2026 Hyundai Tucson nearby Conway, SC
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson is a five-passenger small SUV available with gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The lineup includes a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine for gasoline models and a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine for hybrid and plug-in hybrid configurations. Hyundai pairs these engines with automatic transmissions, a unibody structure, four-wheel disc brakes, and independent front and rear suspension systems. Trim-specific equipment encompasses several seating materials, connected technologies, driver-assistance systems, exterior lighting features, and utility components. Defined passenger and cargo measurements establish the functional differences among the three powertrain configurations. This overview of the 2026 Hyundai Tucson covers the powertrains, chassis systems, exterior equipment, cabin features, multimedia technology, safety systems, dimensions, and cargo capacity.
Powertrain and chassis engineering
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson uses two Smartstream® engine families across its three powertrain configurations. Gasoline models feature a 2.5-liter GDI and MPI DOHC 16-valve inline four-cylinder engine with 2,497 cc of displacement and continuously variable valve timing. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid models use a 1.6-liter Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve inline four-cylinder engine with 1,598 cc of displacement and continuously variable valve duration. Both engines have aluminum blocks and cylinder heads, variable intake systems, full engine covers, and a recommendation for regular unleaded fuel. Hyundai also specifies SULEV30 emissions control and a hood insulator with a front-fender inner plastic cover for both engine families.
Gasoline and electrified output
The 2.5-liter engine produces 187 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 178 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. It has an 85.5-by-101.5-millimeter bore and stroke, a 13.0 compression ratio, and Idle Stop & Go. The 1.6-liter turbocharged engine develops 178 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 195 lb-ft of torque from 1,500 through 4,500 rpm. Combined gas and electric output reaches 231 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque in the hybrid. The plug-in hybrid increases total system output to 268 horsepower while retaining the same 271 lb-ft torque rating.
The hybrid’s permanent-magnet synchronous motor produces 47.7 kW, or 64 horsepower, from 1,800 through 2,100 rpm. It also generates 195 lb-ft of torque at 1,700 rpm. The plug-in hybrid uses a 72-kW electric motor that produces 97 horsepower from 2,300 through 3,600 rpm and 224 lb-ft of torque at 2,200 rpm. These electric motors work with the 1.6-liter turbocharged engine to produce the stated total system outputs. The motor and battery specifications also distinguish the conventional hybrid from the externally chargeable plug-in hybrid.
The hybrid carries a 270-volt lithium-ion battery with 1.49 kWh of system capacity and 64 kW of power output. The plug-in hybrid uses a 360-volt lithium-ion battery with 13.8 kWh of capacity and 88 kW of output. Hyundai equips the plug-in hybrid with an external charge port and a 7.2-kW onboard charger. The onboard charger supports 240-volt charging. Hyundai specifies an approximate charging time of two hours for the plug-in hybrid battery.
Transmissions and drive systems
Gasoline versions use an eight-speed automatic transmission with a torque converter. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid models use a six-speed automatic transmission with a torque converter. Front-wheel drive is standard on gasoline models, while HTRAC active on-demand all-wheel drive is available. Hyundai makes HTRAC all-wheel drive standard on hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. Every powertrain includes a center-console-mounted drive-mode control.
Steering-wheel paddle shifters and shift-by-wire operation are standard with the 1.6-liter electrified powertrains. Hyundai also offers both features on models powered by the 2.5-liter engine. The eight-speed automatic uses a 4.717 first-gear ratio and a 0.635 eighth-gear ratio. Its final-drive ratio is 3.648 in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive applications. The six-speed automatic uses a 4.638 first-gear ratio, with final-drive ratios of 3.320 for the hybrid and 3.367 for the plug-in hybrid.
Suspension steering and braking
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson combines a MacPherson®-strut front suspension with coil springs and a multi-link rear suspension. Stabilizer bars and gas-pressurized shock absorbers operate at both ends on every model. A column-mounted motor-driven power-steering system uses a rack-and-pinion design. The steering system provides a 13.7:1 overall ratio and requires 2.41 turns from lock to lock. Hyundai lists a curb-to-curb turning diameter of 38.6 feet.
All 2026 Hyundai Tucson models use ventilated front discs measuring 12.8 inches by 1.2 inches. Solid rear discs measure 12.0 inches by 0.4 inches. The anti-lock braking system includes electronic brake-force distribution and operates through four channels and four sensors. Brake Assist, driver-selectable Downhill Brake Control, and Hillstart Assist Control are standard. An electronic parking brake with Automatic Vehicle Hold completes the braking and hill-control equipment.
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson uses a unibody structure composed primarily of advanced high-strength steel and high-tensile steel. This construction applies across the gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid lineup. The common suspension layout provides MacPherson® struts at the front and a multi-link arrangement at the rear regardless of powertrain. All versions also share the same steering ratio, turning diameter, and basic brake dimensions. Hyundai therefore maintains consistent core chassis hardware while changing engines, transmissions, drive systems, batteries, and related electrical components.
