New 2026 Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid Limited

* Based on opinions and should be considered as general guidance only.

• Reliability (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  Based on Hyundai's recent track record and the established hybrid technology, the 2026 TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid is expected to be quite reliable. The hybrid components are generally robust, and the overall build quality is solid.
• Maintenance (3)
  3 out of 5 stars
  While routine maintenance costs are generally reasonable, the added complexity of a plug-in hybrid system can lead to slightly higher costs for specialized components or diagnostics compared to a conventional gasoline vehicle. Battery replacement, though infrequent, would be a significant expense.
• Technology (5)
  5 out of 5 stars
  The technology suite is a highlight, featuring a large, intuitive infotainment system, a comprehensive suite of driver-assistance features, and seamless smartphone integration. Wireless charging and a premium sound system further enhance the experience.
• Comfort (5)
  5 out of 5 stars
  Hyundai has prioritized comfort in the Limited trim, with plush seating, a quiet cabin, and a smooth ride that absorbs most road imperfections. Both front and rear passengers will appreciate the ample space.
• Dynamics (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  The 2026 TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid Limited offers a surprisingly engaging driving experience for an SUV, with responsive steering and adequate power from the hybrid powertrain. It handles city driving and highway cruising with confidence, though it's not a sports car.

• Comfort & Seating:

  • Heated Seats
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Power Seats
  • Ventilated Seats

• Convenience:

  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Head-Up Display
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rain Sensing Wipers
  • Remote Parking Assist
  • Remote Start
  • Self Parking

• Entertainment:

  • Bluetooth
  • Premium Audio
  • Satellite Radio

• Exterior:

  • Heated Mirrors
  • Sunroof/Moonroof
  • Tinted Windows

• Other:

  • Trailer Hitch

• Safety:

  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Autonomous Braking
  • Backup Camera
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Cross Traffic Alert
  • Exit Safety System
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Keeping Assistance
  • Surround View Camera
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring

• Technology:

  • Android Auto
  • Navigation

• Air Conditioning

  • Front air conditioning: automatic climate control
  • Front air conditioning zones: dual
  • Rear vents: second row
  • Humidity/dewpoint sensors
  • Air filtration

• Airbags

  • Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger
  • Side airbags: front
  • Front airbags: dual
  • Side curtain airbags: front
  • Side airbags: rear
  • Side curtain airbags: rear

• Audio System

  • Radio: voice operated
  • Auxiliary audio input: Bluetooth
  • Radio: touch screen display
  • Premium brand: Bose
  • Antenna type: diversity
  • Antenna type: mast
  • Subwoofer: 1
  • Watts: 315
  • Total speakers: 7
  • Radio: AM/FM
  • Radio data system
  • Digital sound processing
  • Speed sensitive volume control
  • Auxiliary audio input: USB
  • Radio: HD radio
  • Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone
  • Satellite radio: SiriusXM

• Brakes

  • Rear brake type: disc
  • Front brake width: 1.18
  • Rear brake diameter: 12
  • Rear brake width: 0.39
  • Front brake diameter: 12.8
  • Front brake type: ventilated disc
  • Regenerative braking system
  • Braking assist
  • Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • ABS: 4-wheel
  • Power brakes
  • Electronic parking brake: auto off

• Comfort Features

  • Heated steering wheel
  • Steering wheel trim: leather
  • Interior accents: metallic-tone
  • Armrests: rear folding
  • Armrests: rear center with cupholders
  • Floor material: carpet
  • Door sill trim: aluminum

• Convenience Features

  • Memorized settings: liftgate
  • Wireless charging station: front
  • Remote parking assist: perpendicular
  • Remote parking assist: key fob operated
  • Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic
  • Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering
  • Autonomous navigation following: highway
  • Power outlet(s): USB-C front
  • Power outlet(s): USB-C rear
  • Cupholders: front
  • Memorized settings: 2 driver
  • Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Power outlet(s): 12V cargo area
  • One-touch windows: 2
  • Reading lights: front
  • Power steering: variable/speed-proportional
  • Cargo area light
  • Multi-function remote: panic alarm
  • Power windows: lockout button
  • Overhead console: front
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
  • Memorized settings: driver seat
  • Memorized settings: side mirrors
  • Push-button start
  • Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
  • Power outlet(s): 12V front
  • Assist handle: rear
  • Remote engine start
  • Center console: front console with armrest and storage
  • Rearview mirror: auto-dimming
  • Footwell lights: color-adjustable
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise control
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: phone
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function
  • Easy entry: power driver seat
  • Universal remote transmitter: Homelink - garage door opener
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter
  • Storage: front seatback
  • Assist handle: front
  • Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
  • Ambient lighting: color-adjustable
  • Storage: sunglasses holder
  • Storage: door pockets
  • Multi-function remote: proximity entry system
  • Cupholders: rear
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: voice control
  • Storage: accessory hook
  • Multi-function remote: trunk release

