Price-performance SUV king? 2025 Hyundai Tucson facelift driving REVIEW (N Line)

[@autogefuehl]

►Shop for merchandise: autogefuehl.shop/ ►Subscribe here: kzbin.info ►Also subscribe to our KZbin shorts channel: www.youtube.com/@thomasautogefuhl?sub_confirmation=1 ►Follow us on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok @autogefuehl ►Sustainability in the automotive industry documentary: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2nKf4uih6yhnaMsi=bCdeJZORRHNcVmV2 This is our in-depth review of the 2025 Hyundai Tucson facelift. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience. 00:00 Tucson N Line facelift 00:49 Length SWB LWB 01:30 Rear and design 02:10 Indicators 02:32 Interior quality 03:55 Seats and comfort 05:26 Cockpit 08:01 Driver POV 09:24 Rear seats 11:57 Trunk / boot 14:15 Engines 15:02 Acceleration Autobahn 19:02 Modes and suspension 19:51 Competitor comparison 24:39 Hybrid and improvements 28:55 Consumption mpg 29:53 Price #Hyundai #HyundaiTucson

[@kishona69]

Thomas' attention to detail is what I appreciate. Keep up the phenomenal work.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks m8 🙏

[@autogefuehl]

Small addition: Deactivating the speed limit warner is also even easier achievable with pressing and holding the volume/mute button at the steering wheel

[@alexmilkis3654]

Rear turn signals are way too low in the bumper area and halogen lamps? Really? Why not incorporate dynamic led signals in the tail light bridge?

[@grasho]

Not only that, but they are nearly impossible to be replaced with LED bulbs without taking the whole rear bumper out...

[@dr-ok3sn]

they are doing this since the third gen sportage, don't know why and don't know how this is even legal, like nobody is looking for the turn signals down there

[@stephenwakeman3074]

Right? It is a really big missed opportunity. It is one of the most baffling design decisions made on a car where otherwise so many good choices are present. The sister Sportage gets LED rear turn signals that are higher mounted.

[@alxdava2004]

​@@stephenwakeman3074strangely, Kia had them down and Hyundai up in the previous generations, while now they reversed their positions. Also the head lamps are too low, make it very easy to break in any light collision.

[@GeorgePsaltas]

agree 100%

[@autogefuehl]

Data & facts: Hyundai Tucson facelift Color: Shadow Grey New bumper and bigger daytime running lights, new optional Matrix LED 17-19“ wheels Length 4,51 m 178“ SWB (Europe) 13 cm 5“ difference to 4,64 m 183“ LWB (NA market) Optional adaptive suspension ECS for higher trims New cockpit layout 2x 12,3“ screens, wireless CarPlay/android auto optional HUD US base model: smaller instruments base New software DE: fabric, fabric/animal or animal seats US: fabric or H-Tex leatherette NA market: 2.5 l 4-cyl petrol 187 hp AWD 9,4 s 1.6 4-cyl turbo petrol 160 hp (FWD or AWD) 9,4 or 9,8 s 1.6 4-cyl turbo petrol Hybrid 215 hp (FWD or AWD) 1,5 kWh gross, 8,2 or 8,5 s 1.6 4-cyl turbo petrol PHEV 252 hp (FWD or AWD) 14 kWh gross, 8,1 s 1.6 4-cyl diesel 136 hp (FWD or AWD) 11,4 or 11,5 s Test vehicle: HEV FWD N-Line Plants: Petrol in Alabama US, Hybrid and PHEV in South Korea, European market in Czech Republic Price 35.000 EUR in Germany, top trim HEV 51.500 EUR 28.000 USD in US, top trim HEV 37.000 USD Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

[@grasho]

Thank you, Thomas for the great detailed review! The horrible low turning signals at the rear and the annoying sounds distracted you to mention the real exhaust tips :)

[@edranft4071]

Thanks, Thomas. I will look for a coin in the backseat armrest, too! You demonstrated your great sense of humor there! I just sat in the top Limited trim in US yesterday in the showroom and will test drive soon. It’s more in my budget than a German car. Seems like a great value as you say. I’m glad you mentioned the negatives as well, so I can check those out.

