Hyundai Tucson Hybrid 2025: Does A Hybrid + New Upgrades = A Better Car? | Drive.com.au

[@seandb95]

Bought the top spec Highlander diesel awd brand new a few months ago. I’d waited til I’d heard the specs of the hybrid facelift model before making the decision. Although the hybrid makes an extra 35kw, it’s down 66nm on torque which I think is more usable in a medium suv. Also the hybrid gets a 6spd auto whereas the diesel had the better 8spd torque converter auto? Yeah the hybrids fuel economy is a bit better but where I am in Sydney diesel can be 20-30¢ cheaper per litre. I think if you can get a diesel Tucson runout deal that’d be the best buy, I got a demonstrator with 40km on it for $53k drive away with a runout deal and free on road costs. Only thing I’d prefer from the facelift model is the new infotainment screen but not worth the extra ~$12k.

[@fiftycalguru]

I’m not able to plug a car in at home I’m off grid. I need all wheel drive, better fuel efficiency, good safety, decent cargo space, and this is fitting the bill. I’m jumping in line for one, it looks sporty matches my needs and gives plenty of perks in the tech department.

[@Mububban23]

Nice vehicle but a base model Model Y is the same price, and you'd be paying ~1/3 the price of petrol to charge it at home (which most people would do). Y has a bigger boot too. Maybe not a better vehicle overall, I dunno, but if something is thinking hybrid or PHEV or full EV, there's now no price difference at this price point for a medium SUV....

[@nyc863]

A long range model Y (the Tuscan has a range of ~900km) is $75.5k drive away.

[@joezephyr]

How do you charge it?

[@Drivecomau]

As a closed-loop hybrid, the Tucson doesn't need to be charged. It self-manages its charge level and uses energy recuperated when braking, or runs the engine to maintain a useable state of charge.

[@tonybennett638]

Have to be keen to buy one at the same price as a Rav4 ...🤪

[@nickdav5047]

An N Line package without the badge? 🤔

[@animedude951]

This is not the N line package.

[@nickdav5047]

​@@animedude951 I thought so too, just sounds like he's saying he's driving the N Line at 1:58

[@fairgo4156]

it is just too expensive

[@joshantonio6894]

So expensive. 65k for a Hybrid, Ill get a Haval Hybrid for half the price

[@Emptyheads.]

Try BYD sealion, it’s the best. Hyundai and Kia are price gouging like Toyota. Consumers Ned to avoid these brands and send a message.

[@williamt6240]

and it will only last half the time

[@Emptyheads.]

You are wrong. The quality of Chinese cars is almost same as Korean cars. Some Chinese brands are in top 10 brands and wont be the case if people weren’t buying them.

[@jacquesbelisle7465]

No

[@allanchapman6250]

If it is not a plugin hybrid it’s a waste of money.

[@Execuor]

There is a plugin Hybrid Version is available in other countries not australia for some reason

[@spirostamboulakis7673]

I would not buy a pissy 1.6 liter motor for the price range , Rip Off Price

[@apdeb220]

It has enough punch for a family SUV - just over 200 BHP and it’s turbocharged.