Hyundai Tucson vs Isuzu mu-X vs Toyota Fortuner (2026)
The classic full size suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Tucson if you want the lowest starting price (₹27.32 Lakh), the biggest boot (540 L).
- Pick the Isuzu mu-X if you want the most seats (7).
- Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you want the most power (201 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 48 kmpl).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
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 →Toyota Fortuner in short
The Toyota Fortuner is the undisputed king of India's ladder-frame SUV segment, dominating sales despite premium pricing and minimal discounts. Its 201bhp 2.8 diesel, proper 4x4 hardware and near-indestructible reputation give it unmatched brand equity against the MG Gloster and Skoda Kodiaq. The lineup now spans a lone 2.7 petrol AT, a value-focused Leader Edition, the new Neo Drive 48V mild-hybrid diesel, and the Legender and GR-S editions at the top of the range.
Full Fortuner prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Tucson vs mu-X vs Fortuner — which should I buy?
Pick the Hyundai Tucson if you want the lowest starting price (₹27.32 Lakh), the biggest boot (540 L). Pick the Isuzu mu-X if you want the most seats (7). Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you want the most power (201 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 48 kmpl). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Tucson, mu-X, Fortuner?
The Hyundai Tucson starts lowest at ₹27.32 Lakh, against ₹34.53 Lakh for the mu-X and ₹34.76 Lakh for the Fortuner (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Tucson: not yet NCAP-tested; Isuzu mu-X: not yet NCAP-tested; Toyota Fortuner: not yet NCAP-tested.