Exploring the All-New 2026 Tucson SEL Premium Features at Dalton Hyundai

• The 2026 Tucson SEL Premium significantly enhances your driving experience with premium technology and safety features: dual 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and touchscreen displays with navigation, wireless device quick charging, SCC2 Smart Cruise Control 2, Highway Driving Assist 1, etc.
• Core comfort features include H-Tex seating surfaces, heated front seats, power tilt-and-slide sunroof, and Hyundai Digital Key Premium 2
• If you’re looking to buy a 2026 Hyundai Tucson SEL Premium near San Diego, CA, visit Dalton Hyundai National City today and experience premium service.

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Stylish, reliable, and safe. Hyundai has fine-tuned excellence with the 2026 Tucson SEL Premium, now taking the place of last year’s SEL Convenience trim. It has everything San Diego drivers want in a small SUV: dual 12.3-inch touchscreens, heated front seats, adaptive cruise control, and many more!

Curious what other features the newest 2026 Hyundai Tucson has to deliver? Take this compact SUV for a test drive at Dalton Hyundai National City and see for yourself what sets it apart from the rest.

The New Trim That Replaces SEL Convenience

For 2026, Hyundai has replaced SEL Convenience, previously a popular mid-level choice among San Diego drivers, with SEL Premium. With this value-driven packaging strategy, the 2026 Tucson trim groups important upgrades together for simplified user choices.

Some of the upgrades you’ll find in the 2026 Hyundai Tucson SEL Premium include:

• Dual 12.3-inch touchscreens for the digital gauge cluster and infotainment system
• H-Tex seating materials
• Heated front bucket seats
• Dual-zone climate control
• Advanced driver-assistance tech

Do these features pique your curiosity? Here’s a closer look at what the Hyundai Tucson 2026 at Dalton Hyundai has to offer.

Performance That Meets Everyday Needs

All trim levels of the 2026 Tucson have an Inline 4-cylinder engine with 2.5 liters of displacement. This engine produces 187 horsepower at 6100 RPM and 178 lb-ft of torque at 4000 RPM. Operating on a 13.0:1 compression ratio, it uses a DOHC 16-valve system that incorporates a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) combined with Multi-Port Injection (MPI) fuel system.

An 8-speed automatic transmission manages its power delivery, which includes SHIFTRONIC® functionality. The SUV also comes standard with Front Wheel Drive (FWD), but is upgradeable to the available HTRAC All Wheel Drive (HTRAC AWD) option.

To tailor your driving dynamics, the 2026 Tucson SEL Premium has a standard Drive Mode Select system. It includes settings for Normal, Sport, My Drive, and Snow*. This ensures a solid grip on the road even when it’s slippery or uneven. Its Idle Stop & Go (ISG) feature allows for automatic stop and start of the engine based on your action on the brake pedal.

All Tucson models have a 14.3-gallon capacity to help you travel more miles in a single refill. For models equipped with FWD, the EPA estimates are 25 City MPG, 33 Highway MPG, and 28 Combined MPG. AWD variants have EPA estimates of 24 City MPG, 30 Highway MPG, and 26 Combined MPG.

Regarding utility, the Tucson SEL Premium has a towing capacity of 2750 lbs with trailer brakes. Without trailer brakes, it drops to 1650 lbs.

Other standard performance features you’ll find in this compact SUV include:

• Trailer pre-wiring
• Independent MacPherson strut with coil springs as front suspension
• Independent multi-link design for the rear suspension
• 4-wheel Disc Brakes supported by an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)

Note:

* – Snow only available with AWD

Cabin Comfort and Interior Features for Daily Drives

The interior of the 2026 Tucson SEL Premium is designed for comfort and modern usability with its H-Tex® trimmed seats configured for 5-passenger seating. Its 8-way power driver seat with lumbar support makes it more comfortable to drive.

This spacious seating configuration won’t be possible without the 2026 Tucson’s upgrades in spatial measurements:

• Total interior volume: 146.9 cubic feet
• Passenger volume: 108.2 cubic feet
• Front head room: 38.3 inches
• Rear head room: 39.5 inches
• Front leg room: 41.4 inches
• Rear leg room: 41.3 inches

With these measurements, the SEL Premium Tucson gets a substantial 41.2 cubic feet of cargo volume when the rear seats are up. When folded, it opens up to 80.3 cubic feet of space for your cargo without sacrificing passenger comfort.

Apart from a spacious cabin, front seat occupants also benefit from standard heated front seats. Plus, both the steering wheel and shift knob are wrapped in leather for a premium vibe and comfortable grip.

Climate management also gets an upgrade as its standard dual automatic temperature control now comes with an auto defogger system. Air is also distributed in the cabin evenly with the help of its floor console-mounted rear A/C vents.

For storage, its dual-level cargo floor and rear center armrest with cupholders give you additional space. Ambient 64-LED interior lighting in the SUV’s upper/lower center console and door pockets improves the cabin mood. Other than that, the SEL Premium includes a standard auto-dimming rearview mirror and LED interior map lights.

Tech That Feels Next-Level

The 2026 Tucson SEL Premium also comes with significant technology upgrades compared to the lower trims. This trim now features a large 12.3-inch touchscreen display with navigation as a standard. A large 12.3-inch central screen also complements it to serve as the SUV’s digital instrument cluster.

Connecting to the infotainment system is also wireless, as it supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other key features of the Tucson SEL Premium’s tech include:

• Dynamic Voice Recognition
• Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium for keyless functionality
• Wireless device quick charging (for supported devices)
• Hyundai Pay for convenient payments
• Bluelink+ (Basic and Advanced Packages are Standard)
• Over-the-air (OTA) updates for the controller, map, and multimedia software
• Dual USB Type-C ports at the front, with one by charge and data capability and one by charging only (27W)
• Second-row dual USB charging ports

Cutting-Edge Safety Features

While specific crash test ratings for the 2026 model aren’t available, crash testing information exists for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson (2022-2025 models). The 2025 Hyundai Tucson earned a Top Safety Pick+ designation, reflecting exceptional performance in various assessments.

Apart from the ratings, the 2026 Tucson SEL Premium has an array of standard SmartSense driver assistance technologies. Notable among these features are:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction Turning Detection (FCA-JT)
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning BCW Blind Spot
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
• Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
• Forward Attention Warning
• Smart Cruise Control 2 (SCC2) replaces the standard Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go (SEL trim)
• Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control (navigation-based) maintains speed and distance settings adjusted by navigational data
• Lane Keeping Assist LKA Lane Departure Warning
• Lane Following Assist (LFA)
• Highway Driving Assist 1 (HDA1) provides driver support on designated highways
• Safe Exit Warning to ensure your safety around the vehicle when it’s parked
• Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (AROA)

Standard safety equipment includes:

• Eight airbags: two front side, two side-curtain, two rear side airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row airbags
• Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
• Brake Assist (BA)
• Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
• LATCH lower anchors and upper tether anchors system for secure child car seat installation

Step Up To Everyday Premium Driving With The 2026 Tucson SEL Premium

Choosing the 2026 Tucson SEL Premium means choosing your peace of mind. With its tech, advanced safety, and comfort features, you’re guaranteed an enjoyable drive every time.

Want to take the newest SEL Premium Tucson for a spin today? Meet our friendly team of sales specialists who help you make the easiest decision with the SUV you’re driving home. You can also check out our certified used vehicles inventory for more options to choose from.

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