11 Takeaways from the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid - DM Review & Test Drive

[@officialyasir]

I wholeheartedly agree. I got to ride in a rental Tucson recently and couldn't believe how refined it was. Quiet and comfortable suspension and seats fit me perfectly.

[@joeglennaz]

Thank God, they did not do a CVT transmission. I currently have a 2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited. I really like the car except for one thing the CBT transmission. It’s a very jerky does not do well on a hill, especially at slow speeds. My driveway is slightly inclined or actually is probably inclined about 20° and this thing just always Feels like it’s struggling and once you’re up to speed it’s great I do like having the turbo in Arizona and I’m climbing the hills for Phoenix Flagstaff. I don’t lose a bunch of power on the way up. Considering buying a 2025 hybrid, I had a Sonata hybrid and I really loved the hybrid aspect. I liked how it was dead silent under 20 miles an hour so I could cruise through parking lots in a stealth mode. Great review!

[@LYNDONGOLDEN]

I think the '17 Tucson uses a 7-speed Dual-clutch transmission, known for being jerky and clumsy, especially on inclines and in city stop-n-go driving.

[@trward31]

Long time and very satisfied Honda driver; just traded my CRV for the 2025 Tucson Limited Hybrid. The tipping factors were all the standard tech features with this trim and the amazing warranty it has. I am really enjoying driving this suv that seems very luxurious compared to others that charge extra for all the features. Would definitely recommend!

[@lordenoch0]

And the three years of complimentary maintenance is as insane as the warranty.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Charlie, Thanks for raising awareness of the seat height issue. Despite the fact vehicles are generally getting bigger and bulkier, actual headroom is disappearing across the industry. In a sports car this may be fairly trivial but any 'utility' vehicle needs to work for the general population. You are 5'10" but I have seen reviewers as short as 5'6" call out this regressive trend.

[@brokeboy87]

Redline reviews also mentioned it, and Sofoyan isn't isn't a tall guy.

[@Anonymous-bs8it]

I'm over 6' and I thought the seat height was perfect. Just depends on whether you like to sit lower or higher (I tend towards the latter).

[@Anonymous-bs8it]

I rented a 2025 Tucson SEL (gas) today and I thought the seating position was perfect (I'm over 6'). I also prefer a more sensitive blindspot warning system so Hyundai's setup suits me well.

[@brokeboy87]

Taking the Hyundai over the CR-V is really saying something.

[@jackhglass]

I have a new honda accord and id rather have this over the crv hybrid, this just seems a lot fancier and more features

[@felixc.838]

As a Honda fan I was looking forward to the 2025 Hybrid CR-V. I love the exterior and was willing to go for the highest trim available. It was a massive disappointment to sit inside one: no panoramic roof or heads up display, same small and conventional dashboard, uncomfortable plain seats, no blind spot cameras which even my old 2017 Honda Civic has in the passenger side, etc. When I sat in the Hybrid Tucson Limited and was able to cool down my seat or warm my steering wheel, look at the cameras when switching lanes, or enjoying the heads up display, I knew Hyundai was making an effort to gain customers while Honda and Toyota aren’t. We’ll see how reliable it is in the long run, but so far based on everything else, it’s Tucson over CRV and RAV4, and it’s not even close.

[@shashidharganesan3135]

Thanks for this awesome video with the exact information a car buyer needs to know

[@PickensDon]

I’ve had a ‘24 hybrid limited for over a year. Love it! Not a single problem. My hotel guests love the roomy comfy seats. Hybrid is fast and smooth with great mileage. Also very quiet. The tech is so much better than Honda no comparison. Love the pano roof and much more luxurious interior than any competitor esp ugly Toyotas. I would love an option for a better audio system but it’s not bad. Your comment on adaptive cruise is correct though but you can override acceleration also maybe try it in sport mode.0

[@Anonymous-bs8it]

Great review! Some reviewers have noticed lag when accelerating. Did you experience this?

[@leonaceOfficial]

I thought con would be the rear low turn signals

[@rylans.5365]

I thought so too but if drivers behind you complain they should increase their following distance

[@leonaceOfficial]

@ it’s not about a complain, it’s more of a security concern for me. With crazy drivers here and there I don’t want to just leave it up to them to not follow too closely or not especially those with road rage and tailgating egos 😅. I like the Tucson, this will be my next car purchase when my lease ends in 3 years so hopefully when there’s another refresh the turn signals are somewhat higher hopefully 🤞🏼

[@motovick]

Love my 2023 however I agree that the adaptive cruise control, it is not reactive enough and sometimes is also very jerky! Another con's is the 8 speeds teansmission is not downshifting to first gear fast enough which is once again create a very jerky acceleration because it downshift from 2nd to 1st as you leave the corner. Finally they have increased the size significantly in the last generation however they kept the 17 inches wheels in the base trims which make the car very unstable.

