2021
Hyundai TUCSON

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Available trims

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  • SE FWD
    Starts at
    $23,700
    23 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SE AWD
    Starts at
    $25,100
    22 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Value FWD
    Starts at
    $25,150
    23 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SEL FWD
    Starts at
    $26,100
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Value AWD
    Starts at
    $26,550
    22 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SEL AWD
    Starts at
    $27,500
    21 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Sport FWD
    Starts at
    $28,250
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited FWD
    Starts at
    $29,400
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Sport AWD
    Starts at
    $29,650
    21 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited AWD
    Starts at
    $30,800
    21 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Ultimate FWD
    Starts at
    $32,050
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Ultimate AWD
    Starts at
    $33,450
    21 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Five-seat compact SUV
Front- or all-wheel drive
Choice of four-cylinder engines
Six-speed automatic standard
Automatic emergency braking standard

The good & the bad

The good

Smooth ride
Quiet cabin
360-degree camera system available
Adaptive cruise control available

The bad

Base 2.0-liter engine short on power
Available 2.4-liter engine can be noisy
Mediocre gas mileage
Camera images could be larger, sharper
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Expert 2021 Hyundai TUCSON review

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What Is the 2021 Hyundai Tucson?

The Hyundai Tucson is a five-seat compact SUV that’s offered in six trim levels: SE, Value, SEL, Sport, Limited and Ultimate. The base engine is a 161-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder; a 181-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder is optional. Both engines work with a six-speed automatic transmission. Front- and all-wheel-drive models are available, and competitors include the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Rogue. 

What’s New on the 2021 Hyundai Tucson?

There are no significant changes this year.  

What Features in the 2021 Hyundai Tucson Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Cloth upholstery
  • 60/40-split, folding and reclining backseat
  • 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Lane-keeping assist

Available features include:

  • LED headlights
  • Hands-free power liftgate
  • Panoramic moonroof
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated front and rear seats
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Infinity premium stereo
  • Navigation
  • 360-degree camera system
  • Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert
  • Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability

Should I Buy the 2021 Hyundai Tucson?

The Tucson rides well, has easy-to-use controls and offers a lot of value for the money. Visibility and fuel economy could be better, but the Tucson still managed a strong third-place finish in a recent comparison test of seven compact SUVs. 

2021 Hyundai TUCSON review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2021 Hyundai Tucson?

The Hyundai Tucson is a five-seat compact SUV that’s offered in six trim levels: SE, Value, SEL, Sport, Limited and Ultimate. The base engine is a 161-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder; a 181-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder is optional. Both engines work with a six-speed automatic transmission. Front- and all-wheel-drive models are available, and competitors include the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Rogue. 

What’s New on the 2021 Hyundai Tucson?

There are no significant changes this year.  

What Features in the 2021 Hyundai Tucson Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Cloth upholstery
  • 60/40-split, folding and reclining backseat
  • 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Lane-keeping assist

Available features include:

  • LED headlights
  • Hands-free power liftgate
  • Panoramic moonroof
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated front and rear seats
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Infinity premium stereo
  • Navigation
  • 360-degree camera system
  • Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert
  • Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability

Should I Buy the 2021 Hyundai Tucson?

The Tucson rides well, has easy-to-use controls and offers a lot of value for the money. Visibility and fuel economy could be better, but the Tucson still managed a strong third-place finish in a recent comparison test of seven compact SUVs. 

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Safety review

Based on the 2021 Hyundai TUCSON base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
4/5
16.2%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
4/5
16.2%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
7 years
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Maintenance
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Less than 80,000 miles; less than 7 years old (currently MY18- MY24)
Basic
Remainder of the 5-Year / 60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. From original in-service date and zero (0) miles.
Dealer certification
173-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

94% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 91 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.8
Performance 4.7
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

  • By Gene from Baraboo WI
    Owns this car
    September 22, 2024

    What a nice vehicle this 2021 Hyundai Tucson Limited

    What a nice vehicle this 2021 Hyundai Tucson Limited Edition. Comes with All wheel drive, dual climate control, dual power seats with power lumbar , dual heated seats, heated steering wheel, Sirius radio, power rear lift gate, driving lane monitor, lane change warning system, sport driving mode, infinity 8 speaker sound system, slightly larger engine than the entry level Tucson, brilliant tri-color paint, roof cross bars and sharp looking chrome door handles. Comfortable, not too big, not too small. Acceleration is a little sluggish and gas mileage about 23.Found this slightly used gem with 25,000 miles for a great price
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Dennis from Mineola, NY
    Owns this car
    July 19, 2023

