The facelifted Hyundai Tucson arrived in Europe last November, with the U.S. version unveiled at the New York Auto Show in March. Four months later, the Korean automaker announced pricing for the new model, which comes with significant tech upgrades. The 2025 Hyundai Tucson arrived in U.S. dealerships this month with prices starting at $29,750, including delivery.
The fourth-generation Hyundai Tucson (NX4) hit the road as a 2022 model in November 2020, giving it a midlife crisis. The model was so popular in the U.S. that Hyundai, at the risk of angering Korean labor unions, began local production of it in 2021. To keep attracting new customers, Hyundai made some major improvements and unveiled the 2025 model in the U.S. at the New York Auto Show in March.
The plan was to start selling the refreshed model in June, but unfortunately, it took Hyundai another month to announce pricing. The 2025 Hyundai Tucson 2.5-liter model will arrive at U.S. dealerships in July, while the 1.6-liter turbo hybrid and plug-in hybrid models will go on sale later this summer. Pricing starts at $29,750, including a $1,395 delivery charge, for the entry-level SE trim with front-wheel drive. For the same model, automatic Be prepared to shell out at least $31,250 to set it up.
The least expensive hybrid model, which Hyundai sells as the Blue Hybrid trim, starts at $34,510, while the plug-in hybrid model in SEL trim starts at $41,225. Of course, Hyundai is eager to sell more features, so don’t be surprised if prices rise quite a bit for the top-of-the-line models. The Tucson Limited RWD starts at $39,690, while the same model with AWD starts at $41,190. The full-hybrid Limited trim will set you back at least $42,340, while the plug-in hybrid model will be $50,485. All prices include delivery.
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson doesn’t look much different from the previous model, although some very subtle details stand out. Conversely, the cabin gets major changes inspired by new Hyundai models such as the 2024 Kona and the all-electric Ioniq lineup. Instead of two separate displays, the refreshed Tucson comes with a panoramic curved display that integrates the optional 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and an enlarged 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment screen.
Hyundai has also reverted to the screen-centric controls of the previous model, which primarily used capacitive buttons, and brought back physical buttons for the most important functions. This includes: Air conditioning equipment There are shortcut buttons for quick access to controls, audio volume and tuning, and various functions. The center console, steering wheel and door panel accents have been redesigned, and front seat passengers now get a dashboard tray above the glove box for more storage space.
The engine line-up remains unchanged, with the 2.5-liter Smartstream engine still producing 187 horsepower, but the Hybrid model now produces 231 horsepower, up from the previous model’s 226, while the Plug-in Hybrid now produces 268 horsepower, up from 261. Electric models now feature driver-adjustable regenerative braking levels for improved control and comfort, and a new My Drive submenu features a novel driver-selectable Baby Mode that reduces the sharpness of initial acceleration.
