How much does the 2012 Hyundai Tucson cost?

The 2012 Hyundai Tucson has a starting MSRP of $19,145, ranging up to $26,495 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes GL from $19,145; GLS from $22,295; GLS PZEV from $22,295; Limited from $24,995; Limited PZEV from $24,995. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $6,566.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Hyundai Tucson?

The 2012 Hyundai Tucson achieves up to 25 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 Hyundai Tucson have?

The 2012 Hyundai Tucson offers up to 55.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2012 Hyundai Tucson tow?

The 2012 Hyundai Tucson has a maximum towing capacity of up to 2,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2012 Hyundai Tucson safe?

The 2012 Hyundai Tucson earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2012 Hyundai Tucson come in?

The 2012 Hyundai Tucson is available in 5 trims (10 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2012 Hyundai Tucson

5 trims · 10 configurations · SUV

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$6,566

484 for sale · Starting MSRP $19,145 – $26,495

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 3 recalls on record

Hyundai Tucson for sale

484 live listings from $6,566 · median $30,322

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on GL

Total price (GL MSRP)

$19,145

Typical monthly

$379/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2012 Hyundai Tucson trims

GL
2 configurations
MSRP
$19,145 – $20,145
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/26
Horsepower
165 hp
Torque
146 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
55.8
Max towing
2,000 lbs
GLS
2 configurations
MSRP
$22,295 – $23,945
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/30
Horsepower
176 hp
Torque
168 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
55.8
Max towing
2,000 lbs
GLS PZEV
2 configurations
MSRP
$22,295 – $23,945
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/30
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
163 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
55.8
Max towing
2,000 lbs
Limited
2 configurations
MSRP
$24,995 – $26,495
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/30
Horsepower
176 hp
Torque
168 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
55.8
Max towing
2,000 lbs
Limited PZEV
2 configurations
MSRP
$24,995 – $26,495
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/30
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
163 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
55.8
Max towing
2,000 lbs

Compare 2012 Hyundai Tucson trim specifications
Spec	GL2 configurations	GLS2 configurations	GLS PZEV2 configurations	Limited2 configurations	Limited PZEV2 configurations
MSRP	$19,145 – $20,145	$22,295 – $23,945	$22,295 – $23,945	$24,995 – $26,495	$24,995 – $26,495
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	20/26	21/30	21/30	21/30	21/30
Horsepower	165 hp	176 hp	170 hp	176 hp	170 hp
Torque	146 lb-ft	168 lb-ft	163 lb-ft	168 lb-ft	163 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	55.8	55.8	55.8	55.8	55.8
Max towing	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: GLgas
GLSgas
GLS PZEVgas
Limitedgas
Limited PZEVgas
Fuel type: GLregular unleaded
GLSregular unleaded
GLS PZEVregular unleaded
Limitedregular unleaded
Limited PZEVregular unleaded
Cylinders: GLI4
GLSI4
GLS PZEVI4
LimitedI4
Limited PZEVI4
Displacement: GL2 L
GLS2.4 L
GLS PZEV2.4 L
Limited2.4 L
Limited PZEV2.4 L
Horsepower: GL165 hp
GLS176 hp
GLS PZEV170 hp
Limited176 hp
Limited PZEV170 hp
Torque: GL146 lb-ft
GLS168 lb-ft
GLS PZEV163 lb-ft
Limited168 lb-ft
Limited PZEV163 lb-ft
Transmission: GL5-speed manual
GLS6-speed shiftable automatic
GLS PZEV6-speed shiftable automatic
Limited6-speed shiftable automatic
Limited PZEV6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: GLfront wheel drive
GLSfront wheel drive
GLS PZEVfront wheel drive
Limitedfront wheel drive
Limited PZEVfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: GLSUV
GLSSUV
GLS PZEVSUV
LimitedSUV
Limited PZEVSUV
Doors: GL5
GLS5
GLS PZEV5
Limited5
Limited PZEV5
Seating: GL5
GLS5
GLS PZEV5
Limited5
Limited PZEV5
Length: GL173.2 in
GLS173.2 in
GLS PZEV173.2 in
Limited173.2 in
Limited PZEV173.2 in
Width: GL71.7 in
GLS71.7 in
GLS PZEV71.7 in
Limited71.7 in
Limited PZEV71.7 in
Height: GL65.2 in
GLS66.3 in
GLS PZEV66.3 in
Limited66.3 in
Limited PZEV66.3 in
Wheelbase: GL103.9 in
GLS103.9 in
GLS PZEV103.9 in
Limited103.9 in
Limited PZEV103.9 in
Ground clearance: GL6.7 in
GLS6.7 in
GLS PZEV6.7 in
Limited6.7 in
Limited PZEV6.7 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: GL25.7 cu ft
GLS25.7 cu ft
GLS PZEV25.7 cu ft
Limited25.7 cu ft
Limited PZEV25.7 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: GL55.8 cu ft
GLS55.8 cu ft
GLS PZEV55.8 cu ft
Limited55.8 cu ft
Limited PZEV55.8 cu ft
Max towing: GL2,000 lbs
GLS2,000 lbs
GLS PZEV2,000 lbs
Limited2,000 lbs
Limited PZEV2,000 lbs
Max payload: GL1,226 lbs
GLS1,300 lbs
GLS PZEV1,300 lbs
Limited1,179 lbs
Limited PZEV1,179 lbs
Curb weight: GL3,139 lbs
GLS3,197 lbs
GLS PZEV3,197 lbs
Limited3,318 lbs
Limited PZEV3,318 lbs
Fuel tank: GL15.3 gal
GLS15.3 gal
GLS PZEV15.3 gal
Limited15.3 gal
Limited PZEV15.3 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: GL22
GLS25
GLS PZEV25
Limited25
Limited PZEV25
City MPG: GL20
GLS21
GLS PZEV21
Limited21
Limited PZEV21
Highway MPG: GL26
GLS30
GLS PZEV30
Limited30
Limited PZEV30

Full specifications by trim
Spec	GL	GLS	GLS PZEV	Limited	Limited PZEV
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2 L	2.4 L	2.4 L	2.4 L	2.4 L
Horsepower	165 hp	176 hp	170 hp	176 hp	170 hp
Torque	146 lb-ft	168 lb-ft	163 lb-ft	168 lb-ft	163 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Length	173.2 in	173.2 in	173.2 in	173.2 in	173.2 in
Width	71.7 in	71.7 in	71.7 in	71.7 in	71.7 in
Height	65.2 in	66.3 in	66.3 in	66.3 in	66.3 in
Wheelbase	103.9 in	103.9 in	103.9 in	103.9 in	103.9 in
Ground clearance	6.7 in	6.7 in	6.7 in	6.7 in	6.7 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	25.7 cu ft	25.7 cu ft	25.7 cu ft	25.7 cu ft	25.7 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	55.8 cu ft	55.8 cu ft	55.8 cu ft	55.8 cu ft	55.8 cu ft
Max towing	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs
Max payload	1,226 lbs	1,300 lbs	1,300 lbs	1,179 lbs	1,179 lbs
Curb weight	3,139 lbs	3,197 lbs	3,197 lbs	3,318 lbs	3,318 lbs
Fuel tank	15.3 gal	15.3 gal	15.3 gal	15.3 gal	15.3 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	22	25	25	25	25
City MPG	20	21	21	21	21
Highway MPG	26	30	30	30	30

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