Paris Motorshow 2026: Inovev forecasts 140,000 units per year of the new Hyundai Tucson SUV (in Europe)
- Korean carmaker Hyundai has unveiled the new generation of its mid-range SUV (C segment), the Tucson , whose versions sold in Europe will still be produced in the Czech Republic, in Nosovice , like previous generations.
- The new generation stands out even more from the competition (Renault Austral, Peugeot 3008, Opel Grandland , Citroën C5 Aircross , Kia Sportage , Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan, Nissan Qashqai) thanks to its design compared to previous generations. It draws inspiration from the style of the large Santa Fe SUV, a boxy and robust design. It is 6 cm longer than the previous model (4.70 m).
- The new Hyundai Tucson will be powered by 1.6-liter hybrid (F-HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) gasoline engines, but diesel engines will not be offered. There will be no fully electric version of the new Tucson. For that type of powertrain, you will need to look at the Hyundai Ioniq.
- Therefore, despite the Hyundai Tucson's popularity in Europe (133,000 sales in Europe in 2025 and 70,000 in the first six months of 2026), the new Tucson will have to contend with the massive development of all-electric SUVs from other brands in Europe throughout its expected five- to six-year lifespan, which should put it at a disadvantage starting in the next two or three years. In this context, the new Hyundai Tucson is expected to see its sales decline from 148,000 units in 2027 to 142,000 in 2028, 129,000 in 2029, and 122,000 in 2030.
- The new Hyundai Tucson will also have to contend with the arrival of the future Kia Sportage, its main competitor.