HYUNDAI HAVE ANNOUNCED WITH breathless excitement (and a 4500-word press release which we have, understandably, abbreviated) that the new 2025 Tucson is here, headlined by new powerful and efficient Hybrid powertrains, a dynamic styling refresh, and featuring an array of new and upgraded technology.
The new petrol/electric Hybrid powertrain is offered alongside continuing 2.0 MPi petrol and 1.6 T-GDi turbo petrol powertrains with a choice of two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
The new Tucson features a first-in-class Panoramic Curved Display incorporating 12.3-inch digital cluster and infotainment displays, bringing the convenience of wireless Apple Car Play, Bluelink Connected Car Services and Over-The-Air (OTA) remote software update capability.
A stylish design update brings a dynamic exterior showcasing new bumpers and lighting, and a more refined and spacious interior featuring column-type Shift By Wire drive selection and a floating centre console with upgraded wireless charging pad.
An extensive SmartSense safety suite is bolstered with the addition of Highway Driving Assist (HDA) and a new 12.0-inch Head-Up Display presents key driving and navigation information.
Tucson boasts a 1900kg towing capacity to confidently haul the boat or caravan.
“The fourth-generation Tucson has become one of the most popular models in the competitive Medium SUV segment – from young adults to families and empty-nesters – with more than 53,000 sold in Australia since its launch in 2021,” Hyundai Motor Company Australia Chief Executive Officer, Ted Lee said.
“Now, 2025 Tucson broadens the nameplate’s appeal with new Hybrid powertrains, a range of new and upgraded technologies, and updated styling inside and out,” he said.
RANGE OVERVIEW
2025 Tucson is available in a feature-rich three-trim model line-up with an optional N Line pack offered across the range.
Powerful and efficient new Hybrid powertrains feature in 2025 TUCSON alongside the continuing 2.0 MPi petrol and 1.6 T-GDi turbo petrol.
A choice of two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive is offered depending on the powertrain and grade.
There’s the usual three trims: Tucson, Tucson Elite and Tucson Premium, each with an available N Line Option pack.
Key Specification Highlights
- Wireless charger
- Bluelink and OTA
- USB and charging
- Wireless phone projection
- Improved FCA 1.5
- Safe exit warning
- Improved side impact protection
- Baby mode
- Driver attention warning
- Rear occupant alert
- SOS and ACN
- Head up display
- Driver memory seat
- Dual zone climate control
- Remote start with key
- High beam assist
- Heated and ventilated seats
- Heated steering wheel
- ECM internal rear vision mirror
EXTERIOR
2025 Tucson introduces a refreshed exterior design that enhances the model’s renowned appeal and functionality.
The front fascia boasts a new, more aggressive grille incorporating subtly refined Parametric Jewel Hidden Lights, a new bumper featuring a robust moulding underlined by a silver skid plate, and LED headlights.
Completing the restyle are a new rear bumper and LED taillights, an integrated H emblem in the rear glass, and new 18 or 19-inch wheel designs depending on the variant.
| Nine exterior colours are offered for 2025 Tucson including the new Cashmere Bronze Metallic and Pine Green Matte. |
Exterior N Line Option Pack
The N Line exterior option for 2025 Tucson showcases a dynamic motorsport-inspired design to stand apart from the standard styling.
The aggressive additions include N Line-exclusive 19-inch wheels, grille, front bumper and skid plate, and N Line badging.
The sporty motif extends to the rear of 2025 Tucson, with a sporty rear bumper, skid plate and twin exhaust outlets completing the N Line treatment.
Interior
The interior design has been thoroughly updated for 2025 Tucson to merge convenience, technology, safety and style.
Headlining in the cabin is a first-in-class Panoramic Curved Display, which incorporates 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and infotainment displays, for ease of viewing and a premium ambience.
Column-type rotary Shift By Wire drive selection and a floating centre console also feature in a spacious family-oriented interior designed to accommodate a range of active lifestyles.
Black cloth upholstery is standard in Tucson grade, and Elite and Premium bring leather-appointed seats in a choice of Black, Black/Gray and Dark Green/Gray.
Interior N Line Option Pack
N Line-exclusive elements and an appealing mix of textures create a sense of sportiness in 2025 Tucson N Line variants.
