2026 Hyundai Tucson · Trim vs trim

2026 Hyundai Tucson SEL Plus vs SEL Premium: what's the difference?

The SEL Premium costs $2,500 more. Current optional remains unverified; AWD option totals need a quote. Base MSRPs exclude freight. It starts at $34,050, and the SEL Plus at $31,550. The SEL Premium adds a glass roof. It also changes the wheels, tires and .

Our Tucson data has all 13 US 2026 gasoline, 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.

SEL Plus, as it comes
SEL Plus$31,550
SEL Premium, as it comes
SEL Premium$34,050

What changes, as they come

Numbers
WhatSEL PlusSEL Premium
Tire diameterSEL Plus29.2″SEL Premium29.1″
Wheel sizeSEL Plus19″SEL Premium18″
Parts
WhatSEL PlusSEL Premium
WheelsSEL Plus19-inch alloy wheelsSEL Premium18-inch alloy wheels
TiresSEL Plus235/55R19 all-season tiresSEL Premium235/60R18 all-season tires
Roof glassSEL PlusNoneSEL PremiumPower tilt-and-slide sunroof
Gauge clusterSEL Plus4.2-inch LCD instrument displaySEL Premium12.3-inch digital instruments
Equipment
WhatSEL PlusSEL Premium
Wireless device chargerSEL PlusNot includedSEL PremiumYes
Onboard navigationSEL PlusNot includedSEL PremiumYes

The same on both: horsepower (187 hp), combined mpg (28 mpg), city mpg (25 mpg), highway mpg (33 mpg) and cargo behind the rear seats (38.7 cu ft).

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The SEL Premium, as it comes

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SEL Premium

$34,050

 

2026 SEL Premium7.1″ CLEARANCE108.5″ WHEELBASE18″ WHEELS
MPG
mpg
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Power
hp
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Cargo
ft³
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Clearance
″
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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 SEL Premium. 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
2.5L gasoline
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Torque
178 lb-ft
City / hwy
25 / 33 mpg
Cargo, folded
74.8 cu ft · SAE
Rear legroom
41.3″
Tires
235/60R18 all-season tires
Seats
H-Tex trimmed seats
Roof
Power tilt-and-slide sunroof
Tailgate
Hands-free smart power
Ventilated seats
Not equipped
Surround view
Rear camera
Touchscreen
12.3″ · wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
Instruments
12.3″ digital
Towing
Up to 2,750 lb with trailer brakes; verify vehicle

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  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Best published combined rating found in each guide, including regular hybrids. Plug-in ratings and inferred matches are excluded.