2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Gets a Blacked-Out Night Trim, Cheaper FWD Models
Hyundai offers more at the top and bottom ends of the Tucson Hybrid range.
We’re fans of the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, which delivers a great driving experience and more cargo room than many of its rivals. But value was one area where we thought the compact hybrid SUV could do better. Hyundai’s addressing that issue with the addition of a couple of new, more affordable models to the 2026 Tucson Hybrid lineup as well as offering a range-topping version at the other end of the spectrum.
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In an effort to help bring down the price of the Tucson Hybrid, for the first time Hyundai is rolling out front-wheel-drive versions of the model in SE and SEL trims. The move helps Hyundai cut the entry price by $1,500 for each, with the new Tucson Hybrid SE FWD beginning at $32,500 with the SEL FWD at $34,000 to start. So, if AWD isn’t as much of a concern for you, the more affordable front-drive hybrid Tucsons may be worth a look.
I Am the Night Driver
As for the other end of the spectrum, the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Night is essentially a Limited model with gloss-black trim and all-wheel drive that’s available in three exterior colors: Ash Black, Creamy White Pearl, and Ecotronic Gray. The blacked-out treatment covers the window surround, mirror caps, front and rear bumper accents, and 19-inch wheels with a silver Hyundai logo.
Inside, the Night AWD gets all the Limited’s standard equipment, including the 12-inch head-up display and leather-trimmed seats. Hyundai also swaps the black headliner and black pillar trims in place of the usual light gray pieces for a darker overall look. Pricing starts at $44,175, which is $500 more than the Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD.
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Having experience in many forms of the automotive industry, Justin Banner has done more than just write about cars. For more than 15 years, he's had experience working as an automotive service technician—including a stint as a Virginia State Inspector—service advisor, parts sales, and aftermarket parts technical advisor (a fancy way of saying he helped you on the phone when you had trouble fitting your brakes over your aftermarket wheels and the like). Prior to his tenure as a full-time editor, Justin worked as a freelance writer and photographer for various publications and as an automotive content creator on YouTube. He’s also covered multiple forms of motorsports ranging from Formula Drift, drag racing, and time attack, to NASCAR, short course off-roading, and open desert racing. He's best known for breaking down complex technical concepts so a layperson can more easily understand why technologies, repairs, and parts should matter to them. At MotorTrend, Justin is part of the news team covering breaking news and topics while also working as a judge for MotorTrend Of the Year events and other major comparison tests.
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