The Hyundai Tucson is a five-seat mid-size family SUV offered with petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in hybrid power, in eight trim levels from Element to Ultimate. This page explains what the car is like, which powertrain suits which driver, and what each trim adds.
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The Hyundai Tucson is a five-seat family SUV, around 4.51 metres long, with a boot of 556 to 620 litres depending on the version you pick. It's the sensible, well-equipped middle of Hyundai's SUV range: big enough for a family of five and their luggage, small enough to park without drama.
Reviewers consistently rate it as one of the better all-rounders in a crowded class, praising the cabin quality and the sheer amount of standard kit, while noting it isn't the most entertaining SUV to drive. If you want a family car that feels a cut above inside and covers the school run and the motorway equally well, it makes a strong case.
The choice is simple enough: one body style, three powertrains (petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in hybrid) and eight trims, from Element up to Ultimate.
Hyundai Tucson key facts
| Body style | SUV |
|---|---|
| Powertrains | Petrol, Hybrid (self-charging), Plug-in hybrid (148–284 bhp) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Boot | 556–620 litres, up to 1,799 litres seats folded |
| Economy (WLTP) | 39.2–50.4 mpg |
| Braked towing | up to 1,650 kg |
| Manufacturer warranty | 5 years, unlimited mileage |
| Euro NCAP | 5 stars |
Manufacturer data for the versions we currently offer. Last updated 21 September 2026.
The current Tucson is the fourth generation of Hyundai's mid-size SUV, on sale in this form since 2024. It's a five-seat, five-door SUV with a 5-star Euro NCAP rating and a five-year, unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
Road testers reserve most of their praise for the interior. The twin 12.3-inch screens and the material quality get regular mentions. Boot space runs from 556 litres in some plug-in hybrids to 620 litres in the petrol, with 1,721 to 1,799 litres available once the rear seats are folded.
The flip side, and reviewers are fairly consistent here, is that it's competent rather than thrilling to drive. Ride comfort on poor surfaces divides opinion.
Because the standard specification is unusually complete, which matters on a lease: you're not paying monthly for options you could have had included. Every Tucson, in every trim, gets keyless entry and start, wireless phone charging, built-in navigation, a digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Safety and assistance kit is standard across the range too: autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition, a rear-view camera, plus front and rear parking sensors. Euro NCAP awarded five stars, with 86% for adult occupant protection and 87% for child occupants.
On practicality, roof rails are fitted throughout, roof load is 100 kg, and braked towing reaches up to 1,650 kg on the petrol. The turning circle is 11.0 metres. Worth knowing before you order: there's no spare wheel, just a tyre repair kit.
Three choices, all built around the same 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine: pure petrol, self-charging hybrid, or plug-in hybrid. The petrol is the simplest, the hybrid asks nothing of you, and the plug-in rewards you only if you actually plug it in.
The 1.6-litre turbo petrol produces 148 bhp and 250 Nm, with manual or automatic gearboxes and front-wheel drive. It's the only Tucson you can have as a manual, it has the biggest boot at 620 litres, and it tows up to 1,650 kg braked. WLTP economy is 39.2 to 40.9 mpg.
The self-charging hybrid never needs plugging in: the 1.5 kWh battery tops itself up as you drive. It's automatic only, front- or all-wheel drive, and with 236 bhp it's the quickest-feeling Tucson off the line at 7.8 to 8.2 seconds to 62 mph. WLTP economy runs from 42.8 to 50.4 mpg.
The plug-in has a much larger 13.8 kWh battery and 248 to 284 bhp, automatic, front- or all-wheel drive. Charging peaks at 7 kW, with the best version going from 0 to 100% in 1.7 hours on a 7.4 kW home charger. Ideal if you can charge at home; less so if you can't.
| Hybrid | Petrol | Plug-in hybrid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boot | 616 litres | 620 litres | 556–616 litres |
| Power | 236 bhp | 148 bhp | 248–284 bhp |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Battery | 1.5 kWh | – | 13.8 kWh |
| 0–62 mph | 7.8–8.2 s | 9.4–9.5 s | 7.9–8.5 s |
| Braked towing | 1510 kg | 1650 kg | 1210 kg |
| Economy (WLTP) | 42.8–50.4 mpg | 39.2–40.9 mpg | – |
Eight trims, and the jumps between them are mostly about wheels, upholstery and cabin technology rather than how the car drives.
The starting point, and far from sparse. Element brings 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, dual-zone climate control, cloth upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, and the 12.3-inch widescreen navigation with Bluelink, mapcare and Google POI, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Element is currently available from £300.79 a month.
Advance adds privacy glass, 64-colour interior ambient lighting, DAB digital radio and the 12.3-inch LCD driver's supervision instrument cluster, so you get the full twin-screen dashboard. Wheels and upholstery stay as Element. The Advance is currently available from £430.93 a month. Against the Element, that is currently £130.14/mo more expensive.
Black Line moves to 19-inch alloy wheels with satin grey detailing and premium cloth/leather upholstery, and adds heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and an interior cabin camera. The Black Line is currently available from £321.80 a month. Against the Advance, that is currently £109.13/mo cheaper. Best value
Premium swaps to 18-inch alloys and adds the Krell audio system with eight speakers and a subwoofer, a smart power tailgate, heated rear seats, an electrically adjustable driver's seat and DAB digital radio. A well-judged family specification. The Premium is currently available from £455.56 a month. Against the Black Line, that is currently £133.75/mo more expensive.
N Line is the sporting look: 19-inch alloy wheels and leather/faux textile suede upholstery. It's about appearance rather than extra equipment, with no mechanical changes underneath. The N Line is currently available from £270.05 a month. Against the Premium, that is currently £185.51/mo cheaper. Best value
An edition of N Line that puts the kit back in: the Krell eight-speaker audio with subwoofer, an interior cabin camera, a head-up display and three-zone climate control. The N Line Edition is currently available from £335.86 a month. Against the N Line, that is currently £65.81/mo more expensive.
N Line S is the big equipment step, adding an electric tilt/slide panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, matrix LED headlights, a 360-degree camera, blind-spot monitoring, heated rear seats and an electrically adjustable driver's seat. The N Line S is currently available from £355.27 a month. Against the N Line Edition, that is currently £19.42/mo more expensive.
Ultimate takes the N Line S specification and adds full leather upholstery and electric seat memory, on 19-inch alloys. If you want the Tucson at its plushest without the N Line styling treatment, this is it. The Ultimate is currently available from £359.28 a month. Against the N Line S, that is currently £4.01/mo more expensive.
Twelve paint colours are offered across the range, from Atlas white and Abyss black to Jupiter Orange, Cypress Green and Shimmering Silver. If you're unsure how far up the range to go, our guide to choosing your car walks through specification, term and mileage together.
If you're cross-shopping, the Nissan Qashqai and KGM Actyon cover similar family-SUV ground, the CUPRA Formentor takes a sharper-edged approach, and the Hyundai Santa FE is the larger option. More from the brand sits on our Hyundai leasing page.
Nissan QashqaiCovers similar ground
CUPRA FormentorStyle-led rival
KGM ActyonValue-focused alternative
Hyundai Santa FEA size upSpecifications from Hyundai's UK data and Euro NCAP; equipment, performance and availability vary by version and trim, so check the individual deal before ordering. FVL has arranged vehicle leases for over 25 years.
Page updated 21 September 2026 by First Vehicle Leasing. Prices and availability shown on this page are live and change as deals are refreshed.
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