[@autogefuehl]

hehe good luck m8 =)

[@Tsafira-MR]

Thomas : this is a very normal car Liya : but I love it 😂😂😂

[@k0mmunicat0r]

Thomas is German biased.

[@karthikJ-99]

Hyundai has really up the game recently you won’t find the features they give you in any other car In this price range and they always refresh their cars every 2 years and designs are lot better recently

[@derbigpr500]

But then again they perform and drive worse than European competitors did 10 years ago, Hyundai's still feel like cheap cars when you drive them, nowhere near as refined as Skoda's or VW's for example for the same price or slightly higher. Also they're very unreliable and their warranty politics are horrible. They get you with the 7 year warranty same as Kia, but then almost anything that goes wrong they find a way to blame you and will say that warranty doesn't cover the fault since it's your fault you misused the car. As for the design, yea, it's just a bunch of kitschy undefined elements thrown into a big pile, their cars are totally undefined and tasteless, they just make changes every 2 years to keep them different and fresh, but none of them age well and look ridiculous out of the box to be honest. They're not very well thought out or developed cars, and the price reflects that.

[@grasho]

@@derbigpr500 Well, this might be individual preference, but after testing the Skoda, the VW and the Tucson, I like the driving feeling in the Tucson much more than the rest... Maybe you can explain what "drive worse" should mean in your context.

[@blackbelt2000]

@@derbigpr500 tell me you are stuck in the past and never driven a modern VW, Skoda without saying so. your girlfriend dump you for a guy with a Hyundai, eh? lol

[@faheemkhan2490]

Correct, I drove KIA sportage 2023 and its an absolute piece of garbage. The 7 year warranty means nothing. These cars are not refined. ​@@derbigpr500

[@Antonburn]

@@blackbelt2000lol from what surreal reality you came from? 😂

[@nenad_pn]

-How many daytime running lights you can put on the front grill? -Yes.

[@autogefuehl]

hehe

[@krane15]

On the other hand, can a car have too much lighting? DOT regulations notwithstanding, I've never seen one that does.

[@MrStranger1944]

They actually took off two from the 2024 model.

[@alioscopy-glasses-free-3D]

Another good review, Thomas… Re: the issue you had with the seat and cabin space - this might be related to the average height of an adult male, in South Korea, being 1.75m. I've only driven Hyundai & KIA cars when I've rented them, but I've always found cars from these brands to be comfortable & functional. However, they offer about as much excitement as a domestic appliance (IMHO)!!😅

[@autogefuehl]

Cheers m8!

[@eal_ppl]

Never truly understand Kia/Hyundai/Toyota cars, but after spending few week in Dubai I understand that some category of people just want a reliable everyday car. They are very popular there

[@Antonburn]

True if you speak about Toyota but not about Kia or Hyundai

[@k0mmunicat0r]

I recently drove 1800 kms on it. How can i put it but it was epic. Nimble steering and comfortable center console. Ordered one for myself.

[@rafawrona1978]

What was fuel consumption?

[@k0mmunicat0r]

@@rafawrona1978 I am a cautious driver and achieved 7.2 Ltr/ 100 km. I am aware if you keep RPM below 2000, you get an amazing mileage.

[@theofilosandronis352]

Dear Tomas, I think that the four dots on the steering wheel represents the Hyundai logo in mors code of communication.

[@joeykitty2892]

The four 'dot's in the center of the steering wheel, is the letter 'H'; in Morse Code.

[@mihnealazar7039]

Oh that's smart, cool! Thank you for the tip!

[@NHCMNHCM]

Wish there was a measurement of how high the driver's seat can be adjusted. Not all people are tall and there are also many who like to sit high in the seat

[@MohamedHassan-yd8yv]

9:45 they make it this way cause if you like to open the window little bit, so the air flow/wind will not remove it from the hook.

[@D-Ogi]

Regarding the piano blacks, the Korean ones are very solid. No scratches on mines even after 7 years.

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

Looked at a Hyundai at a dealer that had black plastic trim, it was already scratched.

