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2025 Hyundai Tucson

# 2 out of 19 in Compact SUVs

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2025 Hyundai Tucson Review

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The Hyundai Tucson improves its value proposition with added tech for 2025. It remains a comfortable, spacious and well-equipped compact SUV, but many rivals offer more driver excitement.

Gentle ride

Roomy cabin

Terrific cargo space

Lots of features for the money

Less engaging than rivals

Unrefined transmission

What's New for 2025

Refreshed interior and exterior styling

Standard 12.3-inch touch screen, proximity keyless entry and push-button start

Available 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and head-up display

24-25 City / 30-33 Hwy

187 horsepower

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Hyundai Tucson Rankings

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson's #2 ranking is based on its score within the Compact SUVs category. Currently the Hyundai Tucson has a score of 9.1 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 22 pieces of research and data elements using various sources .

# 2 in Compact SUVs
# 6 in Crossover SUVs
# 5 in SUVs with 2 Rows

Where This Vehicle Ranks

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$30,300 - $43,300 MSRP

Expert Rating

Our rating is established through qualitative research and analysis of Hyundai Tucson reviews, as well as hard data points that speak to the Tucson’s safety, reliability, fuel economy and cargo capacity. This rating is continually updated based on the latest information that comes in from our research and data sources.

Performance 6.6
Fuel Economy 7.0
Interior 8.7
Critics' Rating 8.6

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Drive and Performance 6.6 /10

The Tucson delivers a smooth and comfortable ride. Few will accuse this crossover of being sporty, but the steering feels responsive, and available all-wheel drive improves road grip. This Hyundai comes with a 187-horsepower four-cylinder engine. It doesn’t make enough power for quick acceleration, and the eight-speed automatic transmission struggles to keep up. Still, this powertrain gets the job done as long as you're not looking for brisk zero-to-60 times.

We review the Tucson Hybrid and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid separately.

Fuel Economy 7.0 /10

The 2025 Tucson’s gas mileage is about average for a compact SUV . Front-wheel-drive models get an EPA-estimated 25 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. With all-wheel drive, the Tucson returns 24/30 mpg city/highway.

Interior 8.7 /10

The Tucson's roomy five-seat cabin is a comfortable place to spend time. Supportive seats make long drives much more bearable, and rear-seat headroom is particularly good for the class. Despite its competitive price, the Tucson sports a stylish, modern cabin with upgrades like genuine leather upholstery and a leather-wrapped steering wheel available in the higher trims.

Few rivals offer as much cargo space as the Tucson. It touts a maximum cargo capacity of 80.3 cubic feet, achieved by folding down the rear seats. With those seats upright, you get a useful 41.2 cubic feet. A hands-free power liftgate is standard in all but the base trim. Also, the Tucson can tow up to 2,000 pounds when properly equipped.

Value 8.6 /10

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson has an average value rating for the compact SUV class . We determine value based on the vehicle's estimated total cost of ownership, along with the vehicle's MSRP for its base and top trims.

Safety 9.7 /10

The 2025 Tucson has yet to undergo crash testing from the major safety agencies. However, this Hyundai is equipped with an impressive array of driver-assistance features for a compact SUV, including forward automatic emergency braking and stop-and-go adaptive cruise control.

For installing child safety seats, there are two complete sets of LATCH connectors for the rear outboard seats and a tether anchor for the rear middle seat.

Quality and Reliability 80.0 /100

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson does not have a predicted reliability score at the time of writing.

Critics’ Rating 8.6 /10

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson receives a critics' rating that is average for the class. This rating, which is driven by our qualitative research, represents the overall tone and recommendation level that the automotive press places on a car.

How Much Is a 2025 Hyundai Tucson?

The 2025 Tucson’s starting price of $28,355 is on the low side for the compact SUV class. The base SE trim comes with a solid list of features improved for 2025 to include a 12.3-inch touch screen and proximity keyless entry. Step up to the SEL trim ($30,215) for extras like heated front seats, a digital key and wireless device charging. The SEL Convenience ($32,665) ups the ante with synthetic leather upholstery, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and more. The XRT trim costs the same as the SEL Convenience but adds adventurous upgrades including blacked-out styling, a tow hitch and upgraded roof rails. The range-topping Tucson Limited ($38,295) costs quite a bit more than the rest of the lineup, but it offers the most luxurious and cutting-edge features, such as genuine leather upholstery and a fingerprint scanner.

