Hyundai Tucson NX5 2026: Korean orders, engines, gearboxes and prices

South Korean orders for the fifth-generation Hyundai Tucson start October 21, with an eight-speed petrol automatic and a six-speed hybrid transmission.

Author: Nikita Novikov

12:42 19-10-2026

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Hyundai plans to open South Korean orders for the fifth-generation Tucson on October 21, 2026. The date appeared in an official Korean announcement reported by The Korean Car Blog. The NX5 crossover made its global debut on October 1, shifting attention from its design to prices and equipment.

The full Korean price list and final trim specifications are expected when order books open. Published technical figures should not yet be treated as confirmation of equipment on every entry-level model.

Two main powertrains are planned for South Korea. The 1.6-litre turbo petrol Tucson produces 193 hp and replaces the previous seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox with an eight-speed torque-converter automatic. The Tucson 1.6 Turbo HEV hybrid develops a combined 245 hp and uses a different six-speed automatic transmission.

Fuel efficiency also differs. The Korean Car Blog cites 12.2 km/l for the petrol model and 17.4 km/l for the hybrid, equivalent to around 8.2 and 5.7 l/100 km respectively. These Korean-cycle estimates should not be compared directly with European WLTP figures.

Reports on the Korean Tucson NX5 specify a length of 4,700 mm and a 2,785 mm wheelbase. Hyundai’s European specification lists a length of 4,560 mm, so dimensions must be checked for each market and variant. Rear doors open up to 83 degrees, helping passengers get in and child seats be installed.

The new Tucson features Pleos Connect infotainment based on Android Automotive OS. It supports the Gleo AI voice assistant, additional apps and over-the-air updates for certain functions. Online services, voice languages and digital equipment can vary by market and trim.

The next milestone is October 21, when Hyundai is expected to publish Korean prices and accept orders. Buyers will then learn what the 193 hp petrol and 245 hp hybrid variants cost and which features the base trims include.

For now, the announced date is a planned order opening rather than a completed launch. Confirmed Korean prices and trim-by-trim specifications remain outstanding.