2026 Hyundai Tucson · Trim vs trim
2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SEL vs Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD: what's the difference?
The Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD costs $7,925 more. Current optional remains unverified; AWD option totals need a quote. Base MSRPs exclude freight. It starts at $40,675 with the 1.6L · 268 system, and the SEL at $32,750 with the 1.6L turbo hybrid · 231 hp system. The Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD adds all-wheel drive. It also changes the engine and . It gets 35 , 3 less than the Hybrid SEL's 38. It makes 268 hp, 37 more than the Hybrid SEL's 231.
Our Tucson data has all 13 US 2026 gasoline, hybrid and plug-in , 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 SEL | Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPGe | Hybrid SEL | Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD77 MPGe |
| Horsepower | Hybrid SEL231 hp | Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD268 hp |
| Combined mpg | Hybrid SEL38 mpg | Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD35 mpg |
| City mpg | Hybrid SEL40 mpg | Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD35 mpg |
| Cargo behind rear seats | Hybrid SEL38.7 cu ft | Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD31.9 cu ft |
| What | Hybrid SEL | Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Hybrid SEL1.6L turbo hybrid · 231 hp system | Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD1.6L turbo plug-in hybrid · 268 hp system |
| Rear axle | Hybrid SELUnpowered rear axle | Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWDHTRAC electronic rear clutch |
| What | Hybrid SEL | Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission-mounted 47.7 kW hybrid motor | Hybrid SELYes | Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWDNot included |
| Transmission-mounted 72 kW plug-in motor | Hybrid SELNot included | Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWDYes |
The same on both: highway mpg (35 mpg).
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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 SEL in the trim list to see what goes away, or add to either and watch the drawing change.
The Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD, as it comes
↑ The answerPlug-in Hybrid SEL AWD
$40,675
Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD
$40,675
- MPG
- mpg
- ·
- Power
- hp
- ·
- Cargo
- ft³
- ·
- Clearance
- ″
- ·
- Combined mpg
- mpg
- Gas-only hybrid mode · 32-mi electric range; 77 MPGe separately
- Horsepower
- hp
- Combined engine + motor system output
- Cargo space
- ft³
- SAE volume · behind second row
- Ground clearance
- ″
- Manufacturer minimum clearance
- Curb weight
- lb
- Published stock trim + drive; options add weight
- Has HTRAC AWD
- Has Heated seats
- No Panoramic roof
AWD option MSRP needs a current quote; base MSRPs exclude freight.
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Packages & options
Powertrain
What your options change
This is a stock Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.
- Has HTRAC AWD
- Has Heated seats
- No Panoramic roof
- Powertrain
- 1.6L turbo plug-in hybrid
- Drive
- HTRAC · mechanical rear drive
- Transmission
- 6-speed automatic
- Torque
- 271 lb-ft · combined system
- City / hwy
- 35 / 35 mpg · gas mode
- Cargo, folded
- 66.3 cu ft · SAE
- Rear legroom
- 39.5″
- 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
- Electric range
- 32 mi · EPA estimate
- Electric efficiency
- 77 MPGe · current specification table; overview says 80
- Battery
- 13.8 kWh manufacturer system capacity; usable not stated