2025 Hyundai Tucson

 

As one of Hyundai's staple models, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson is an exciting release for SUV lovers and families wanting something safe. With this newest drop, you see a refined exterior and interior design, with subtle changes that make a huge difference. You also get to continue enjoying the safety of this five-seater model, as it ranks as a top safety choice from agencies like the NHTSA and IIHS. Priced under $30,000 to start, this Hyundai SUV can't be beaten. This article will give you the low-down of everything included with the 2025 Hyundai Tucson, including new technology and specifications you'll want to know. Keep reading!

What's New for 2025?

In 2025, the Hyundai Tucson will receive yet another refresh, focusing on a sporty design, bold grille, bright head and tail lights, and enhanced infotainment across all trim levels. This two-decade-old SUV has been given updates to its grille, bumpers, and wheels. Inside, you have Tucson's old infotainment swapped out for a new one that consists of two displays-one for infotainment and the other for gauges-sharing a singular rectangular housing on the dashboard. Base trim Hyundai Tucson has a 12.3-inch touchscreen and analog gauges, which is exciting for those not wanting to jump higher in cost or model.

Your steering wheel design has also been refreshed, and the climate control panel inside the 2025 Tucson has been updated. There is plenty for Hyundai shoppers to get excited about this year.

2025 Hyundai Tucson Exterior

The all-new 2025 Hyundai Tucson exterior sees improvements, with an updated grille, tires, and body style. You won't notice a severe shift in what we know and love, but Hyundai has been thoughtful in its changes to the lighting and general aesthetic of this beloved nameplate.

Specifically, you can expect these standard features:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • 235/65 R17 tires
  • Bi-LED headlights
  • LED front turn signals
  • Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
  • High Beam Assist (HBA)
  • Body color side mirrors
  • Shark-fin roof antenna
  • Body color door handles
  • Rear spoiler
  • Solar control front glass
  • Acoustic-laminated windscreen

2025 Hyundai Tucson Interior

Your 2025 Hyundai Tucson interior is also exciting and sees a refresh, including changes to its standard and higher-trim infotainment and display. One of the more interesting choices Hyundai made for 2025 is the now-standard 12.3-inch touchscreen display and the now-standard two displays-one for infotainment and the other for gauges in higher models.

Here is everything you get in this year's Tucson SUV:

  • Premium cloth seating (leather trim available)
  • 6-way adjustable driver seat
  • 60/40 split fold-down and reclining rear seatback
  • Multimedia software OTA update capability
  • Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay

Regarding your cargo and passenger space, you also have the following dimensions:

  • Headroom (front/rear): 40.1 / 39.5 inches or 38.3 / 39.5 inches (with sunroof)
  • Leg room (front/rear): 41.4 / 41.3 inches
  • Shoulder room (front/rear): 57.6 / 56.0 inches
  • Hip room (front/rear): 54.5 / 53.9 inches
  • Total interior volume: 146.9 cubic feet
  • Passenger volume: 108.2 cubic feet
  • Cargo volume rear seats up/rear seats folded down: 41.2 cubic feet (SAE 38.7) / 80.3 cubic feet (SAE 74.8)
 

Fuel Economy and MPG

When you look at the fuel economy and MPG figures for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson, drivers see 25 MPG in the city and 33 MPG on the highway in FWD configurations and 24 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway in AWD models. Either way, it's got excellent fuel economy within the SUV segment.

Engine, Powertrain, and Performance

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson's engine, powertrain, and performance are straightforward. It comes standard with a 187-horsepower four-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive. This SUV also comes standard with an 8-speed automatic transmission, which is nice, and the available HTRAC AWD system in higher trims. Regardless, you will get a dependable, smooth 2.5-liter 4-cylinder build in the 2025 Tucson. Your towing capacity sits at 2,000 pounds.

2025 Hyundai Tucson Trim Levels and Pricing

For the 2025 Hyundai Tucson's trim levels and pricing, you have quite a few options and competitive pricing in the SUV category. To start, your base SE model retails for $28,355, while the highest Limited trim retails for $38,295. The middle-ground trim, the SEL Convenience, retails for a comfortable $32,665.

