Is the 2025 Hyundai Tucson N-Line a BETTER new sport SUV than a Toyota RAV4 XSE?

FIRST LOOK: The Tucson is getting some big changes from Hyundai for 2025. On the outside you will discover a new grill, lighting, front fascia and wheels. On the inside there is a new 12.3in infotainmnet screen, new AC controls and center console. Is the 2025 Hyundai Tucson N-Line a BETTER sport SUV than a Toyota RAV4 XSE?
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[@baileyyeager1376]

The new dash and infotainment is such an amazing improvement

[@ethany7708]

Am I the only person who wished they'd make the 2.5 turbo available in this vehicle like in the Santa Cruz.

[@BoopSnoot]

No, not because of the engine, but because of the DCT. Way too many reports of issues.

[@kishona69]

Joe might have failed Geometry in High school but he's winning in LIFE. Awesome guy!

[@edwardcm9175]

Hyunadi is doing something right 😎

[@ivanlowjones]

Hyunadi?🤔

[@enigmazero37564]

I rather have the new Tuscon over a Range Rover Velar

[@user-ls6hp9kr4l]

are you japanese?

[@mjharo72]

Very nice...Love the color, style and the interior only thing wish they offer the 2.5 turbo instead of the 1.6

[@ethany7708]

I'd buy it with the 2.5T personally.

[@matthewr.33]

At least give it the 2.0L 2.5 if they do a full N.

[@bryanwashington9511]

No flat black around the wheels, love the wheels, the silver, and the interior. A naturally aspirated 2.5L engine would be better than the turbocharged engines in my opinion. Keep bringing us great coverage from the NY Auto Show thank you Joe and Lori for all you do!

[@jacobyo99]

The 2.5 is used in the gas only models. The 1.6 is only on the hybrid

[@eerwig]

Functional air curtains PLUS LED lights under the same housing has to please our guy Joe

[@derekgaliee4351]

Iam in The Automotive industry 36 years a lot has changed. Our Automotive Group sells the vehicles that Joe covers Great Reviews & Humor all ways Joe 👍🍻

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video real true 👍

[@embiggens1]

As someone who had a friend who drove an '89 Excel in HS, the progression of this company is incredible.

[@Lalo_thr]

Yeah its incredible. not too long ago these along with Kia had the worst reputation now they are some of the very best.

[@Marklevit1998]

Hey joe this hyundai tucson this is awesome suv

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you Mark!

[@rickjames6867]

Good idea on the fog lights. Maybe someone will design a kit, that fits where the fake vents are. 💙✌️🐰

[@ochar4633]

Love this update. The console has room for my yellow waterproof walkman and a few cassettes. Appreciate the aerodynamic nose with functional side curtains. Does this N Line come with BOTH heated and ventilated seats? Looking forward to the test drive! Thanks.

[@stephenpolsky9901]

Have had a Limited Hybrid since they first appeared and love it. But the new interior, HUD, wireless CarPlay, etc., will force me to buy this new one. And when I see people complaining about the piano black, and low turn signals in the rear, and other picayune complaints, they should look at the overall value of what Hyundai is bringing to the market with this car. Nobody mentions the great warranty, but parrot “ reliability “ nonsense.

[@bobdadruma]

Does the 1.6 turbo engine have both port and direct injectors to prevent the intake valves from carbon buildup?

[@AJSparacio413]

Nice. Just wish it had the 2.5L Turbo and a traditional shifter!

[@RaitisRides]

Good call on those two parts

[@Creativess90]

In europe only 1.6G and 1.6DSL but MT is going to be available

[@a426108]

I do not like the gear shifter behind the steering wheel.

[@chevyss18]

You didn’t give of the hp/torque numbers for the 1.6 turbo/hybrid?

[@matthew1355]

I have run one of these for the past two years. Excellent car apart from the rear collision system. There is no quick way to disable it. Prevents me reversing even when another car is letting me out or traffic is moving in other lanes. Slams the brakes on.

[@maysoorkhibraheem2707]

Good job ; please do a review of k9

[@LuisUrbieta]

I do like the Hyundai Tucson N-Line I think this is the Apostle to the Crossover SUV's & I do like the fake vents & I think it gives it style as to a boring gray corner of the front facia & I also love the geometric fenders.

