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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | PHEV |
| Base Price | $36,957–$49,784 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
Our scoring places the 2023 Hyundai Tucson PHEV at 8.0/10 overall, which translates to a Recommended rating for this phev. Its strongest dimension is Safety at 8.6/10, while Performance at 6.9/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. We score reliability at 8.0/10 — better than most direct rivals, if short of the segment's best. The 8.6/10 safety score puts it near the top of the class on this dimension; the official trim-level results at nhtsa.gov are worth a final check.
Performance at 6.9/10 is a genuine liability and a score that should factor heavily into any buying decision. The powertrain and chassis dynamics trail class rivals by a meaningful margin — don't overlook it. The cabin tech earns 8.2/10 — infotainment, smartphone integration, and driver-assistance are all close to the best this class offers.
Priced from $36,957–$49,784, 79 MPG, seating 5, the Hyundai Tucson PHEV sits in the mid-market bracket of the phev segment. Value is where it presses its advantage — 8.2/10, meaning the feature set and quality outrun the asking price. At 3 years old, it's worth checking whether a newer generation or refresh has addressed any weaker dimensions — compare it to the current model year before buying.
Our take: The 2023 Hyundai Tucson PHEV is a solid, well-rounded phev that covers the essentials without obvious deal-breakers. The main caveat is performance — worth checking if those dimensions are priorities for you. For most buyers in this segment, it's a safe, dependable choice.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2023 Hyundai Tucson PHEV ranks #7 of 40 phevs in the Carivo database — better than 85% of the segment. Its 8.0/10 overall score is 0.5 points above the segment average of 7.5/10. Its $36,957 starting price undercuts the segment's median of $43,041 by about 14%.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full PHEV ranking →
Across the Tucson PHEV model years we've scored, the 2023 holds its position — we didn't find an older year that delivers similar scores for meaningfully less money.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.0/10 | $39,243 | Read review → |
| 2024 | 8.1/10 | $38,100 | Read review → |
| 2023 (this review) | 8.0/10 | $36,957 | |
| 2022 | 8.0/10 | $35,814 | Read review → |
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