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Used 2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson is available in seven trim levels with three engines offered. Five trim levels — SE, SEL, XRT, N Line and Limited — feature the conventional gasoline engine. The hybrid comes in three trims: Blue Hybrid, SEL Convenience Hybrid and Limited Hybrid. While the standard gasoline engine can be had with front- or all-wheel drive and uses an eight-speed automatic, the hybrid comes standard with all-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission. There's also a Tucson Plug-in Hybrid that we review separately on Edmunds. Keep reading for our breakdown of each trim level's significant standard features and options.

Available engines:

  • 2.5-liter four-cylinder (187 horsepower)
  • Hybrid with a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine (226 total hp)

SE
Starts you off with:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Cloth upholstery
  • 8-inch center touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (wireless connectivity for both)
  • Six-speaker audio system

The SE also comes with advanced driver aids such as:

  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the Tucson back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Tucson and the car in front)
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)

SEL
Adds luxury and tech features, such as:

  • Roof rails
  • Tinted rear windows
  • Proximity keyless entry with push-button start
  • Hands-free power liftgate
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Rear passenger vents
  • Heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals
  • Wireless device charging pad
  • Two USB outlets for rear passengers

The Convenience package is available on with the SEL trim, adding:

  • 19-inch wheels
  • Sunroof
  • Digital instrument panel
  • 10.25-inch center touchscreen (deletes wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto)
  • Navigation system
  • H-Tex synthetic leather upholstery
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror
  • Dual-zone climate control

XRT
The off-road-themed XRT starts with SEL with Convenience package and adds:

  • 19-inch black-painted wheels
  • Unique bumpers
  • Black exterior accents
  • Side steps
  • Roof rails
  • Tow hitch

N Line
Similar to the SEL trim with the Convenience package but adds sporty touches, such as:

  • Special 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Unique exterior and interior trim
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Sport front seats
  • Bose premium audio system

Limited
Builds off the SEL with the Convenience package by way of:

  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Dark chrome exterior trim
  • Upgraded LED headlights
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Paddle shifters
  • Power-adjustable front passenger seat
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated rear seats
  • 10.25-inch center touchscreen (deletes wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto)
  • Navigation system
  • Bose premium audio system
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Blind-spot camera (displays an image of the vehicle's blind spot in the instrument panel when you activate a turn signal)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Tucson and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

For the Tucson Hybrid, the Blue Hybrid trim level is essentially the same as the SEL trim. The SEL Convenience trim level largely matches the non-hybrid SEL fitted with the Convenience package. Finally, the Limited Hybrid trim is equipped much like the standard Limited trim.

Which Tucson trim does Edmunds recommend?

The SEL trim finds an optimal balance of price to features. You get adaptive cruise control and several convenience features, plus it's eligible for more options than the base SE. If you're going the Hybrid route — which we highly recommend — the Blue Hybrid trim will get you comparable features.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Austin, TX
Vehicle
Tucson SE
Tucson SEL
Tucson Blue Hybrid
Tucson XRT
Tucson N Line
Tucson SEL Convenience Hybrid
Tucson Limited
Tucson Limited Hybrid
Vehicle
SE
2.5L 4cyl 8A
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1 for sale near you
Blue Hybrid
1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A
See all Tucson Blue Hybrid for sale
XRT
2.5L 4cyl 8A
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1 for sale near you
N Line
2.5L 4cyl 8A
See all Tucson N Line for sale
SEL Convenience Hybrid
1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A
See all Tucson SEL Convenience Hybrid for sale
Limited
2.5L 4cyl 8A
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4 for sale near you
Limited Hybrid
1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A
See all Tucson Limited Hybrid for sale
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Section Title