[@senseikanacke69]

Big improvement conpared to the predecessor except the 2005 looking turnsignals on the back

[@rufdymond]

Great review - just to let you know, you don’t need to assign a button to turn off the speed warning alert sounds. If you hold down the volume button for a few seconds this also turns off the sounds.

[@Sha-Ayo]

👍🏽

[@kosalbert877]

Is the steering wheel hands on wheel touch based when you activate speed cruise control or you have to jiggle the steering wheel to know that you are paying attention

[@D-Ogi]

2:50 Oh, that peculiar humor, or how to say you are German without saying you are German 😂

[@allanhirsch9489]

have my limited hybrid for a week now . Loving it. Hyundai please move turn signals upwards from the bumper and maybe fold down rear headrests when not in use for better visibility

[@Dingodil_1]

Thomas worst nightmare phone heating while charging 😂

[@henrikhook.]

Overall, the black front grille of the renewed 2025 Hyundai Tucson hybrid facelift model looks very good!.😍 👍🏻👌🏼😉

[@MohamedHassan-yd8yv]

2:49 You became more naughty Tomas this days 😉.

[@farhatkaboudi44]

now I get it lol

[@filip_filso]

regarding suspension stiff / soft when switching modes, the N-Line doesn't have ECS, at least here in Poland, does your version have ECS? thank you for the review!

[@autogefuehl]

thanks! Yeah you can spec it with it

[@grasho]

For some European markets ECS is not available. I have no idea what determines that.

[@autogefuehl]

Market decisions are sometimes weird

[@ovidiugyerko7927]

Is it compatible with tyres 235/55R19?

[@grasho]

It should be. That's the size for the Long Wheel Base model.

[@hedleythorne]

I have the pre-facelift version and had the model before. Utterly reliable and comfortable motoring. My only issue has been twisted seatbelt and once had to clear snow from the low down headlights. Otherwise perfect.

[@fiumeebasta3612]

What a job you are doing here. Again high quality content and great attention to details. I was between this model and Kodiaq and ended up ordering Kodiaq manly because of ride quality. Like you mention here Tucson can feel unsettled and sometimes have lot of movement, other than that lovely car.

[@fiumeebasta3612]

Also at 2:00 they integrate it inside rear glass because of rear wiper, it can be bigger now (compared to previous version logo was on glass so wiper had to be shorter) and bigger is better right?

[@Maochan81]

There are so many Tucsons on the streets here that i'm absolutely tired of the look, but I was hoping they would do something about the rear turn signals. They are small and on the bottom, I rarely notice them.

[@tjanjic1]

Hi. How are new led lights working? New “intelligent” functionality any close to Skoda Matrix?

[@grasho]

In my experience they are very nice. The system is actually the same as it was on the Genesis models. For what I have seen I can tell it's not worse than the Skoda Matrix.

[@tjanjic1]

@@grasho so you own new Tucson with this system? Or you drove it?

[@grasho]

@@tjanjic1 I own it since almost 3 months, N-line PHEV and a friend has a Kodiaq with Matrix LED, so I was able to compare.

[@Darx97]

Car makers should stop putting turn signals so low

[@amuaiz]

This is why im happy being my size

[@rufdymond]

It’s interesting to see Thomas had a problem with his knee hitting the centre control console. I am 6”2’ - 188cm and I find the car fine. However I am based in the U.K. so as our steering wheel is on the right, my right leg is on the outside edge of the car away from the centre console. Maybe then, this is an issue only with left hand drive cars…quite an interior design flaw if that is the case.

[@autogefuehl]

ah interesting. So your shifting column is on the right as well ?

[@rufdymond]

@@autogefuehl - Yes it is on the right side.

[@sdemosi]

Just 1cm shorter and I have no issue with cabin space in the UK model.

[@Anonymous-bs8it]

Hyundai/Genesis offering the best mix of touchscreens and physical controls. Why can't more auto manufacturers follow their lead!?

[@kishona69]

@@Anonymous-bs8it because it's easier (lazy) to just stick a tablet on the dash and put everything in there. No need to consider aesthetics and practicality anymore.

