Russian car enthusiasts are showing heightened interest in Hyundai Tucson crossovers produced in Kazakhstan. Amid growing demand, dealers have only a few units left, and new supplies are not yet confirmed, reports infohub.kz.

According to data for January-July 2026, sales of Kia and Hyundai cars in Russia increased by 34%, reaching 10,900 vehicles. A significant portion of these sales comes from vehicles imported via parallel imports.

One of the most sought-after Hyundai models is the Tucson, with dealers noting particular interest in crossovers assembled in Kazakhstan. For example, the company "Avtomir" reported that such vehicles sell faster than others. Only one 2026 Tucson remains in stock, in the Prime trim with a 2.0-liter engine producing 150 horsepower, a six-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive.

The vehicle is fully adapted for the Russian market, featuring a leather interior, dual-zone climate control, ventilated and heated seats, and a power tailgate.

The Russian dealer prices the Tucson Prime at 5.85 million rubles, equivalent to approximately 30.9 million tenge. For comparison, in Kazakhstan, the same trim is currently available at a promotional price of 15 million tenge.

Chinese Tucson is cheaper

Meanwhile, Russian dealers offer an alternative: the extended version of the Hyundai Tucson L, made in China. This vehicle is larger than the standard model and is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbo engine producing 200 horsepower and an eight-speed automatic. The price starts at around 4.2 million rubles, while the version with the N Line package costs about 4.3 million (approximately 22.2–22.7 million tenge).

Thus, the Chinese Tucson L is noticeably cheaper than the Kazakh one, but it is the cars from Kazakhstan that are currently in high demand. New supplies remain limited.

Other Korean models also running out in Russia

The shortage is not limited to the Tucson. Russian dealers are running out of Kia Seltos, sales of which tripled in January-July, reaching 2,800 vehicles. Remaining 2026 models cost from 2.6 million rubles, or about 13.7 million tenge. Some of these cars were originally intended for the Chinese market and require Russification.

The Chinese-made Hyundai Mufasa is also becoming rare. One dealer has a few early 2026 crossovers left, priced at 3.1–3.4 million rubles (approximately 16.4–18 million tenge). Sales of this model in Russia are also supported by parallel imports.

Earlier, the publication "Kursiv Avto" reported that Russians are being charged million-ruble surcharges for cars from Kazakhstan.