How much is road tax on a Hyundai Tucson?

A Hyundai Tucson registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.

Do electric Hyundai Tucsons pay road tax?

Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.

What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?

Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.

How is road tax calculated for the Hyundai Tucson?

For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.

How does used-car road tax work in the UK?

For cars registered from April 2017, VED is based on a first-year rate determined by CO2 emissions, followed by a standard flat rate. An additional surcharge applies for cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new. Older cars, registered before April 2017, are taxed purely based on their CO2 emission bands.

How many Hyundai Tucsons are for sale?

There are 7 Hyundai Tucsons currently available, ranging from model years 2015 to 2023. These figures were last updated on 4 September 2026.

Hyundai Tucson road tax 2026/27: VED cost

Standard rate (year 2+)

£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock

£200/yr

90% of Hyundai Tucson

Expensive-car supplement

+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Hyundai Tucson road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂	Petrol / EV / RDE2 diesel	Non-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km	£10	£10
1–50 g/km	£115	£135
51–75 g/km	£135	£280
76–90 g/km	£280	£365
91–100 g/km	£365	£405
101–110 g/km	£405	£455
111–130 g/km	£455	£560
131–150 g/km	£560	£1,410
151–170 g/km	£1,410	£2,270
171–190 g/km	£2,270	£3,420
191–225 g/km	£3,420	£4,850
226–255 g/km	£4,850	£5,690
Over 255 g/km	£5,690	£5,690

After the first year

2026/27

£200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
+£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Hyundai Tucson (Petrol, Petrol Parallel PHEV, Petrol/Electric Hybrid), across 138 recorded variants.

Performance

111–261 bhp
Power: 7.6s
0–60 mph (fastest): 126 mph
Top speed: 1,591–2,656 cc
Engine

Economy & running costs

28–61 mpg
Fuel economy: 22–237 g/km
CO₂: £190
Road tax (VED): 12–27 of 50
Insurance group

Dimensions & practicality

4,475 mm
Length: 1,865 mm
Width: 1,650 mm
Height: 2,670 mm
Wheelbase: 1,564 kg
Weight: 5
Seats: 5
Doors

Euro NCAP safety

4★
Adult: 3★
Child: 1★
Pedestrian

The Hyundai Tucson (04-09) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:

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Trim	Fuel	Power	MPG	CO₂	Ins.
1.6T Plug-in Hybrid N Line 5dr AutoAutomatic	Petrol Parallel PHEV	248 bhp	—	24	23
1.6T Plug-in Hybrid Premium 5dr 4WD AutoAutomatic	Petrol Parallel PHEV	248 bhp	—	29	23
1.6T Plug-in Hybrid Ultimate 5dr AutoAutomatic	Petrol Parallel PHEV	248 bhp	—	25	23
1.6T Hybrid N Line S 5dr 4WD AutoAutomatic	Petrol/Electric Hybrid	211 bhp	42.8 mpg	142	21
1.6T Hybrid Advance 5dr AutoAutomatic	Petrol/Electric Hybrid	211 bhp	49.6 mpg	127	20
1.6T 48V MHD 180 Ultimate 5dr 4WD DCTAutomatic	Petrol	157 bhp	40.4 mpg	158	18
1.6T Premium 5drManual	Petrol	157 bhp	40.9 mpg	150	16
1.6T 48V MHD Advance 5dr DCTAutomatic	Petrol	157 bhp	44.8 mpg	142	17
1.6 TGDi Hybrid 230 Ultimate 5dr 2WD AutoAutomatic	Petrol/Electric Hybrid	226 bhp	49.6 mpg	131	20
1.6 TGDi 48V MHD 180 Ultimate 5dr 4WD DCTAutomatic	Petrol	177 bhp	39.8 mpg	162	19
1.6 TGDi SE Connect 5dr 2WDManual	Petrol	147 bhp	42.2 mpg	151	12
1.6 TGDi 48V MHD SE Connect 5dr 2WD DCTAutomatic	Petrol	147 bhp	44.1 mpg	144	14

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Hyundai Tucson?: A Hyundai Tucson registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Hyundai Tucsons pay road tax?: Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?: Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Hyundai Tucson?: For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?: For cars registered from April 2017, VED is based on a first-year rate determined by CO2 emissions, followed by a standard flat rate. An additional surcharge applies for cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new. Older cars, registered before April 2017, are taxed purely based on their CO2 emission bands.
How many Hyundai Tucsons are for sale?: There are 7 Hyundai Tucsons currently available, ranging from model years 2015 to 2023. These figures were last updated on 4 September 2026.

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