[@JackKing12.]

At least there are some buttons and knobs unlike some manufacturers. There is still a glimmer of hope in humanity 😅

[@Sha-Ayo]

Hello 👋 Thomas, can you test some classic cars like you did previously with the classic Mercedes S Class video? I know you are busy so it's not a priority, but it would be cool to see you try some cars like that. It doesn't have to be particularly old, even something from the 2000s would be interesting 🧐🤔

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks we ll try!

[@귀둥이-v4i]

the rear indicators shhhhh..

[@spacecore2077]

At 10:02 when showing the back seat what watch is that on your hand, looks cool , thanks in advance!

[@alexanderischenko7745]

Great detailed review. Looks like there are some ergonomic issues in the cabin. Or they just not going to target tall drivers ...

[@florinRo7808]

Congrats on this nice (as always) review! I was actually wondering what were the major changes on the Facelift version - and now I know. I tested the pre-facelift model and I was put off by the abundance of glossy-black that was used extensively in the interior; it's now a bit less fingerprint (and dust) magnet used on the center console. As you mentioned, I fail to see the reason to position the turn indicators so low on the rear bumper. Besides the fact that they're more exposed to "injuries", that's not very helpful in heavy traffic conditions; higher up on the body would make them more visible to more cars (not just the 1st behind). Same comment on the headlights: I never understood why would Hyundai position those so low, while having such a high front available. Higher headlights would definitely improve the illumination on dark roads.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks for following! yes good points

[@grasho]

In reality the indicators integrated in the side-view mirrors are also visible from behind and drivers behind and around do see them.

[@alexanderbezprozvanny828]

I owned Tucson of previous generation (MY 2021). From what I can see, this new model inherited these things I was complaining about: 1. Low-sitting headlights without washers. A really big problem in Finnish winter; 2. Rear view camera without a washer. Again, in the winter gets dirty really fast. 3. Low-sitting turn lights in the back. I can live with a lots of piano black high gloss plastic, though. But 3rd generation of Tiguan PHEV has higher sitting headlamps, rear view camera with a washer, high sitting rear turn signals and twice bigger traction battery. So Tiguan wins over Tucson. At least, for me.

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

Let’s hope they have sorted out the seats, suspension, driving position and interior plastics.

[@alxdava2004]

Basically everything

[@KonstantinGogov]

Thank you for your review! Could you also review the new Toyota Camry?

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏 cant get the new model here but i have to try to get one in the US

[@aaronhenschel1885]

The sounds get me

[@vitusyu9583]

Stylish, i like it！

[@FéargalO]

Very low indicators..hope that does not become a trend. Bordering on unsafe IMO..surprised this got passed regulation.

[@krane15]

Indicators should always be at the top.

[@alxdava2004]

​@@krane15at least in sight line

[@alekos808]

Are you tailgating that close that you can't see them? 😅

[@procrastinatingrn3936]

They should’ve exhaust on both sides not just one

[@ArturoBandiniWannabe]

Can we guess who's that on the wallpaper with you Thomas? :) at 3:50

[@autogefuehl]

😎

[@Benjimica]

6:44

[@filip_filso]

also, how does this compare to Sportage? :) I've seen your other test here. seems to me that Sportage is a bit stiffer and louder, whereas this is focused on comfort?

[@alxdava2004]

Apparently Kia is the sportive brand in the group.

[@alexhakimi7642]

Have you tried KIA Sportage 2015 Hybrid? I am debating which one to get this or Kia?

[@alxdava2004]

Same cars. Pay a visit and see what you really like

[@EL_Pecar]

Thomas , cuando encuentres dinero así , aunque sea una moneda pequeña sin mucho valor , guardala y no la usé , ponla en algún sitio que guardes cosas , es un señal de buenos tiempos y traerá dinero , de verdad te lo digo , lo he comprobado , me ha pasado ...😉 saludos desde España 🇪🇦

[@autogefuehl]

😄

[@gregorygant4242]

Thomas my man where is that Hyundai registered in Offenbach in Germany or is that where Hyundai HQ is in Offenbach ? Yes I may be a stupid Anglo-Saxon but I think that's where it is . I have a couple of friends who live and work in Germany and I think that's where it is Nice car but I still prefer that Alpina B3 GT that was a freakin awesome car ! Anyway , Have a good one Sir !

