Hyundai Tucson vs Isuzu mu-X (2026)
Hyundai Tucson (₹27.32 Lakh – ₹33.64 Lakh) and Isuzu mu-X (₹34.53 Lakh – ₹37.71 Lakh) go head-to-head in the full size suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Hyundai Tucson is more affordable — it starts ₹7.21 Lakh lower than the Isuzu mu-X.
- The Hyundai Tucson is the more powerful car, with 184 bhp against 161 bhp.
- The Hyundai Tucson has the bigger boot: 540 litres vs 235 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Hyundai Tucson in short
The Tucson was Hyundai India's flagship SUV until it was quietly discontinued in November 2025, a little over three years after its 2022 launch. Final ex-showroom prices ran Rs 27.32-33.64 lakh after the September 2025 GST reduction. It offered petrol and diesel engines with a plush, feature-rich cabin and Level 2 ADAS, but never found volume against the Toyota Fortuner below it and German rivals above. These figures are retained for reference and used-market research.
Full Tucson prices & variants →Isuzu mu-X in short
The mu-X is Isuzu's 7-seat ladder-frame SUV, relaunched in India in 2021 on the second-generation global platform, sold in 4x2 and 4x4 automatic forms. It runs the same 1.9-litre turbo-diesel as the D-Max pickups — 163 PS and 360 Nm through a 6-speed automatic — which makes it far less muscular than the 204 PS 2.8-litre Toyota Fortuner it prices against. Its case rests on Isuzu's commercial-grade durability, a comfortable three-row cabin and typically lower running costs than its bigger-engined rivals.
Full mu-X prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Tucson or mu-X?
The Hyundai Tucson is more affordable — it starts ₹7.21 Lakh lower than the Isuzu mu-X. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Tucson vs mu-X — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Tucson — not yet tested; Isuzu mu-X — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Tucson or the mu-X?
The Hyundai Tucson is more affordable — it starts ₹7.21 Lakh lower than the Isuzu mu-X. The Hyundai Tucson is the more powerful car, with 184 bhp against 161 bhp. The Hyundai Tucson has the bigger boot: 540 litres vs 235 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.