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2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid is a small SUV available in two trim levels: SEL and Limited. Each version has a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a 13.8-kWh battery powering an electric motor. Total output is 261 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. Power gets sent to all four wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. Feature highlights include:

SEL
Comes well equipped with features, such as:

  • LED headlights
  • Hands-free liftgate
  • Keyless entry with push-button start
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Dual-zone climate control with rear passenger air vents
  • 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Wireless connectivity for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration

It also comes standard with many advanced driver aids, including:

  • Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the Tucson back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Hyundai and the car in front)

Limited
Adds a substantial amount of extra equipment, including:

  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Upgraded headlights
  • Digital instrument panel
  • Leather upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Driver's seat memory functions
  • Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Power-adjustable passenger seat
  • Heated rear seats

The Limited also adds more technology and driver assist features, including:

  • Upgraded Bose audio system
  • Navigation system
  • Improved voice recognition controls
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Tucson and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Blind-spot camera (displays an image of the vehicle's blind spot in the instrument panel when you activate a turn signal)
  • Rear collision mitigation braking (applies the brakes automatically to stop the vehicle to avoid or minimize a collision)
  • Highway Driving Assist (enhanced lane keeping assistance and adaptive cruise control functionality)
  • Remote parking assist (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
  • Rear seat reminder

Which Tucson Plug-In Hybrid trim does Edmunds recommend?

Both Tucson Plug-in Hybrid trims have the same performance and fuel efficiency. But we think it's worth spending more to get the top Limited trim. It comes with a lot of worthwhile feature upgrades such as leather upholstery, ventilated front seats and additional driver aids.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Albuquerque, NM
Vehicle
Tucson Plug-In Hybrid SEL
Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Limited
Vehicle
SEL
1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A
Starting MSRP
$39,730
Avg Price Paid
$39,704
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
268 hp
268 hp
Engine torque
258 lb-ft
258 lb-ft
Engine displacement
1.6 l
1.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/60R18
235/55R19
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG (Gas only)
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)
N/A / N/A / N/A MPGe
N/A / N/A / N/A MPGe
Fuel Capacity
11.1 gal.
11.1 gal.
Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
N/A
N/A
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
N/A
N/A
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
N/A
N/A
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.6 ft.
38.6 ft.
Curb weight
4,121 lb.
4,265 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.3 in.
8.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.4 in.
73.4 in.
Height
66.3 in.
66.3 in.
Length
182.7 in.
182.7 in.
Wheelbase
108.5 in.
108.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
31.9 cu. ft.
31.9 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.1 in.
38.1 in.
Front Leg Room
41.1 in.
41.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
Rear Head Room
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
Not Available
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Financing
Not Available
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
Not Available
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Maintenance
Not Available
Not Available
Repairs
Not Available
Not Available
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Gray + Green, leather
Black, leather
Gray, leather
Exterior
Titan Gray
Ultimate Red
Amazon Gray
Creamy White Pearl
Ash Black
Shimmering Silver
Deep Sea
Cashmere Bronze
Titan Gray
Ultimate Red
Amazon Gray
Creamy White Pearl
Ash Black
Shimmering Silver
Deep Sea
Cashmere Bronze