Exterior design and functional equipment
Exterior equipment varies by trim through differences in wheel size, lighting, mirrors, glass, roof hardware, and cargo-access features. The SE and Blue SE models use 17-by-7.0-inch alloy wheels with 235/65R17 tires. SEL, SEL Convenience, and XRT models use 18-by-7.5-inch alloy wheels fitted with 235/60R18 tires. Limited models receive 19-by-7.5-inch alloy wheels and 235/55R19 tires. Gasoline models carry a compact temporary spare tire, while hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions use a tire mobility kit.
Lighting mirrors and exterior trim
Bi-LED high- and low-beam headlights, LED front turn signals, LED daytime running lights, automatic headlights, and High Beam Assist are standard across the lineup. Limited models use projector-type Bi-LED headlights. XRT and Limited add premium half-mirror-type daytime running lights. A roof-mounted center high-mount stop lamp is standard on every trim. Hyundai integrates this stop lamp into the body-color rear spoiler.
Every 2026 Hyundai Tucson includes body-color bumpers and door handles, black side-sill material, and solar glass for the windshield and front doors. XRT adds prominent lower-door cladding, a dark-chrome accent grille, gloss-black upper window molding, and gloss-black B- and C-pillars. Limited also includes a dark-chrome accent grille and gloss-black pillars, along with premium front and rear fascias. Acoustic laminated windshield glass is standard throughout the range. Limited extends acoustic laminated construction to the front side windows, while SEL, XRT, and Limited add privacy glass to the rear, quarter, and back windows.
Heated outside mirrors are standard on SEL, XRT, and Limited. Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist indicators appear on the side mirrors of every trim. XRT uses black mirror housings, while Limited adds premium accents to its body-color mirror housings. Side mirrors with integrated turn-signal indicators are standard on XRT and Limited and available on SEL Convenience. All versions also use front variable-intermittent windshield wipers and a rear intermittent wiper and washer.
Roof liftgate and trailer equipment
SEL, XRT, and Limited models include roof side rails, with XRT using a bridge-type design. Hyundai rates the roof rails for a load capacity of 220 pounds. Limited includes a one-touch panoramic sunroof with a rear shade. A conventional power sunroof is available on the gasoline SEL Convenience configuration. Roof cross rails are available as port-installed equipment on SEL, XRT, and Limited.
A hands-free Smart Liftgate with automatic opening and an adjustable height setting is standard on SEL, XRT, and Limited. Trailer pre-wiring is standard on every 2026 Hyundai Tucson trim. Hyundai lists a tow hitch as port-installed model equipment for XRT. A tow hitch is also available as port-installed equipment for SE, SEL, and Limited. These features address cargo access, rooftop loading, and trailer connections through trim-specific equipment.
Cabin comfort technology and utility
Every 2026 Hyundai Tucson seats five passengers and includes a 60/40 split-folding and reclining rear seatback with adjustable head restraints. Remote releases in the cargo area allow users to fold the rear seats without operating the seatback controls from inside the passenger compartment. SE and SEL models provide stain- and odor-resistant cloth-trimmed seating surfaces. H-Tex® leatherette is available on SEL Convenience and standard on XRT, while Limited uses leather-trimmed seats. A dual-level cargo floor is standard except on the plug-in hybrid, and six cargo tie-down anchors include two floor anchors and one upper anchor on each side.
Seating and climate features
SE provides a six-way adjustable driver’s seat. SEL, XRT, and Limited replace it with an eight-way power driver’s seat that includes power lumbar support. These three trims also feature three-step heated front seats. Limited adds an eight-way power front-passenger seat, ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats with high, medium, and low settings. Its Integrated Memory System controls the driver’s seat and outside mirrors and includes mirror dip in Reverse.
Gasoline SE models use manual air conditioning, while hybrid and plug-in hybrid SE versions receive dual automatic temperature control. SEL, XRT, and Limited also use dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger. This system combines capacitive-touch controls with physical knobs for temperature adjustment. After-Blow logic, an exterior-temperature display, a heater, rear-seat heater ducts, a cabin air filter, and a timed rear-window defroster are standard throughout the lineup. Floor-console rear air-conditioning vents are standard on hybrid and plug-in hybrid SE models and on SEL, XRT, and Limited versions.
Every trim includes a three-spoke steering wheel with tilt-and-telescoping adjustment. Steering-wheel controls manage audio volume, mute, track selection, audio mode, Bluetooth® calls, voice recognition, and cruise-control functions. XRT and Limited use leather-wrapped steering wheels, and the feature is available on SEL Convenience. Limited adds a heated steering wheel with high and low settings. The instrument panel also provides adjustable illumination across the entire trim range.
Multimedia and connected technology
SE and SEL include a 12.3-inch color touchscreen with AM/FM, HD Radio™, SiriusXM satellite radio, and six speakers. Limited uses a 12.3-inch color touchscreen with onboard navigation and a Bose® premium audio system. The Bose® system combines a digital eight-channel amplifier with custom equalization, digital signal processing, dynamic speed compensation, and eight speakers. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, HD Radio™ technology, controller over-the-air update capability, and a rearview camera are standard across all trims. Limited also provides dynamic voice recognition and map and multimedia software over-the-air update capability.
