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2026 Hyundai Tucson SEL

SUV · 187–268 hp · 26–35 mpg combined

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$30,800Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

187–268 hp26–35 mpg combinedFWD / AWD

Good

268-hp plug-in hybrid available
2,750-lb max towing
Heated front seats standard
12.3-inch infotainment display

Watch for

Plug-in hybrid tows 2,000 lbs
Hybrid lacks front-wheel drive

The 2026 Hyundai Tucson SEL offers gas and plug-in hybrid powertrains, with front-wheel drive for the gas powertrain and all-wheel drive for gas or plug-in hybrid power. MSRP runs from $30,800 to $40,075.

The gas versions use a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with 187 hp and an 8-speed shiftable automatic. The plug-in hybrid has a 1.6L turbo gas/electric powertrain, 268 hp, a 6-speed shiftable automatic, and all-wheel drive. EPA-estimated combined fuel economy is 28 mpg for the front-wheel-drive gas version, 26 mpg for the all-wheel-drive gas version, and 35 mpg for the plug-in hybrid. Gas versions tow up to 2,750 lbs, while the plug-in hybrid has a 2,000-lb maximum.

Standard equipment includes heated front seats, adaptive cruise control, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 12.3-inch infotainment display, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and dual-zone front climate control. Cargo capacity ranges from 31.9 to 38.7 cu ft. The powertrain warranty covers 120 months or 100,000 miles, and 5 NHTSA recall campaigns have been 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−$1,350SE187 hp $30,800This trimSEL187 hp $30,950+$150Hybrid SE231 hp $31,300+$500SEL Plus187 hp $32,400+$1,600Hybrid SEL231 hp $32,450+$1,650Hybrid Blue SE231 hp $33,475+$2,675XRT187 hp $33,800+$3,000SEL Premium187 hp $34,900+$4,100Hybrid SEL Convenience231 hp $39,425+$8,625Limited268 hp $42,075+$11,275Hybrid Limited231 hp $42,575+$11,775Hybrid Night231 hp

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

The numbers.

Three configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic.

187–268hp2.5L four-cylinder / 1.6L four-cylinder turbo hybrid

178–271lb-ftTorque

26–35mpgCombined · 24–35 city · 30–35 highway

FWD / AWD8-speed shiftable automatic / 6-speed shiftable automatic

5Seats

31.9–38.7 cu ftCargo volume

2,000–2,750 lbsMax towing

121 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

Gray
Black

Both cloth.

12 factory paints

Rockwood Green
Hampton Gray
Phantom Black
Serenity White Pearl
Deep Sea
Ultimate Red
Cashmere Bronze
Ash Black
Amazon Gray
Atlantis Blue
Ecotronic Gray
Shimmering Silver

8 of the 12 are shown on the car at the top.

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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