Hyundai Tucson TL
Third generation · 2016–2021 · 6 model years · 20 trims
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Photo: 2016 Hyundai Tucson 2.0L Premium AWD in Caribbean Blue, front left, 2024-08-16 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: HYUNDAI TUCSON (TL) China (15) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 20180907 Hyundai Tucson Front-Side by Ki hoon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2015 Hyundai Tucson SE NAV CRDi 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2018 Hyundai Tucson Go! SE Interior by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: 2016 Hyundai Tucson 2.0L Premium AWD in Caribbean Blue, front left, 2024-08-16 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: HYUNDAI TUCSON (TL) China (15) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 20180907 Hyundai Tucson Front-Side by Ki hoon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2015 Hyundai Tucson SE NAV CRDi 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Hyundai Tucson Go! SE Interior by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | |||||||
| SE FWD · SUV | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (1,999cc); aluminum block and head; DCVVT | 161 | 150 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic (AGMF1) with SHIFTRONIC; torque converter with OD lock-up; gear ratios: 1st 4.400 / 2nd 2.726 / 3rd 1.843 / 4th 1.392 / 5th 1.000 / 6th 0.774 / Rev 3.440; final drive: 3.510:1; drive modes: Normal / Sport / Smart (console-mounted selector) | FWD | 23/28 (25) | $23,700 |
| SE AWD · SUV | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (1,999cc); aluminum block and head; DCVVT | 161 | 150 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic (AGMF1) with SHIFTRONIC; torque converter with OD lock-up; gear ratios: 1st 4.639 / 2nd 2.826 / 3rd 1.841 / 4th 1.386 / 5th 1.000 / 6th 0.772 / Rev 3.385; final drive: 3.648:1; drive modes: Normal / Sport / Smart (console-mounted selector) | AWD | 22/25 (23) | $25,100 |
| Value FWD · SUV | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (1,999cc); aluminum block and head; DCVVT | 161 | 150 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic (AGMF1) with SHIFTRONIC; torque converter with OD lock-up; gear ratios: 1st 4.400 / 2nd 2.726 / 3rd 1.843 / 4th 1.392 / 5th 1.000 / 6th 0.774 / Rev 3.440; final drive: 3.510:1; drive modes: Normal / Sport / Smart (console-mounted selector) | FWD | 23/28 (25) | $25,150 |
| SEL FWD · SUV | Theta 2.4L GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (2,359cc); aluminum block and head; CVVT | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic (AGMF2) with SHIFTRONIC; torque converter with OD lock-up; gear ratios: 1st 4.639 / 2nd 2.826 / 3rd 1.841 / 4th 1.386 / 5th 1.000 / 6th 0.772 / Rev 3.385; final drive: 3.064:1; drive modes: Normal / Sport / Smart (console-mounted selector) | FWD | 22/28 (25) | $26,100 |
| Value AWD · SUV | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (1,999cc); aluminum block and head; DCVVT | 161 | 150 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic (AGMF1) with SHIFTRONIC; torque converter with OD lock-up; gear ratios: 1st 4.639 / 2nd 2.826 / 3rd 1.841 / 4th 1.386 / 5th 1.000 / 6th 0.772 / Rev 3.385; final drive: 3.648:1; drive modes: Normal / Sport / Smart (console-mounted selector) | AWD | 22/25 (23) | $26,550 |
| SEL AWD · SUV | Theta 2.4L GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (2,359cc); aluminum block and head; CVVT | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic (AGMF2) with SHIFTRONIC; torque converter with OD lock-up; gear ratios: 1st 4.639 / 2nd 2.826 / 3rd 1.841 / 4th 1.386 / 5th 1.000 / 6th 0.772 / Rev 3.385; final drive: 3.195:1; drive modes: Normal / Sport / Smart (console-mounted selector) | AWD | 21/26 (23) | $27,500 |
| Sport FWD · SUV | Theta 2.4L GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (2,359cc); aluminum block and head; CVVT | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic (AGMF2) with SHIFTRONIC; torque converter with OD lock-up; gear ratios: 1st 4.639 / 2nd 2.826 / 3rd 1.841 / 4th 1.386 / 5th 1.000 / 6th 0.772 / Rev 3.385; final drive: 3.064:1; drive modes: Normal / Sport / Smart (console-mounted selector) | FWD | 22/28 (25) | $28,250 |
| Limited FWD · SUV | Theta 2.4L GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (2,359cc); aluminum block and head; CVVT | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic (AGMF2) with SHIFTRONIC; torque converter with OD lock-up; gear ratios: 1st 4.639 / 2nd 2.826 / 3rd 1.841 / 4th 1.386 / 5th 1.000 / 6th 0.772 / Rev 3.385; final drive: 3.064:1; drive modes: Normal / Sport / Smart (console-mounted selector) | FWD | 22/28 (25) | $29,400 |
