2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

SUV · 1.6L Turbo Hybrid · AWD

80/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	1.6L Turbo Hybrid
Horsepower	226 hp
Torque	258 lb-ft
0–60 mph	7.8 sec
Top speed	112 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	38 mpg (38 city / 38 hwy)
Range	541 miles
MSRP	$32,500
Body style	SUV

The verdict

What's good

Hybrid AWD delivers real efficiency gains without sacrificing all-weather traction
IIHS Top Safety Pick+ across all trim levels for consistent protection
Turbocharged hybrid low-end torque makes it feel quicker than the numbers suggest
Interior design is genuinely more upscale than the price suggests

What's not

Body roll in quick corners is more noticeable than non-hybrid crossover rivals
High beltline restricts driver sightlines when parking in tight spaces
13.7-gallon tank feels small given the commuter-focused hybrid use case
Second-row legroom is slightly behind class leaders at 38 inches

The engine

Smartstream

1.6L Turbo I4 Hybrid

A willing little turbo-four backed by an electric motor, blending instant low-end response with refined, economical cruising rather than outright aggression.

Hyundai Motor Group's Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI hybrid is shared across the Tucson, Sportage, Santa Fe and Sorento, with these engines produced at Kia's plant in Zilina, Slovakia.

It was among the first engines to adopt Hyundai's CVVD (Continuously Variable Valve Duration), a world-first system that varies how long the valves stay open for better efficiency.
A twin-scroll turbo with an electronic wastegate sharpens throttle response and cuts turbo lag.

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The six sub-scores behind the 80 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 5 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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