• Drivetrain

  • Drive mode selector
  • Axle ratio: 3.37
  • 4WD type: on demand
  • Locking differential: center

• Engine

  • Electric motor miles per charge: 33
  • Electric motor charging time (240V): 2 hours
  • EV battery capacity: 13.8 kWh
  • Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772
  • EV on-board charger rating: 7.2 kW
  • Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5500
  • Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 1500
  • Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 195
  • Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 178
  • Electric Motor Torque: 224
  • Electric Motor HP: 97
  • Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 72
  • Battery saver
  • Electric motor battery type: lithium ion

• Exterior Features

  • Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated
  • Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
  • Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
  • Front bumper color: body-color
  • Door handle color: body-color
  • Mirror color: body-color with chrome accents
  • Rear spoiler: roofline
  • Rear spoiler color: body-color
  • Grille color: chrome
  • Exhaust tip color: stainless steel
  • Rear bumper color: body-color
  • Fender lip moldings: black
  • Window trim: chrome
  • Rocker panel color: black

• Hybrid

  • Starter type: motor/generator

• In Car Entertainment

  • Connected in-car apps: Google POIs
  • Connected in-car apps: Google search
  • Infotainment: Blue Link
  • Connected in-car apps: app marketplace integration
  • Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in.
  • Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
  • Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto

• Instrumentation

  • Warnings and reminders: low battery
  • Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in.
  • Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
  • Head-up display
  • Gauge: transmission temperature
  • Clock
  • Gauge: tachometer
  • Compass
  • Digital odometer
  • External temperature display
  • Multi-function display
  • Gauge: oil pressure
  • Fuel economy display: MPG
  • Fuel economy display: range
  • Warnings and reminders: low oil level
  • Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
  • Warnings and reminders: maintenance due
  • Trip odometer

• Lights

  • Daytime running lights: LED
  • Taillights: LED
  • Headlights: auto high beam dimmer
  • Headlights: LED
  • Headlights: auto delay off
  • Headlights: auto on/off

• Mirrors

  • Side mirrors: integrated turn signals
  • Side mirror adjustments: power
  • Side mirror adjustments: manual folding
  • Side mirrors: heated
  • Side mirror adjustments: reverse gear tilt

• Roof

  • Moonroof / Sunroof: tilt/slide
  • Moonroof / Sunroof: power panoramic
  • Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade
  • Moonroof / Sunroof: one-touch open/close
  • Moonroof / Sunroof: anti-trapping
  • Roof rails: black

• Safety

  • Pedestrian safety sound generation
  • Rearview monitor: in dash
  • Blind spot safety: camera display
  • Cross traffic alert: rear
  • Driver attention alert system
  • Pre-collision warning system: vibrating steering wheel
  • Pre-collision warning system: audible warning
  • Pre-collision warning system: visual warning
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Camera system: surround view
  • Check rear seat reminder
  • Automatic emergency braking: rear
  • Vehicle exit safety system
  • Lane keeping assist with blind spot integration
  • Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection
  • Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian
  • Automatic emergency braking: rear pedestrian
  • Rear pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection
  • Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting
  • Automatic emergency braking: front
  • Pre-collision warning system: intersection/junction turn
  • Automatic emergency braking: intersection/junction turn
  • Child safety door locks
  • Child seat anchors: LATCH system
  • Impact sensor: door unlock
  • Parking sensors: rear
  • Blind spot safety: sensor/alert
  • Lane deviation sensors
  • Parking sensors: front
  • Crumple zones: front

• Seatbelts

  • Seatbelt pretensioners: front
  • Seatbelt pretensioners: rear
  • Seatbelt force limiters: front
  • Seatbelt force limiters: rear
  • Emergency locking retractors: rear
  • Seatbelt warning sensor: front
  • Rear seatbelts: 3-point
  • Front seatbelts: 3-point
  • Emergency locking retractors: front