    No Engine Power

    2021 tucson ultimate, I've owned this car for three years. The only complaint I have with the car is it has no engine power. You have to mash the gas pedal to get on to the parkway. If your between gears the transmission does not kick down to get you going again. The car is too new to have reliability issues. Only have 11,000 miles on it.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Robert from Caguas, PR
    Owns this car
    July 5, 2023

    Good family car

    Good gas mileage, smooth drive and stability, roomy and good quality interiors. The sound system is OK. A bit slow when starting to run but runs OK.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By ImportJockey55 from NY Adirondacks
    Owns this car
    June 20, 2023

    '21 Tuscan SEL AWD

    Our '21 Tuscan SEL AWD is great in the snow, with a quiet comfortable cabin, and loaded with features that often are found in vehicles costing 10k more & then you have to purchase a pkg with items you don't need to get what you do need. Hyundai thinks about the little things in addition to the overall vehicle. Sharpe exterior lines, soft interior materials and attention to detail is present in each Tuscan. This is the final year of the best generation Tuscan yet, and Hyundai keeps building on the previous gens pros.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Cookie from Monee IL
    Owns this car
    April 22, 2023

    2021 Tucson

    I traded in a Santa Fe because of too many recalls. This is the second recall on this vehicle. I am no happy at all.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Mary Love from North Las Vegas, NV
    Owns this car
    March 31, 2023

    This is a very Sweet Ride.

    I just bought a 2021 SE and I love my car. It's quiet running, it's not too small and not too big. I would recommend this car to everybody. I'm loving it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Bon from Pitman, NJ
    Owns this car
    October 13, 2022

    Still love it!

    Still love my new Tucson! Have only driven approximately 4,200 miles as of 10/13/2022, I'll have to update when more miles are driven. Handles nicely, thought gas mileage would be better.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By ImportJockey66 from Coastal NY
    Owns this car
    September 30, 2022

    Hyundai Tucson SEL AWD

    So many standard features we were used to paying extra for. Chose the SEL AWD trim pkg w/ roof cross bars. Very comfortable and reliable CUV. Ample storage and great line of sight and the standard heated seats and remote start from my phone makes for warm winter mornings in the NY Adirondack Park. It's the 1st Tucson we've had & 1st Hyundai, but not the last. Build quality, reliability, host of std features we used to pay additional for, and driver's comfort. Sharp looking exterior and great use of quality materials inside as well. Only thing I would change is beep volume after remote locking and adding additional mpg. We leased because it was our 1st, but that's history. Hyundai has shown us that $30K gets you a great CUV that's roomy, reliable, stylish, fun to drive in Sport mode, and a overall practical vehicle that's not afraid of different types of weather. We've been to FL twice and Maine 3x since May '21, & are driving back to FL in 3wks for another semi-annual 10-day holiday with it. Road trips aren't tireding and the standard power lumber support is a contributing factor as well as are the 8-way power seat. Audio system is paired with Android Auto easily and creates endless audio options and navigation. What else does one truly need for a vehicle when you become empty nesters. I still drive a AWD sedan and enjoy it very much, waiting for Hyundai to offer AWD on the Sonata so both of our vehicles will come from the same location and manufacturer. May have to consider the K5 if the Sonata doesn't add by '24MY.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Vincent longo from Brooklyn ny
    Owns this car
    April 14, 2022

    Buy now

    Outstanding fast entrance to highway excellent which is a safety factor overlooked by some nice exterior fine visibility great price I just love to have one
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Bill from Saint Charles, IL
    Owns this car
    March 22, 2022

    A good car overall, but small for me

    Overall, I am happy with it. I also have an older Santa Fe, and wanted to try a smaller SUV. I think I would go back to the bigger one on my next purchase. Otherwise, the car has been great for all the other categories. Third Hyundai and it is of good quality like my previous ones.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Sandy from Emmett,Idaho
    Owns this car
    May 23, 2021

    It’s the first car I have ever bought

    So far it has been great . It was hard swallowing the price but I’m hoping it will be my last car.It driver nice and quiet .
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Charlie from Hampton Bays New York
    Owns this car
    May 22, 2021

    So far seems great, goes through gas kinda quick b

    It is exactly what I was looking for. A small SUV to put my dog in & take her to the beach 4 wheel drive for the snow, reliable
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2021 Hyundai TUCSON?

The 2021 Hyundai TUCSON is available in 6 trim levels:

  • Limited (2 styles)
  • SE (2 styles)
  • SEL (2 styles)
  • Sport (2 styles)
  • Ultimate (2 styles)
  • Value (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2021 Hyundai TUCSON?

The 2021 Hyundai TUCSON offers up to 23 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2021 Hyundai TUCSON reliable?

The 2021 Hyundai TUCSON has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2021 Hyundai TUCSON owners.

Is the 2021 Hyundai TUCSON a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2021 Hyundai TUCSON. 94.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 91 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.8
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.7

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