[@timjenkins8538]

Looks great. I’d rather this than a VW Golf which would be the same price new

[@theanswer1993]

2:50 😂 My thoughs exactly haha

[@DavisKrauklis]

Is it just me or the red stitching on rear seat headrests is kind of weird.(imprecise) 10:24 If you compare them to front, those are way more precise.

[@mirkokorizma8863]

This would be a quite a good car if the logo was VW or BMW

[@25binny]

Which car in similar range is the least noisy based your experience?

[@D-Ogi]

In Germany you are not allowed to overtake on the right even on a three-lane road?

[@autogefuehl]

Nope

[@nicholasriley3569]

I like Hyundai-Kia design and the way they embrace modernity. OTOH they tend to bring out face lifted versions rather too soon in my opinion which means you get left with something thats a bit dated after only a few years. Also there seem to be some class actions suits in USA with engines self destructing etc. The company has come a long way in a very short time. If they sort out long term durability maybe they can surpass Toyota at some point?

[@grasho]

Yes, the frequent updates can leave you outdated quickly (That's what happened to me, as I have bought a 2022 model in Oct 2022), but on the other hand when you buy the car you have more recent tech. I can mention an example for the opposite - You can now buy a 2025 Ford Kuga, which is actually based on a 2018 chassis with little updates on the infotament system and slightly touched design... you think you have 2025 car, while you actually have a 7-year-old car...

[@artpan4376]

4 dots on the steering wheel is letter "H" in Morse coding.

[@Carmaniac-m3y]

I'm between this one and the Honda ZR'V. Are you planning to review the Honda ZR'V ?

[@autogefuehl]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGS0imiOnbmEo9Usi=oJIOtnGrdLnPS17P

[@danielp5260]

can somebody confirm the city consumption for the full hybrid model 2024? what is the car consuming only in city driving? ( 80-90% city driving)

[@grasho]

It should be around 6.2 - 6.5 l/100km with economic driving. That's overall average, you might get better economy in summer and worse in the winter.

[@liivebyyou9518]

I really love this type

[@puff0086]

Better and more reliable than VW Tiguan !

[@jakubkmiec1421]

Can you do the Highlander?

[@gyuim7688]

What is it bodycolor name? 2025 newcolor or existing? don't have it in my country this color.

[@autogefuehl]

Yeah I know what you mean, I couldnt fit it myself. Maybe not updated configurator yet?

[@grasho]

It's Shadow Grey and it's N-line exclusive color. Was available pre-facelift for N-line as well.

[@gyuim7688]

@@grasho II've searched and found out that it's an exclusive N-line color. I signed an N-line this time, but there were no colors this in the options. Maybe I can't choose in my country. What I'm curious about is. Is it the new color on the 2025 facelift or the color that was on the 2024 facelift?.

[@gyuim7688]

@@grasho Just in case you're confused, I'll tell you again! Has the color existed since the release of the Tucson facelift version N-line or is it an addition to the 2025 version?

[@autogefuehl]

Might be market specific

[@AbhishekKamble831]

Hey @hyundai bring this to India asap

[@bestinfotainment5558]

Please review Cadillac Lyriq Luxury 3 option

[@r.mouratsing7902]

The '4 rings' are the 4 dots of the Morse Code meaning H for Hyundai...

[@TheRAMARFA]

The 4 dots on the steering wheel represent the H letter in morse code

[@pandatrix9663]

10:44 A bribe in a bright daylight!!!

[@autogefuehl]

hehe =)

[@SomeUnremarkableGuy]

I guess asian vehicle manufacturers just can't resist not to put halogen lights on their cars.

[@Carmaniac-m3y]

1.6 Engine for a car this size and weight isn't it small ?

[@trusty099]

Those turn indicators on the back are a travesty. Killed the car for me.

