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2021 Hyundai Tucson SEL, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2021 Hyundai Tucson SEL

SUV · 181 hp · 23–25 mpg combined

Sticker from
$26,100Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

16 factory options, from $30 to $450.

Tow Hitch$450
EC Mirror w/HomeLink and Compass$295
Winter Package$285
Roof Rack Cross Rails$250
Illuminated Door Sills$250
Cargo Package$200
Cargo Cover$190
Carpeted Floor Mats$169
All-Weather Floor Mats$165
Mudguards$120
Cargo Tray$115
Rear Bumper Applique$75
Dual USB Port$70
Wheel Locks$65
Cargo Net$55
First Aid Kit$30

Which Tucson is right for you?

Six trims, $23,700 to $32,050. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.

181hp2.4L four-cylinder
175lb-ftTorque
23–25mpgCombined · 21–22 city · 26–28 highway
FWD / AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
31 cu ftCargo volume
3,426–3,563 lbsCurb weight
4,718–4,850 lbsGVWR
2,000 lbsMax towing
1,098–1,105 lbsMax payload

117 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

  • Gray
  • Black
  • Beige

All cloth.

8 factory paints

  • Red Crimson
  • Black Noir Pearl
  • Winter White
  • Magnetic Force
  • Dusk Blue
  • Stellar Silver
  • Aqua Blue
  • White Cream

Safety and recalls

1 recall campaign on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal5out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2021 Tucson.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100,000 mi
Rust
7 yr
Roadside
5 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr8 yr10 yr
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