2022 hyundai tucson hybrid sel convenience vs limited

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What are the differences between the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Hybrid Limited and Hybrid SEL Convenience?

Overview

2022 hyundai tucson hybrid sel convenience vs limited

Engine

1.6L Turbo Inline-4 Hybrid

Engine

1.6L Turbo Inline-4 Hybrid

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine

1.6L Turbo Inline-4 Hybrid

1.6L Turbo Inline-4 Hybrid

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

Fuel Tank

Battery Range & Charge Times

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Leather Seat Trim

  • Gray, Leather Seat Trim

  • Black, H-Tex Seat Trim

  • Gray, H-Tex Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Universal Garage Door Opener

Safety

Safety Features

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Corrosion

7 Years / Unlimited Miles

7 Years / Unlimited Miles

Hybrid/Electric Components

Roadside Assistance

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

I'm a new member here, I bought the limited. To those above who bought the SEL Convenience and think they should have gone limited, I'm not so sure. I believe the SEL-C is the best option, specifically the hybrid SEL-C ("C" meaning convenience).

It mostly comes down to leather vs. cloth seats... here in the states, if you want leather and hybrid, you're forced up to Limited (at least for now, in Jan-Mar of 22.) Here is my pros/cons line items, as a Limited owner. I actually have a deposit on an SEL-C right now as well. With the current madness of the market, it seemed reasonable to sell/replace our two cars. I'm still torn on replacement 2 as another Tucson... because... isn't that weird? Two of the same car? Anyway... on to the list:

1. The smart park is a novelty... as stated above, it's going to be a rare (if ever) occasion to use it.
2. The 10.25" screen/nav is nice, but at the cost of a volume/tuning "roller" and other actual buttons for comfort functions. Also, the larger screen is only intelligently utilized on Nav... everything else is goofy, it's just a big screen for size sake.
3. I keep a microfiber cloth behind my seat to wipe the instrument panel and center console every time I get it, the big ultra-shine face is a dust magnet. For that matter, the hybrid Blue is actually becoming appealing to me in part for it's less-attractive, but hooded instrument panel.
4. The 360 cam is nice, and a significant reason for the limited, for me. The most valuable use is in parking, including the garage.
5. The 360 cam feature is tied to the side/rear window in the cluster with turn-signaling. Some reviewers suggest THIS is a novelty, but I disagree. It's great.
6. I turned off the smart hatch open trick after walking behind my car, which barely fits in the garage, and then having a panicked battle to keep the hatch from damaging itself and the garage door. This feature won't last through many future generations I'm sure. There are too many times where it'll be triggered accidentally.

I had a Rogue Platinum before this, and I gotta' offer some criticisms comparing the two:

1. Nissan's pro-pilot assist works great. None of these systems are perfect, but my Nissan was 4 years old. I'm surprised that it worked a lot better than the new Tucson is (at least for me).
2. The Nissan radio had a touch button that toggled between "live and replay". When you hit replay, there was a FF and RW touch button. If you held that touch for a full second, it snapped to the moment you started the car... on ANY of the 18 presets. OR I could go song-by-song, forward or back.
3. The radio ALSO constantly buffered each preset, so that as I changed channels, every new channel came on at the very beginning of whatever song is currently playing... like magic. I definitely thought that would be common in high-tech cars, 4 years later.
4. Conversely, my Tucson will advance back one song at a time, for only a couple songs per channel, and the "starts at the beginning of songs" trick is history. I'm gonna' miss that.
5. Not important, but a funny touch, with the Rogue 360 cam, you could set the represented car color as any colors that were offered, so of course the drone-shot looked like my actual car.

Lastly... and most importantly... MILEAGE.

Good Lord I hope my current mileage is only because I'm still in the break-in period with my new car. I'm averaging 22.5mpg with mostly highway driving. My Rogue was FWD, so that's significant, but I was averaging 31-33mpg on the highway. I can afford a higher cost through gas, but even just the time stopping and filling up is a bit annoying. See above, where I said I'm strongly considering the hybrid version of this same car (stepped down to SEL-C). If I knew what I know now... a month ago, I'd have a hybrid Limited... or the hybrid SEL-C, and be looking at something completely different for our second car. The nagging feeling that I should have gone that route is partly fueling another Tucson, ironically enough.

To my list above, if you think, "Hey if you thought the Nissan was so great why aren't you getting another one?"

I don't trust the long-term quality of Nissan in general. The original owner warranty of Hyundai was/is a big factor for me. I also considered a CR-V, but IMO it's actually shocking how much cooler these Tucson's are than anything else in the price-range, inside and out. The direct competition to the car I actually bought was a Honda Passport, but it felt slow, even with the V6... it felt like a dog driving it, and the inside "luxury" was downright laughable compared to the Tucson interior.

What is the SEL convenience package?

The SEL Convenience isn't all that much less frugal than the entry-spec Blue but comes with much better creature comforts, conveniences, and tech. These include Hyundai's digital key and a hands-free smart liftgate, which both improve convenience when running errands.

Does Tucson Hybrid SEL have leather seats?

The Tucson Hybrid seats five people and comes standard with cloth upholstery, a power-adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats, and a rear-seat reminder. Leather upholstery, a power-adjustable passenger seat, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel are available.

Does Tucson SEL convenience have leather seats?

The Limited trim level has all of the standard features included in the SEL, plus the following: Beige or black leather-trimmed seats. Premium sound system. Leather steering wheel.

Does the 2022 Hyundai Tucson SEL have a sunroof?

On top of most of the features in the SEL trim, with convenience and premium packages included, the Limited layers on a panoramic sunroof (versus standard sunroof), 8-way power passenger seat, heated rear seats and steering wheel, 10.25-inch screen with navigation, and paddle shifters.