And by saying that, I'm just saying that vehicles in general have gotten so much better in recent years, that it's almost impossible to say which one is better...it's more a matter of which one looks better to you and offers the most features that you prefer for the least money.
Bob Jackson
So…that said, Hyundai's refreshed-for-'25 Hybrid brings a lot to the table. For starters, while it has pretty much the same engine and transmission as the '22-'24 models, '25 brings an even more chiseled and muscular exterior and a mildly rearranged interior.
Is it more attractive than what the competition offers? That's your call.
But as for features and content, Hyundai offers a few things that not all of their competitors do…at least not standard.
Bob Jackson
Buy any of the four trim levels of the Tucson Hybrid and you'll get all-wheel-drive, a hands-free tailgate, Hyundai's "Digital key" that allows you to pre-cool / heat / adjust your vehicle and even transfer an electronic key to others, plus Hyundai's unmatched 10-year / 100,000 mile limited warranty.
As for those four levels of trim, you can start shopping around $33,000. That'll get you their "Blue" version with no sunroof, a cloth interior and 17" alloys.
Bob Jackson
Add around three thousand to the Blue's 33K and get what Hyundai calls their SEL Convenience trim. That'll get you 18's vs 17's plus animal-free leather, sunroof and a 12.3" Digital instrument cluster.
Their "N-Line" is next at around $38,000…with the same engine and transmission as the other models, but adding 19" alloys, sportier trim and Bose audio.
Bob Jackson
Our roughly $41,000 test Tucson came in their range-topping "Limited" trim…which has what would be considered "luxury level " equipment just a few years ago. We enjoyed heated and ventilated genuine leather, heated steering, ambient lighting, surround-view, a heads-up display and driver-free remote parking assist. Not much missing there, is there?
All Tucson Hybrids come with 1.6 liter turbo fours + battery power…giving you a total of 231 HP and mileage rated between 35 and 38 MPG…altho' I got 40+ rather easily in traffic.
So like I said earlier…whatever flavor you favor, Hyundai has a competition-worthy two-row SUV that's ready for your parking space.
Bob Jackson