Which Is the Best Hyundai Tucson Model to Buy?

The base SE trim is a great choice. It comes with the best part of the Tucson’s tech glow-up – the 12.3-inch infotainment touch screen. Other perks include standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, proximity keyless entry and push-button start. The SE trim also features a slew of safety tech, including blind-spot monitoring and driver-attention monitoring. The Tucson SE’s lengthy standard features list makes it hard to justify the nearly $1,900 jump in price to the SEL trim.

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The Tucson is Hyundai's best-selling vehicle in America by a wide margin, so when it came time to update the popular SUV, the South Korean brand followed a "less is more" approach, at least on the outside. It takes a keen eye to spot the exterior differences, the most prominent being a tweaked grille with blockier LED running lights, but the interior of the refreshed 2025 Tucson is a different story. The new dashboard looks more modern and upscale, and it shares more in common with Hyundai's other SUVs, including the subcompact Kona and midsize Santa Fe . I spent a week driving the updated 2025 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD ($39,795 as tested), and this compact SUV left a positive impression. It's well worth your consideration next to rivals like the Toyota RAV4 , Honda CR-V and Nissan Rogue .

What We Like

One of the Tucson's big appeals is its value proposition, and that reputation continues for 2025. The SUV starts at a comparatively low $28,605, comes packed with standard tech and safety features, and is covered by a lengthy 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Even the fully loaded Limited trim I tested felt like a good value, thanks to luxuries like leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats and heated rear seats. As mentioned, the Tucson's cabin has a premium appearance with impressive fit and finish, and it's home to a sleek yet user-friendly widescreen infotainment system. I'm a big fan of Hyundai's blind-spot camera system as well, which displays a video feed of the appropriate blind spot (left or right) when the turn signal is activated. I found the front seats to be comfy, supportive and more than roomy enough for my 6-foot-2-inch frame. I could even fit comfortably in the second row with wiggle room to spare. And don't worry about packing light. The Tucson's cargo area can swallow a bunch of carry-on bags and groceries.

What We Don't Like

My only issue with the Tucson has to do with its climate controls. Every trim level, except for the base SE model, has a touch-sensitive panel in the center of the dashboard that manages the air conditioning functions. The actual icons are well laid-out, but the panel's gloss-black finish makes it very tough to see in direct sunlight, especially when wearing polarized sunglasses. On the bright side, at least these functions haven't been buried in the touch screen, unlike in some rivals.

How It Drove

I wouldn't say the Hyundai Tucson is particularly exciting to drive, but its coolness does have advantages. The Tucson glides over rough pavement with impressive composure, providing a supple and relaxing ride. The SUV maneuvers confidently in tight areas and keeps body lean in check around turns, although its minimally weighted steering offers little to no driver feedback. If you're looking for a sportier experience, the Mazda CX-50 is going to be a better option. Under the hood, the Tucson packs a 187-horsepower four-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission. This setup delivers lackluster passing power, with the engine producing more high-rpm revving than forward progress, but otherwise the powertrain proved to be a smooth operator. The Tucson scoots off the line and around town with respectable verve, cruising nicely on the highway. The transmission served up seamless and relatively quick gear changes. I averaged 27.1 mpg after a few hundred miles of driving. It's EPA-rated at 24 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway (25 and 33 mpg, respectively, for front-wheel-drive models).

Is the 2025 Hyundai Tucson a Good SUV?

Yes, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson is a good compact SUV . It’s a class leader in terms of passenger space, cargo room and standard features. It delivers a cushioned ride and keeps its composure around corners, but acceleration is too slow to make this a lively ride. A less-than-polished transmission is partly to blame.

