SEL FWD
What the SEL adds over the SE (+$1,860)
| Spec | SE | SEL |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3429 lbs | 3497 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3429 lbs | 3497 lbs |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $28,705 | $30,565 |
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | 245/60R18 |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 7.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 12.3" Digital instrument cluster, 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation (ccNC), 8-way power driver's seat, AWD Lock, Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (radar-type), Ambient interior lighting (Upper center console (SBW models only), front passenger dashboard tray, & front door pockets (64-color)), Auto-dimming Mirror, Bose® Premium Audio System (8 speakers), Dark chrome accent grille, Dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger (full capacitive-touch controls with knobs for temperature adjustment), Dynamic Voice Recognition, Floor console-mounted rear A/C vents, Forward Attention Warning (FAW) (uses in-cabin camera, DDMS), Front Aero Wipers, Front auto down/up, Gloss black pillars B & C pillars, Hands-free Smart Liftgate with auto open & adjustable height setting, Heated front seats (3-steps), Heated outside mirrors, Highway Driving Assist 1 (HDA 1), Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium functionality (NFC, BLE, UWB-type), Hyundai Pay, Illuminated push button start, LED taillights / LED license plate lights, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Map and multimedia software OTA update capability, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control (NSCC), Panoramic sunroof One-touch open and rear shade, Power driver's lumbar support, Premium Daytime Running Lights (half mirror-type), Privacy Glass Rear/quarter/back glass, Roof side rails, Shift-By-Wire, Side mirrors with turn signal indicators, Smart Cruise Control 2 (SCC2), Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters, Sunvisors w/ Illumination, Tire Mobility Kit (TMK), Voice Control HVAC with capacitive-touch controls, Wireless Device Quick Charging 15W
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 | 7.1 in |
| Overall height | 65.6 in |
| Overall length | 182.7 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) | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 28 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 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) | $30,565 |
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 | 245/60R18 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.6 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3497 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3497 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4717 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety28 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 (LFA)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Highway Driving Assist 1 (HDA 1)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control (NSCC)
- Rearview camera
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
- 8 airbags - Front, Front Side, Side-Curtain, & Rear Side with Rollover Sensors
- ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (radar-type)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
- Brake Assist
- Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist
- Forward Attention Warning (FAW) (uses in-cabin camera, DDMS)
- High Beam Assist
- Hillstart Assist Control (HAC)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2)
- Smart Cruise Control 2 (SCC2)
- Steering wheel haptic feedback (for LKA and BCA)
- Vehicle Stability Management
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) w/ Individual Tire Indicator
Infotainment16 std · 0 opt
- Bluetooth controls (Voice recognition, Accept call, Hang up)
- 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation (ccNC)
- Audio controls (Volume up/down, Mute, Seek up/down, Mode)
- Bluelink+ Connected Car System
- Bose® Premium Audio System (8 speakers)
- Controller OTA update capability
- Dynamic Voice Recognition
- Front Dual USB Type-C ports (1 data/charge + 1 charge port (27W))
- HD Radio™ Technology
- Hyundai Pay
- Map and multimedia software OTA update capability
- Second row Dual USB ports (27W charging power)
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (3-month trial subscription)
- Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™
- Wireless Device Quick Charging 15W
Convenience7 std · 0 opt
- Hands-free Smart Liftgate with auto open & adjustable height setting
- Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium functionality (NFC, BLE, UWB-type)
- Proximity key entry with push button start
- Front auto down/up
- Illuminated push button start
- Remote release Hood
- 12-volt outlet (2) Front (1) / cargo (1)
Climate3 std · 0 opt
- Dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger (full capacitive-touch controls with knobs for temperature adjustment)
- Floor console-mounted rear A/C vents
- Voice Control HVAC with capacitive-touch controls
Seating6 std · 0 opt
- 60/40 Split fold-down & reclining rear seatback with adjustable head restraint
- 8-way power driver's seat
- Heated front seats (3-steps)
- Power driver's lumbar support
- Remote release folding rear seats (from cargo)
- Rear center armrest with cupholders
Interior9 std · 0 opt
- Auto-dimming Mirror
- 12.3" Digital instrument cluster
- Ambient interior lighting (Upper center console (SBW models only), front passenger dashboard tray, & front door pockets (64-color))
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Tilt & Telescoping steering wheel
- Sunvisors w/ Illumination
- LED Cargo area light
- Sunvisors w/ sliding function
- Trip odometer
Exterior20 std · 1 opt
- Acoustic Laminated Windshield
- Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam)
- Dark chrome accent grille
- Front Aero Wipers
- Gloss black pillars B & C pillars
- Heated outside mirrors
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- LED front turn signals
- LED taillights / LED license plate lights
- Panoramic sunroof One-touch open and rear shade
- Premium Daytime Running Lights (half mirror-type)
- Roof side rails
- Shark-fin roof antenna
- Side mirrors with turn signal indicators
- 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)
- Mud Guards Front/Rear optional
Powertrain4 std · 0 opt
- HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand
- AWD Lock
- Drive Mode Center-console mounted
- Shift-By-Wire
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion steering, column-mounted
Cargo2 std · 2 opt
- Tow Hitch optional
- Dual level cargo floor (n/a on PHEV)
- Trailer pre-wiring
- Roof cross rails optional
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Common questions about the SEL
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2025 Hyundai Tucson SEL?
The manufacturer lists $30,565 for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson SEL. That is $1,860 above the SE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson SEL add over the SE?
Against the SE, 40 features become standard that the SE does not and 6 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.