The 2023 Hyundai Tucson Starts at $31,156 in Canada

• The 2023 Hyundai Tucson is offered in six trim levels and three powertrain types.

• The hybrid version starts at $42,756 and the plug-in adds another $4,450.

• Few options are offered, but Hyundai has a long list of dealer accessories made for the Tucson.

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson is an SUV that has a lot to offer to Canadian buyers since it is offered in six trim levels and three powertrain types: Gasoline, hybrid, and Plug-in hybrid.

Unlike many competitors, the plug-in version of the Tucson is considered an upgrade over the regular hybrid version rather than a separate model, which means it shares the same features as other models.

The standard powertrain in the 2023 Tucson is a 2,5L four-cylinder engine that delivers 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission, with AWD being available at $2,000 on Essential and Preferred and standard on all other models.

Hybrid versions use a smaller 1,6L turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an electric motor to power all four wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. This makes for an output of 226 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.

Plug-in hybrid models use the same powertrain equipped with a larger battery and a larger electric motor that allows slightly more power (261 horsepower) and up to 53 kilometres of electric range.

Essential

The entry-level 2023 Tucson is called Essential. This $31,156 trim level comes standard with features such as an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats, a 4,2-inch driver information screen, 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic LED headlamps, and a suite of active safety features that include forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane keeping assist, driver attention monitoring, and automatic high-beams.

Preferred

Stepping up to the $33,556 Preferred adds BlueLink connected services, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, a leather-wrapped shift knob, AC vents for the rear seat, proximity key with push-button start, remote start, illuminated vanity mirrors and glove box, roof rails, and tinted rear glass. In terms of safety, the Tucson Preferred also adds junction-turning detection to the forward collision warning system, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot collision avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist, and safe exit warning.

A $3,200 Trend package comes with other features such as leather upholstery, intelligent speed limit assist, a 10,25-inch touchscreen with navigation, an 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat with 2-way power lumbar, a dual-zone automatic climate control system, soft-touch door panels, LED interior lights, LED taillamps, a panoramic sunroof, front and rear silver-painted skid plates, gloss black window mouldings, and dark chrome front and rear bumper trims.

Urban

The next step up is the $41,156 Urban, a model that adopts a monochromatic look. This version includes all of the same features as the Preferred with the Trend package but it also adds matte-black 19-inch wheels that are exclusive to this model, gloss black side mirrors, matte black trim on the fenders and doors as well as the front and rear bumpers, and matte black front and rear skid plates.

N-Line

At the exact same price, the N Line model adopts a sportier look due to its distinctive elements. Again building upon the Tucson Preferred with Trend package, this model comes with paddles shifters on the steering wheel and an electronic button-type shifter, an 8-speaker Bose audio system, combination cloth and leather upholstery with red accent stitching, a 10,25-inch digital instrument cluster, ambient lighting, aluminum sport pedals, a black headliner, N Line exclusive 19-inch alloy wheels, a more aggressive front fascia, a diffuser in the rear bumper, Exclusive rear lamps with LED reverse lights, a twin-tip exhaust and a rear spoiler.

Luxury Hybrid

The $42,756 Luxury Hybrid is the most affordable hybrid Tucson model in 2023. Again building on the Preferred trim level with Trend package, this version adds rear parking sensors, heated rear seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink, 19-inch alloy wheels, a hands-free power liftgate, rain-sensing wipers, and dark chrome trim on the grille as well as both bumpers.

Choosing the Tucson Luxury with the plug-in hybrid powertrain keeps all of the same features but adds $4,450 to the invoice, for a base price of $47,206 for the 2023 Tucson PHEV.

Ultimate Hybrid

The top-of-the-line in the 2023 Tucson lineup is the $45,156 Ultimate hybrid, which comes with all of the features found on the Luxury model as well as front parking sensors, autonomous braking in reverse, a 360-degree camera, cameras in the blind spots, Highway Driving Assist, a wireless charging pad, ventilated front seats, an 8-way power passenger’s seat, a memory function for the driver’s seat, and Projector LED headlamps.

Again, the plug-in hybrid version is $4,450 extra, giving it a $49,606 price tag.

On all models, any paint colour except white is a $250 option, but that is the only optional extra that can be added on top of the regular price.

Of course, Hyundai offers a long list of factory and dealer-installed accessories that includes items such as rubber floor mats, a block heater, pet-friendly accessories, cargo organizers, paint protection solutions, running boards, mud flaps, carbon-fibre interior trim, different wheel designs, various roof boxes, an awning, bike racks, and even a camping tent that fits over the rear hatch.