2025 Hyundai Tucson Review
The 2025 Tucson might be the perfect car for a sleeping baby, how does it stack up for the rest of us? We look at the interior quality, technology, and more.
What’s new for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?
The 2025 Tucson marks the mid-cycle update for its fourth generation. Now, it’ll come with more technology, a bit more interior refinement, and a new exterior update. The Tucson continues with a standard 2.5-liter engine and two available hybrid drivetrains as well. Front-wheel drive is standard, but AWD is also available across six different trim levels. Hyundai adds a new set of bumpers and lighting elements to the 2025 Tucson. In addition, the cabin gets a new 12.3-inch infotainment system as standard.
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Carsforsale.com Score
8.25/10
Powertrain
Score
8/10
Interior
Score
8.5/10
Technology
Score
8.75/10
Value
Score
8.25/10
The Breakdown
Upscale cabin
Tons of tech
Excellent warranty
Weak base engine
Meh fuel economy
Less cargo space than rivals
Good but not class-leading
2025 Tucson Specs
- 187 horsepower from base engine
- 178 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 6 available trims
- 39 cu-ft of cargo capacity
- 74.8 cu-ft of cargo capacity with seats down
- Standard 12.3-inch infotainment system
- Baby mode offers a quiet ride for sleeping babies
- 10-year powertrain warranty
2025 Hyundai Tucson Powertrain 8/10
Under the hood of the Tucson, buyers can pick from three different options. The base form is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that makes just 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. As we pointed out last year, that’s quite weak for an SUV of this size and it shows in the way the Tucson drives. The eight-speed automatic does a lot to keep the engine in the right rev range but it’s still going to take somewhere around eight seconds to go from 0-60 mph. At least it gets 25 mpg in the city and 32 on the highway. At best, the Tucson can tow just 2,000 pounds, which falls behind some competitors.
Next is a traditional hybrid engine displacing 1.6 liters and developing 226 horsepower. It’ll score up to 38 mpg in both the city and on the highway, which is excellent. That additional power is noticeable underfoot and probably the most engaging of the three available engines.
Finally, a plug-in hybrid is also available. It makes 261 horsepower and manages up to 80 MPGe as a result of its 33 miles of electric range. Buyers who want the best of all worlds will likely prefer it. Notably, the hybrids in this lineup both use a six-speed automatic gearbox and come standard with all-wheel drive which is a big plus in our book.
2025 Hyundai Tucson Interior 8.5/10
Perhaps the most pronounced updates for the 2025 Tucson come in the cabin where a new steering wheel and infotainment setup is now standard. We think those are positive changes and serve to make the Tucson feel even more upscale than it did in the past.
The dash is more horizontally oriented with a nice storage shelf on the passenger side. The fit and finish is still excellent. We also like the column-mounted shifter on some models. We just wish Hyundai made that standard across the board.
The seating situation is largely the same as it has been in past years. That includes power-adjustments for the front seats where applicable, additional bolstering with the N Line Sport seats, and reclining second-row seats. Comfort is enhanced by sound-deadening windows on most trims. Hyundai has also added new door cards to all four doors which look and feel great.
Cargo space is unchanged compared to last year. That means you’ll get just under 39 cubic feet of storage behind the rear seats and up to 74.8 cubic feet when those seats are folded down. Some competitors beat those figures, but the Tucson is still slightly above the average for the class.
2025 Hyundai Tucson Technology Features 8.75/10
New for 2025 is the inclusion of a 12.3-inch infotainment system across the entire lineup. In previous years it was only available on top-level trims. It’s a great system overall with fast processing speeds, crisp bright graphics, and intuitive menus. We also appreciate standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay across the lineup.
The automaker also includes physical knobs and switches for important functions like climate control and radio volume. That’s a great move that we wish other automakers would mimic. A 15-watt wireless charging pad is also available and sits where the gearshift would be in some models.
Hyundai includes several great tech features that enhance safety too. New for 2025 is baby mode which dampens driver inputs to smooth out motion in the vehicle. A quiet baby makes for a less stressful driving experience and in effect, a safer one too. On top of that, every Tucson comes with forward attention warning, automatic collision avoidance assistance, and adaptive cruise control.
2025 Hyundai Tucson Trims & Pricing
As of this writing, Hyundai hasn’t released many details on the trim levels for the 2025 Tucson, so the following is based both on what little information the automaker has provided and what each trim had in 2024. We’ll update this section as additional information becomes available.
SE – $29,000 (est)
The base Tucson comes with the 2.5-liter engine, 17-inch wheels, LED exterior lighting, cloth upholstery, a 12.3-inch infotainment system, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and six speakers.
SEL – $31,000 (est)
This trim comes with either a 2.5-liter engine or a plug-in hybrid. In the former form it gets roof rails, dual-zone climate control, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, heated side mirrors, rear seat climate vents, a wireless charging pad, and a hands-free liftgate. The PHEV gets all of that plus a 12.3-inch driver information screen, integrated navigation, 19-inch wheels, a sunroof, and faux-leather upholstery.
Blue – $34,000 (est)
The Blue trim combines the traditional hybrid with the standard features of the SEL.
XRT – $34,495 (est)
This off-road-focused trim comes with unique bumpers, black exterior accents, 18-inch alloy wheels, side steps, and a tow hitch. It’s only available with the 2.5-liter engine.
N Line – $36,000 (est)
The N Line is only available with the traditional hybrid engine and gets its own unique 19-inch wheels, exterior trim and N-line badging, sport seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a Bose sound system.
Limited – $39,000 (est)
Finally, the limited trim is available with any of the engines and comes with upgraded headlights, a heated steering wheel, paddle shifters, a power-adjustable front passenger seat, ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, parking sensors, a surround-view camera system, and a blind-spot camera system.
2025 Hyundai Tucson Overall Value 8.25/10
Hyundai hasn’t settled on pricing or trim features, but so far the N Line feels like the best blend of features and pricing. It’ll drive better than the other trims, it’ll still get great fuel economy, and has tons of awesome tech features that we love.
CarsForSale.com Overall Score 8.25/10
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If Hyundai prices this car right, it should do well. We’d love to see some suspension upgrades on the N Line and XRT to make each more capable but beyond that, the Tucson is a very well-rounded SUV in a crowded field. Maybe now it can beat the Sportage in a head to head challenge.
2025 Hyundai Tucson FAQ
Where is Hyundai Tucson made?
The Hyundai Tucson is made in Montgomery, Alabama.
Is the Tucson AWD?
The Tucson is available with all-wheel drive, but most come standard with front-wheel drive.
How much can a Hyundai Tucson tow?
The Hyundai Tucson can tow up to 2,000 pounds.