[@Antonio-ru8eb]

They took out the ambient lights ??

[@navyman8314]

Hey Jo, what happened to the Santa Cruz review?

[@bklynsuperstar718]

I miss my 2022 Tuscon Sel i may have to get this or a santa fe

[@ochar4633]

Is there a spare tire in the back?

[@marcluciano2748]

Team Raiti guided us to our 22 Tucson we're looking into a 25 this summer ☀️ Love this color too A flat white would look awesome too ✌️

[@RaitisRides]

That is so very awesome!

[@jimaspinii7579]

Does the front passenger seat fold flat?

[@Chiroman527]

Awesome new Tucson . Didn't notice if it had Memory Seat buttons , should have had power steering wheel adjustment, is ther remote start, does it have Heated and Ventilated Front seats? Does the Hybrid have a 6 spped or 8 speed Auto Tranny ?

[@stephenpolsky9901]

I’m sure it will continue to have memory seats and heated ventilated as well . Also , driver’s seat slides back after turn off ( my BMW x3 doesn’t!)

[@back2workofficial]

Thanks for the firm review! Nobs for climate and volume. Thank youuuuu!!!! #mostimportant Can we get an "adventure/rugged edition" for us who drive through forrest roads, in the snow etc.

[@courtney3330]

Hoping for an N-line plug-in in a couple years. Good looking SUV, more rugged this year. Joe & Laura good review

[@stumac1255]

I want one, when is the order desk open?

[@kurtmorris4706]

It's really nice Joe, i love the color !

[@tralsu]

why did they change the badge on the drive wheel

[@Breyionna]

This is an amazing update by Hyundai. The exterior, interior, engine and tech are dope. I do wish the turn signals were higher, though.

[@billyduggins5272]

Yes, definitely turn signals up higher, and fog lights!

[@Car_Fanatic]

Hyundai needs to make n line mean performance like it does on their hatchback type r competitor. Across their entire line. And not just aesthetics And I agree for the money the tosun is the best suv for the price. But I would avoid any hybrid etc models. Repair and maintenance costs long term aren't worth it for a meaningless range boost. And the cost upgrade even with environmental rebates isn't worth it. Better to buy a second car that's a BMW and splurge on that that on a sub that's meant to go from a to b

[@chanzo7950]

Esthetically looks good, but needs to remove that lower 2 rectangular light on both sides. I'm not a fan of those lights.

[@velboone6041]

This is the one....I love it...

[@dany91307]

Great review as always! Loving these changes for 2025. Really regretting having bought the 2024 model now 😅

[@kennethj22]

Same lol

[@kobemonteclar7012]

I saw two camouflaged 2025 Hyundai Tucsons being tested in Mira Mesa, San Diego while I was heading back home from college a few weeks ago.

[@neildesposito1492]

The Tucson looks good, I like it has a heads up display very important, what I don’t like is the lack of HP , would definitely consider this over the 2024 rav4 . Let’s see what Toyota comes out with in 2025 .

[@charlie3851]

Curious about the shift

[@uperez71]

Love the Tucson Hybrid. would like to know the mpg.

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

Not as good as good MPG as the RAV4 or CR-V, but it’s infinitely better than both in every other aspect. Well worth the trade off.

[@stephenpolsky9901]

I’m averaging 38-39 for the past 2 years

[@gustavopolanco6925]

i have a 24 tucson N line i like it a lot. It is a great car for the price and has lots of tech; on my 2024 Tucson, the Zonk is on the digital cluster and way too small; glad they made it bigger for 2025.

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Yes of course & I think this SUV is my choice.

[@jefroybrown6183]

I loved it waiting on uk spec

[@javy.airlines]

That Brand New Hyundai Tucson Is Very Nice👍👌🤩🚙💨!!!

[@Chantelcorbin]

Happy Easter 🐰🐇

[@austinryan4456]

Feels like they cleaned up the lines , like this better then the last generation

[@jimcifelli1336]

Great review. To me, the new Tuscon looks better that the RAV 4. But it's hard to beat the plug in Hybrid version of RAV 4. And the reliability.

