2026 Hyundai Tucson Trim Levels Compared: SE, SEL, XRT, Limited, Hybrid (and the N Line)
Published October 27, 2026 · Last updated October 27, 2026
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson trim levels run from the $29,700 SE to the $48,900 Plug-in Hybrid Limited: six gas trims, six hybrid trims and two plug-in hybrids. The SEL adds heated front seats, a power driver's seat, dual-zone climate and a hands-free power liftgate for $1,350 over the SE. The SEL Premium adds a sunroof, a digital gauge cluster and wireless charging; the Limited adds leather, a panoramic sunroof, Bose audio and a 360-degree camera. The XRT brings rugged styling and a tow hitch, and the Tucson N Line is no longer offered new. Here is what each trim adds and which one is the best value for drivers in Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island and across New York City.
Which Tucson Trim Should You Buy?
- Best value overall: Hybrid Blue SE ($32,800). Standard AWD and 38 mpg combined, about $640 a year less in fuel than a gas Tucson AWD at 12,000 miles a year and $4.40 a gallon, for $1,600 more than a gas SE AWD.
- Best gas value: SEL ($31,050). Heated front seats, power driver's seat, dual-zone climate and a hands-free power liftgate.
- Best equipped for the money: SEL Premium ($34,050). Sunroof, 12.3-inch digital cluster, wireless charging and Highway Driving Assist.
- Top gas trim: Limited ($39,675). Leather, ventilated seats, panoramic sunroof, Bose audio and Surround View Monitor. The most expensive Tucson is the Plug-in Hybrid Limited ($48,900).
Model-year timing: This guide covers the 2026 Tucson, the model Plaza Hyundai is selling now. Hyundai revealed an all-new 2027 Tucson in October 2026; it reaches North America in 2027, and U.S. pricing has not been announced (2027 Tucson guide). Prices below are Hyundai's MSRPs from its July 29, 2026 price sheet, before the $1,650 destination charge. Browse every new Tucson, Tucson Hybrid and Tucson Plug-in Hybrid at Plaza Hyundai.
2026 Tucson Trim Levels and Prices
| Trim | FWD / AWD MSRP | EPA mpg (combined) | Key additions |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE | $29,700 / $31,200 | 28 FWD; 26 AWD | 187-hp 2.5L, 17-in alloys, 12.3-in touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Smart Cruise Control |
| SEL | $31,050 / $32,550 | 28; 26 | 18-in alloys, roof rails, heated front seats, power driver's seat, dual-zone climate, hands-free power liftgate |
| SEL Plus | $31,550 / $33,050 | 28; 26 | 19-in alloys, leatherette seats |
| XRT | $33,725 / $35,225 | 28; 26 | XRT wheels, black cladding and trim, tow hitch, upgraded roof rails, H-Tex seats |
| SEL Premium | $34,050 / $35,550 | 28; 26 | Sunroof, 12.3-in digital cluster, wireless charging, navigation, Digital Key, Highway Driving Assist |
| Limited | $39,675 / $41,175 | 28; 26 | Panoramic sunroof, leather, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and steering wheel, Bose audio, Surround View and Blind-Spot View Monitor |
| Hybrid SE | $31,300 FWD | 36 | 231-hp hybrid, SE equipment |
| Hybrid SEL | $32,750 / $34,250 | 36 | SEL equipment with the hybrid |
| Hybrid Blue SE | $32,800 (AWD) | 38 | The most efficient Tucson, standard AWD |
| Hybrid SEL Convenience | $35,250 (AWD) | 36 | Adds 12.3-in digital cluster, H-Tex seats, wireless charging, ambient lighting |
| Hybrid Limited / Night | $42,425 / $42,925 (AWD) | 36 | Limited equipment; Night adds gloss-black 19-in wheels and trim |
| Plug-in Hybrid SEL / Limited | $40,675 / $48,900 (AWD) | 35 mpg; 77 MPGe | 268 hp, 13.8-kWh battery, about 32 miles on electricity |
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What's the Difference Between the Tucson SE and SEL?
The SEL adds heated front seats, a power driver's seat, dual-zone automatic climate and a hands-free power liftgate for $1,350, plus 18-inch alloys, roof rails and rear vents. The SE ($29,700) already has a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Smart Cruise Control, lane centering, automatic emergency braking and blind-spot warning, so it is a complete car; the SEL ($31,050) is the one most New Yorkers will want by January. Every gas Tucson uses the same 187-hp 2.5-liter engine and eight-speed automatic and is rated 25/33/28 mpg with front-wheel drive and 24/30/26 with AWD, an extra $1,500 on any gas trim (EPA).
What Do the Tucson SEL Plus, SEL Premium and SEL Convenience Add?
The SEL Plus adds 19-inch alloys and leatherette seats for $500; the SEL Premium adds a sunroof, a 12.3-inch digital cluster, wireless charging, navigation, Digital Key and Highway Driving Assist; and the SEL Convenience is now a hybrid-only trim. The SEL Plus ($31,550) joined the 2026 lineup (Edmunds). The SEL Premium ($34,050) replaced the gas SEL Convenience for 2026. The Hybrid SEL Convenience ($35,250) adds the digital cluster, H-Tex seats, ambient lighting and wireless charging to the Hybrid SEL AWD for $1,000. If you are comparing a used 2025 Tucson SEL Convenience against a Limited, the Convenience is roughly today's SEL Premium.
Is the Tucson Limited Worth It Over the SEL?
