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Hyundai Tucson Towing Capacity

With the Tucson, the powertrain decides the towing number: the gas model and the two hybrids are rated differently, while trim and drive do not change it. This guide uses the 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid and Tucson Plug-in Hybrid specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 4, 2026, for towing capacity, hitch and wiring, engines and weights. Other model years can differ.

Blue Hyundai Tucson driving on a mountain road, seen from the front
Hyundai Tucson. Image: Hyundai Motor America
2,750 lbs.every gas Tucson trim
2,000 lbs.Tucson Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid
1,650 lbs.without trailer brakes
XRTtow hitch standard

What is the Hyundai Tucson towing capacity?

Hyundai lists every 2026 Tucson gas trim at 2,750 lbs. with trailer brakes. The 2026 Tucson Hybrid and Tucson Plug-in Hybrid are listed at 2,000 lbs. with trailer brakes. Without trailer brakes, every Tucson, Tucson Hybrid and Tucson Plug-in Hybrid trim is listed at 1,650 lbs.

2026 Tucson towing capacity by trim

2026 Tucson trimDriveWith trailer brakesWithout trailer brakesTow hitch
SEFWD, HTRAC AWD optional2,750 lbs.1,650 lbs.Accessory
SELFWD, HTRAC AWD optional2,750 lbs.1,650 lbs.Accessory
SEL PlusFWD, HTRAC AWD optional2,750 lbs.1,650 lbs.Accessory
XRTFWD, HTRAC AWD optional with Terrain Mode2,750 lbs.1,650 lbs.Standard
SEL PremiumFWD, HTRAC AWD optional2,750 lbs.1,650 lbs.Accessory
LimitedFWD, HTRAC AWD optional2,750 lbs.1,650 lbs.Accessory

From the Towing capacity with trailer brakes (lbs.), Towing capacity without trailer brakes (lbs.), Tow hitch, Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and HTRAC All Wheel Drive (HTRAC AWD) rows of the 2026 Tucson specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 4, 2026, with all six trims shown.

Hyundai lists every 2026 gas Tucson with a 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine rated at 187 hp. The XRT is the one trim with the tow hitch listed as standard; Hyundai lists the hitch as an accessory on the SE, SEL, SEL Plus, SEL Premium and Limited. You can also see the Tucson at Michigan City Hyundai.

2026 Tucson Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid towing capacity

2026 trimDriveWith trailer brakesWithout trailer brakes
Tucson Hybrid SEFWD, HTRAC AWD optional2,000 lbs.1,650 lbs.
Tucson Hybrid SELFWD, HTRAC AWD optional2,000 lbs.1,650 lbs.
Tucson Hybrid SEL ConvenienceHTRAC AWD standard2,000 lbs.1,650 lbs.
Tucson Hybrid LimitedHTRAC AWD standard2,000 lbs.1,650 lbs.
Tucson Hybrid NightHTRAC AWD standard2,000 lbs.1,650 lbs.
Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SELHTRAC AWD standard2,000 lbs.1,650 lbs.
Tucson Plug-in Hybrid LimitedHTRAC AWD standard2,000 lbs.1,650 lbs.

From the Towing capacity with trailer brakes (lbs.), Towing capacity without trailer brakes (lbs.), Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and HTRAC All Wheel Drive (HTRAC AWD) rows of the 2026 Tucson Hybrid and 2026 Tucson Plug-in Hybrid specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 4, 2026, with all trims shown.

Both hybrids pair a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with an electric motor: Hyundai rates the Tucson Hybrid at 231 combined horsepower and the Tucson Plug-in Hybrid at 268. See the Tucson Hybrid at Michigan City Hyundai.

