Hyundai Tucson History

Compact SUV · 2005–present

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History

Launched for 2005, the Tucson is Hyundai's compact crossover and one of its best-selling models worldwide, slotting below the Santa Fe.

The 2022 redesign brought dramatic, sharply faceted styling and a plug-in hybrid, pushing the Tucson well upmarket from its humble beginnings.

Generations

First generation (JM) · JM (2005–2009)

The original compact Tucson SUV (US 2005–2009).
Third generation (TL) · TL (2016–2021)

A more grown-up, better-selling Tucson with turbocharged options (US 2016–2021).
Fourth generation (NX4) · NX4 (2022–present)

Dramatically faceted styling, with hybrid and plug-in-hybrid versions (US from 2022).

Body styles

4-door SUV

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