I just hit 100 miles with my 2025 Tucson SEL Convenience! I work from home, so I don’t drive much. For those worried about engine or transmission issues, don’t worry—there’s a 10-year warranty and free oil changes for 3 years from the dealership. After that, I’ll keep my receipts for proof. Now, onto the fun stuff: I love it! It’s a big upgrade from my Jeep Compass—this car drives much smoother. The only thing I might miss this winter is the heated steering wheel.
The acceleration is great, especially for getting onto the highway. With my old car, I’d floor it and hope I wouldn’t get hit by a truck! The lane assist is helpful but not perfect on curvy side roads. It tugs a little too much, but I think that’s normal for this feature. I’ve never had driving assist before, so it surprised me the first time the collision warning went off when a car pulled out a little too far.
The panoramic screen looks amazing, and you can change the speedometer colors (mine is teal). There are tons of customization options, like lowering the music volume when parking or controlling the air circulation in tunnels. You can also set different preferences for different drivers. I love the ambient lighting too—I chose pink!
The center console is comfortable, and everything is well-placed. I test-drove the Mazda CX-5 and CX-50, but their layouts felt awkward. The Tucson has lots of cargo space, plus a cover and net. It also has remote start, beige leather seats, and a free app.
A few small things I’m not a fan of (or maybe haven’t figured out yet): the doors don’t auto-lock when you walk away; you need to use the handle, app, or key. Also, when scrolling through radio stations, the song info is tiny or takes up the whole screen. Lastly, there’s no seat memory, which is annoying since I have short legs and always have to readjust my seat after someone else drives.
Overall, I’m really happy with my Tucson! My neighbor has three vehicles, including a Hyundai Santa Fe, and hasn’t had issues with Hyundai for decades. They’ve really improved and are rated much higher than Jeep!
One last cool feature: you can set the height the trunk opens to avoid scratches. I’ve scratched two Jeeps in the past by closing the garage door when the trunk was open, but now I’ve set it to open just below that spot.