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2016 Hyundai Tucson

SUV · 2015–2026 · Tucson, Tucson Fuel Cell, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-in Hybrid

Trims and features

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What changed for 2016

Starting prices: −$1,000 to +$3,450 (2 trims; hover for each)
New trim: Eco
New trim: Sport
Trim dropped: GLS
Engine: 2.4L GDI DOHC 4-cylinder → 2.0L GDI 4-cylinder (SE)
Horsepower: 182 hp → 164 hp (SE)
Fuel economy (combined): 22 mpg → 23 mpg (SE)
Cargo behind last row: 25.7 cu ft → 30.1 cu ft (SE, Limited)
Max cargo: 55.8 cu ft → 61.9 cu ft (SE, Limited)
Touchscreen: 4.3 in → 5 in (SE)
Seats: Synthetic Leather → Cloth (SE)
Engine: 2.4L GDI DOHC 4-cylinder → 1.6L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder (Limited)
Horsepower: 182 hp → 175 hp (Limited)
Gears: 6 → 7 (Limited)
Fuel economy (combined): 22 mpg → 26 mpg (Limited)
Touchscreen: 4.3 in → 8 in (Limited)
Speakers: 6 → 8 (Limited)
Wheels: 18 in → 19 in (Limited)

2016 Tucson trims

	Eco	Limited	SE	Sport
Price
Starting MSRP	from $24,150	from $29,900	from $22,700	from $26,150
Powertrain
Engine	1.6L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder	1.6L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder	2.0L GDI 4-cylinder	1.6L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder
Horsepower	175 hp	175 hp	164 hp	175 hp
Torque	195 lb-ft	195 lb-ft	151 lb-ft	195 lb-ft
Transmission	7-Speed EcoShift DCT	7-Speed EcoShift DCT	6-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC	7-Speed EcoShift DCT
Gears	7	7	6	7
Drivetrain	AWD / FWD	AWD / FWD	AWD / FWD	AWD / FWD
Fuel economy (combined)	AWD: 27 mpg FWD: 29 mpg	AWD: 26 mpg FWD: 27 mpg	AWD: 23 mpg FWD: 26 mpg	AWD: 26 mpg FWD: 27 mpg
Size and capability
Seats	5	5	5	5
Max towing	1,500 lb	1,500 lb	1,500 lb	1,500 lb
Cargo behind last row	30.1 cu ft	30.1 cu ft	30.1 cu ft	30.1 cu ft
Max cargo	61.9 cu ft	61.9 cu ft	61.9 cu ft	61.9 cu ft
Ground clearance	6.4 in	6.4 in	6.4 in	6.4 in
Length	176.2 in	176.2 in	176.2 in	176.2 in
Curb weight	—	AWD: 3,627 lb FWD: 3,492 lb	AWD: 3,463 lb FWD: 3,300 lb	AWD: 3,627 lb FWD: 3,492 lb
Tech
Touchscreen	5 in	8 in	5 in	5 in
Digital gauge cluster	3.5 in	3.5 in + option	3.5 in	3.5 in
Audio	—	Infinity	—	Infinity
Speakers	6	8	6	6
Wireless phone charging	—	Qi	—	Qi
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control	—	Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go	—	—
Lane keeping	—	Optional	—	—
Blind-spot monitoring	—	Blind Spot Alert	—	Blind Spot Alert
Automatic emergency braking	—	Optional	—	—
Rear cross-traffic	—	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	—	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
360-degree camera	—	Surround View Camera	—	—
Parking sensors	—	Optional	—	—
Comfort
Seats	Cloth	Leather	Cloth	Cloth
Heated seats	—	Front + option	—	Front
Ventilated seats	—	Optional	—	—
Climate zones	—	2	—	—
Remote start	—	App-Based Remote Start	—	—
Second row	Split Bench	Split Bench	Split Bench	Split Bench
Exterior
Sunroof	—	Optional	—	—
Power liftgate	—	Hands-Free Power Liftgate	—	Hands-Free Power Liftgate
Wheels	17 in	19 in	17 in	19 in
Headlights	Halogen	LED Reflector + option	Halogen	Halogen

Packages and options (24)

	Eco	Limited	SE	Sport
Limited Ultimate Package $2,750	—	Optional	—	—
SE Preferred Package $600	—	—	Optional	—
SE Popular Package $750	—	—	Optional	—
Mud Guards (Front and Rear) $100	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Rear Bumper Applique $70	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Tow Hitch $350	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Wheel Locks $55	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
EC Mirror with HomeLink and Compass $295	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Cover $190	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Net $50	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Tray $100	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Carpeted Floor Mats $125	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
First Aid Kit $30	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Ash Black	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Caribbean Blue	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Chromium Silver	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Coliseum Gray	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Mojave Sand	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Ruby Wine	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Sedona Sunset	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Winter White	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Beige	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Black	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Gray	Optional	—	Optional	Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Apple lists CarPlay for: Tucson 2016–2025, Tucson 2025 (Apple).

NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints

Year	Version	Stars	Forward collision warning	Lane departure warning	Recalls	Complaints
2026	HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID SUV HEV AWD	5	No	No	4	27
2026	HYUNDAI TUCSON SUV N/A AWD	5	No	No	5	62
2026	HYUNDAI TUCSON SUV N/A FWD	5	No	No	5	62
2026	HYUNDAI TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID 5 HB N/A FWD	Not Rated	No	No	0	0
2026	HYUNDAI TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID SUV PHEV AWD	Not Rated	No	No	4	1
2025	Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD	5	Standard	Standard	6	287
2025	Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD	5	Standard	Standard	6	287
2025	Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD	5	Standard	Standard	3	140
2025	Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD	Not Rated	Standard	Standard	3	3
2024	Hyundai Tucson SUV Later Release AWD	Not Rated	Standard	Standard	0	10
2024	Hyundai Tucson SUV Later Release FWD	Not Rated	Standard	Standard	0	10
2024	Hyundai Tucson SUV Early Release AWD	5	Standard	Standard	4	97
2024	Hyundai Tucson SUV Early Release FWD	5	Standard	Standard	4	97
2024	Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV Later Release AWD	Not Rated	Standard	Standard	0	5
2024	Hyundai Tucson HEV SUV Early Release AWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	46
2024	Hyundai Tucson PHEV SUV Later Release AWD	Not Rated	Standard	Standard	0	3
2024	Hyundai Tucson PHEV SUV Early Release AWD	Not Rated	Standard	Standard	0	3
2023	Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD	4	Standard	Standard	2	134
2023	Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD	5	Standard	Standard	2	134
2023	Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD	4	Standard	Standard	0	35
2023	Hyundai Tucson PHEV SUV AWD	Not Rated	Standard	Standard	0	10
2022	Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Later Release	5	Standard	No	0	18
2022	Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD Later Release	4	Standard	No	0	18
2022	Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD Early Release	4	Standard	No	3	383
2022	Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Early Release	4	Standard	No	3	383
2022	Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV FWD Later Release	5	Standard	No	0	4
2022	Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD Later Release	4	Standard	No	0	4
2022	Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD Early Release	4	Standard	No	0	112
2022	Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV FWD Early Release	4	Standard	No	0	112
2022	Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD	Not Rated	Standard	No	0	7
2022	Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWD	Not Rated	Standard	No	0	7
2021	Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD	5	Standard	Standard	1	79
2021	Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD	5	Standard	Standard	1	79
2020	Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD	5	Standard	Standard	1	178
2020	Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD	5	Standard	Standard	1	178
2019	Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD	5	Standard	Standard	1	380
2019	Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD	5	Standard	Standard	1	380
2018	Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD	5	Optional	Optional	1	396
2018	Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD	5	Optional	Optional	1	396
2017	Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD	5	Optional	Optional	3	1088
2017	Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD	5	Optional	Optional	3	1088
2017	Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell SUV FWD	Not Rated	No	No	3	983
2016	Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD	5	Optional	Optional	5	1620
2016	Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD	5	Optional	Optional	5	1620
2016	Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell SUV FWD	Not Rated	No	No	5	1536
2015	Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD	4	No	No	1	227
2015	Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD	4	No	No	1	227
2015	Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell SUV FWD	Not Rated	No	No	2	216

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

Year	EPA model	Engines	Combined
2026	Tucson AWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	26
2026	Tucson FWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	28
2026	Tucson Hybrid	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	36
2026	Tucson Hybrid Blue	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	38
2026	Tucson Plug-in Hybrid	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	35
2025	Tucson AWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	26
2025	Tucson FWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	28
2025	Tucson Hybrid	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	35
2025	Tucson Hybrid Blue	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	38
2025	Tucson Plug-in Hybrid	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	35
2024	Tucson AWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	25
2024	Tucson FWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	28
2024	Tucson Hybrid	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	37
2024	Tucson Hybrid Blue	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	38
2024	Tucson Plug-in Hybrid	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	35
2023	Tucson AWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	25
2023	Tucson FWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	28
2023	Tucson Hybrid	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	37
2023	Tucson Hybrid Blue	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	38
2023	Tucson Plug-in Hybrid	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	35
2022	Tucson AWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	26
2022	Tucson FWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	29
2022	Tucson Hybrid	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	37
2022	Tucson Hybrid Blue	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	38
2022	Tucson Plug-in Hybrid	Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	35
2021	Tucson AWD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	23
2021	Tucson FWD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	25
2020	Tucson AWD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	23
2020	Tucson FWD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	25
2019	Tucson AWD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	23
2019	Tucson FWD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	25–26
2018	Tucson AWD	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	22–25
2018	Tucson FWD	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	24–27
2017	Tucson AWD	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	23–25
2017	Tucson Eco AWD	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	27
2017	Tucson Eco FWD	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	28
2017	Tucson FWD	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	26–27
2017	Tucson Fuel Cell	Auto (A1)	50
2016	Tucson AWD	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	23–25
2016	Tucson Eco AWD	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	27
2016	Tucson Eco FWD	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	28
2016	Tucson FWD	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	26–27
2016	Tucson Fuel Cell	Auto (A1)	50
2015	Tucson 2WD	Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L	23–25
2015	Tucson AWD	Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	22
2015	Tucson Fuel Cell	Auto (A1)	50

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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