Hybrid SEL AWD
What the Hybrid SEL adds over the SE (+$4,550)
| Spec | SE | Hybrid SEL |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 80.3 cu-ft | 80 cu-ft |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 2497 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 231 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | Smartstream 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder | Smartstream 1.6L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder Hybrid |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.3 gal | 13.7 gal |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in | 8.3 in |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $29,700 | $34,250 |
| Overall height | 65.6 in | 66.3 in |
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | 235/60R18 |
| Total interior volume | 146.9 cu-ft | 146.7 cu-ft |
| Final drive ratio | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 6 |
| 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, 8-way power front passenger seat, Aero front wipers, Ambient interior lighting Upper center console (SBW models only), front passenger dashboard tray, & front door pockets (64-color), Auto-dimming Mirror, Auto-dimming Mirror (incl HomeLink), Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam) (Projector-type), Black Headliner (Night), Dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger, Dynamic Voice Recognition, Floor console-mounted rear A/C vents, Forward Attention Warning (FAW) (uses in-cabin camera, DDMS), Front auto down/up power windows, Glossy Black 19" alloy wheels with Silver Hyundai logo (Night), Glossy Black DLO Molding (Night), Glossy Black Front & Rear Bumper elements (Night), Glossy Black Mirror Caps (Night), HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand, Hands-free Smart Liftgate with auto open & adjustable height setting, Heated front seats (3-steps), Heated outside mirrors, Highway Driving Assist 1 (HDA 1), 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), Power driver's lumbar support, Privacy Glass Rear/quarter/back glass, Rain-sensing Wipers, Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA), Roof side rails, Shift-By-Wire, Side mirrors with turn signal indicators, Smart Cruise Control 2, Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters, Sunvisors w/ Illumination, Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
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 w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 80 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 41.2 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 146.7 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Bluelink+ |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in |
| Overall height | 66.3 in |
| Overall length | 182.7 in |
| Overall width | 73.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1598 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | Smartstream 1.6L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder Hybrid |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 231 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.7 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) | $34,250 |
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 | 235/60R18 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.3 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety32 std · 0 opt
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection (sensor fusion-type)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Airbags (Front - Advanced) Driver (1) / Front passenger (1)
- Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (2)
- Highway Driving Assist 1 (HDA 1)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control (NSCC)
- Rearview camera
- Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2)
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC) Driver-selectable
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Rear side airbags (2)
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
- Trailer pre-wiring
- ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- 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 (HBA)
- Hillstart Assist Control (HAC)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
- Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)
- Smart Cruise Control 2
- Steering wheel haptic feedback (for LKA and BCA)
- Vehicle Stability Management
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) w/ Individual Tire Indicator
Infotainment10 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
- Controller OTA update capability
- Dynamic Voice Recognition
- Front Dual USB Type-C ports (1 data/charge + 1 charge port (27W))
- Map and multimedia software OTA update capability
- Second row Dual USB ports (27W charging power)
- Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters
Convenience6 std · 0 opt
- Hands-free Smart Liftgate with auto open & adjustable height setting
- Proximity key entry with push button start
- Front auto down/up power windows
- Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2)
- Remote release Hood
- 12-volt outlet (2) Front (1) / cargo (1)
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Floor console-mounted rear A/C vents
- Dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger
Seating7 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)
- 8-way power front passenger seat
- Power driver's lumbar support
- Remote release folding rear seats (from cargo)
- Rear center armrest with cupholders
Interior10 std · 0 opt
- Auto-dimming Mirror
- Auto-dimming Mirror (incl HomeLink)
- 12.3" Digital instrument cluster
- Ambient interior lighting Upper center console (SBW models only), front passenger dashboard tray, & front door pockets (64-color)
- Black Headliner (Night)
- Front and Rear LED overhead lighting
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Sunvisors w/ Illumination
- LED Cargo area light
- Sunvisors Dual vanity mirror with cover w/ sliding function
Exterior22 std · 1 opt
- Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam) (Projector-type)
- Acoustic Laminated Windshield
- Aero front wipers
- Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam)
- Chrome upper door window molding
- Glossy Black 19" alloy wheels with Silver Hyundai logo (Night)
- Glossy Black DLO Molding (Night)
- Glossy Black Front & Rear Bumper elements (Night)
- Glossy Black Mirror Caps (Night)
- Heated outside mirrors
- Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable)
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- LED taillights / LED license plate lights
- Rain-sensing Wipers
- Roof side rails
- 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/Rearoptional
Powertrain3 std · 0 opt
- HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand
- Drive Mode Center-console mounted
- Shift-By-Wire
Cargo0 std · 2 opt
- Tow Hitchoptional
- Roof cross railsoptional
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Tucson. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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How to compare cover →Common questions about the Hybrid SEL
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SEL?
The manufacturer lists $34,250 for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SEL. That is $4,550 above the SE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SEL add over the SE?
Against the SE, 39 features become standard that the SE does not and 16 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.