2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

Eric Brandt is a Senior Editor for Cox Automotive, specializing in expert reviews for Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader. Eric helps shoppers find the right car for their needs, wants, and budget. Eric started writing for Cox Automotive as a freelancer in 2017 and entered his current role in 2022. In addition to car reviews, Eric’s work on KBB and Autotrader has included lists, comparisons, advice, Oversteer articles and videos, and even motorcycle and ATV content.

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What’s New?

The stylish 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is a roomy and fuel-efficient compact SUV with a nice interior full of modern technology. Pricing starts at $32,325.

The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid improves on an already excellent compact SUV. The hybrid powertrain makes the Tucson more fuel-efficient than its non-hybrid counterpart, but it also adds more power, torque, and standard all-wheel drive (AWD), making it even more satisfying to drive. This SUV has a spacious, well-equipped interior with a standard 10.25-inch touchscreen, plus the excellent ride quality that we love about the Tucson. Combined with a reasonable price premium compared to non-hybrid Tucson models, the Tucson Hybrid is the one we’d recommend for most Tucson shoppers. It’s definitely the one we’d choose for ourselves.

The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid competes primarily with the hybrid variants of the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Escape.

We’ve spent hundreds of hours driving and evaluating this generation of compact SUVs, including several examples of the Hyundai Tucson. The test model seen here is a Tucson Hybrid Limited in Amazon Gray with a sticker price of $40,655.

What’s New for 2024?

The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid gets a few welcome updates for 2024. The previously optional 10.25-inch touchscreen now comes standard on every trim. Also, the sporty N Line trim now comes exclusively as a hybrid. New standard safety features include seatbelt reminders for every seat, rear side airbags, rear outboard seatbelt pre-tensioners, and steering wheel haptic feedback.

2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Pricing

The 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid starts at $32,325. The SEL Convenience trim starts at $34,905, the sporty N Line model begins at $36,405, and the loaded Limited trim starts at $39,465.

The pricing of the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is similar to the cost of the hybrid variants of the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Ford Escape. The Kia Sportage Hybrid starts at a lower price point.

These are manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) and don’t include the $1,335 factory-to-dealer delivery fee (destination charge).

Before buying a Tucson Hybrid, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should really pay. Hyundai Tucson Hybrid resale value is about average for the segment.

Power, Ride and Handling

Exceptionally smooth and responsive power delivery help make the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid a pleasure to drive. It’s powered by a 226-horsepower gas-electric hybrid powertrain matched with a 6-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. This model’s dual advantage over the non-hybrid Tucson is extra power (226 horsepower against 187) with better fuel economy. Electric motors also achieve their maximum thrust immediately, enabling fast launches from a standstill or adding extra muscle on uphill stretches. The performance of the Tucson Hybrid is comparable to the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, and it’s a bit quicker than the hybrid versions of the Ford Escape and Honda CR-V. As for the interplay of the gas engine, electric motor, and regenerative braking system, the Tucson approaches the levels of refinement found on the RAV4 and CR-V hybrids.

The standard all-wheel-drive system can adjust how much power goes to each wheel, bringing an extra degree of stability and effectiveness to the Tucson Hybrid’s cornering abilities. It’s not something we noticed from the driver’s seat, but it’s still good to have. The serene ride quality is tuned for quiet comfort with just the right amount of control.

Fuel Economy

The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid gets a combined fuel economy rating of 38 mpg in the base Blue trim and 37 mpg in the other three trims. The non-hybrid Tucson with AWD only gets 25 mpg. Using the common assumption of 15,000 miles per year, the hybrid burns about 17 fewer gallons of gas per month than the non-hybrid with AWD. Even at a gas price of $3/gallon, that’s a significant monthly fuel cost difference of more than $50.

When equipped with AWD, the Honda CR-V Hybrid gets 37 mpg, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid gets 40 mpg, and the Ford Escape Hybrid gets 39 mpg. That puts the Tucson Hybrid’s efficiency in the middle of the pack.

High-Tech Interior

The interior of the Hyundai Tucson is one of the roomiest and most comfortable in its class. Like the exterior, the interior design is stylish without sacrificing practicality. It took us a few drives to get used to the gearshift buttons, but this sleek layout contributes to a clean interior design. We love that the 10.25-inch touchscreen now comes standard.