| Sport AWD · SUV | Theta 2.4L GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (2,359cc); aluminum block and head; CVVT | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic (AGMF2) with SHIFTRONIC; torque converter with OD lock-up; gear ratios: 1st 4.639 / 2nd 2.826 / 3rd 1.841 / 4th 1.386 / 5th 1.000 / 6th 0.772 / Rev 3.385; final drive: 3.195:1; drive modes: Normal / Sport / Smart (console-mounted selector) | AWD | 21/26 (23) | $29,650 |
| Limited AWD · SUV | Theta 2.4L GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (2,359cc); aluminum block and head; CVVT | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic (AGMF2) with SHIFTRONIC; torque converter with OD lock-up; gear ratios: 1st 4.639 / 2nd 2.826 / 3rd 1.841 / 4th 1.386 / 5th 1.000 / 6th 0.772 / Rev 3.385; final drive: 3.195:1; drive modes: Normal / Sport / Smart (console-mounted selector) | AWD | 21/26 (23) | $30,800 |
| Ultimate FWD · SUV | Theta 2.4L GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (2,359cc); aluminum block and head; CVVT | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic (AGMF2) with SHIFTRONIC; torque converter with OD lock-up; gear ratios: 1st 4.639 / 2nd 2.826 / 3rd 1.841 / 4th 1.386 / 5th 1.000 / 6th 0.772 / Rev 3.385; final drive: 3.064:1; drive modes: Normal / Sport / Smart (console-mounted selector) | FWD | 22/28 (25) | $32,050 |
| Ultimate AWD · SUV | Theta 2.4L GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (2,359cc); aluminum block and head; CVVT | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic (AGMF2) with SHIFTRONIC; torque converter with OD lock-up; gear ratios: 1st 4.639 / 2nd 2.826 / 3rd 1.841 / 4th 1.386 / 5th 1.000 / 6th 0.772 / Rev 3.385; final drive: 3.195:1; drive modes: Normal / Sport / Smart (console-mounted selector) | AWD | 21/26 (23) | $33,450 |
| 2020 | |||||||
| SE FWD · SUV | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated | 161 | 150 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 23/28 (25) | $23,550 |
| SE AWD · SUV | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated | 161 | 150 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 22/25 (23) | $24,950 |
| Value FWD · SUV | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated | 161 | 150 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 23/28 (25) | $25,000 |
| SEL FWD · SUV | Theta II 2.4L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 22/28 (25) | $25,950 |
| Value AWD · SUV | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated | 161 | 150 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 22/25 (23) | $26,400 |
| SEL AWD · SUV | Theta II 2.4L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 21/26 (23) | $27,350 |
| Sport FWD · SUV | Theta II 2.4L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 22/28 (25) | $28,100 |
| Limited FWD · SUV | Theta II 2.4L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 22/28 (25) | $29,250 |
| Sport AWD · SUV | Theta II 2.4L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 21/26 (23) | $29,500 |
| Limited AWD · SUV | Theta II 2.4L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 21/26 (23) | $30,650 |
| Ultimate FWD · SUV | Theta II 2.4L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 22/28 (25) | $31,900 |
| Ultimate AWD · SUV | Theta II 2.4L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 21/26 (23) | $33,300 |
| 2019 | |||||||
| SE FWD · SUV | 2.0 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, GDI | 161 | 150 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® (OD lock-up torque converter) | FWD | 23/30 (26) | $23,350 |
| SE AWD · SUV | 2.0 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, GDI | 161 | 150 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® (OD lock-up torque converter) | AWD | 22/25 (23) | $24,750 |
| Value FWD · SUV | 2.0 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, GDI | 161 | 150 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® (OD lock-up torque converter) | FWD | 23/30 (26) | $24,800 |
| SEL FWD · SUV | 2.4 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, GDI | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® (OD lock-up torque converter) | FWD | 22/28 (25) | $25,750 |
