now pairs it with a conventional automatic gearbox. This change follows Hyundai USA’s decision to replace the DCT in the Santa Fe with a traditional automatic after multiple recalls and stop-sale orders.
For 2026, Tucson equipment levels remain largely unchanged, though all variants now feature a digital key as standard. Entry-level models switch to smaller 17-inch alloy wheels, and a new Ecotronic Grey paint option is available for $750. The Ecotronic Grey Matte finish is exclusive to N-Line variants for $1000.
The largest price drop – $2500 – applies to the base hybrid variant, now priced at $42,600 before on-road costs, according to car.news. Over the past year, hybrids have made up more than half of Tucson sales in Australia, exceeding 10,000 units.
Sales for the Tucson have risen 9.9% year-to-date to the end of July, with 12,186 deliveries. While the segment-leading Toyota RAV4 has seen a 9.2% decline in the same period, it still holds the top spot in the mid-size SUV segment, ahead of the Mazda CX-5 and Mitsubishi Outlander.
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