2025 Hyundai Tucson SE

Kicking off the 2025 Hyundai Tucson release, you have the base SE trim. With this, you get decent standard specs, as well as a great price tag of $28,355. Here is what it offers to drivers:

  • FWD: 28 Combined, 25 City/33 Highway ⁠
  • AWD: 26 Combined, 24 City/30 Highway
  • 187-hp 2.5L GDI/MPI 4-cylinder engine
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen display
  • Bluelink+
  • Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay support
  • Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)

2025 Hyundai Tucson SEL

Your next trim level to choose from for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson is the SEL, which builds on the base SE model. It costs $30,215 and will include the following standard features:

  • FWD: 28 Combined, 25 City/33 Highway ⁠
  • AWD: 26 Combined, 24 City/30 Highway
  • 187-hp 2.5L GDI/MPI 4-cylinder engine
  • Hands-free smart liftgate with auto-open
  • Hyundai Digital Key 2
  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Heated front seats

2025 Hyundai Tucson SEL Convenience

Adding a bit of comfort and luxury to your 2025 Hyundai Tucson, the SEL Convenience trim is the perfect upgrade for $32,665. With this model, you see everything in the SEL, plus the following:

  • FWD: 28 Combined, 25 City/33 Highway ⁠
  • AWD: 26 Combined, 24 City/30 Highway
  • 187-hp 2.5L GDI/MPI 4-cylinder engine
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen display with navigation
  • Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
  • Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (Advanced ROA)

2025 Hyundai Tucson XRT

For Hyundai Tucson drivers wanting something more adventurous, the XRT trim is the perfect step up in standard features and offers model-specific badging and colors. It retails for $32,665 and boasts the following:

  • FWD: 28 Combined, 25 City/33 Highway ⁠
  • AWD: 26 Combined, 24 City/30 Highway
  • 187-hp 2.5L GDI/MPI 4-cylinder engine
  • XRT-exclusive 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Black front and rear lower fascias
  • Black side cladding
  • LED tail lights

2025 Hyundai Tucson Limited

To finish off the 2025 Hyundai Tucson SUV, the Limited trim offers everything you need regarding comfort, tech, and safety. For $38,295, drivers will have access to these must-haves:

  • FWD: 28 Combined, 25 City/33 Highway ⁠
  • AWD: 26 Combined, 24 City/30 Highway
  • 187-hp 2.5L GDI/MPI 4-cylinder engine
  • Leather-trimmed seats
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)
  • Surround View Monitor (SVM)
 

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

The safety and driver-assistance features inside the 2025 Hyundai Tucson make this one of the best options for drivers and families this year. You see standard Hyundai SmartSense in all trim levels, which boasts the following features:

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction Turning Detection (FCA-JT)
  • Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
  • Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
  • Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
  • Lane Following Assist (LFA)
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
  • Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go
  • Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
  • Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)

The IIHS also ranks the Hyundai Tucson a Top Safety Pick+ model, and the NHTSA rates it five stars for crash safety.

Hyundai SmartSense

With Hyundai SmartSense, drivers essentially have a second pair of eyes on the road when they drive, thanks to a suite of sensors, radars, and cameras located outside and inside your Hyundai vehicle. SmartSense technology has been awarded by safety organizations for years and is standard across Hyundai's lineup. The 2025 Hyundai Tucson throws in plenty of goodies in higher trims, like Forward Attention Warning, Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Highway Driving Assist 1 (HDA1), and Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The infotainment and connectivity in the 2025 Tucson is another standout category for this five-seater. With newer vehicles, you see a now-standard 12.3-inch touchscreen display, and higher models get two displays-one for infotainment and the other for gauges-sharing a singular rectangular housing on the dashboard. You can also expect these specifications standard:

  • Multimedia software OTA update capability
  • Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
  • HD Radio Technology
  • SiriusXM Satellite Radio
  • Bluelink+
  • Front Dual USB Type-C ports
  • Rear View Monitor
  • Bluetooth hands-free phone system
  • Steering-wheel-mounted audio, cruise, and Bluetooth® controls
  • Tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel
  • Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic

Is the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Right For You?

If you are wondering whether the 2025 Hyundai Tucson is right for you and your lifestyle, there are many ways to go about this. As a top-rated and favorite vehicle in Hyundai's lineup, you get a lot of standard tech, safety, comfort, and space for front and rear-end passengers. The 2025 series has also been redesigned with you in mind, making it even better for long and short commuting. There are five distinct trims to select from, all under $40,000, giving Tucson an edge over its competitors MSRPs.

Get Your Hyundai Tucson at Colonial Hyundai

With this guide to the 2025 Hyundai Tucson complete, there is no better time to visit your local Hyundai dealership, Colonial Hyundai, in New London, CT. We have plenty of new inventory ready to test drive, and we can help answer any questions you have about this model. Drive safe, and we will help each week from Monday to Saturday!

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