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2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SEL

SUV · 231 hp · 36 mpg combined

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$32,400Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

231 hp36 mpg combinedAWD / FWD

Good

  • EPA-estimated 36 mpg combined
  • 2,000-lb max towing
  • 12.3-inch infotainment display
  • Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
  • Heated front seats

Watch for

  • Cloth upholstery
  • Manual passenger-seat adjustment

The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SEL is a hybrid SUV with seating for 5.

Its MSRP is $32,400 with front-wheel drive and $33,900 with all-wheel drive. Both versions use a 1.6-liter turbo gas/electric hybrid powertrain producing 231 hp, paired with a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 36 mpg combined with either drivetrain.

Cargo capacity is 38.7 cu ft, and maximum towing is 2,000 lbs. Standard cabin equipment includes heated front seats, dual-zone front climate control, a power driver seat, reclining rear seats and a split-folding rear seatback. A 12.3-inch infotainment display, 6 speakers and wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay are also standard.

Driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind-spot and lane departure warnings, rear cross-traffic alert and a pre-collision safety system. The powertrain warranty covers 120 months or 100,000 miles, while the basic warranty covers 60 months or 60,000 miles. There have been 5 NHTSA recall campaigns issued for this model year.

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Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

25 factory options, from $20 to $755.

Side Steps$755
Tow & Go Package$570
Tow Hitch$480
Protection Package$420
Illuminated Door Sill Plates$380
Cross Rails$375
Lifestyle Hitch$340
All Season Fitted Liners$280
Underbody Protection Plate$265
Carpeted Floor Mats$240
Cargo Package$235
Cargo Cover$205
Black Lug Nuts/Wheel Locks$180
Mud Guards$140
Cargo Tray$130
Cargo Organizer$130
Ball Mount Kit$90
Rear Bumper Applique$80
Severe Weather Kit$80
Wheel Locks$75
Roadside Assistance Kit$75
Cargo Net$60
First Aid Kit$45
Cargo Blocks$30
Coin Cup$20

Which Tucson is right for you?

Twelve trims, $29,450 to $42,575. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

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

231hp1.6L four-cylinder turbo hybrid
271lb-ftTorque
36mpgCombined · 36 city · 37 highway
AWD / FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
38.7 cu ftCargo volume
2,000 lbsMax towing

119 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Black
  • Gray

Both cloth.

8 factory paints

  • Cashmere Bronze
  • Deep Sea
  • Shimmering Silver
  • Ash Black
  • Amazon Gray
  • Ecotronic Gray
  • Ultimate Red
  • Creamy White Pearl

Safety and recalls

5 recall campaigns on file.

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

Overall—Not rated
Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Tucson. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

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
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr8 yr10 yr
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Other years of the Tucson Hybrid SEL.