We’re grateful that the interior space of the Tucson Hybrid is almost identical to the non-hybrid Tucson. We found plenty of legroom in the rear seats: 41.3 inches of legroom, to be precise. There’s 38.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, which becomes 74.5 cubic feet if you fold down those seats. That’s more rear legroom than the hybrid version of the Honda CR-V, and more maximum cargo space and rear legroom than hybrid variants of the Ford Escape and Toyota RAV4.

Bold Exterior

We like the bold body lines and unique light signature of the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. It’s also good to see the N Line trim join the lineup, which adds a sporty appearance package to this efficient SUV.

Our Favorite Features and Tech

Excellent fuel economy
The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid returns up to 38 combined mpg, making it much more fuel-efficient than the non-hybrid version of the Tucson. The hybrid powertrain can save you a lot of money at the pump in the long run.

Standard AWD
All-wheel drive comes standard on every Tucson Hybrid, making it a great hybrid SUV for snowy climates.

10.25-inch touchscreen navigation
A user-friendly 10.25-inch screen now comes standard in every Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. This infotainment system is loaded with features like Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, navigation, SiriusXM, and more.

Highway Driving Assist
Keep a hand on the wheel and let this driving system keep a safe distance from the car in front of you and help keep you safely in your lane.

Hyundai SmartSense
A generous list of standard safety tech features in the Tucson Hybrid includes automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, and more.

Remote Smart Parking Assist
This class-exclusive feature lets you get in and out of tight parking spots by pushing a button on your key fob, even if you aren’t in the car.

Engine and Transmission

Power for the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid comes from a potent hybrid powertrain featuring a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. Combined with the electric motor, the system generates an impressive total of 226 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Output is sent to all four wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Performance-wise, the Tucson Hybrid is slotted between the comparatively pokey non-hybrid Tucson and the more powerful plug-in hybrid Tucson, which are reviewed separately.

5-Year/60,000-Mile Warranty

The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is tied with the Kia Sportage Hybrid for the best warranty in its segment. It’s backed by a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Scheduled service is covered with a 3-year/36,000-mile complimentary maintenance plan.

Safety

The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has been the recipient of the prestigious IIHS Top Safety Pick+ designation. It earned this award because of its good crash test ratings and many standard safety features like automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and more.

2024 Hyundai Tucson

Eric Brandt is a Senior Editor for Cox Automotive, specializing in expert reviews for Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader. Eric helps shoppers find the right car for their needs, wants, and budget. Eric started writing for Cox Automotive as a freelancer in 2017 and entered his current role in 2022. In addition to car reviews, Eric’s work on KBB and Autotrader has included lists, comparisons, advice, Oversteer articles and videos, and even motorcycle and ATV content.

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What’s New?

The 2024 Hyundai Tucson is a spacious and comfortable compact SUV with standout styling, a class-leading warranty, and the latest technology. Pricing starts at $27,250.

The Hyundai Tucson is a compact SUV with a satisfying balance of style and practicality. We love seeing such bold styling on a practical SUV, and the interior is comfortable and well-equipped. It benefits from the longest warranty in its class, a smooth and comfortable ride, and advanced tech features that are easy to use. The Tuscon is also one of the roomier SUVs in its class, with ample space for passengers and cargo. It competes with compact SUVs like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Kia Sportage.

The Tucson Hybrid and Tucson Plug-in Hybrid are reviewed separately.

2024 Hyundai Tucson Pricing

The 2024 Hyundai Tucson starts at $27,250. The popular SEL trim begins at $29,400, and the top Limited trim starts at $36,510. All-wheel drive is a $1,500 premium on every trim.

The pricing of the Hyundai Tucson is average for a compact SUV. Its price tag is similar to the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Escape.

These are manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) and don’t include the $1,335 factory-to-dealer delivery fee (destination charge).

Before buying a Tucson, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should really pay. Hyundai Tucson resale value is about average for the segment.

What’s New?

The Hyundai Tucson gets a few tweaks for 2024. It has new standard safety features like a seatbelt reminder for all occupants, rear side airbags, and steering wheel haptic feedback for lane-keep assist and blind-spot monitoring.