[@alxdava2004]

Like you see them when you drive

[@sebastianstoica578]

8:09 the 4 dots are the letter H in the Morse Code, but obviously that is a cost-cutting measure.

[@maff257]

No good for me then, 6' 2" like you and those seats would annoy me, along with the rear indicators set in the lower bumper not very visible in queuing traffic.

[@grasho]

I am 1.85m tall with long-ish legs and I have none of his issues with the seat and with the gear column/AC console. I guess anything above 1.85m has the potential to be a problem.

[@nickgiles7568]

Not a fan of the styling indents close to the front and rear wheel arches. Every time I would approach the car I would think something had hit it and would have to have a close examination. Must be costly to press- why not save money and spend it on an upgrade to those poor rear indicators.

[@BongaKhumalo-t6j]

No one is as detailed as Thomas

[@autogefuehl]

👍

[@davidxan]

Steering wheel dots are Morse code for the letter H.

[@Benjimica]

11:06 Now we know Thomas takes bribes 😆

[@autogefuehl]

😂

[@jpdrsn33]

$60k in Australia.

[@damieg82]

8:11 the 4 dots on the steering wheel is representative of of moss code for the letter H.... for Hyundai. They introduced it on the Ioniq 5, with all of its pixelated design features

[@Sterpro12]

This think that all the " genius" designers put the lights in the corners that probably the car will have contact with something is ridiculous. And this turn light down there 😂😂 omg

[@E99in9]

@8:10 talking about the 4 dots in steering wheel, it's not Audi 😂, but according to the Morse code chart: H: .... (dot-dot-dot-dot) which stands for Hyundai.

[@punterpunter639]

5:09 I know what you mean, that's why I drive Mercedes and Volvo and not Hyundai, Kia or other "car" that is make as cheap as possible.

[@alxdava2004]

Have you ever seen the difference in price?!

[@xnec14]

Come on Thomas, you upload a video every day, take a break.

[@ItakMudel]

Cupra Formentor with 150hp engine.

[@krane15]

Well at least Hyundai figured out the logo goes on the grill, not the body unlike their sister carmaker Kia. The turn indicators are far too low. And finally, all the odd ceases and folds in the body still turn me off.

[@theanswer1993]

I like the car, but their price increase is crazy. The old model was like 26k this new is around 40k

[@UhOhUmm]

That's true for the entire market so it's not really increased relative to their competitors.

[@Sha-Ayo]

​@@UhOhUmmit's the economic system which favours the rich. Our salary has not kept up with the costs

[@gmpm]

Reliability and durability (in terms of lots of quality control issues related to non powertrain related components) continue to plague Hyundais as well. Their looks have improved but they are still pretty cheap cars.

[@grasho]

Same spec/engine to same spec/engine the increase is not more than 3000 EUR.

[@theanswer1993]

@@UhOhUmm that's not true at all for all brands. Dacia is still a great bargain.

[@JohnyMcNeal]

New Stellantis group seats should be miles better as well as Austral ones. Haven't tried new tucson tho, but based on what I see I'm almost positive that's the case.

[@4efosan]

Maybe it’s just word game and they meant A.I like in Artificial Intelligence 🤔

[@D-Ogi]

Well, they also own Boston Dynamics, so the general references to "new technologies" could be the case here

[@Obloms]

The driver seat/position was basically designed for people under 6'. That's quite annoying.

[@grasho]

Maybe little above. I am 6.1' and has no issues explained by Thomas and it's quite comfortable even on drives over 10 hours.

[@Daytripper58]

Auto companies are not listening to the customers. Please stop with the black plastic.

[@dzonikg]

Tuscon 2th gen was best buy back then ,this one is not ,Chines are much better buy in my country. And all manufacturers consider that Europeans have short legs so they sold you shorter car for more money then else where

[@almirsmajovic5485]

Bmw m5?

[@Madonsteamrailways]

Nice, but not yet available as a Battery Electric car!! I’m into proper electric vehicles, my next one being a small campervan.

[@JosipBelosevic-ir9mb]

The steering wheel looks like it's from a Chrysler PT Cruiser from 30 years ago😀

[@michaelstaunton1632]

👍👍👍🚙