SEL AWD
What the SEL adds over the SE (+$3,100)
| Spec | SE | SEL |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3341 lbs | 3520 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3341 lbs | 3520 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in | 8.3 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4629 lbs | 4761 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 25 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 28 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 32 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $26,900 | $30,000 |
| Overall height | 65.6 in | 66.3 in |
| Payload capacity | 1288 lbs | 1241 lbs |
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | 235/55R19 |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 19 in |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 7.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10.25" Digital instrument cluster, 10.25" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio (HERE) (AVN 5.0), 19 x 7.5J Alloys, 8-way power driver's seat, AWD Lock, Ambient interior lighting, BOSE® Premium Audio System: Digital 8 channel amp and 8 Speakers, Bluelink®, Dark chrome accent grille, Door Panels – Soft-touch + fabric, Dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger (full capacitive-touch controls), Dynamic Voice Recognition, Floor console-mounted rear A/C vents, Front Aero Wipers, Front and Rear LED maplights, Gloss black pillars – B & C pillars, Glove compartment – Illuminated, H-Tex™ seating surfaces (leatherette), HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand, Hands-free Smart Liftgate with auto open & adjustable height setting, Heated (outside mirrors), Heated front seats (3-steps), Hyundai Digital Key functionality, Illuminated push button start, Inside rearview mirror – Auto-dimming Mirror, Keys – Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2), LED taillights / LED license plate lights, Leather-wrapped (steering wheel), Multi-Air Mode, Power Window Switches – Front auto up/down, Power driver's lumbar support, Premium Daytime Running Lights (mirror-type), Premium front & rear fascias, Privacy Glass – Rear/quarter/back glass, Proximity key entry with push button start, Roof side rails, Second row Dual USB ports, Shift-By-Wire, Side mirrors with turn signal indicators, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (3mo trial subscription)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 325 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 300 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 80.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 38.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 146.9 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Bluelink |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in |
| Overall height | 66.3 in |
| Overall length | 182.3 in |
| Overall width | 73.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2497 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 187 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 23 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 25 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 28 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.3 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.5 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 41.3 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $30,000 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), rack and pinion, column-mounted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38.6 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/55R19 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.6 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3520 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3520 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4761 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1241 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety29 std · 0 opt
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection (sensor fusion-type)
- Lane Following Assist
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Rearview camera with dynamic parking guidelines
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Driver Attention Warning
- Safe Exit Warning
- Trailer Sway Control
- Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes
- Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm
- Blind-Spot Collision and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance-Assist Indicators (side mirrors)
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Bodyside reinforcements
- Child safety locks (rear)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist
- Front seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters
- High Beam Assist
- Hillstart Assist Control (HAC)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
- LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors
- Power window lock-out button
- Rear Occupant Alert
- Ultrasonic Rear Occupant Alert
- Vehicle Stability Management
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) w/Individual Tire Indicator
Infotainment13 std · 0 opt
- Bluetooth controls (Voice recognition, Accept call, Hang up)
- 10.25" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio (HERE) (AVN 5.0)
- Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® (Wireless with 8" Display Audio)
- Audio controls (Volume up/down, Mute, Seek up/down, Mode)
- BOSE® Premium Audio System: Digital 8 channel amp and 8 Speakers
- Bluelink®
- Dynamic Voice Recognition
- Front Dual USB ports
- HD Radio™ Technology
- Second row Dual USB ports
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (3mo trial subscription)
- Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters
- Wireless Device Charging
Convenience9 std · 0 opt
- Hands-free Smart Liftgate with auto open & adjustable height setting
- Proximity key entry with push button start
- Hyundai Digital Key functionality
- Keys – Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2)
- Power Window Switches – Front auto up/down
- Power door locks
- Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic
- Remote release – Hood
- 12-volt outlet (2) – Front (1) / cargo (1)
Climate8 std · 0 opt
- Cabin air filter
- Dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger (full capacitive-touch controls)
- External temperature
- Floor console-mounted rear A/C vents
- Heater
- Multi-Air Mode
- Rear seat heater ducts
- Voice Control HVAC with capacitive-touch controls
Seating8 std · 0 opt
- 8-way power driver's seat
- Heated front seats (3-steps)
- 60/40 Split fold-down & reclining rear seatback with adjustable head restraint
- H-Tex™ seating surfaces (leatherette)
- Passenger Capacity – 5
- Power driver's lumbar support
- Remote release folding rear seats (from cargo)
- Rear center armrest with cupholders
Interior31 std · 1 opt
- Inside rearview mirror – Auto-dimming Mirror
- 10.25" Digital instrument cluster
- Adjustable illumination level
- Ambient interior lighting
- Assist grips (4)
- Bag hook – 2nd row seat back
- Cargo area light
- Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off
- Cruise controls (steering wheel)
- Cupholders, Dual – Front center console-mounted
- Door Panels – Soft-touch + fabric
- Door armrest – Integrated
- Door handles – Metal paint
- Front and Rear LED maplights
- Front maplights
- Glove compartment – Illuminated
- Glove compartment – With Damper
- Illuminated power window switches
- Illuminated push button start
- Leather-wrapped (steering wheel)
- Rear coat hanger (1)
- Roof trim – Gray
- Seatback map pocket – Dual
- Speedometer & Tachometer
- Steering Wheel – 4-Spoke
- Storage tray (below 12-volt outlet)
- Sunvisors – Dual vanity mirror with cover
- Tilt & Telescoping (steering wheel)
- Front center console – Fixed armrest storage box
- Sunvisors – w/ Illumination
- Sunvisors – w/ sliding function
- Floor mats – Carpeted optional
Exterior27 std · 1 opt
- 19 x 7.5J Alloys
- Acoustic Laminated Windshield
- Automatic headlights
- Body color door handles
- Bumpers – Bodycolor
- Dark chrome accent grille
- Front Aero Wipers
- Front variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Gloss black pillars – B & C pillars
- Heated (outside mirrors)
- Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable)
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- LED front turn signals
- LED taillights / LED license plate lights
- Premium Daytime Running Lights (mirror-type)
- Premium front & rear fascias
- Roof side rails
- Shark-fin roof antenna
- Side mirrors with turn signal indicators
- Side sills – Material Black
- Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
- Privacy Glass – Rear/quarter/back glass
- Rear window defroster with timer
- Solar glass – Front Door, Windshield
- Rear spoiler – Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor
- Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
- Spare Tire – Compact Temporary Tire
- Mud Guards – Front/Rear optional
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand
- AWD Lock
- Drive Mode – Center-console mounted
- Idle Stop & Go
- Shift-By-Wire
Cargo3 std · 3 opt
- Tow Hitch optional
- Cargo tie-down anchors (6) – 3 on each side, 2 floor & 1 upper per side
- Dual level cargo floor (n/a on PHEV)
- Trailer pre-wiring
- Cargo cover – Retractable optional
- Roof cross rails optional
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Tucson. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the SEL
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL?
The manufacturer lists $30,000 for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL. That is $3,100 above the SE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL add over the SE?
Against the SE, 46 features become standard that the SE does not and 13 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.