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Hyundai Tucson

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Fourth generation Tucson on Hyundai's i-GMP platform; distinctive parametric design language makes it one of the more striking mid-size SUVs in SA Current version 2021 Body style SUV
Tucson is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.
ZAR 568,900
On-road in
ZAR 585,607
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 568,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,400
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,700
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,150
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 3,200
Insurance
ZAR 6,258
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 568,900
Finance estimate from ZAR 10,007/month Based on 2.0 MT Motion Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1999cc (2.0L) Torque:192Nm (142 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:181mm (7.1″) Power:115kW (154 bhp) Boot540L (19.1 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 13.9 km/l (33 mpg)
City 11.0 km/l (26 mpg)
Highway 16.5 km/l (39 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Hyundai Tucson in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 10,007
Total Interest
ZAR 145,398
Total Payable
ZAR 600,398
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the 2.0 MT Motion. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Hyundai Tucson

Tucson is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.

The South African range uses Petrol and Diesel power with Manual and Automatic choices. Fourth generation launched in SA in 2021; major step change in styling, interior quality, and technology over the third-gen car. The Tucson is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between Petrol power, a South African price reference of R568,900 and engine of 2-litre Turbocharged Petrol. A proper look at the Tucson begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, a 6-speed Manual transmission sits beside a Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain, while a front-wheel drive drivetrain sets a practical boundary. For this South African suv, the owner should weigh a South African price reference of R764,900 against the route, load and cost of the vehicle. For a buyer searching the Tucson price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. Engine of 2-litre Turbocharged Petrol describes the opportunity; a power output of 115 kW @ 6200 rpm and a 6-Speed Manual transmission describe the conditions around it. The Tucson has a clearer South African buying case when its suv shape is connected to the work it must do. Here, an SUV body sits beside Petrol power, while a South African price reference of R568,900 sets a practical boundary. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a South African price reference of R568,900, engine of 2-litre Turbocharged Petrol and a power output of 115 kW @ 6200 rpm. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a 6-Speed Manual transmission, a 6-speed Manual transmission and a Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain for Tucson. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for family travel, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for Tucson. Petrol power describes the opportunity; a South African price reference of R568,900 and engine of 2-litre Turbocharged Petrol describe the conditions around it for Tucson. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for Tucson. The useful starting points are a power output of 115 kW @ 6200 rpm and a 6-Speed Manual transmission; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size for Tucson. For family travel, the deciding question is whether the vehicle remains comfortable and affordable after ordinary fuel, insurance, tyre and service costs are included for Tucson

Hyundai Tucson — Quick Facts

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.0 MT Motion Motion Petrol Efficiency13.9 km/l Manual ZAR 568,900
2.0 AT Fluid Fluid Petrol Efficiency13.9 km/l 6-Speed Automatic ZAR 619,900
2.0D AT Executive AWD Executive Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l 8-Speed Automatic ZAR 764,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.0 MT Motion Motion Petrol Efficiency13.9 km/l Manual ZAR 568,900
2.0 AT Fluid Fluid Petrol Efficiency13.9 km/l 6-Speed Automatic ZAR 619,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.0D AT Executive AWD Executive Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l 8-Speed Automatic ZAR 764,900
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Hyundai Tucson Specifications

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Where the Hyundai Tucson Fits Best

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Who buys this

The Hyundai Tucson is a current South African SUV positioned for families and private buyers who need SUV practicality without losing everyday comfort. The best buyer for Tucson can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare Petrol power and a South African price reference of R568,900 with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

City
In South African use, the Tucson has to deal with short urban trips, hot-weather highway running, rougher suburban surfaces and the cost discipline that comes with finance, insurance and tyres. The urban test for Tucson should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s a power output of 115 kW @ 6200 rpm is only useful if access and visibility work in practice
Highway
For highway buyers, the Tucson needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for Tucson. Run Tucson at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see whether the driver can remain relaxed after an hour. The interaction between a Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain, a front-wheel drive drivetrain and a South African price reference of R619,900 is more informative than maximum speed for Tucson. Owners travelling between provinces should also price replacement tyres, roadside assistance and scheduled service for Tucson
Off-Road
A 6-Speed Manual transmission may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability. Ground clearance is only one part of the rough-road answer for Tucson. For Tucson, the sensible check is the exact front-wheel drive arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath. Stay cautious where the local data does not state clearance or wading depth for Tucson. A buyer whose routine includes construction tracks or isolated farm roads should compare a vehicle with documented capability rather than infer it from styling for Tucson

Hyundai Tucson — Should You Buy It?

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Tucson deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

The Hyundai Tucson suits families and private buyers who need SUV practicality without losing everyday comfort. Published consumption references around 7.2 l/100km help frame running costs, while output references around 115 kW and 137 help explain overtaking confidence. A fair review of Tucson should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of engine of 2-litre Turbocharged Petrol, a power output of 115 kW @ 6200 rpm and a 6-Speed Manual transmission can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓South African price: R568,900
  • ✓Engine: 2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 115 kW @ 6200 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
  • ✓Gearbox: 6-speed Manual
  • ✓Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive
  • ✓Drive layout: FWD
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Tucson can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Tucson depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Tucson quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Tucson budget.
  • ✕A short Tucson test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Tucson capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Tucson grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Tucson figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Tucson stock and support terms.

Hyundai Tucson FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Hyundai Tucson run from R568,900 to R764,900, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current south african range comprises 2.0 MT Motion, 2.0 AT Fluid, 2.0D AT Executive AWD. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Hyundai Tucson is 181 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The Hyundai Tucson engine specification depends on derivative: 2.0 MT Motion, 2.0 AT Fluid: 1999 cc, 115 kW (154 bhp); 2.0D AT Executive AWD: 1995 cc, 137 kW (184 bhp). Compare the exact trim because its gearbox and equipment may also differ.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Hyundai Tucson is around 13.9 km/l.

The Hyundai Tucson is a current South African SUV positioned for families and private buyers who need SUV practicality without losing everyday comfort. The best buyer for Tucson can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout.

In South African use, the Tucson has to deal with short urban trips, hot-weather highway running, rougher suburban surfaces and the cost discipline that comes with finance, insurance and tyres. The urban test for Tucson should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow...

For highway buyers, the Tucson needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for Tucson.

Buyers researching the Hyundai Tucson often compare it with rivals such as Jetour T2 , Mazda CX-5 , Tata Harrier , GWM H6 , Omoda C7 . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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