2025 Hyundai Tucson

Pros

• A ride that is smooth and pleasant.
• There are a lot of basic technological and driver assistance features for the price.
• The inside is big, and the front seats are comfy.
• Guarantee of benefit.

Cons

• With the basic 2.5-liter engine, it moves slowly.
• Hybrids use more gas than other types of cars.

What kind of driving does Tucson do? It’s too bad that Tucson’s base gas engine has trouble pushing the SUV hard enough. It’s fine to drive in town and on the highway, but if you’re in a hurry, you’ll notice how slow it is. The Tucson was one of the slowest crossovers we’ve seen lately. In our tests, it took 10.2 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph.

The rest of the driving experience could be more interesting, too. We like how the Tucson stays calm when going around corners and how simple and easy it is to drive. It’s easy to shift up, but downshifts can feel rough and sudden if you step on the gas pedal hard.

How comfortable is it in Tucson? The Tucson is just as cozy as a high-end car. Its flexible suspension makes the ride smooth and successfully smooths out bumps and cracks in the road. It is up there with the very greatest rides in its category.

The front seats of our test car, a Limited model, were very good. They had enough support on the sides, power adjustments for the lower back, and supportive, velvety pillows wrapped in beautiful material. We really like how well the Tucson insulates and how quiet it is when it moves. It blocks out outside noise better than most competitors, so you won’t have any trouble talking or listening to the radio, even when the wind picks up.

How is the inside? The Tucson house is a great place to stay because it has a lot of space inside. People in the back can stretch their legs or lie down because the front seats are so roomy. It’s easy for drivers to get into and out of a relaxed, strong position. The wide windshield and thin roof beams make it easy to see.

In the past, we didn’t like how the Tucson’s settings worked. A tablet or flat buttons with no other functions could be used to control almost every feature. For 2025, Hyundai changed the knobs on its radio and climate systems. They’re easy to use and don’t get in the way as much.

What’s wrong with the tech? For this price, the Tucson has many tech features that feel modern and work quickly. First and foremost, the 12.3-inch tablet is beautiful to look at, and it comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto built-in. Hyundai’s in-car navigation is simple to use, with friendly voice prompts and a bright map that matches well. Voice control is another great feature. Unlike some competitors, it correctly recognizes orders without you having to follow exact instructions.

We also love the Tucson’s features that help you drive. There are times when both adaptive cruise control and a blind spot warning device are useful. While the front and back parking sensors will keep you out of trouble while you park, you might get tired of hearing them beep all the time.

What’s going on with storage? People who drive Tucsons can fit a lot of stuff in the back. It has 38.7 cubic feet of space behind the back seats, which is one of the most for a small SUV. There are 74.8 cubic feet of extra room when the back seats are folded down. Moving day or holiday gift box stacking should be straightforward with the low liftover and flat floor. Throughout the cabin, there are many places to put small things. The cupholders can hold bigger water bottles.

Do you have little kids? To put in a child seat, all you have to do is find the latches between the back cushions. It should be easy for even the biggest rear-facing seats to fit in the roomy back seat.

How much fuel does it use? The Tucson gets about 25 mpg combined (23 city/28 highway) when it has all-wheel drive, which we had during our test drive. This is pretty decent, and the same thing happened when we drove on both mixed-city and highway roads, so the rating is accurate in real life. There are, however, fewer than there are AWD Nissan Rogue and Honda CR-V types. Also, since Tucson has little power, we would have liked to see higher numbers.

Is the Tucson a reasonably priced car? Tucson’s price is about the same as that of a Toyota RAV4 or Honda CR-V for a car in the same class. Hyundai, on the other hand, beats the competition with a lot of great features and great quality inside. The materials and style of the cabin are nice and comfortable for the price, which makes it stand out from other small crossover interiors. Also, Hyundai’s basic warranty lasts for five years or 60,000 miles, and its powertrain guarantee lasts for ten years or 100,000 miles. With everything taken into account, Tucson is a great deal.

Hyundai must have had a lot of fun creating the Tucson because it looks great and has lots of cool tech features, like a parking system that you can control from a distance, a touchscreen with lots of options, and headlamps that are hidden. At the end of the day, though, these parts look like fancy filling on a plain cake.

The Tucson’s slow engine makes driving seem like a chore, and the transmission may be clunky if it needs to be treated properly. The Tucson stands out from the rest because of its many basic features, and there are many reasons to like it. That being said, it’s not a very nice car to drive.

Our pick is the SEL with the Convenience package. It will have many great comforts, and the screen will be better, with connected Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Styles of the Hyundai Tucson

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson is a small SUV crossover. The N Line, Blue Hybrid, SEL Convenience Hybrid, and Limited Hybrid trims have a hybrid drivetrain with a gas engine that is turbocharged and an electric motor that works together to make 226 horsepower. The SE, SEL, XRT, and Limited trims, on the other hand, have a four-cylinder engine that makes 187 horsepower. An eight-speed automatic transmission and either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive are paired with the simple gas engine. The hybrid has all-wheel drive and a transmission with six speeds.