[@huss1205]

Good review, helps viewers understand the car better...

[@RaitisRides]

That really means the world!

[@huss1205]

​​@@RaitisRides customers normally don't know the details and what they mean, so a thorough review helps them decide. I owned a Hyundai since 2008, Elantra, then in 2012 bought a Hyundai i30 2011 wsgon with a 1.6L diesel engine here in Sweden and still drive it 230km daily, best car, very reliable with a 52 mile/galon fuel consumption, can't get better than that...

[@thanhsnapping123]

When will it sell at vietnam?

[@tommy-so1dk]

When will Hyundai/Kia start to offer more advanced headlights like matrix led? They are still behind technically and competition offers more. This could be my next car but since i have matrix leds since 2017 in my compact hatchback i dont want to go back to standard leds.

[@carlangelo9430]

What’s the reliability of the Tucson?

[@IdoNomb]

I'm between the 25 Tucson or the 25 Equinox. Which one do yall recommend? I will be buying one in December after Christmas.

[@diamondknight4815]

Go chevy.. avoid kia/hyundai

[@night5091]

@@diamondknight4815 Hahaha! And Chevy has no issues whatsoever. Ok.

[@derekgaliee4351]

​@@night5091all car companies are having recalls issues Toyota & Honda Etc Rushing due to supply shortages trying to keep up with orders & getting vehicles on dealerships lots

[@ethany7708]

Get the Tucson. That Chevy is not great. Especially if you're talking Tucson 2.5 motor vs that junk GM has under the hood.

[@diamondknight4815]

@@night5091 didn't say it didn't. Just said what company is better.

[@ABXpert]

They need to upgrade the ambient light in this car, just like the santa fe 2024.

[@saigoneze4465]

its crazy manufacturers still using old tommy edison old school bulbs . Theres no excuse i hate this mix and matching. its just being cheap. I do love the interior especially ghe floating console

[@jonathanrodriguez6376]

The Refreshed variant of the 4th Current Generation of the Hyundai Tucson is amazing. And hopefully the 5th-Generation will be the other Hyundai models like the upcoming Venue, and Nexo will be like the Kona and the Sonata be getting the futuristic design for the Tucson by 2027.🙌🏻💯

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

Awesome looking SUV,

[@geoffking7153]

Test drove a 2024 Tucson Hybrid, and was quite impressed (but didn't buy, due to lousy deal offered). The 2025 looks even better, with worthwhile improvements. However, as with far too many SUVs these days, the rear corner blind spots are way too big for proper rear vision. Surely not structurally necessary, with some good materials, design and engineering.

[@joea5520]

Beautiful

[@Glideslopes]

Toyota Hybrids are the class leaders by a mile. The 1.6L Turbo is as refined as the surface of a brick.

[@night5091]

Rav 4 interiors are dumpster fires. And that stupid infotainment eye sore in middle of dash.

[@RaitisRides]

I like the way you put that.

[@spol1622]

​@night5091 but, at least it's reliable.

[@night5091]

@@spol1622 Great, I have a 22 SF Calligraphy that’s been fine. Put a lot of miles on it. DCT and all. If you go to other forum Honda and Toyotas have issues as well. RaV 4 looks like the box Tucson came in. I’m getting a new work horse vehicle soon. Will see what to replace It with. Dumping Tesla have soon too.

[@avan5352]

A N version could be BA.

[@RaitisRides]

This is very true!

[@noob.168]

Carnival N would be an insane sleeper.

[@Irishmanbikes]

When is Toyota going to announce the all new 2025 RAV4 Hybrid??

[@marksneyd1262]

Great video, very thorough. But omg I can’t believe that indicator/turn signal is still in the lower bumper which is incredibly dangerous. Please Hyundai move it to the eyeline of the car behind you like your sister company Kia have done with the Sportage.

[@Blessindisguise]

My question is: the 1.6L Turbo-GDI Hybrid Engine with 6-Speed Automatic that much more powerful & efficient than the 2.5L GDI/MPI 4-cylinder engine with 8-Speed Automatic?? Without the electric motor there's already less power on the 6 speed. And on the highway, I hit 35 MPG with my gas tuscon.