[@allanhirsch9489]

I have it and love it. BTW you left out as a con that it does not have auto folding sidemirrors in the USA

[@adamroberge1201]

A family friend has a 2023 hybrid roof trim I recommend that she’d look at it two years ago and all we regret he has is not having a sunroof o

[@TheUnreadableUser]

I'd like to point out 2 things, not necessarily cons but general observations. 1. The rear blinkers and reverse lights are so ridiculously low down in the bumper it's almost a hazard, in a red light if you're turning and there's someone taller than you they will not see your blinker. Also, it's not LED, so it looks quite cheap. 2. The gauge cluster lacks a little bit of customization, no speedometer in the center, meaning if you put the cluster in the "classic" mode, you will have NO digital speedometer. Then again, the Tucson is one of my favorite cars of all time, it looks incredible from the front and is incredibly tech loaded, but these are some observations that I saw when I went to look at it recently.

[@zekew7546]

Agree rear signals too low. Saw Utubes of people rewiring so beltline light became rear signal. But comments say dealer refusing to do same, and Hyundai Corp says rewiring tail will void warranty! WTF! What about rewire for a tow hitch, a stereo, a dash cam? Void warranty?

[@Anonymous-bs8it]

Agreed that the rear mounted turn signals are too low BUT I believe the sideview mirrors also have turn signals.

[@papayamango7507]

If the rear turn signals of the Tucson are too low for you, you are following too close to it.

[@RyanDoonan]

The hyundai tucson is super nice limited trim been looking a CPO 22 tucson limited

[@dsgr6164]

It might not be "better" than a Honda or Toyota, but it damn sure isn't worse. Been driving one for the past few months.

[@Plague_Rat778]

Even tho i do not have kids and have 0 plans to have kids. I am really wanting the new santa fe hybrid.

[@Anonymous-bs8it]

The main benefit of the Tucson Hybrid over the Santa Fe Hybrid is the Tucson is less porky and has much better acceleration. Sofyan of Redline Reviews clocked the Tucson Hybrid with a 0-60 of 6.7 seconds. 8.3 seconds for the Santa Fe Hybrid.

[@chrisschoenfeld4414]

@@Anonymous-bs8itI’m going back and forth on them, but will probably choose the Santa Fe due to it being roomier and I’ve never seen a car so well equipped in the base trim. It amazes me that wireless charging and wireless CarPlay are 8 years old and every car doesn’t have them. I feel like both are as essential as Sirius radio was in 2008.

[@davidxan]

I have been reading about horror stories with Hyundai not honoring warranty if you don’t have meticulous oil change records. I like what the Tucson has to offer, but afraid of warranty coverage as well as engine longevity/oil burning problems which others have noted. Also read about Tucson being kept at dealership for weeks while waiting for parts or engine replacement. I’m looking at other options such as Subaru or GMC Terrain.

[@Amc825]

What’s the reliability like on Hyundai/Kia hybrids? I know they have engine issues with the larger V6s and the 4cylinders. I see some older Niros on the road, but not many.

[@honda97ish]

What is plugged in beneath the cup holders?

[@joeglennaz]

Hyundai‘s warranty is the best in the business in particular I like the five year 60,000 mile part Toyota and Nissan don’t even offer that anymore. Neither does Honda go figure that gives you a lot of peace of mind of course the 10 year hundred thousand power train is great too, but there are some competitor to have that same thing but nobody’s got the bumper-to-bumper 5 year 60k mile warranty.

[@panzer_TZ]

Excuse me if this was mentioned and I missed it, but how are harsh impacts? When I test drove a 2022 model, it was soft but even moderate impacts reverberated through the cabin. I actually found the CX-5 way more comfortable, despite being much firmer, because it really dampened harsh impacts. The roads here in Dallas are pretty poor, so maybe it's not a big a deal in Southern California.

[@tonyw2167]

How about another con being a lack of spare tire? Full disclosure a big fan of Kia Hyundai brand here and I own one from each brand (both plug in hybrids)

[@DailyMotor]

True! Not unlike most competitors, but still worth mentioning.

[@BoopSnoot]

Not making the base Santa Cruz engine the hybrid was the biggest mistake Hyundai has made.

[@jstrig]

I loved my drive of this vehicle. My only issue is all the gloss black. It really bothers me

[@neonpark1874]

Con - NO Spare Tire in the regular hybrid. The Kia version (Sportage) has one. Why doesn't Hyundai provide one?

[@Jun98521]

Do you think getting an extended warranty ($~3000) worth it for this car?

[@mattd9161]

Toyota sent that dirty bird. 😂 you missed heated rear seats.

[@fakefake9744]

I hear car journalist all the time talking how well these Hyundais/Kias are but none of them own any!? I’m always so curious as to why lol

[@Granite_54]

Motormouth reviewed Andrea's mom's Tucson hybrid a while back.

[@Pizzahedz]

Not much between Tucson and CRV hybrid except CRV is overpriced and the drone from the CVT make it a deal breaker in my opinion.

[@lordenoch0]

2005 called and said they want their "wow factor" back.

[@144P_LRP]

You missed a con. RELIABILITY.

[@serathLmt]

Nobody want to review the n line version. It's crazy