Tucson towing equipment and weights

Item2026 Tucson2026 Tucson Hybrid2026 Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
Engine2.5L inline 4-cylinder, 187 hp1.6L turbo 4-cylinder; 231 hp combined1.6L turbo 4-cylinder; 268 hp combined
Trailer pre-wiringStandard, all trimsStandard, all trimsStandard, both trims
Tow hitchStandard on XRT; accessory on other trimsNot listedNot listed
Curb weight3,429-3,657 lbs. FWD; 3,572-3,800 lbs. AWD3,593-3,647 lbs. FWD (SE, SEL); 3,719-3,920 lbs. AWD4,121 lbs. SEL; 4,266 lbs. Limited
EPA estimates, AWD (city/hwy/combined)24/30/26 mpg38/38/38 mpg SE; 36/37/36 mpg other trims35/35/35 mpg

From the Engine, Horsepower, Combined hybrid system horsepower, Trailer pre-wiring, Tow hitch, Curb weight and EPA Estimates City/Highway/Combined rows of the 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid and Tucson Plug-in Hybrid specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 4, 2026. Actual mileage will vary, and towing lowers it.

For engine oil, see our Tucson oil type and capacity guide, and for fuel economy without a trailer, the Tucson mpg guide.

Michigan City Hyundai service hours

DaysHours
Monday to Friday7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

From the service department hours in Michigan City Hyundai's website structured data, November 4, 2026. No Sunday service hours are listed. Holiday hours can differ.

Hyundai Tucson towing questions

How much can a Hyundai Tucson tow?

Hyundai lists every 2026 Tucson gas trim at 2,750 lbs. with trailer brakes and 1,650 lbs. without trailer brakes. The 2026 Tucson Hybrid and Tucson Plug-in Hybrid are listed at 2,000 lbs. with trailer brakes and 1,650 lbs. without.

Which Tucson tows the most?

The gas Tucson. Every 2026 gas trim, SE, SEL, SEL Plus, XRT, SEL Premium and Limited, is listed at 2,750 lbs. with trailer brakes. The XRT is the only trim with a tow hitch listed as standard; on the other gas trims Hyundai lists the hitch as an accessory.

How much can the Tucson Hybrid tow?

Hyundai lists the 2026 Tucson Hybrid at 2,000 lbs. with trailer brakes and 1,650 lbs. without trailer brakes on all five trims: SE, SEL, SEL Convenience, Limited and Night.

Can the Tucson Plug-in Hybrid tow?

Yes. Hyundai lists the 2026 Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL and Limited at 2,000 lbs. with trailer brakes and 1,650 lbs. without trailer brakes, with HTRAC all-wheel drive standard.

Does AWD change the Tucson towing capacity?

Not on Hyundai's spec sheet. For 2026, Hyundai lists one towing capacity per Tucson, Tucson Hybrid and Tucson Plug-in Hybrid trim, without separate front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive figures.

Sources

Towing capacities, towing equipment, engines, drive, weights and EPA estimates are from the 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid and Tucson Plug-in Hybrid specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 4, 2026. Other model years can differ. Address and hours are from Michigan City Hyundai's own website. Image: Hyundai Motor America.

  1. 2026 Tucson specifications, all six trims (SE, SEL, SEL Plus, XRT, SEL Premium, Limited): towing capacity with and without trailer brakes, tow hitch, trailer pre-wiring, engine, horsepower, drivetrain, curb weight, EPA estimates, Hyundai Motor America, read November 4, 2026
  2. 2026 Tucson Hybrid specifications, all five trims (SE, SEL, SEL Convenience, Limited, Night): towing capacity with and without trailer brakes, trailer pre-wiring, engine, combined hybrid system horsepower, drivetrain, curb weight, EPA estimates, Hyundai Motor America, read November 4, 2026
  3. 2026 Tucson Plug-in Hybrid specifications (SEL, Limited): towing capacity with and without trailer brakes, trailer pre-wiring, engine, combined hybrid system horsepower, drivetrain, curb weight, EPA estimates, Hyundai Motor America, read November 4, 2026
  4. Tucson model page: hero image, Hyundai Motor America, read November 4, 2026
  5. Address, map coordinates, logo and service department hours (structured data), Michigan City Hyundai, November 4, 2026
  6. Schedule service page, Michigan City Hyundai, November 4, 2026
  7. Hyundai service center at Michigan City Hyundai, Michigan City Hyundai, November 4, 2026