Striking design, true versatility, and a long menu of desirable features have made the Tucson Hyundai’s best seller for years, drawing in buyers looking for a vehicle that will suit wide-ranging needs and modern tastes. And when you add the hybrid powertrain to that formula, the result is extra special. The 2025 Tucson Hybrid helps its drivers reduce their environmental impact without compromising on style or quality, as it gets the same roomy interior, array of standard features, and advanced technology as the original gas-only Tucson.
The Tucson Hybrid shows off a refreshed look for 2025 with a redesigned grille and lighting elements, updated front and rear bumpers, and new alloy wheel offerings. The revamped cabin has been updated for user-friendliness with more physical controls (instead of just touchscreens), an updated steering wheel, and stylized door panels, not to mention an ultra-modern curved panoramic digital screen with dual 12.3-inch displays (available in higher trims). The model’s thoughtful new design elements also include a passenger-side dashboard tray, a revamped wireless charging pad, and standard wireless smartphone integration (Android Auto and Apple CarPlay). Hyundai has also raised the Tucson Hybrid’s horsepower a tad – from 226 to 231 – with a 47.7-kW battery, and added the ingenious Baby Mode, which eases the throttle response when it’s activated, keeping children at rest and parents at ease.
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The 2025 Tucson Hybrid gives buyers a choice of four trim packages: Blue, SEL Convenience, N Line, and Limited. Their powertrain pairs a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric motor, resulting in a combined output of 231 hp and 271 lb.-ft. of torque. The Tucson’s major mechanical package is rounded out with a six-speed automatic transmission and a standard all-wheel drivetrain.
As with any hybrid vehicle, the shining attribute is its fuel efficiency. The entry-level Blue trim reaches an EPA-estimated 38 mpg (both in the city and on the highway), while the three higher trims will give you 35 mpg. As a bonus in the roadworthy category: this Tucson Hybrid is approved for up to 2,000 pounds of towing, allowing for light hauling with the proper equipment.
As the first-level trim, the Blue features a good mix of basic and advanced amenities. You’ll find a 4.2-inch LCD gauge cluster, fabric upholstery, a 60/40-split rear seat with a folding armrest and cupholders, two USB-C ports in front and two regular USB ports in back, roof rails, and a dual-level cargo floor. Its more sophisticated offerings include proximity keyless entry, push-button start, LED headlights, heated side-view mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, and a hands-free liftgate.
Next up the roster, the SEL Convenience adds a panoramic sunroof, leatherette upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, a rearview mirror with auto-dimming feature, heated side-view mirrors with built-in turn indicators, and 64-color ambient interior lighting. Sporty styling makes the N Line stand out, with trim-specific black exterior detailing, a rear spoiler, and a special front fascia; you’ll also get a black interior with red highlights, combination cloth and leather upholstery, alloy pedals and scuff plates, design-forward wheels, and a single twin-tip exhaust.
Topping the lineup, the luxurious Limited stands apart, adding to the SEL Convenience’s package with a fingerprint authentication system, leather upholstery, a 12-inch head-up display, a HomeLink universal remote, heated and ventilated front seats, position memory on the driver’s side and power adjustability on the passenger’s side, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, projector-type LED headlights, and windshield wipers with rain-sensing technology.
Every Tucson Hybrid is outfitted with Hyundai’s SmartSense safety suite, consisting of these technologies: blind-spot collision warning, driver attention warning, forward collision-avoidance assist (with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction-turning detection), lane keeping and following assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, adaptive cruise control, rear occupant alert, and safe exit warning. The three highest trims also incorporate highway driving assist, forward attention warning, and enhanced navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control. You’ll get the most extensive protection in the Limited, which boasts a live-feed blind-spot view monitor, Remote Smart Parking Assist, a surround-view monitor, and parking sensors on the front, sides, and rear.
A 12.3-inch touchscreen is home base for the Tucson Hybrid’s infotainment system, which includes SiriusXM satellite radio, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, HD Radio, and hands-free Bluetooth connectivity. Starting with the SEL Convenience, voice recognition is added along with onboard navigation voice recognition and Hyundai Pay, a signature convenience for car-related purchases (such as gasoline and parking). While the first two trims have a good sound system, the N Line and Limited go top-of-the-line with a Bose upgrade.