| Value AWD · SUV | 2.0 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, GDI | 161 | 150 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® (OD lock-up torque converter) | AWD | 22/25 (23) | $26,200 |
| SEL AWD · SUV | 2.4 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, GDI | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® (OD lock-up torque converter) | AWD | 21/26 (23) | $27,150 |
| Sport FWD · SUV | 2.4 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, GDI | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® (OD lock-up torque converter) | FWD | 22/28 (25) | $27,850 |
| Limited FWD · SUV | 2.4 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, GDI | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® (OD lock-up torque converter) | FWD | 22/28 (25) | $29,050 |
| Sport AWD · SUV | 2.4 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, GDI | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® (OD lock-up torque converter) | AWD | 21/26 (23) | $29,250 |
| Limited AWD · SUV | 2.4 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, GDI | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® (OD lock-up torque converter) | AWD | 21/26 (23) | $30,450 |
| Night FWD · SUV | 2.4 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, GDI | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® (OD lock-up torque converter) | FWD | 22/28 (25) | $30,800 |
| Ultimate FWD · SUV | 2.4 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, GDI | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® (OD lock-up torque converter) | FWD | 22/28 (25) | $31,700 |
| Night AWD · SUV | 2.4 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, GDI | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® (OD lock-up torque converter) | AWD | 21/26 (23) | $32,200 |
| Ultimate AWD · SUV | 2.4 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, GDI | 181 | 175 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® (OD lock-up torque converter) | AWD | 21/26 (23) | $33,100 |
| 2018 | |||||||
| SE FWD · SUV | 2.0 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, GDI | 164 | 151 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® (OD lock-up torque converter) | FWD | 23/30 (26) | $22,550 |
| SEL FWD · SUV | 2.0 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, GDI | 164 | 151 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® (OD lock-up torque converter) | FWD | 23/30 (26) | $23,800 |
| SE AWD · SUV | 2.0 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, GDI | 164 | 151 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® (OD lock-up torque converter) | AWD | 21/26 (23) | $23,950 |
| Sport FWD · SUV | 2.4 L Inline 4-cylinder, GDI | — | — | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® | FWD | — | $25,150 |
| SEL AWD · SUV | 2.0 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, GDI | 164 | 151 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® (OD lock-up torque converter) | AWD | 21/26 (23) | $25,200 |
| Sport AWD · SUV | 2.4 L Inline 4-cylinder, GDI | — | — | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® | AWD | — | $26,550 |
| Value FWD · SUV | 1.6 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, Turbocharged GDI | 175 | 195 lb-ft | 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) with SHIFTRONIC® | FWD | 25/30 (27) | $26,550 |
| SEL Plus FWD · SUV | 2.0 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, GDI | 164 | 151 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® (OD lock-up torque converter) | FWD | 23/30 (26) | $26,700 |
| Value AWD · SUV | 1.6 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, Turbocharged GDI | 175 | 195 lb-ft | 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) with SHIFTRONIC® | AWD | 24/28 (25) | $27,950 |
| SEL Plus AWD · SUV | 2.0 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, GDI | 164 | 151 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® (OD lock-up torque converter) | AWD | 21/26 (23) | $28,100 |
| Limited FWD · SUV | 1.6 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, Turbocharged GDI | 175 | 195 lb-ft | 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) with SHIFTRONIC® | FWD | 25/30 (27) | $29,425 |
| Limited AWD · SUV | 1.6 L Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC D-CVVT, Turbocharged GDI | 175 | 195 lb-ft | 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) with SHIFTRONIC® | AWD | 24/28 (25) | $30,825 |
| 2017 | |||||||
| SE FWD · SUV | 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve CVVT Inline-4 | 164 | 151 lb-ft | 6-speed Automatic w/ OD lock-up torque converter, SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 23/30 (26) | $22,700 |
