The Tucson Hybrid pairs a 1.6L turbo with a hybrid system for 226 combined horsepower — meaningfully more than the gas Tucson's 187 hp 2.5L. AWD is standard on hybrid trims. Real-world fuel economy lands in the high-30s combined.
Three trims: Blue, SEL Convenience, Limited. The Blue trim is the fuel-economy-leader pick with the highest EPA numbers. SEL Convenience is the volume trim and the right call for most buyers — adds the active safety suite, the leather, and the larger infotainment.
Pricing tracks the gas Tucson but at a $2K-ish premium per trim. Below-MSRP Tucson Hybrid listings are common across SEL and Blue trims; Limited holds firmer. For buyers who do a mix of city and highway driving, the Hybrid is the right pick over the gas Tucson by a wide margin.
By Marcus Bell, Editor · Updated May 12, 2026