2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Gets The Changes Buyers Want

[@ScottDC-Rehoboth]

Something has to be wrong with KZbin’s algorithm because you 100% deserve to have 1M (or more) followers. My husband and I LOVE your reviews. Keep up the good work.

[@alexsummaria371]

He is so underrated!!! The Videography is amazing

[@boricua4052]

He is excellent. I agree.

[@warrenb9343]

Couldn't agree more!!

[@jgs1564]

I totally agree: Tom’s reviews are always very informative but also entertaining.

[@JB-wi2wh]

Just brought home my 2025 Ultimate Hybrid!❤

[@rezap1356]

Got mine a week ago, and it's absolutely lovely. It drives as a pure EV more than half the time in the city, and the battery is replenished from kinetic energy, maintaining around 50% of charge at any time. Acceleration is quite good, to the point of being enjoyable. I'm yet to drive it on highway. Interior is quiet and very, very, neatly designed.

[@PickensDon]

Love my ‘24 Tucson Hybrid zero problems, smooth quiet enough power and great mileage. This update seems to address my main issues with the cabin as I prefer the unified screen and the shifter on column (don’t like pushbutton shifter). My only gripe is to be able to turn off rear seat belt reminders my dog refuses to wear seatbelt! Hyundai’s tech is best in class! I also wish for more color choices in the interior.

[@FordEnthusiast413]

Wife and I both have Tucsons. I have a ‘23 Limited and she has ‘22 SE. No issues. It is a great car and suites our needs. For the features you get for the price this easily beats both the Honda and Toyota for value.

[@oldgoldtopgoldtop6039]

I have yet to see a 2025 phev in Boston region.

[@harverawls636]

In 2023 it came down to toyota rav4 or the Hyundai Tucson hybrids. We drove both but the Rav4 seamed to be a little dated though this certainly would not be a deciding issue on buying one.When I read about the Rav4 having problems on connections going to the rear electric motor and Toyota not wanting to fix them ( Toyota only has a 3 YEAR warranty) and it costing upwards of 4 or 5 THOUSAND dollars to fix, that made the decision for me. Why you ask, because Hyundai has a 5 year bumper to bumper on EVERYTHING warranty and a 10 year drive train warranty WHICH INCLUDES THE BATTERY. The hybrid has more than enough power and the ride is extremely comfortable, free oil change , tire rotation etc. for the first year. Gets 40+ MPG on the highway and around 36 in town. We have over 25000 miles on it already and not a rattle, it is as tight as when we bought it. So far not a hiccup, and I would have no problems purchasing one again. Now I know that 25000 miles on a vehicle is a limited time to assess the reliability of a vehicle but I've had vehicles with 1/3 as much mileage and a whole lot more problems.

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

Toyota also falsifies their safety data. There isn’t all that much to like about the brand.

[@TinLeadHammer]

This reads like it was written by a paid bot. First year free tire rotation and oil change, this is what you think about when considering a $30+K purchase? Does it also include free pinstriping and dealer-branded license plate frame?

[@rightlanehog3151]

Tom, It is hard to say how motivated Toyota is to make their top-selling RAV4 better. If they are interested in improving it, they should start by making it as spacious as the Tucson and CR-V.

[@blackgold754]

I also think they should work on the design of their cabin. Make it look like that of crown signia or Camry at least.

[@CarsandTechInfo]

They will address that with the next gen RAV4 since the current generation has been out since 2019. It's due to be replaced next year by a new generation

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@CarsandTechInfo We will see. Recent Toyota redesigns have resulted in smaller interiors.

[@zekew7546]

Thanks for IDing the color “deep sea blue” for these old eyes. You are one of few KZbin reviewers who do that without me asking. Color ID helps with buying the car.

[@citynomad13]

It's always pleasant to watch your videos....

[@OrganicStuff1]

Is that Tim Apple

[@dennisjones8906]

Awesome job!! Beautiful reviews each and every time!

[@jeffer1101]

Looks like a good option in the class, and always fun to see Team V in the videos. I do think Hyundai should use their normally aspirated 2.5L engine in their hybrids over the 1.6T engine though. The combination of the 1.6T and a 6 speed transmission does hurt the fuel economy a bit, which is the main reason people want a hybrid. Other than that and a few minor quibbles (shiny black plastic, etc), it seems to be well equipped and priced competitively in the market. I'll be honest, I was surprised to see it was in 5th place in sales in the class (thought it would be higher). I didn't realize Nissan sold so many Rogues (to capture 3rd place).