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
187 hp @ 6,100 rpm
187 hp @ 6,100 rpm
226 hp @ 5,500 rpm
187 hp @ 6,100 rpm
187 hp @ 6,100 rpm
226 hp @ 5,500 rpm
187 hp @ 6,100 rpm
226 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
258 lb-ft
178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
258 lb-ft
178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
258 lb-ft
Engine displacement
2.5 l
2.5 l
1.6 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
1.6 l
2.5 l
1.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/65R17
235/65R17
235/65R17
235/55R19
235/55R19
235/55R19
235/55R19
235/55R19
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
19 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
25 / 32 / 28 MPG
25 / 32 / 28 MPG
38 / 38 / 38 MPG
25 / 32 / 28 MPG
25 / 32 / 28 MPG
37 / 36 / 37 MPG
25 / 32 / 28 MPG
37 / 36 / 37 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.3 gal.
14.3 gal.
13.7 gal.
14.3 gal.
14.3 gal.
13.7 gal.
14.3 gal.
13.7 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
358 / 458 miles
358 / 458 miles
521 / 521 miles
358 / 458 miles
358 / 458 miles
507 / 493 miles
358 / 458 miles
507 / 493 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.6 ft.
38.6 ft.
38.6 ft.
38.6 ft.
38.6 ft.
38.6 ft.
38.6 ft.
38.6 ft.
Curb weight
3,329 lb.
3,366 lb.
3,494 lb.
3,523 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.1 in.
7.1 in.
8.3 in.
7.1 in.
7.1 in.
8.3 in.
7.1 in.
8.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.4 in.
73.4 in.
73.4 in.
73.4 in.
73.4 in.
73.4 in.
73.4 in.
73.4 in.
Height
65.6 in.
65.6 in.
65.6 in.
65.6 in.
65.6 in.
65.6 in.
65.6 in.
Length
182.3 in.
182.3 in.
182.3 in.
182.3 in.
182.3 in.
182.3 in.
182.3 in.
182.3 in.
Wheelbase
108.5 in.
108.5 in.
108.5 in.
108.5 in.
108.5 in.
108.5 in.
108.5 in.
108.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
38.7 cu. ft.
38.7 cu. ft.
38.7 cu. ft.
38.7 cu. ft.
38.7 cu. ft.
38.7 cu. ft.
38.7 cu. ft.
38.7 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
38.3 in.
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
Front Leg Room
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.1 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.1 in.
41.4 in.
41.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
Rear Head Room
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.0 in.
38.7 in.
39.0 in.
38.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$33,813
$34,593
$34,030
$35,993
$36,260
$35,951
$37,641
$37,733
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.45
$0.46
$0.45
$0.48
$0.48
$0.48
$0.5
$0.5
Depreciation
$8,903
$9,251
$8,933
$9,738
$9,758
$9,851
$10,977
$10,862
Financing
$4,248
$4,459
$4,931
$4,975
$5,165
$5,341
$5,289
$5,901
Taxes & Fees
$1,616
$1,680
$1,823
$1,836
$1,893
$1,947
$1,931
$2,116
Fuel
$8,110
$8,110
$5,977
$8,110
$8,110
$6,128
$8,110
$6,128
Insurance
$6,052
$6,052
$6,106
$6,132
$6,132
$6,106
$6,132
$6,148
Maintenance
$3,685
$3,842
$4,660
$4,003
$4,003
$4,978
$4,003
$4,978
Repairs
$1,199
$1,199
$1,600
$1,199
$1,199
$1,600
$1,199
$1,600
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Gray, leatherette
Gray, cloth
Black, leatherette
Black, cloth
Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Black, leatherette
Black w/Red, leather/cloth
Gray, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Black, leather
Gray, leather
Black, leather
Gray, leather
Exterior
Amazon Gray
Serenity White Pearl
Shimmering Silver
Portofino Gray
Deep Sea
Phantom Black
Intense Blue
Calypso Red
Amazon Gray
Serenity White Pearl
Shimmering Silver
Portofino Gray
Deep Sea
Phantom Black
Intense Blue
Calypso Red
Amazon Gray
Serenity White Pearl
Shimmering Silver
Deep Sea
Phantom Black
Amazon Gray
Serenity White Pearl
Shimmering Silver
Portofino Gray
Deep Sea
Phantom Black
Serenity White Pearl
Portofino Gray
Phantom Black
Red Crimson
Amazon Gray
Serenity White Pearl
Shimmering Silver
Deep Sea
Phantom Black
Amazon Gray
Serenity White Pearl
Shimmering Silver
Portofino Gray
Deep Sea
Phantom Black
Intense Blue
Calypso Red
Amazon Gray
Serenity White Pearl
Shimmering Silver
Deep Sea
Phantom Black