2025 Hyundai Tucson First Drive Review - The Angular SUV Gets A New Nose & Much Better Dash
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Date: 2024-09-06
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Comments and reviews: 19
LekkerReviews-m7b
The Tucson styling has been on point right out of the gate and it just got better. I like the increase in full electric mode and love the fact it is not CVT like Toyota and Honda. The fun is gone with a CVT (imo. Hands down i'd take it over the Toyota and Honda because of the traditional auto trans and mechanical AWD which does help a lot in snow country and im sure if you took it on a small trail as well.
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The Tucson styling has been on point right out of the gate and it just got better. I like the increase in full electric mode and love the fact it is not CVT like Toyota and Honda. The fun is gone with a CVT (imo. Hands down i'd take it over the Toyota and Honda because of the traditional auto trans and mechanical AWD which does help a lot in snow country and im sure if you took it on a small trail as well.
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PurpLe-g6t
Been a car enthusiast for a year a two. Turbos are not needed in passenger vehicles. Turbos burn out an engine faster than anything. Turbos also require maintenance and 99% of people have zero idea what that is.
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There are some N/A 6-cylinders out there, lots of N/A 4-cylinders and of course the hybrid or full EV.
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Lazy car makers use turbos. Buick has a 3-cylinder Turbo.
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Been a car enthusiast for a year a two. Turbos are not needed in passenger vehicles. Turbos burn out an engine faster than anything. Turbos also require maintenance and 99% of people have zero idea what that is.
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There are some N/A 6-cylinders out there, lots of N/A 4-cylinders and of course the hybrid or full EV.
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Lazy car makers use turbos. Buick has a 3-cylinder Turbo.
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PickensDon
Love my 2024 Tucson hybrid not a drop of problems and great mileage 37. Quiet, smooth, luxurious and great tech. My only thing is I’d like to see some more color options for the interior and get rid of the frigging back seat belt reminder my dog does not heed! Moving the shifter is welcome I didn’t like the button style selector and it used up too much valuable space.
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Love my 2024 Tucson hybrid not a drop of problems and great mileage 37. Quiet, smooth, luxurious and great tech. My only thing is I’d like to see some more color options for the interior and get rid of the frigging back seat belt reminder my dog does not heed! Moving the shifter is welcome I didn’t like the button style selector and it used up too much valuable space.
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brokeboy87
Nearly every automotive Journalist has hated the rear turn signal location. hopefully Hyundai makes a change in the next refresh since a lot of consumer share the same sentiment. Gloss black on the switch gear is something most people wish manufactures will stop implementing. As an overall package this is still an exceptional ride.
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Nearly every automotive Journalist has hated the rear turn signal location. hopefully Hyundai makes a change in the next refresh since a lot of consumer share the same sentiment. Gloss black on the switch gear is something most people wish manufactures will stop implementing. As an overall package this is still an exceptional ride.
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rinbine2713
According to Car and Driver's test, the 2024 Tucson was faster than the 2025 CR-V in the 0-60.
The Tucson did it in 7. 1 seconds, while the CR-V took 7. 9 seconds.
This means that although the engine feels slow to engage at first, the Tucson is actually faster overall.
He doesn’t realize it.
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According to Car and Driver's test, the 2024 Tucson was faster than the 2025 CR-V in the 0-60.
The Tucson did it in 7. 1 seconds, while the CR-V took 7. 9 seconds.
This means that although the engine feels slow to engage at first, the Tucson is actually faster overall.
He doesn’t realize it.
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jraheemjefcoat429
No one is doing rear hidden wipers like Hyundai/Kia. Very premium. A fingerprint reader is not what I expecting. I said this before, Hyundai/Kia made the impossible, possible in mainstream cars. Toyota and Honda need to take notes. You don't have to go luxury to get those features.
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No one is doing rear hidden wipers like Hyundai/Kia. Very premium. A fingerprint reader is not what I expecting. I said this before, Hyundai/Kia made the impossible, possible in mainstream cars. Toyota and Honda need to take notes. You don't have to go luxury to get those features.
