Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sorento (2026)
Hyundai Tucson (₹27.32 Lakh – ₹33.64 Lakh) and Kia Sorento (₹27.99 Lakh – ₹40.39 Lakh) go head-to-head in the full size suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (September 2026).
- The Hyundai Tucson is more affordable — it starts ₹0.67 Lakh lower than the Kia Sorento.
- The Kia Sorento is the more powerful car, with 235 bhp against 184 bhp.
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 →Kia Sorento in short
The Sorento is Kia India's flagship three-row SUV, launched on 4 September 2026 at ₹27.99–40.39 lakh (introductory) across 32 variants. Built at Anantapur, it offers a 193 PS 2.2L diesel with an 8-speed DCT or a ~235 PS 1.6T strong hybrid with a 6-speed automatic — the hybrid available with AWD, unique in the segment — in 7-seat and 6-seat captain-chair layouts (6-seat adds ₹20,000, Black Line trim adds ₹20,000). It squares up to the Toyota Fortuner, Skoda Kodiaq and Jeep Meridian.
Full Sorento prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Tucson or Sorento?
The Hyundai Tucson is more affordable — it starts ₹0.67 Lakh lower than the Kia Sorento. (Ex-showroom prices, September 2026.)
Tucson vs Sorento — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Tucson — not yet tested; Kia Sorento — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Tucson or the Sorento?
The Hyundai Tucson is more affordable — it starts ₹0.67 Lakh lower than the Kia Sorento. The Kia Sorento is the more powerful car, with 235 bhp against 184 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.