• Seats

  • Driver seat power adjustments: height
  • Passenger seat power adjustments: height
  • Driver seat: ventilated
  • Passenger seat: heated
  • Driver seat: heated
  • Driver seat power adjustments: 8
  • Rear headrests: 3
  • Rear seat folding: split
  • Front headrests: 2
  • Passenger seat power adjustments: 8
  • Front seat type: bucket
  • Rear seat type: 60-40 split bench
  • Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining
  • Rear headrests: adjustable
  • Upholstery: leather-trimmed
  • Passenger seat: ventilated
  • Front headrests: adjustable
  • Driver seat power adjustments: lumbar
  • Rear seat: heated
  • Rear seat folding: one-touch fold flat
  • Driver seat power adjustments: reclining
  • Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining

• Security

  • Anti-theft system: alarm
  • Power door locks: anti-lockout
  • Anti-theft system: vehicle immobilizer
  • Power door locks: auto-locking
  • Anti-theft system: interior motion sensor

• Stability and Traction

  • Off-road driving assist: hill descent
  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Hill holder control
  • Trailer stability control

• Steering

  • Turns lock-to-lock: 2.4
  • Steering ratio: 13.73

• Suspension

  • Front suspension classification: independent
  • Rear suspension classification: independent
  • Front struts: MacPherson
  • Rear suspension type: multi-link
  • Rear spring type: coil
  • Front stabilizer bar
  • Rear stabilizer bar
  • Front spring type: coil
  • Front suspension type: lower control arms
  • Rear shock type: gas
  • Front shock type: gas

• Telematics

  • Electronic messaging assistance: with read function
  • Electronic messaging assistance: voice operated
  • Wi-Fi: hotspot
  • Smart device app function: vehicle location
  • Driver assistance app: roadside assistance
  • Smart device app function: maintenance status
  • Smart device app function: lock operation
  • Smart device app function: horn/light operation
  • Smart device app compatibility: MyHyundai with Blue Link
  • Smart device app function: engine start
  • Smart device app function: window operation
  • Smart device app function: phone as a key
  • Navigation data: send destination to vehicle
  • Navigation system: over-the-air map updates (OTA)
  • Wireless data link: Bluetooth
  • Hands-free phone call integration: voice operated
  • Navigation system: touch screen display
  • Navigation data: real time traffic
  • Navigation system: voice operated

• Tires and Rims

  • Tire type: all season
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Wheels: aluminum alloy with painted accents
  • Spare tire kit: tire sealant
  • Spare tire kit: inflator kit

• Towing and Hauling

  • Trailer wiring
  • Trailer hitch: ready

• Windows

  • Laminated glass: acoustic front side
  • Rear wiper: intermittent
  • Liftgate window: fixed
  • Window defogger: rear
  • Front wipers: variable intermittent
  • Power windows: safety reverse
  • Front wipers: rain sensing
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Solar-tinted glass: front
  • Rear wiper: with washer
  • Laminated glass: acoustic windshield

• Seating:

  • Seating Rows:2
  • Standard Seating:5
  • Max Seating:5
  • Head Room (front):38.1in.
  • Leg Room (front):41.4in.
  • Shoulder Room (front):57.6in.
  • Hip Room (front):54.5in.
  • Head Room (rear):38.7in.
  • Leg Room (rear):39.5in.
  • Shoulder Room (rear):56in.
  • Hip Room (rear):53.9in.

• Measurements:

  • Length:182.7in.
  • Width:73.4in.
  • Height:66.3in.
  • Ground Clearance:8.3in.
  • Wheelbase:108.5in.
  • Front Track:63.6in.
  • Rear Track:63.9in.

• Interior Dimensions:

  • Interior Volume:137.8cuft
  • Passenger Volume:105.9cuft
  • Cargo Volume:31.9cuft
  • Cargo Volume (rear seats down):71.8cuft

• Weight:

  • Curb Weight:4,266lbs
  • Gross Weight:5,324lbs

• Wheels & Tires:

  • Wheel Diameter:19.0 x 7.5in.
  • Wheel Diameter (rear):19.0 x 7.5in.
  • Tire:235/55R19
  • Tire (rear):235/55R19

• Performance:

  • Power to Weight Ratio:15.92lbs/hp
  • Aerodynamic Drag:0.33drag
  • Turning Circle:38.6ft.
  • Max Payload:1,058lbs
  • Towing Capacity:2,000lbs
  • Max Towing Capacity:2,000lbs

• Fuel Tank:

  • Fuel Tank Volume:11.1gallon

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• Airbags Front Driver
• Airbags Front Passenger
• Airbags Side Impact
• Airbags Side Curtain
• Brake Assist
• Daytime Running Lights
• Electronic Stability Control
• Electronic Traction Control
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

• • Greenhouse Gas Score:10
  • Fuel Type:Electricity
• • Greenhouse Gas Score:9
  • Fuel Type:Gasoline