[@crouchb15]

I liked the old dash

[@ZeryusXD]

That color is fire!

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right about that!

[@GillesGareau-de2ze]

I hope that you can have an electric passenger seat like I have in my 2022.

[@alengreen589]

yes

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for your votr

[@user-wg5xp2vl2p]

Nice so far.

[@RaitisRides]

I’m glad that you are liking this one!

[@Anilu777]

Is the 2025 Tucson N-line going to sport the full-dash Apple CarPlay? That digital dash looks like it could. 😎

[@joseaavellanet4322]

The 2025 Tucson N-line looks great, the only downside is, they don’t make the 1.6 turbo without the Hybrid or the 2.5 like the Santa Fe. I had a 2018 Special Value with turbo engine 1.6, I missed that vehicle so much, great power. I trade my 2018 for a 2023 Limited Intense Blue loved the color. The engine it’s okay, to me is a gas guzzler it has power but never like my 1.6 turbo. Great review!

[@RaitisRides]

You are spot on about that!

[@derekgaliee4351]

Hi Joe Great Review Happy Resurrection Sunday ✝️🌄⛪🌄

[@hoofie2002]

I've got a 3 month old Nline with the 1.8 turbo and love it. Personally I don't like the 2025 interior layout.

[@ExpertYouTubeCommentator]

if only hyundai and kia invest in their engine and transmission technology as well, saw a car confection video of a brandnew santa fe less than 30miles have new tranny already yikes!!!

[@northwestside6644]

Hp and torque?

[@mattmekhaeil]

Watch the video…

[@Johnson-fd4bt]

A good upgrade

[@shoc5573]

Is this a plug in hybrid?

[@RaitisRides]

A standard hybrid.

[@EdwardSaidi-lj3ws]

Tiguan still the best forever and ever!

[@mystictk4149]

Nice looking.

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you are thinking so,.

[@user-jk7kt3xf3v]

Those ridges on the side are just waiting for a door ding I think.

[@aaronwilson5978]

How much joe

[@user-qj3yo5pm2k]

Awesome SUV

[@gavin3188]

I can definitely see the things that Kia and Hyundai are sharing 😂 quite obvious 😂😂 and what was that little nipple thing next to the gauge cluster? In the other Hyundais that is just a blank space, and in the ionic it’s magnetic. What is that thing? Fingerprint reader?

[@witsendcottage595]

Didch the wiper...make it a doggy window. Ditch the turn signals on the rear bumper...vulgar!

[@jesusisoursavior2682]

even the 2022 model is better than any SUV in the market when i comes to look price and quality that is why i buy tucson full hybrid 2023

[@davidp2888]

I have to see the RAV4 before I can make a decision.

[@tomdrummy4984]

I’m a little disappointed you didn’t wear Easter bunny ears 🐰. Lol

[@GuldukatCardassia]

he prob made this video days/weeks ago

[@mattmekhaeil]

This was recorded during the New York auto show…

[@wardellward]

The N-LINE ok ok

[@AaronVillatoroLuna]

Hello!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for tuning in Aaron!

[@starbai3619]

It was better before the update. And is even more so now.

[@xchazz86]

piano black pastic is automatic deal breaker

[@LXXXIV60]

Yea it’s a good beautiful car but the turn signals They look terrible

[@alonsoperez0902]

😎

[@scottbrawley407]

2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid HTRAC AWD N-Line!

[@stevenkreiss2113]

Hyundai has been on fire 🔥

[@GoldenDragon-ox2mc]

Don't be fool. HYUNDAI CAR INSURANCE IS CRAZY. ALL STATE INSURANCE PREMIUM IS $ 300 Monthly. Progressive doesn't even take it in TEXAS

[@imadighmour3453]

Because of thefts issues

[@eseir64]

There is no doubt that Hyundai/Kia makes one of the most attractive mass -produced vehicles in the world. There is no doubt that Hyundai/Kia makes one the most unreliable products along one of the poorest dealer experiences in the world.

[@sunset8966]

Im very close to buy this one but the only zunk that stop me is the turn signals placed it on the ground. 😡

[@Chas1160]

Rear turn signals should be above not down below.