The Limited ($39,675) is the top gas Tucson and is worth it if you park on tight streets every day and want the cameras and comfort features; otherwise the SEL Premium is the better buy for $5,625 less. The Limited adds leather, a panoramic sunroof, a power passenger seat, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and steering wheel, Bose audio and the full parking package: Surround View Monitor, Blind-Spot View Monitor and parking collision-avoidance assist. Above it sit the Hybrid Limited ($42,425) and Hybrid Night ($42,925) with the same equipment, and the Plug-in Hybrid Limited ($48,900), the most expensive Tucson.
Is There a 2026 Tucson N Line? (Discontinued) — Meet the XRT
No. Hyundai does not list a Tucson N Line on its 2026 price sheet, and Edmunds notes the hybrid N Line was dropped for 2026. A used N Line brings sportier styling, unique wheels and sport seats with the same powertrains as other Tucsons. The current styled trim is the XRT ($33,725 FWD, $35,225 AWD), which adds XRT wheels, black cladding and exterior trim, upgraded roof rails, a tow hitch, H-Tex seats and ambient lighting. Edmunds lists styling, the hitch and interior upgrades rather than off-road hardware, so think of it as the look-and-tow package; AWD is still a $1,500 option.
Which Tucson Hybrid Trim Should You Buy: Blue vs SEL vs Limited?
The Hybrid Blue SE ($32,800), for most buyers: it comes with AWD and is rated 38 mpg combined, while the AWD Hybrid SEL costs $34,250 and is rated 36. The $32,750 Hybrid SEL that looks similarly priced is front-wheel drive, so the like-for-like choice is Blue SE AWD against SEL AWD: $1,450 more for the SEL's heated seats, power driver's seat and power liftgate, and 2 mpg less. Every Tucson Hybrid uses a 1.6-liter turbo hybrid with 231 hp and a six-speed automatic, so it is quicker than the gas Tucson as well as thriftier. The Hybrid SE ($31,300) is the cheapest way into a Tucson Hybrid, with front-wheel drive, and the Limited ($42,425) and Night ($42,925) bring full Limited equipment.
| Version | Gallons a year | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson gas FWD (28 mpg) | 429 | $1,886 |
| Tucson gas AWD (26 mpg) | 462 | $2,031 |
| Tucson Hybrid SEL / Limited (36 mpg) | 333 | $1,467 |
| Tucson Hybrid Blue SE (38 mpg) | 316 | $1,390 |
At 12,000 miles a year and $4.40 a gallon, the Hybrid Blue SE saves about $640 a year over a gas Tucson AWD, so its $1,600 premium over a gas SE AWD pays back in about two and a half years.
What Are the Tucson Plug-in Hybrid Trims?
There are two, the Plug-in Hybrid SEL ($40,675) and Limited ($48,900), both with AWD. Each makes 268 hp from a 1.6-liter turbo and a 13.8-kWh battery, runs about 32 miles on electricity, and is rated 77 MPGe on electricity and 35 mpg on gas. If you can charge at home or work, most weekday trips around the city can be electric. The battery trims cargo space to 31.9 cubic feet behind the rear seat and 66.3 folded, against 38.7 and 74.8 in other Tucsons.
Which Tucson Trim Is the Best Value?
The Hybrid Blue SE: standard AWD, 38 mpg combined and 231 hp for $32,800, only $1,600 more than a gas SE AWD. If you want a gas Tucson, the SEL ($31,050) adds the heated seats and power liftgate most buyers want, and the SEL Premium ($34,050) is the sweet spot for tech.
Still deciding? If you need a third row, read Hyundai Tucson vs Santa Fe; if you want something smaller and cheaper, read Hyundai Kona vs Tucson.
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Hyundai Tucson Trims: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Tucson SE and SEL?
The 2026 Tucson SEL adds heated front seats, a power driver's seat, dual-zone automatic climate, a hands-free power liftgate, 18-inch alloys and roof rails to the SE, for $1,350 more ($31,050 against $29,700). Both use the same 187-hp 2.5-liter engine and are rated 28 mpg combined with front-wheel drive.
Which Tucson trim is the best value?
The Hybrid Blue SE at $32,800 for most buyers: it comes with AWD, makes 231 hp and is rated 38 mpg combined, saving about $640 a year in fuel over a gas Tucson AWD at 12,000 miles a year and $4.40 a gallon. Among gas trims, the SEL at $31,050 is the best value.
Is the top Tucson trim worth it?
The Limited is the top gas Tucson trim; the most expensive Tucson overall is the Plug-in Hybrid Limited at $48,900. The gas Limited ($39,675) is worth it if you want leather, ventilated seats, a panoramic sunroof, Bose audio and Surround View Monitor for tight city parking; otherwise the SEL Premium gives you a sunroof, digital cluster and Highway Driving Assist for $5,625 less.
Tucson SEL vs SEL Convenience: what is the difference?
For 2026 the SEL Convenience is a hybrid trim: the Hybrid SEL Convenience ($35,250) adds a 12.3-inch digital cluster, H-Tex seats, ambient lighting and wireless charging to the Hybrid SEL AWD ($34,250). On gas Tucsons, the SEL Premium replaced the SEL Convenience for 2026.
Is there a 2026 Tucson N Line?
No. Hyundai does not list an N Line on its 2026 Tucson price sheet, and Edmunds notes the hybrid N Line was dropped for 2026. The XRT ($33,725) is now the styled Tucson, with black cladding, XRT wheels and a tow hitch.
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*MSRP excludes the $1,650 destination charge, taxes, title and registration fees. Specifications and pricing are based on Hyundai Motor America information for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson available as of October 27, 2026. Equipment from Edmunds; EPA ratings from fueleconomy.gov; fuel prices from AAA. EPA ratings are estimates; actual mileage and electric range will vary. See dealer for details.
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