2021 Hyundai Tucson trim levels explained
Base to top
$9,750
- 12 trims. $23,700 to $33,450.
- Base: SE FWD. Top: Ultimate AWD.
All 12 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $23,700 | $1,185 | 2.0L 4cyl | 161 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| SE AWD | $25,100 | $1,185 | 2.0L | 161 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| Value FWD | $25,150 | $1,185 | 2.0L 4cyl | 161 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| SEL FWD | $26,100 | $1,185 | 2.4L | 181 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Value AWD | $26,550 | $1,185 | 2.0L | 161 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| SEL AWD | $27,500 | $1,185 | 2.4L 4cyl | 181 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| Sport FWD | $28,250 | $1,185 | 2.4L 4cyl | 181 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Limited FWD | $29,400 | $1,185 | 2.4L 4cyl | 181 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Sport AWD | $29,650 | $1,185 | 2.4L | 181 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| Limited AWD | $30,800 | $1,185 | 2.4L | 181 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| Ultimate FWD | $32,050 | $1,185 | 2.4L 4cyl | 181 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Ultimate AWD | $33,450 | $1,185 | 2.4L | 181 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
SE to Value: +$1,450
SE FWD $23,700 to Value FWD $25,150.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Blind spot warning, Voice control, Satellite radio, Smart key entry, Push-button start, plus 3 more.
Value to SEL: +$950
Value FWD $25,150 to SEL FWD $26,100.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 2.4L.
- Power: 161 hp to 181 hp.
Adds as standard: Hill descent control, Heated windshield.
SEL to Sport: +$2,150
SEL FWD $26,100 to Sport FWD $28,250.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Power liftgate or trunk, Premium audio, Garage door opener, Leather steering wheel, Fog lights.
Sport to Limited: +$1,150
Sport FWD $28,250 to Limited FWD $29,400.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Power front seats.
Limited to Ultimate: +$2,650
Limited FWD $29,400 to Ultimate FWD $32,050.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Navigation, Heated rear seats, Panoramic roof, Pedestrian detection, Rain-sensing wipers.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited FWD, $29,400.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Value FWD, $25,150.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Limited FWD, $29,400.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Limited FWD, $29,400.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Value FWD, $25,150.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SE FWD, $23,700.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Sport FWD, $28,250.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Ultimate FWD, $32,050.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Sport FWD, $28,250.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Ultimate FWD, $32,050.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Ultimate FWD, $32,050.
- Not on any trim: a third row, remote start.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | SE | Value | SEL | Sport | Limited | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | N | N | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | S | S | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | S |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: SE AWD, $25,100.
- The most hp: SEL FWD, 181 hp, $26,100.
- The best mpg: SE FWD, 25 mpg, $23,700.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 12 trims. Median change: +$150.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $23,550 | $23,700 | +$150 |
| SE AWD | $24,950 | $25,100 | +$150 |
| Value FWD | $25,000 | $25,150 | +$150 |
| SEL FWD | $25,950 | $26,100 | +$150 |
| Value AWD | $26,400 | $26,550 | +$150 |
| SEL AWD | $27,350 | $27,500 | +$150 |
| Sport FWD | $28,100 | $28,250 | +$150 |
| Limited FWD | $29,250 | $29,400 | +$150 |
| Sport AWD | $29,500 | $29,650 | +$150 |
| Limited AWD | $30,650 | $30,800 | +$150 |
| Ultimate FWD | $31,900 | $32,050 | +$150 |
| Ultimate AWD | $33,300 | $33,450 | +$150 |
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What this cannot tell you
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