Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sorento vs Toyota Fortuner (2026)
The classic full size suv shortlist, settled with numbers (September 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Tucson if you want the lowest starting price (₹27.32 Lakh), the biggest boot (540 L).
- Pick the Kia Sorento if you want the most power (235 bhp), the most seats (7).
- Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you want 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 →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 →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 Sorento 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 Kia Sorento if you want the most power (235 bhp), the most seats (7). Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you want 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, Sorento, Fortuner?
The Hyundai Tucson starts lowest at ₹27.32 Lakh, against ₹27.99 Lakh for the Sorento and ₹34.76 Lakh for the Fortuner (ex-showroom, September 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Tucson: not yet NCAP-tested; Kia Sorento: not yet NCAP-tested; Toyota Fortuner: not yet NCAP-tested.