Several of the Tucson’s rivals offer a similar blend of practicality, value and comfort, including the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 . Check out the Mazda CX-5 if livelier performance is what you’re after, but be prepared to give up some seating and cargo space. If you like the Tucson but want a little more oomph and better gas mileage, consider the Tucson Hybrid or Tucson Plug-In Hybrid , the latter of which has a small all-electric driving range in addition to fuel-efficient hybrid performance.

2024 vs. 2025 Hyundai Tucson: What's the Difference?

The Tucson receives a midcycle refresh for 2025, with styling updates inside and out. It also gets revamped infotainment offerings with a standard 12.3-inch touch screen and options like a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 12-inch color head-up display. Hyundai adds proximity keyless entry and push-button start to the standard features list and debuts Baby Mode, which dulls throttle responses to keep sleeping babies from waking.

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Here are the key changes for the Hyundai Tucson over the last few years:

2025: revamped interior and exterior styling; updated standard and available features; Baby Mode added to My Drive
2024: N Line trim discontinued for nonhybrid Tucson; haptic feedback added to steering wheel
2023: no notable changes
2022: fully redesigned (start of fourth generation) with refreshed interior and exterior styling, a roomier rear seat and cargo area, a longer list of advanced safety features and an upgraded infotainment system

If you're considering an older model, be sure to read our 2022 Tucson , 2023 Tucson and 2024 Tucson reviews to help make your decision. Also, check out our Best New Car Deals and Best New Car Lease Deals pages to learn about savings and discounts you can find on new vehicles.

2025 Hyundai Tucson Versus the Competition

Hyundai tucson vs. honda cr-v.

The Honda CR-V and Tucson are two of the roomiest compact SUVs in terms of passenger and cargo space. Each crossover is also known for its serene ride and user-friendly features. Like the Tucson, the CR-V’s powertrain performance leaves something to be desired. The Honda touts better performance overall, and it costs the average driver $100 less per year to fuel than the Hyundai. That said, the Tucson offers more value with a higher maximum cargo capacity, more advanced features and a lower starting price by more than $1,700.

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Hyundai Tucson vs. Mazda CX-5

If you’re willing to trade some practicality for performance, consider the Mazda CX-5 . Like the Tucson, the Mazda delivers a smooth ride, but the CX-5 has sharper handling and quicker acceleration, especially with its available turbocharged engine. Although it doesn’t have as much rear-seat legroom or cargo space, the CX-5’s cabin is more refined. That said, a smaller display with finicky controls and no standard wireless functionality for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto make the CX-5’s infotainment system less up to date and user-friendly.

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2025 Hyundai Tucson Models and Trims

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson comes in five trims: SE, SEL, SEL Convenience, XRT and Limited. All come standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is a $1,500 option across all trims.

Hyundai also makes the Tucson Hybrid and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid , which we review separately.

Hyundai Tucson SE

With a base price of $28,355, the base Tucson SE comes with cloth upholstery, a 12.3-inch touch screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a six-speaker stereo, Bluetooth, four USB ports, HD Radio, satellite radio, a 4.2-inch digital driver display, proximity keyless entry, push-button start and 17-inch wheels.

Standard safety features include a rearview camera, forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, pedestrian and cyclist detection, stop-and-go adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, lane-centering assist, driver-attention monitoring, a rear-seat alert, safe exit assist and automatic high-beam headlights.

Hyundai Tucson SEL

The Tucson SEL starts at $30,215. It builds on the SE trim’s features with an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, a digital key, wireless device charging, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear-seat HVAC vents, heated side mirrors, rear privacy glass, roof side rails, a hands-free power liftgate and 18-inch wheels.

Hyundai Tucson SEL Convenience

For the SEL Convenience trim, pricing begins at $32,665. Upgrades include synthetic leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, navigation, voice recognition, ambient interior lighting, a sunroof, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, LED taillights, Highway Driving Assist partially automated driving, forward attention warning, advanced adaptive cruise control and advanced rear-seat alert.