The optional 10.25-inch screen is more widely available this year. It’s still standard on the upper trims, but now it’s included in the SEL Convenience Package. Also, dual-zone automatic climate control now comes standard on the most popular trim, the SEL model. Finally, the sporty N Line trim is no longer available with the standard gas engine. It’s now exclusive to the Tucson Hybrid.

Power, Ride and Handling

The Hyundai Tucson is powered by a 187-horsepower 4-cylinder engine matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission and front- or all-wheel drive. This engine strikes a good balance of performance and efficiency. In our testing, it had no trouble getting up to speed on the highway, but we found the acceleration a bit lackluster compared to some quicker rivals like the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5. Performance-wise, the Tucson is in the middle of the pack.

The Tucson delivers a smooth and comfortable ride while being agile in the corners. Ride quality is a strong suit of the Tucson; it would be one of our top choices in this segment for taking on an extended road trip. The cabin is serene, with little road and wind noise, even on the highway.

We’ve spent hundreds of hours driving and evaluating the current collection of compact SUVs, including this Hyundai Tucson.

Fuel Economy

The Hyundai Tucson returns 28 combined mpg with FWD and 25 mpg with AWD. That gap between FWD and AWD efficiency is a little bigger than some rivals, but not big enough to drastically change the fuel costs.

Those fuel economy ratings are about average for a compact SUV. For reference, the non-hybrid variants of the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 get up to 30 mpg with FWD. The hybrid version of the Tucson returns up to 38 mpg, while the plug-in hybrid can go up to 33 miles on electricity alone and then return 35 mpg in gas-electric hybrid operation.

Roomy Interior

The interior design of the Hyundai Tucson is modern and upscale. We like this design; it’s both attractive and practical, with comfortable ergonomics and easy-to-use controls. The gearshift buttons take a little getting used to, but they help keep the interior design clean and uncluttered.

The Hyundai Tucson is a very spacious SUV. We found the rear seats to be adult-friendly, with 41.3 inches of legroom. Cargo space is also ample, with 38.7 cubic feet of room behind the rear seats. Fold down the back seats, and that opens it up to 80.3 cubic feet of space. That makes it one of the roomiest SUVs in its class.

Striking Exterior

The stylish Hyundai Tucson speaks a design language Hyundai calls “Sensuous Sportiness.” We think it’s a sharp-looking SUV that stands out in a segment not known for daring styling. A unique light signature and dramatic body lines give this practical SUV a bold aesthetic.

Our Favorite Features and Tech

Hyundai SmartSense
The standard safety tech suite in the Tucson bundles driver assistance features like automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and more.

Highway Driving Assist
This optional semi-autonomous driving system makes highway driving safer and more relaxed by combining features like adaptive cruise control and lane-following assist.

Remote Smart Parking Assist
This optional tech feature allows you to get your Tucson in and out of tight parking spots using just your key fob, even if you’re not inside the car. This is a class-exclusive feature you won’t find on the Tucson’s rivals.

SEL Convenience Package
This option package for the popular SEL trim adds some excellent premium features while keeping the price affordable. It adds a 10.25-inch touchscreen, a fully digital gauge cluster, H-Tex faux leather seats, a power sunroof, a hands-free power liftgate, and more.

Smartphone connectivity
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard on the SE and SEL trims of the Tucson. If you get the optional 10.25-inch touchscreen, you lose the wireless part but still get these handy smartphone connectivity features.

Loaded Limited trim
The top Limited trim is full of luxurious features you might expect to find in a more expensive SUV. It has leather upholstery, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, a panoramic sunroof, a Bose premium audio system, and much more.

Engine and Transmission

Power for the Hyundai Tucson comes from a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine rated at 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. An 8-speed automatic transmission smoothly delivers power to the front or all four wheels.

5-Year/60,000-Mile Warranty

The Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage share the title of best warranty in the class. It’s backed by a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Additionally, Hyundai throws in a 3-year/36,000-mile complimentary maintenance plan.

Safety

The Hyundai Tucson has earned the coveted IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. It achieves excellent safety scores because of its good crash test ratings and a long list of standard safety tech features. These include automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, and more.

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