2026 Hyundai Tucson · Trim vs trim
2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SE vs Hybrid SEL: what's the difference?
The Hybrid SEL costs $1,450 more. Current optional remains unverified; AWD option totals need a quote. Base MSRPs exclude freight. It starts at $32,750, and the SE at $31,300. The Hybrid SEL adds . It also changes the wheels and tires.
Our Tucson data has all 13 US 2026 gasoline, hybrid and , 21 trim/drive builds and their standard comfort, screen, roof and safety equipment shown here. It doesn't have the future 2027 generation, paint and interior colors, , regional incentives, factory-allocation guarantees and vehicle-specific towing/ calculations yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.
What changes, as they come
| What | Hybrid SE | Hybrid SEL |
|---|---|---|
| Tire diameter | Hybrid SE29.0″ | Hybrid SEL29.1″ |
| Wheel size | Hybrid SE17″ | Hybrid SEL18″ |
| What | Hybrid SE | Hybrid SEL |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | Hybrid SE17-inch alloy wheels | Hybrid SEL18-inch alloy wheels |
| Tires | Hybrid SE235/65R17 all-season tires | Hybrid SEL235/60R18 all-season tires |
| What | Hybrid SE | Hybrid SEL |
|---|---|---|
| Roof side rails | Hybrid SENot included | Hybrid SELYes |
| Hands-free smart power liftgate | Hybrid SENot included | Hybrid SELYes |
| Heated front seats | Hybrid SENot included | Hybrid SELYes |
The same on both: horsepower (231 hp), combined mpg (38 mpg), city mpg (40 mpg), highway mpg (35 mpg) and cargo behind the rear seats (38.7 cu ft).
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- HTRAC all-wheel drive
- A panoramic sunroof
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- A Surround View Monitor
- A hands-free smart liftgate
- A heated steering wheel
- 12.3-inch digital instruments
Build your own
Switch to the Hybrid SE in the trim list to see what goes away, or add to either and watch the drawing change.
The Hybrid SEL, as it comes
↑ The answerHybrid SEL
$32,750
Hybrid SEL
$32,750
- MPG
- mpg
- ·
- Power
- hp
- ·
- Cargo
- ft³
- ·
- Clearance
- ≈″
- ·
- Combined mpg
- mpg
- 40 city · 35 hwy · EPA estimate
- Horsepower
- hp
- Combined engine + motor system output
- Cargo space
- ft³
- SAE volume · behind second row
- Ground clearance
- ≈″
- Live hybrid table lists 8.3″ across trims; FWD-specific height/clearance needs confirmation
- Curb weight
- ≈lb
- Drive assignment inferred from unlabeled published weight pairs; confirm vehicle
- No HTRAC AWD
- Has Heated seats
- No Panoramic roof
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Packages & options
Powertrain
What your options change
This is a stock Hybrid SEL. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.
- No HTRAC AWD
- Has Heated seats
- No Panoramic roof
- Powertrain
- 1.6L turbo hybrid
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
- Transmission
- 6-speed automatic
- Torque
- 271 lb-ft · combined system
- City / hwy
- 40 / 35 mpg
- Cargo, folded
- 74.5 cu ft · SAE
- Rear legroom
- 41.3″
- Tires
- 235/60R18 all-season tires
- Seats
- Cloth seats
- Roof
- Steel roof
- Tailgate
- Hands-free smart power
- Ventilated seats
- Not equipped
- Surround view
- Rear camera
- Touchscreen
- 12.3″ · wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
- Instruments
- 4.2″ LCD
- Towing
- Up to 2,000 lb with trailer brakes; verify vehicle
- Hybrid battery
- 1.49 kWh manufacturer system capacity