But entry-level Hyundai Tucson model misses out, and Elite and Highlander prices rise by $500
The 2023 Hyundai Tucson has become the latest model to gain Hyundai’s new Bluelink connected services suite and app functionality, but only mid-range Elite and flagship Highlander variants receive the upgrade.
Bluelink brings a suite of new safety and connectivity features to the Tucson mid-size SUV, including automatic collision notification, voice recognition, remote services, remote vehicle check and cloud-based navigation.
Bluelink’s addition to the Elite and Highlander standard equipment lists have added $500 to the prices of all relevant models, with no changes to pricing or spec made elsewhere in the range.
That means the range still opens from $34,900 plus on-road costs for the Hyundai Tucson base model and now tops out at $52,900 plus ORCs for the Highlander CRDi.
Other models with Bluelink compatibility include the facelifted Hyundai Palisade and 2023 Hyundai Venue.
Bluelink features:
- Automatic Collision Notification
- Connected Routing
- Voice Recognition (Server-based)
- Valet Mode
- Weather
- Calendar Sync
- Destination Send-to-Car
- Last Mile Navigation
- Remote Services
- Remote Vehicle Check
- Vehicle Health Report
- Find My Car
- Cloud Back-Ups
How much does the 2023 Hyundai Tucson cost?
Tucson 2.0 MPi (a) – $34,900
Elite 2.0 MPi (a) – $39,900 (+$500)
Elite 1.6T (a) – $43,900 (+$500)
Elite 2.0 CRDi (a) – $45,900 (+$500)
Highlander 2.0 MPi (a) – $46,900 (+$500)
Highlander 1.6T (a) – $50,900 (+$500)
Highlander 2.0 CRDi (a) – $52,900 (+$500)
* Prices exclude on-road costs
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