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2026 Hyundai Tucson SEL Plus

SUV · 187 hp · 26–28 mpg combined

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$31,300Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

187 hp26–28 mpg combinedFWD / AWD

Good

2,750-lb maximum towing
38.7 cu ft cargo
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
Multi-level heated front seats

Watch for

6-way manual passenger seat
187 hp trails SEL's 268

The 2026 Hyundai Tucson SEL Plus is a gas SUV with seating for 5 and 38.7 cu ft of cargo space.

MSRP is $31,300 with front-wheel drive and $32,800 with all-wheel drive. Both use a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine producing 187 hp and an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission.

Front-wheel drive delivers an EPA-estimated 28 mpg combined, while all-wheel drive returns 26 mpg combined. Maximum towing is 2,750 lbs. Standard cabin equipment includes leatherette upholstery, multi-level heated front seats, an 8-way power driver seat, dual-zone front climate control and reclining rear seats.

A 12.3-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert and a rearview camera are standard. The basic warranty covers 60 months or 60,000 miles, while the powertrain warranty covers 120 months or 100,000 miles. There have been 5 NHTSA recall campaigns issued for this model year.

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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

Roadside Assistance Kit$75

Wheel Locks$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.

$29,450−$1,850SE187 hp $30,800−$500SEL268 hp $30,950−$350Hybrid SE231 hp $31,300This trimSEL Plus187 hp $32,400+$1,100Hybrid SEL231 hp $32,450+$1,150Hybrid Blue SE231 hp $33,475+$2,175XRT187 hp $33,800+$2,500SEL Premium187 hp $34,900+$3,600Hybrid SEL Convenience231 hp $39,425+$8,125Limited268 hp $42,075+$10,775Hybrid Limited231 hp $42,575+$11,275Hybrid Night231 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,525, from Hybrid SEL Convenience to Limited.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic.

187hp2.5L four-cylinder

178lb-ftTorque

26–28mpgCombined · 24–25 city · 30–33 highway

FWD / AWD8-speed shiftable automatic

5Seats

38.7 cu ftCargo volume

2,750 lbsMax towing

121 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

Black
Gray

Both leatherette.

8 factory paints

Serenity White Pearl
Ecotronic Gray
Hampton Gray
Atlantis Blue
Ultimate Red
Rockwood Green
Shimmering Silver
Phantom Black

Safety and recalls

5 recall campaigns on file.

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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

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