Key facts
- Hyundai Motor Co. will launch the fifth-generation Tucson SUV next month.
- The new Tucson will be available with a turbo 1.6-liter gasoline engine or a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline-hybrid powertrain.
- The hybrid model offers a fuel economy of 17.4 kilometers per liter.
- The vehicle includes a redundant power supply system for door unlocking.
- The new Tucson features Hyundai's next-generation infotainment system, Pleos Connect, with Gleo AI.
Hyundai Motor Co. announced on Sunday, September 20, 2026, that it will launch the all-new Tucson sport utility vehicle (SUV) in the domestic market next month. This marks the introduction of the fifth-generation Tucson, a fully redesigned model six years after its predecessor. The new Tucson will be offered in two versions: one equipped with a turbo 1.6-liter gasoline engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission, and another with a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline-hybrid powertrain. The hybrid model boasts a fuel economy of 17.4 kilometers per liter. Hyundai has incorporated advanced safety features into the new Tucson, including a redundant power supply system for door unlocking that ensures the function remains operational even if the main power supply is interrupted during a collision. This technology is being applied to a Hyundai vehicle for the first time. Additionally, the compact SUV will feature Hyundai Motor's next-generation infotainment system, Pleos Connect, which provides access to Gleo AI, a generative artificial intelligence agent. This marks the first time Pleos Connect has been included in a Hyundai SUV.