[@nlmytube]

I agree about engine choice. A big reason for Toyota's excellent hybrid efficiency is the naturally aspirated Atkinson cycle engine. Honda CRV's 2.0L NA hybrid is also Atkinson cycle.

[@jeffer1101]

@@nlmytube Yes. A smaller turbo charged engine will make more power, but also likely spend more time in boost, which means it is burning more fuel (hence, less fuel efficient). It's still better on fuel than the non-hybrid, just not as good as it could be. The turbo engine is also more complex, more expensive and may be heavier.

[@LoveStallion]

Nissan ceases to exist without the Rogue.

[@calebwoods9358]

My favorite thing about this car is being able to leave the keys at home. Between tap-to-pay and broader acceptance of digital IDs, we are getting closer and closer to not having so much stuff to carry around in our pockets and that makes me happy.

[@TinLeadHammer]

Public transportation is the ultimate solution - no car ownership, no worrying about repairs or theft, not need for a garage, no insurance.

[@WOOF95]

Great review from both of you.

[@VoltLover00]

Thank you for the disclosures at the end of the video

[@paulbegemann4308]

$42k, I am glad I am not in the market for a new car!

[@kenfrank2730]

Have you priced new vehicles lately? Prices are very high.

[@BobDTomW]

Reviewers fail to point out that you can't comfortably rest your right elbow on the centre arm rest while holding the bottom of the steering wheel. This makes long drives much less comfortable. They should've made the centre arm rest overhand the phone charging tray a little to allow drivers to rest their elbow on the arm rest while holding the wheel.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

That changes depending on your driving position. What may not work for you might be perfect for others.

[@BobDTomW]

​@@DrivenCarReviews Driving position doesn't change the distance between steering wheel and centre arm rest. I'm 5'10". So if I have trouble holding bottom of steering wheel while comfortably resting my right forearm on the arm rest, many people, especially women, will too. With Tucson's steering wheel telescoped to the max, its steering wheel is 12" from front left corner of armrest vs. 8-9" on my 2014 CRV (IONIQ5 in showroom also had a smaller gap). Only 1-2" of my elbow rests on the corner of the Tuscon arm rest when holding bottom of wheel. When they introduced the phone charging tray, they moved the centre arm rest a few inches too far back.

[@TimCumberland-f2q]

I have a 2021 Palisade and have noted the same issue. I wish it was designed differently.

[@MomenBllah-s6u]

This is the most beautiful Hyundai i have ever seen❤

[@dearbulls]

Does the PHEV still have a much shorter range and smaller tank than the HEV? I do not believe PHEV is a good for travels, comparing to standard HEV which gets bigger tank.

[@yass123]

Should have held the press event in Tuscan 😁

[@TinLeadHammer]

Tuscany? Tucson?

[@LoveStallion]

These are the changes Hyundai needed to make. I had a '23 PHEV Tucson as a rental recently and enjoyed it quite a bit, but I didn't like the low screen or the capacitive button party, to say nothing of how weirdly bulbous and intrusive the push-button transmission was. (It's hard to describe. It's this larger-than-you'd-expect mound right next to the driver.)

[@johnnyk6906]

overall very nice design especially the interior but too bad the turn signals are so low it can be dangerous in rush hour traffic where every other vehicles are SUVs that will block the view. definately a deal breaker.

[@samy4288]

We are getting PHEV and 1.6T but with a price tag of $72K before on-road costs ! Hope if you we can get a review on the new Volvo 7 seats electric plz

[@aquaticko]

72k?? Is that USD or CAD? That's a crazy mark-up if USD; I'd be very suspicious of any dealer marking up a car that much; the MOST expensive MSRP I can configure on a US Tuscon--plug-in, Limited trim--is 47k.

[@samy4288]

@@aquaticko $AUS

[@joecampbell36nk]

Very nice updates. Sadly, no spare tire, so not for me.

[@ivanloo01]

Is the 1.6 Turbo hybrid reliable?

[@jsponson]

5:25 Sorry Tom, the 2025 CX-50 *is* available as a hybrid. Surprised you missed that.

[@sparklander]

"Baby mode" is a pretty interesting feature for the Tucson.

[@therealcdnuser]

In Canada the up charge for the plug in hybrid is around $5000 but qualifies for the EV rebate of $5000. The hybrid does not get the rebate so it’s a no brainer.

[@husseinsalem558]

I want to know the way of engineering mode for tucson 2025 facelift I need your help please.