| SE AWD · SUV | 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve CVVT Inline-4 | 164 | 151 lb-ft | 6-speed Automatic w/ OD lock-up torque converter, SHIFTRONIC | AWD | 21/26 (23) | $24,100 |
| Eco FWD · SUV | 1.6L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve CVVT Inline-4 | 175 | 195 lb-ft | 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT, dry) | FWD | 26/32 (28) | $24,150 |
| Eco AWD · SUV | 1.6L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve CVVT Inline-4 | 175 | 195 lb-ft | 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT, dry) | AWD | 25/30 (27) | $25,550 |
| Sport FWD · SUV | 1.6L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve CVVT Inline-4 | 175 | 195 lb-ft | 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT, dry) | FWD | 25/30 (27) | $25,900 |
| Value FWD · SUV | 1.6L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve CVVT Inline-4 | 175 | 195 lb-ft | 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT, dry) | FWD | — | $26,550 |
| SE Plus FWD · SUV | 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve CVVT Inline-4 | 164 | 151 lb-ft | 6-speed Automatic w/ OD lock-up torque converter, SHIFTRONIC | FWD | — | $26,750 |
| Sport AWD · SUV | 1.6L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve CVVT Inline-4 | 175 | 195 lb-ft | 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT, dry) | AWD | 24/28 (25) | $27,300 |
| Night FWD · SUV | 1.6L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve CVVT Inline-4 | 175 | 195 lb-ft | 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT, dry) | FWD | — | $27,800 |
| Value AWD · SUV | 1.6L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve CVVT Inline-4 | 175 | 195 lb-ft | 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT, dry) | AWD | — | $27,950 |
| SE Plus AWD · SUV | 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve CVVT Inline-4 | 164 | 151 lb-ft | 6-speed Automatic w/ OD lock-up torque converter, SHIFTRONIC | AWD | — | $28,150 |
| Night AWD · SUV | 1.6L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve CVVT Inline-4 | 175 | 195 lb-ft | 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT, dry) | AWD | — | $29,200 |
| Limited FWD · SUV | 1.6L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve CVVT Inline-4 | 175 | 195 lb-ft | 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT, dry) | FWD | 25/30 (27) | $29,775 |
| Limited AWD · SUV | 1.6L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve CVVT Inline-4 | 175 | 195 lb-ft | 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT, dry) | AWD | 24/28 (25) | $31,175 |
| 2016 | |||||||
| SE FWD · SUV | Nu G4NC 2.0L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated | 164 | — | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 23/30 (26) | $22,700 |
| SE AWD · SUV | Nu G4NC 2.0L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated | 164 | — | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 21/26 (23) | $24,100 |
| Eco FWD · SUV | Gamma G4FJ 1.6L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4, twin-scroll turbo | 175 | 195 lb-ft | 7-speed dual-clutch automatic | FWD | 26/32 (28) | $24,150 |
| Eco AWD · SUV | Gamma G4FJ 1.6L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4, twin-scroll turbo | 175 | 195 lb-ft | 7-speed dual-clutch automatic | AWD | 25/30 (27) | $25,550 |
| Sport FWD · SUV | Gamma G4FJ 1.6L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4, twin-scroll turbo | 175 | 195 lb-ft | 7-speed dual-clutch automatic | FWD | 25/30 (27) | $26,150 |
| Sport AWD · SUV | Gamma G4FJ 1.6L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4, twin-scroll turbo | 175 | 195 lb-ft | 7-speed dual-clutch automatic | AWD | 24/28 (25) | $27,550 |
| Limited FWD · SUV | Gamma G4FJ 1.6L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4, twin-scroll turbo | 175 | 195 lb-ft | 7-speed dual-clutch automatic | FWD | 25/30 (27) | $29,900 |
| Limited AWD · SUV | Gamma G4FJ 1.6L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4, twin-scroll turbo | 175 | 195 lb-ft | 7-speed dual-clutch automatic | AWD | 24/28 (25) | $31,300 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 2020 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 2019 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 2018 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 2017 | 3 | ★★★★★ |
| 2016 | 5 | ★★★★★ |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.