Hyundai Tucson XRT

The adventurous Tucson XRT is the same price as the SEL Convenience ($32,665). Building on the SEL trim, it touts a blacked-out grille, wheels, side mirrors and badging. Additional features include synthetic leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, ambient interior lighting, LED taillights, a tow hitch and upgraded roof rails.

Hyundai Tucson Limited

The Tucson Limited rounds out the lineup with a jump in price to $38,295 and a host of additional features that build on the SEL Convenience. The Limited is the most upscale trim, with niceties like genuine leather upholstery, an eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat, ventilated front seats, driver’s seat memory settings, a heated steering wheel with paddle shifters and heated rear seats.

This top-tier edition also features an eight-speaker Bose audio system, a fingerprint scanner, a panoramic sunroof, acoustic front side windows, 19-inch wheels, projector-beam headlights, a universal garage door opener, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a head-up display, a blind-spot camera, reverse automatic emergency braking, remote park assist, a surround-view camera system and front, rear and side parking sensors.

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2025 Hyundai Tucson Safety

2025 tucson crash test results.

Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has crash-tested the 2025 Hyundai Tucson.

2025 Tucson Safety Features

Standard driver-assistance features:

Forward collision warning
Forward automatic emergency braking
Pedestrian and cyclist detection
Stop-and-go adaptive cruise control
Blind-spot monitoring
Rear cross-traffic alert
Lane-keep assist
Lane-centering assist
Driver-attention monitoring
Rear-seat alert (reminds you to check the back seats for kids or pets before you exit the vehicle)
Safe exit assist (stops the doors from opening if a vehicle is approaching from behind)
Rearview camera
Automatic high-beam headlights

Available driver-assistance features:

Semi-autonomous driving
Forward attention warning (helps prevent you from being inattentive or distracted while driving)
Advanced adaptive cruise control
Advanced rear-seat alert
Head-up display (shows pertinent driving and navigation information directly on the windshield)
Blind-spot camera (displays video feed of blind spot when turn signal is activated)
Reverse automatic emergency braking
Remote park assist
Surround-view camera system
Front, rear and side parking sensors

Hyundai covers the 2025 Tucson with a five-year/60,000-mile limited warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

Specs and Features

The Tucson gets a major infotainment update for 2025. Not only does it score a newly standard 12.3-inch touch screen, but it also gains an available 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster that conjoins with the touch screen for a seamless tech showcase. Also, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard across the lineup. In previous model years, wireless capability was only possible in the base trim. Another improvement resulted in physical climate controls replacing the buggy touch-sensitive buttons from the 2024 model.

Standard infotainment features: a 12.3-inch touch screen, a 4.2-inch digital driver display, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, a six-speaker stereo, Bluetooth, four USB ports, HD radio and satellite radio
Available infotainment features: a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, navigation, voice recognition, wireless device charging, an eight-speaker Bose audio system and a fingerprint scanner
Additional standard features: proximity keyless entry and push-button start
Other available features: a digital key, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear-seat HVAC vents, ambient interior lighting, a sunroof, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a panoramic sunroof and a universal garage door opener

For more information, read What Is Apple CarPlay? and What Is Android Auto?

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This 2025 Tucson review combines 22 professional reviews with concrete data like performance specs, fuel economy estimates and safety ratings and incorporates applicable research for all models in this generation, which launched for 2022. Check out excerpts from some of the reviews that drive our rankings and analysis.

"Success can be brash and loud but more often than not, it is a quiet achievement found through boring work. Like an athlete toiling away day after day or a student hitting the books late into the night, the refreshed Tucson succeeds by excelling at the mundane. It's neither the quickest in its class, nor the most fuel-efficient, but the striking looks, confident driving style, and bang-for-your-buck interior make the Hyundai into a compelling package."

"Hyundai is well into its stride as a builder of impressive and desirable vehicles, and the Tucson is a prime example."

“Those who do will probably discover a compact crossover with the most appealing interior ergonomics and respectable driving dynamics of this increasingly competitive segment. And, though the exterior's minimal alterations may seem relatively restrained, the combined improvements no doubt reveals Hyundai's continued aspirations of world domination, a task that the playful Tucson clearly takes very seriously."

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