Every model supplies two front USB Type-C ports. The front arrangement includes one data-and-charge connection and one 27-watt charging port. Two additional USB ports provide 27-watt charging power for second-row passengers. Hyundai also installs two 12-volt outlets, with one located in the front and one in the cargo area. Limited adds a 15-watt wireless device charger.
Bluelink®+ connected services are standard throughout the 2026 Hyundai Tucson lineup. Proximity-key entry with push-button start, remote keyless entry with alarm and panic functions, and two proximity keys with detachable valet keys are also standard. Limited adds Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium functionality using NFC, Bluetooth® Low Energy, and ultra-wideband technology. It also includes Remote Smart Parking Assist, an auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink, rain-sensing wipers, and an illuminated glove compartment. Interior storage includes a tray below the front 12-volt outlet, a fixed center-console armrest box, dual front cupholders, a rear center armrest with cupholders, and six cargo tie-down anchors.
Safety dimensions and cargo capacity
Hyundai equips every 2026 Hyundai Tucson with restraint, stability, monitoring, and driver-assistance technology. The airbag arrangement includes advanced front airbags, front thorax side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags with rollover sensors, and rear side airbags. Three-point Emergency Locking Retractor seatbelts serve the outboard positions and the rear center position. The vehicle also includes a five-position seatbelt reminder, adjustable front shoulder-belt anchors, and front and rear outboard pretensioners with load limiters. LATCH lower anchors and upper tether anchors, rear child-safety locks, a power-window lockout, an immobilizer, and body-side reinforcements are standard.
Driver-assistance systems
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction-turning detection is standard and uses sensor fusion. Every trim also includes Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, and Lane Following Assist. Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Safe Exit Warning, and steering-wheel haptic feedback for lane and blind-spot assistance are also standard. Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go appears throughout the lineup. Limited receives Smart Cruise Control 2 in connection with its Highway Driving Assist 1 system.
The Limited also includes navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control. Its additional parking and visibility systems include Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist in Reverse and front, rear, and side Parking Distance Warning. A Surround View Monitor and Blind-Spot View Monitor provide further visual information around the vehicle. Forward Attention Warning uses an in-cabin driver-monitoring camera and is standard on Limited. Hyundai also offers this feature on the gasoline SEL Convenience configuration.
Electronic Stability Control works with Traction Control and Brake Assist on every 2026 Hyundai Tucson. Vehicle Stability Management and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System with an individual tire indicator are also standard. Rear Occupant Alert is standard on SE, SEL, and XRT. Limited replaces that system with an advanced radar-type Rear Occupant Alert. Anti-lock braking, electronic brake-force distribution, and four-wheel disc brakes supplement the listed stability and driver-assistance functions.
Passenger space and cargo measurements
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson measures 182.7 inches long and 73.4 inches wide on a 108.5-inch wheelbase. Height with roof rails measures 65.6 inches for front-wheel-drive models and 66.3 inches for all-wheel-drive models. Minimum ground clearance measures 7.1 inches with two-wheel drive and 8.3 inches with all-wheel drive. Hyundai lists a coefficient of drag of 0.33. Front and rear overhangs measure 35.6 and 38.6 inches, respectively.
Without a sunroof, gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid models provide 40.1 inches of front headroom and 39.5 inches of rear headroom. Front legroom measures 41.4 inches throughout the range. Rear legroom measures 41.3 inches in gasoline and hybrid models and 39.5 inches in the plug-in hybrid. All three powertrain configurations provide 57.6 inches of front shoulder room and 56.0 inches of rear shoulder room. The front and rear hip room measures 54.5 and 53.9 inches across the lineup.
Gasoline models provide 108.2 cubic feet of passenger volume, while hybrid models provide 107.9 cubic feet without a panoramic sunroof. Plug-in hybrid models provide 105.9 cubic feet under the same measurement condition. Total interior volume measures 146.9 cubic feet for gasoline models, 146.7 cubic feet for hybrids, and 137.8 cubic feet for plug-in hybrids. The dimensional differences reflect the distinct packaging requirements of the three powertrain configurations. All versions retain seating for five passengers.
With the rear seats upright, SAE cargo volume measures 38.7 cubic feet in gasoline and hybrid models and 31.9 cubic feet in the plug-in hybrid. Folding the rear seats expands SAE cargo volume to 74.8 cubic feet for gasoline models, 74.5 cubic feet for hybrids, and 66.3 cubic feet for plug-in hybrids. Maximum cargo measurements reach 41.2 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 80.3 cubic feet with them folded in gasoline models. The hybrid maximum cargo volume measures 41.2 cubic feet with the seats upright and 80.0 cubic feet with them folded. The plug-in hybrid provides maximum cargo volumes of 31.9 cubic feet with the rear seats upright and 71.8 cubic feet with them folded.
Schedule a Test Ride nearby Conway, SC
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