Highlights include a black headlining, obsidian black leather and suede seats, red stitching, and metal design elements, as well as details such as N Line seat and steering wheel emblems, all of which create a dynamic feel in 2025 Tucson.
Powertrains
2025 TUCSON is available with three SmartStream powertrains to cater to the spectrum of medium SUV customers.
These include a smooth and economical 2.0 petrol engine, a potent 1.6 turbo petrol and a powerful and efficient petrol-electric hybrid, with front-wheel drive and AWD available.
SmartStream G2.0 MPi Atkinson FWD
The 2.0 MPi powertrain features advanced combustion, cooling and friction-reduction technologies to deliver a refined drive experience.
SmartStream G1.6 T-GDi FWD & AWD
The 264Nm 1.6 T-GDi powertrain brings the choice of front-wheel drive, for efficient city or freeway driving, and all-wheel drive, for superior traction and stability across a range of road surfaces.
SmartStream 1.6T-GDi Hybrid FWD & AWD
The 1.6T-GDi Hybrid’s electric motor and petrol engine work together seamlessly to deliver a robust 264Nm on demand and a combined 172kW, while maximising efficiency and minimising CO2 emissions, to provide a relaxed and refined eco-friendly driving experience.
HYBRID TECHNOLOGY & FEATURES
2025 Tucson Hybrid features a range of exclusive technologies and features dedicated to making the Hybrid driving experience engaging and exciting.
Smart Regenerative Braking Mode
The regenerative braking level adjusts automatically when coasting, based on the road gradient, driving conditions, and data from the navigation system and forward camera, to optimally balance kinetic energy recuperation and vehicle momentum.
e-Motion Drive
2025 TUCSON Hybrid features e-Motion Drive, an electric-Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control system.
e-Motion Drive enhances stability and handling by eliminating the inside-wheel slip that can happen due to the weight transfer while cornering, to deliver dynamic driving performance.
e-Dynamic Drive
e-Dynamic Drive enhances performance in 2025 TUCSON through the following functions:
e-Handling: Electrically assisted handling performance
By optimally controlling the response of the drive motor, the system enhances steering operability at the start of a turn, and stability during the end of a turn.
e-Traction
During sharp turns, optimal torque control of the drive motor mitigates understeer before the Traction Control System (TCS) is activated, to maximise stability.
e-EHA: Electric evasive handling assist
Optimal torque control of the drive motor in concert with evasive steering input from the Forward Collision Avoidance system aims to evenly distribute front and rear wheel loads, to the benefit of collision avoidance capability and post-avoidance stability.
e-DTVC: Electric dynamic torque vectoring control
During turns, the system controls the brake on the inner wheel, and the drive motor output, to optimally distribute torque to each wheel for stable cornering performance.
e-Comfort Drive
e-Ride Gen1: Electrically controlled ride comfort Generation 1
Drive motor torque is optimally controlled to minimise front/rear pitching of the vehicle, to maximise occupant comfort.
e-Ride Gen2: Electrically controlled ride Generation 2
The system adjusts drive motor output based on how the driver turns the steering wheel, to ensure smooth and comfortable acceleration.
Auto Terrain Mode (Off-road driving mode) – AWD variants
Auto Terrain Mode utilises artificial intelligence to recognise the road surface in real-time while driving, for optimal driving performance based on road conditions, and enhancing driver convenience. Terrain Mode: SNOW, MUD and SAND.
Baby Mode
Decreases initial acceleration and limits maximum acceleration to enable smooth driving depending on the driving conditions.
In addition, torque differentiation during reverse parking reduces the impact from parking blocks to enhance comfort, especially for young children.
Hybrid Vehicle Display
2025 Tucson Hybrid presents hybrid-specific information on both the multimedia display and instrument cluster screen.
The cluster features a Charge/Power gauge, battery charge level indicator, and regenerative braking information.
The multimedia unit adds to this with graphs for hybrid fuel economy and electric motor use, and a dynamic infographic indicating whether the system is in electric mode, petrol mode, or whether the battery is being charged.
After-blow system
2025 Tucson Hybrid features an automatic after-blow function after turning off the air conditioner, to dry the system and prevent the growth of bacteria, which can cause odours.