2025 Hyundai Tucson: Three Powertrains and a Lot of Space

The Tucson competes with the RAV4, the CR-V, and the Equinox — and it wins on two things people underestimate: interior space and how many powertrain choices you get.

Here’s what the 2025 Tucson offers and how to pick one.

Three Ways to Buy It

The 2.5L gas engine produces 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft with an eight-speed automatic. Responsive around town and settled on the highway. If your driving is a mix and you don’t want to think about charging, this is the straightforward choice.

The Tucson Hybrid adds an electric motor for meaningfully better fuel economy, especially in stop-and-go traffic where regenerative braking does its work. No plug, no routine change — it charges itself.

The Tucson Plug-In Hybrid adds a larger battery you charge from an outlet, giving you all-electric driving for daily trips before the gas engine engages.

Which one? If you can charge where you park overnight and your commute is short, the plug-in saves the most. If you can’t charge, the hybrid gives you most of the benefit with none of the routine. If neither matters, the gas model costs the least to buy.

Ask us to run the numbers on your actual annual mileage — we’d rather put you in the one that costs you less over the years you’ll own it.

HTRAC all-wheel drive is available on select trims, and Drive Mode Select offers Normal, Sport, Smart, and Snow settings.

Interior Space

The Tucson’s cabin is its quiet advantage. Rear legroom is generous enough that adults sitting behind adults isn’t a compromise, which isn’t true of everything in this class.

Cargo capacity is among the strongest in the compact segment, with rear seats that fold flat to open it up further. Bring what you actually carry and load it — that’s the test that decides between a Tucson and a RAV4.

Smart storage throughout, including an under-console tray and deep door pockets.

Technology

Dual 12.3-inch displays — a fully digital instrument cluster and a touchscreen infotainment system under one panel, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

An available Bose premium audio system.

Available heated and ventilated front seats and dual-zone automatic climate control — both worth having through an Alabama summer and the handful of cold mornings that follow.

Exterior

Hyundai’s Parametric Dynamics design gives the Tucson its distinctive look. The parametric grille integrates the LED daytime running lights so they disappear into the grille pattern when they’re off — a detail people notice and comment on.

Angular character lines, an available panoramic sunroof extending over both rows, wheels in 17-, 18-, and 19-inch designs, and an available smart power liftgate that opens hands-free when it senses the key fob.

Safety: Hyundai SmartSense

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist — detects vehicles and pedestrians and can brake automatically
• Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist — can apply braking, not just warn
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go — the feature that makes traffic on I-59 manageable
• Driver Attention Warning

The Ownership Case

Worth reading before you compare monthly payments against a RAV4 or a CR-V.

America’s Best Warranty — Hyundai’s powertrain coverage runs longer than anything else in the segment. On a vehicle you plan to keep, that’s real money.

Complimentary Maintenance — scheduled maintenance included for a set period, taking the first several services off your budget entirely.

Blue Link connected services add remote start, vehicle finder, and safety features from your phone.

Shopper Assurance covers transparent pricing, flexible test drives, and a three-day worry-free exchange.

New to hybrids or EVs? Our EV Education Hub walks through charging, range, and what ownership actually looks like.

Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson have? A 2.5-liter four-cylinder producing 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions are also available.

What’s the difference between the Tucson Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid? The hybrid charges itself through the engine and braking and needs no plug. The plug-in hybrid has a larger battery you charge from an outlet, giving you all-electric driving for daily trips before the gas engine engages. The plug-in only makes financial sense if you can charge where you park.

Does the Tucson come with all-wheel drive? HTRAC all-wheel drive is available on select trims, with Drive Mode Select offering Normal, Sport, Smart, and Snow settings.

How much cargo space does the Tucson have? Among the most generous in the compact SUV class, with rear seats that fold flat to expand it further.

What screens does the 2025 Tucson have? Dual 12.3-inch displays — a digital instrument cluster and a touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

What is the smart power liftgate? An available hands-free liftgate that opens automatically when it detects the key fob nearby — useful when both hands are full.

What warranty comes with a new Hyundai? Hyundai’s powertrain coverage is the longest in the industry, and new vehicles include complimentary scheduled maintenance for a set period. Ask us for current terms on the specific vehicle.

Where can I test drive a Hyundai Tucson near Gadsden? Team One Hyundai of Gadsden at 937 W. Grand Ave in Rainbow City, AL, serving Gadsden, Anniston, and Birmingham. Browse our Tucson inventory or contact us at (256) 399-4299.

Come Drive One

If you’re deciding between gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid, drive at least two. They feel different, and the right answer depends on your commute and whether you can charge at home.

Browse our Tucson inventory, the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid, our full electrified lineup, or our used and certified pre-owned inventory. Need more room? Look at the Santa Fe. Want something smaller? The Kona.

Schedule a test drive so the vehicle you want is ready when you arrive.

Check current Hyundai incentives and new vehicle specials — Tucson financing offers change monthly. Ask about our military, first responder, and college grad programs too.

Estimate a payment, get an instant offer on your trade, or apply for financing before you visit.

Our service center handles Tucson maintenance and warranty work, and you can schedule service online any time.