[@TheCarGuru]

Baby Mode? Genius.

[@RankupAviation]

great review, looking to buy the Plug in hybrid

[@sparklander]

The Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson are keeping the legacy automakers on their toes. Looking forward to the updated Sportage in a year or two.

[@76carmel]

Spare tire available in the Tucson? (ICE, Hybrid and PHEV).

[@Santa-1898]

no

[@chuckwalla2967]

Standard on all gasoline trims. Sadly, gone from the hybrid and PHEV. Used to be there in the 24 model hybrid.

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

Missed opportunity with the Santa Cruz lacking a hybrid or phev powertrain option. Make it happen Hyundai!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Agreed

[@grmmjhnsn2]

Love the Volk** show!

[@sethkransberg3347]

Does the Tucson have a power folding mirrors the Kia sportage does not would like that option

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Pretty sure it doesn’t.

[@raldyjimenez3319]

my only reservation with Hyundai / KIA is reliability, depreciation value and most importantly is customer dealership experience that I often hear sucks!

[@vanlandbc]

Absolutely Hyundai dealers suck. My wife has a 2017 Tuscon and it started consuming more than it should until the catalytic converter converter got so plugged you could barely drive the car. Dealer replaced the cat but did nothing about the oil consumption. Found a fix on my own, piston soak. Still using a bit of oil but not nearly as much as before. Just google Hyundai oil consumption to see horror stories.

[@danhall3450]

I've owned two Kia Niros - 1 PHEV & 1 HEV from two different dealers with a combined total of 28K miles. Had a couple minor warranty issues. Both dealers to care of my needs with no fuss. I say that there are good & not so good dealers for each manufacturer. That said, the Korean dealerships seem to get more than their fair share of complaints.

[@owenmcdonald5922]

This must be a candidate for the best family car.

[@GHinWI]

@11:26…I wonder how you’d change that hidden wiper blade?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

It's easy to reach in

[@ochar4633]

FYI. Front and rear wipers have a "service" mode where they stop in a vertical position to facilitate blade change.

[@zekew7546]

KZbin has some videos of people rewiring Tucson rear turn signals , making factory beltline taillights flash a turn. However, reports of dealer & Hyundai corp replied that rewiring would void vehicle warranty. Is it legal to void a whole car for a basic signal rewire?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Electrical systems are incredibly complex. Don't do it. And I don't know why anyone would go to the trouble. While I believe having the indicator higher is better, I'll argue half of drivers don't even use them.

[@zekew7546]

@@DrivenCarReviews True. Plus, the exterior side mirrors have turn signal flashers that, of course, are situated at belt-line height.

[@zekew7546]

@@DrivenCarReviews at least the low rear signals are the safest color, yellow, and not flashing red on the newer Tucsons.

[@onestepper]

Hyundai makes great looking cars in multiple options (ICE, PHEV, HEV and EV), compared to Japanese competitors (e.g., new Honda Pilot only in ICE?!?). Recalls are the issue.

[@danhall3450]

Great improvements. I especially like the simple shifter location that frees up console space and more physical buttons with less piano black. Ignoring the exterior design and given the same hybrid drivetrain, which has the better comfort and utility - Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage?

[@chuckwalla2967]

Hesitant on the hybrid because its engine has a turbo and is direct-injection only.

[@frankcoffey]

The only one with enough power is the Rav4 Prime. Can you imagine trying to merge with traffic with 4 people and luggage/cargo in the car? Also, why is the grille logo blacked out? It looks weird.

[@TinLeadHammer]

You Uber for parties of four people with luggage every day? Also, this is what long merge lanes are for - getting up to speed with the traffic.

[@sportsMike87]

They look good but will they hold up after 3 years is the question

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I’m curious why you’d even ask that.

[@mitchellsmith4601]

No four-way lumbar, no rear passenger shades, no cooled rear seats, no folding mirrors…there’s a ton of features missing from the top trim.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Few luxury cars have vented rear seats or 4-way lumbar. And this is not a luxury brand.

[@Spyda347]

Resale value is trash though that’s the only thing and turn signals on bumper is just not buying me

[@petegalindez9961]

Tragic that something like a baby sensor for the back seat is only available on upper trims with a package…

[@wildeman170]

Do other manufacturers have that as a standard feature?

[@petegalindez9961]

@@wildeman170 That’s irrelevant. It’s a feature to save the lives of children left in cars…statistically, that category includes people burning the wick at both ends, multiple jobs, who probably aren’t able to afford the top trim of a vehicle…should be standard equipment.

