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2026 Hyundai Tucson

SEL Premium AWD

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What the SEL Premium adds over the SE (+$5,850)

Spec	SE	SEL Premium
Ground clearance	7.1 in	8.3 in
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$29,700	$35,550
Overall height	65.6 in	66.3 in
Tire size	235/65R17	235/60R18
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, Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (radar-type), Aero front wipers, Auto-dimming Mirror, 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, 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), Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium functionality (NFC, BLE, UWB-type), Hyundai Pay, 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, Roof side rails, Smart Cruise Control 2, Sunvisors w/ Illumination, Wireless Device Quick Charging 15W

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

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	80.3 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	41.2 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	182.7 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)	Smartstream 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 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)

$35,550

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

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	3.6
Transmission speeds	8
Transmission type	automatic

Wheels

Wheel diameter	18 in
Wheel material	forged alloy
Wheel width	7.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety32 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)
Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (radar-type)
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)
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

Infotainment12 std · 1 opt

Bluetooth controls (Voice recognition, Accept call, Hang up)
12.3" color touchscreen with AM/FM, HD Radio™, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio system with 6-speakers (ccNC Lite)
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))
Hyundai Pay
Map and multimedia software OTA update capability
Second row Dual USB ports (27W charging power)
Wireless Device Quick Charging 15W
Steering Wheel Paddle Shiftersoptional

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 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

Seating6 std · 1 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)
H-Tex®-trimmed seats (leatherette)optional
Rear center armrest with cupholders

Interior7 std · 1 opt

Auto-dimming Mirror
12.3" Digital instrument cluster
Front and Rear LED overhead lighting
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Ambient interior lighting Upper center console (SBW models only), front passenger dashboard tray, & front door pockets (64-color)optional
Sunvisors w/ Illumination
LED Cargo area light
Sunvisors Dual vanity mirror with cover w/ sliding function

Exterior14 std · 3 opt

Power Sunroof Conventional-Typeoptional
Acoustic Laminated Windshield
Aero front wipers
Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam)
Chrome upper door window molding
Heated outside mirrors
Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable)
LED Daytime Running Lights
Roof side rails
Side mirrors with turn signal indicatorsoptional
Privacy Glass Rear/quarter/back glass
Rear window defroster with timer
Solar glass Front Door, Windshield
Compact Temporary Tire
Rear spoiler Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor
Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
Mud Guards Front/Rearoptional

Powertrain3 std · 1 opt

HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand
Drive Mode Center-console mounted
Idle Stop & Go
Shift-By-Wireoptional

Cargo1 std · 2 opt

Tow Hitchoptional
Dual level cargo floor (n/a on PHEV)
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.

Common questions about the SEL Premium

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Hyundai Tucson SEL Premium?

The manufacturer lists $35,550 for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson SEL Premium. That is $5,850 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 SEL Premium add over the SE?

Against the SE, 27 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.