Elevating the Compact SUV Game: The Refreshed 2025 Hyundai Tucson
April 11 2024,
Hyundai pulled the wraps off the thoroughly refreshed 2025 Tucson SUV at the recent New York International Auto Show, showcasing a range of styling updates, interior enhancements, and innovative technologies. This latest iteration builds upon Tucson's successful "Sensuous Sportiness" design identity, solidifying its position as a standout choice in the competitive compact SUV segment.
From the outset, the 2025 Tucson commands attention with its bold new front and rear appearance. A redesigned grille, bumper fascias, and updated lighting signatures lend a more planted and muscular stance. New alloy wheel designs, anodized aluminum badging, and a longer rear wiper blade refine the visual appeal. The rugged XRT trim takes things further with vertical grille elements and raised roof side rails for an adventurous look.
Step inside, and the cabin reveals a completely revamped experience. The open-feeling interior features a seamless panoramic curved display integrating a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and infotainment touchscreen. This cutting-edge setup boasts faster processing, vibrant graphics, and improved usability. Ergonomics have been enhanced with a redesigned center stack, steering wheel, and supplementary controls for frequently used functions.
But the 2025 Tucson isn't just visually captivating; it's a technological marvel. Over-the-air updates ensure your vehicle stays current with the latest powertrain, safety, multimedia, and mapping enhancements. Convenience takes center stage with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a fingerprint authentication sensor for secure vehicle access, and an available 12-inch colour Head-Up Display that even shows turn-by-turn navigation.
Safety remains a top priority, with additions like Forward Attention Warning, which uses an infrared camera to monitor driver attentiveness, and Adaptive Cruise Control that can bring the vehicle to a safe stop if the driver is unresponsive. Rear outboard passenger seatbelts now feature standard pretensioners and load limiters for added protection.
Under the hood, the 2025 Tucson offers a diverse Smartstream powertrain lineup catering to various preferences. The gasoline-powered 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine delivers responsive performance and efficiency, while the hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants promise an exhilarating blend of power and fuel economy. The hybrid's turbocharged 1.6-litre engine produces an estimated 231 combined horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, while the plug-in hybrid cranks things up with a robust 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque from its high-output 1.6-litre turbocharged engine and 72.0-kW electric motor.
All hybrid and plug-in hybrid models feature standard HTRAC All-Wheel Drive and Hyundai's e-Motion technology for enhanced cornering performance and driving dynamics. Innovative drive modes like Baby Mode for gentler acceleration and Green Zone for eco-focused urban driving further elevate the experience.
With its stunning design, cutting-edge technologies, and diverse powertrain options, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson raises the bar for what a modern compact SUV should be. Whether you're seeking style, capability, efficiency, or all of the above, this refreshed Tucson is poised to impress when it arrives at Canadian dealerships later this year.