[@wildeman170]

Of course it’s relevant, features cost money, it’s a standard feature on a certain trim. Said people burning both ends of the wick will more likely been in the used not new market.

[@petegalindez9961]

@@wildeman170 Relevant for luxury upgrades…sunroof, upgraded stereo, leather seats, heads up display…shouldn’t be for safety equipment…they’ve found a way to incorporate the price of airbags, seatbelts, ABS, cross traffic alert, etc…into the price as they are standard on most cars these days…

[@wildeman170]

@@petegalindez9961 not sure what your point here is? You’re saying this relatively new feature should be standard? We are holding Hyundai to a higher standard?

[@Riley_1955]

You couldn't give me anything with a turbo which seems like the direction Hyundai went with most of their vehicles and only 35 mpg out of a $42K hybrid ..... Your kidding me right.

[@tommihelich2613]

I didn’t see a spare. So RAV4 Prime has 10 miles more range, better hybrid numbers and a spare. Hyundai is better with infotainment system and HVAC controls. Toyota generally has better reliability than Hyundai.

[@shopwithaaron]

Just the interior sells it...Way ahead of the others! thx

[@jaanfo3874]

5:26 - Didn’t Mazda just announce a new Mazda Rav-4 Hyb…. Er, CX-50 Hybrid?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Good point, I should have been more specific. Not out yet. Expected in early 2025.

[@vishalmodha8205]

Who came to review a Hyundai , driving a Land Cruiser lol

[@GottiEss]

no place to rest your right hand, im gonna miss shifters.

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

I got used to it very quickly and don’t miss it at all.

[@gobrad]

This new design in comparison to the 2022/23 model is so Disappointing!! What swayed me between Kia and all otger cars in that category was the unique dash/screen integration, the best I’ve seen in a modern car to date making it stand out from its competitors who have a clumsy screen awkwardly stuck on top of dash, which is also distracting! From a top class dash/screen integration to extremely basic… I’d hoped at the very least Hyundai would keep that unique style, and perhaps change the outer body, huge mistake as all its competitors are now in line with the same interior dash, actually I’ll go a step further, the new Tucson dash is a tray to store junk! It’s awful and for that reason I’m out! I’ll not be trading in my 2023 model for this new look next year!

[@waynelust9431]

Reliability issues and resale value, have always steered me away from Hyundai and Kia. Their cars look nice, and have great electronics, but drivetrain reliability is still a concern.

[@Ken-vl4wk]

Worse mpg compared to last year’s model

[@RoguePlanetStudio]

Rav4 is still better and I'll take a Honda crv over the Hyundai. The look is good sorta RAV4 the hybrid is week on mpg and seems to have program issues according to driving sports TV. And my neighbor had the hybrid system fully shut down on him and his new wife. They are in the process of looking at a Nissan or Honda. They can't get a RAV4 prime rn.

[@wildeman170]

Been in the car business 6 years and majority of Hyundai customers are very happy with their purchases. Resale has also improved, will never be as strong as Toyota or Honda

[@asymmetry9988]

All style, no substance. I would never consider this vehicle because it is a Hyundai.

[@jacquesbelisle7465]

Non très ordinaire.

[@Jgjginkg244]

I absolutely HATE RAV4 (Toyota’s hydrid system and rav4 have the worst driving dynamics in its class). No thanks Toyota! Nope!

[@ztekz]

That’s why I went with the Honda CRV!😂

[@Jgjginkg244]

@@ztekz CR-V is my Fav all time!! Drives really well!!

[@TinLeadHammer]

Are you back to 14-minute videos that are padded with boring nonsense from corporate reps? The RAV-4 outsells the Tucson 2x only because Toyota cannot produce more, otherwise the ratio would be much higher. The RAV-4 Hybrid AWD is more economical, it does not look like has already been in an accident, and its instrument panel albeit being digital does not look like in-your-face computer tablet bolted to the dash. You talked a lot about the plug-in hybrid version without mentioning the RAV-4 also having plug-in version AND better fuel economy. "Baby mode" comes standard on Toyota hybrids thanks to smooth no-shifts eCVT. Gear shifts that "feel like a regular car" are plain stupid. I would watch a video about Hyundai's hybrid transmission though. All in all, worse than the RAV-4 Hybrid AWD in pretty much every metric. P.S. Chevy Equinox is an industry stalwart? This is a funny one.

[@davidlam5122]

This thing won't last 25k miles.

[@david48412able]

0:09 Is that Tim Cook ?