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michaelhawkins5530
Nice, but can they solve the issue of metal shavings in the engine Since the 12 volt battery is now part of the hybrid battery, when the 12 volt battery dies, what will the cost/complexity be to replace the 12 volt battery
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Nice, but can they solve the issue of metal shavings in the engine Since the 12 volt battery is now part of the hybrid battery, when the 12 volt battery dies, what will the cost/complexity be to replace the 12 volt battery
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mrgurulittle7000
It’s very ugly. For a company that stole top regarded designers, Hyundai’s recent models are all jagged pieces of ugliness. Even mechanically it not even as reliable or efficient as a Toyota/Honda hybrid either.
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It’s very ugly. For a company that stole top regarded designers, Hyundai’s recent models are all jagged pieces of ugliness. Even mechanically it not even as reliable or efficient as a Toyota/Honda hybrid either.
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Natethegreat200c
My ex pointed out to me every manufacturer (minus chrysler thankfully) is using the 2014 Mercedes S classes interior design with these big flat screens and I can’t unsee it. I find that very interesting.
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My ex pointed out to me every manufacturer (minus chrysler thankfully) is using the 2014 Mercedes S classes interior design with these big flat screens and I can’t unsee it. I find that very interesting.
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JT-fq2bl
The paddle shifters have dual functions depending on the drive mode you're in. Sport Mode give you full control of the transmission while the other mode gives you full control of the regen braking.
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The paddle shifters have dual functions depending on the drive mode you're in. Sport Mode give you full control of the transmission while the other mode gives you full control of the regen braking.
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naveenthemachine
Where’s your pathetic Hyundais a junk brand that catches on fire comments now huh
This isn’t even close to junk. It’s premium. Hyundai is the future. Get with the times or miss out
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Where’s your pathetic Hyundais a junk brand that catches on fire comments now huh
This isn’t even close to junk. It’s premium. Hyundai is the future. Get with the times or miss out
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MaxPower-11
At some point, probably in 2026, Hyundai is supposed to start making the PHEV variant and batteries in the US which should make it eligible for the tax credit (if it’s still available then.
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At some point, probably in 2026, Hyundai is supposed to start making the PHEV variant and batteries in the US which should make it eligible for the tax credit (if it’s still available then.
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LoveStallion
I know the dash is becoming sort of samey across Hyundai's lineup, but the previous center stack was a mess of capacitive buttons and a screen that was too low. I'm glad to see the change.
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I know the dash is becoming sort of samey across Hyundai's lineup, but the previous center stack was a mess of capacitive buttons and a screen that was too low. I'm glad to see the change.
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tjs114
So they've taken the Kia Niro/first gen Ioniq battery tech and applied it to the new Tucson. I wonder if they'll do it with the hybrid/plug in models of the Santa Fe line as well.
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So they've taken the Kia Niro/first gen Ioniq battery tech and applied it to the new Tucson. I wonder if they'll do it with the hybrid/plug in models of the Santa Fe line as well.
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alliejr
Design and interior are great. Hybrid drivetrain is pretty janky. Conversely, Toyota design and interior are pretty janky but hybrid drivetrain is excellent. Choices, choices.
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Design and interior are great. Hybrid drivetrain is pretty janky. Conversely, Toyota design and interior are pretty janky but hybrid drivetrain is excellent. Choices, choices.
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danhall3450
Great improvements.
Ignoring the exterior design and given the same hybrid drivetrain, which has the better comfort and utility - Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage
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Great improvements.
Ignoring the exterior design and given the same hybrid drivetrain, which has the better comfort and utility - Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage
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General_M
11: 42 its so that if you're using your phone for CarPlay and a passenger or someone else plugs into the port for power they don't take over the screen by mistake.
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11: 42 its so that if you're using your phone for CarPlay and a passenger or someone else plugs into the port for power they don't take over the screen by mistake.
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Luma_29
I hate the redesign on the face with the DRL’s. Idk why they removed the amount of DRL’s that are integrated into the grill
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I hate the redesign on the face with the DRL’s. Idk why they removed the amount of DRL’s that are integrated into the grill
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alex_on_autos
Alex, I like how Hyundai has hidden the back-up camera in the H Logo. Also, you can get a mini spare tire & it will Fit.
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Alex, I like how Hyundai has hidden the back-up camera in the H Logo. Also, you can get a mini spare tire & it will Fit.
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