Thoughts on the 2025 Tucson

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I got the 2025 Limited Hybrid with grey interiors.

I prefer hybrids (especially bigger cars) over EVs. If I had a bit more cash, I would’ve gone for the Kia Sorento Hybrid (3-row SUV), though it doesn’t have a heads-up display, which isn’t a dealbreaker. If I had way more money, maybe a Highlander, Grand Highlander, 4Runner, Sienna, or Carnival. Even with the tax rebate, I chose the Tucson over the Model Y Long Range.

I used to think missing the HUD in the Sorento was a big deal, but after getting the Tucson, I realized the HUD isn’t necessary. Same with the camera views on the side indicators. I feel using mirrors is enough, and I wish it had a digital rearview mirror, which some SUVs like the RAV4 offer.

The ventilated seats and heated rear seats in the Tucson are awesome. The RAV4 doesn’t offer those unless you go for the Limited model, which costs about the same as a 3-row Sorento.

For exteriors and MPG, I still like the RAV4 XSE Hybrid in Calvary Blue. I wish they’d added ventilated seats to the RAV4 XSE, though.

Overall, the Tucson is great. It’s hard to beat the interior and features unless you spend $65K on a GLB or $80K on an X5, and those aren’t hybrids. Tucson feels luxurious and makes some German cars look basic. I keep the DRLs on for the road presence, but it doesn’t have folding mirrors (at least not in North America). It also lacks a digital rearview mirror and sentry mode like Tesla. The remote surround view only takes snapshots.

I’m getting 29 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway at 550 miles. Hoping it gets better as I drive more.

At 1000 miles, I’ll do a DIY oil change, then stick to the recommended maintenance schedule.

Reliability is key, and we’ll see how newer Kias and Hyundais compare to Toyotas. I took a chance with the Tucson over a Toyota. I used to own a 2022 RAV4. The new Santa Fe hasn’t done well, but I think the Tucson is the most reliable car from Hyundai. Features like remote parking assist feel unnecessary to me.

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Drove mine for a 600-mile trip today, and the only annoying thing was the ‘maybe take a break’ reminders questioning my driving. Still, it’s an amazing car, and I love it.

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EliTurner said:
Drove mine for a 600-mile trip today, and the only annoying thing was the ‘maybe take a break’ reminders questioning my driving. Still, it’s an amazing car, and I love it.

That annoying alert was in my 2022 RAV4 too. On long trips, my back would be soaked in sweat with the RAV4, but the ventilated seats in the Tucson make all the difference—no more sweaty back. I thought Tesla’s ventilated seats would be better, but these are fantastic.

I do wish it had a digital rearview mirror, folding mirrors, rear seat ambient lighting, and sentry mode. That would’ve made it perfect. I’m not too concerned about 2nd-row ventilated seats. Heated seats in the back are good enough unless it’s a luxury minivan or a 3-row SUV.

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I would love to have a HUD. My 2022 Tucson doesn’t have one :frowning:

I don’t care much about blind-spot mirrors, but I really appreciate the 360 camera for parking in tight spots.

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merrickzede said:
I would love to have a HUD. My 2022 Tucson doesn’t have one :frowning:

I don’t care much about blind-spot mirrors, but I really appreciate the 360 camera for parking in tight spots.

After getting a HUD, there’s a 51% chance you’ll feel like you didn’t need it.

I still end up looking at the infotainment screen for navigation and sometimes the mirrors, just like I used to with my RAV4—it makes me feel more confident doing that.

Sometimes I wonder if I have an attention problem that makes me rely on those habits.

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@Jacob
I’m 100% sure I’d keep the HUD. I don’t need the dash display, but I’d definitely keep the HUD.

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I’ve got 800 miles on mine, and I’m getting about 37 mpg combined.