Hyundai Tucson vs Tata Safari (2026)
Hyundai Tucson (₹27.32 Lakh – ₹33.64 Lakh) and Tata Safari (₹13.40 Lakh – ₹26.91 Lakh) go head-to-head in the full size suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Tata Safari is more affordable — it starts ₹13.92 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Tucson.
- The Hyundai Tucson is the more powerful car, with 184 bhp against 168 bhp.
- Only the Tata Safari has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Hyundai Tucson has the bigger boot: 540 litres vs 447 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 →Tata Safari in short
The Safari revives Tata's most iconic nameplate as a three-row flagship built on the Harrier's OMEGA platform, offered in 6- and 7-seat layouts. Since 2026 the 170 PS Kryotec diesel is joined by a 168 bhp 1.5L Hyperion turbo-petrol from ₹13.40 lakh, and the trims are renamed (Smart/Pure X/Adventure X+/Accomplished X/X+/UL). It battles the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector Plus and Hyundai Alcazar.
Full Safari prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Tucson or Safari?
The Tata Safari is more affordable — it starts ₹13.92 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Tucson. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Tucson vs Safari — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Tucson — not yet tested; Tata Safari — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Tucson or the Safari?
The Tata Safari is more affordable — it starts ₹13.92 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Tucson. The Hyundai Tucson is the more powerful car, with 184 bhp against 168 bhp. Only the Tata Safari has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars). Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.