Trims and Powertrain

The 2026 Tucson gives drivers a choice of five trims: SE, SEL, XRT, SEL Premium, and Limited. Its powertrain pairs a 187-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Every trim comes with a front-wheel drivetrain (FWD) but is eligible for Hyundai’s HTRAC all-wheel drivetrain (AWD). The entire lineup returns 25 mpg city and 33 mpg highway with FWD, dropping slightly to 24 mpg city and 30 mpg highway with AWD. The Tucson’s drive mode selector offers Normal, Sport, and the customizable My Drive settings, joined by Snow Mode on AWD versions; the AWD XRT also gets a Terrain mode. Independent MacPherson front struts with coil springs and an independent multi-link rear suspension are found on every trim. The Limited adds column-mounted shift-by-wire and paddle shifters. Every Tucson is outfitted with trailer pre-wiring (the XRT also gets a factory-installed hitch) and can tow up to 2,750 pounds with trailer brakes (and 1,650 lb. without).

Standard Features by Trim

The SE is well outfitted with cloth seats, a 4.2-inch digital gauge cluster, remote keyless entry, proximity key entry with push-button start, four USB ports (two front, two rear), two 12-volt power outlets (front, cargo area), Bi-LED headlights with automatic on/off, LED daytime running lights, LED turn indicators, a roof-mounted center stop light, LED interior map lights, an acoustic-laminated windshield, front solar glass, a 60/40 split folding and reclining rear seatback with cargo-area release, a rear spoiler, and 17-inch alloy wheels. The SEL adds an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic temperature control with rear vents, a hands-free power liftgate with auto-open and height adjustment, heated side-view mirrors, rear privacy glass, roof rails, illuminated sun visors with sliding extensions, and 18-inch wheels. The XRT is upgraded with H-Tex leatherette upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, 64-color ambient interior lighting, and heated side-view mirrors with integrated LED turn indicators. It’s distinguished on the outside with side cladding, raised roof rails, premium LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, a black headliner, and XRT-specific badging.

The SEL Premium moves up to a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, wireless smartphone charging, a power-tilting and sliding sunroof, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium. The Limited stands out with a leather interior, memory settings for the driver’s seat and side mirrors, an 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a panoramic sunroof, a fingerprint scanner for starting the engine, a 12-inch head-up display, Bi-LED projector headlights, heated rear seats, a HomeLink rearview mirror, acoustic-laminated front windows, and 19-inch alloy wheels.

Safety and Driver Assistance

All 2026 Tucsons have Hyundai’s SmartSense driver-assist suite installed, which includes Smart Cruise Control with stop-and-go, blind-spot collision warning, driver attention warning, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance, safe exit warning, rear occupant alert, high beam assist, a rearview monitor, and forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian/cyclist/junction turning detection. The SEL Premium comes with Highway Driving Assist 1, Smart Cruise Control 2, navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control, Advanced Rear Occupant Alert, and forward attention warning. The Limited alone adds Remote Smart Parking Assist, reverse parking collision-avoidance-assist, forward/reverse/side parking distance warning, a 360-degree surround-view monitor, and a blind-spot view monitor.

Infotainment and Connectivity

All trims get a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming, over-the-air software updates, SiriusXM satellite radio, and HD Radio. The SEL Premium and Limited add onboard navigation with over-the-air map updates, dynamic voice recognition, and Hyundai Pay. All trims have six speakers except for the Limited, which gets an 8-speaker Bose audio upgrade. All 2026 Tucsons come with Hyundai’s Bluelink+ Connected Car System’s Basic and Advanced Packages.