Hyundai unveiled the all-new Tucson in New York on October 1, 2026. Its global newsroom timestamp is October 2 at 6:15 a.m. KST. Korea is due later in 2026, followed by North America, Europe and other markets in 2027. The announcement does not provide prices or complete country-specific trim lists. Source
Separate Korea timing from global specifications
The release lists gasoline, hybrid and plug-in-hybrid specifications, but that does not mean every market receives the same range. Hyundai says feature availability and timing vary by market, model and trim. The plug-in hybrid and its stated 81 km electric range are for select markets. Korean buyers should check the local price list and certified specifications when they are published. Source
The 42 mpg and 17.4 km/L figures use different conditions
The headline 42 mpg is a target for a North American front-wheel-drive hybrid with 17-inch wheels. Actual economy can vary with configuration and driving conditions. The same technical table separately lists 17.4 km/L for the Korean hybrid specification. Compare the certified local trim instead of treating figures from different test systems and configurations as directly interchangeable. Source
Check the scope of in-car AI and off-road tools
Pleos Connect is an Android Automotive OS-based infotainment system with Gleo AI, native in-car services and over-the-air updates. Gleo AI availability, service names and timing also vary by market, model and trim. If built-in services matter to a purchase, wait for the Korean app list and connectivity conditions before treating them as confirmed. Source
Smart Terrain Assist displays terrain difficulty, but it is limited to the XRT PRO and the release footnote identifies it as North America-only. XRT and XRT PRO are themselves available only in select markets. Do not read every feature in the global announcement as standard Korean equipment. Source