2025 HYUNDAI TUCSON SE
2.5L GDI MPI Engine FWD - USA Market
PistonDB Editorial Rating
Editorial Score:
3.5 / 5.0The 2025 Hyundai Tucson SE offers a spacious and comfortable compact SUV experience for the USA market. It features a 187-horsepower 4-cylinder engine with an 8-speed automatic SHIFTRONIC® transmission and front-wheel drive, achieving a combined fuel economy of 28 MPG. Inside, you'll find cloth seats, a 12.3-inch infotainment display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and ample passenger volume. Safety is prioritized with a suite of standard driver assistance features including Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, and Blind Spot Monitoring. With generous cargo space and a focus on modern connectivity, the Tucson aims to be a practical and well-equipped choice.
Reddit Community Sentiment Analysis: hyundai tucson 2025
Community Sentiment Score:
4.2 / 5.0The 2025 Hyundai Tucson receives generally positive feedback, with many users praising its spaciousness, comfortable ride, advanced technology, and overall reliability, especially the hybrid models. Comparisons with the Mazda CX-50 frequently highlight the Tucson's superior interior space, quieter cabin, and better infotainment system. Some minor criticisms include the lack of a sunglasses holder and occasional concerns about dual-clutch transmission performance in older models, though newer models seem to address these. The design is subjective, with some loving it and others finding certain elements, like the steering wheel, less appealing.
Pros
- Spacious interior and ample legroom
- Comfortable ride and seats
- Good technology and infotainment system
- Reliability, particularly for hybrid models
- Quieter cabin and better sound insulation compared to competitors
- More cargo space than competitors
- Better warranty and potentially lower insurance costs
Cons
- Lack of a dedicated sunglasses holder
- Some users dislike the steering wheel design
- Occasional concerns about dual-clutch transmission performance (more noted in older models)
- Subjective exterior design opinions
NHTSA Safety & Reliability: Hyundai Tucson 2025
Safety Score:
3.0 / 5.0The 2025 Hyundai Tucson has several recalls related to critical safety systems, including potential issues with the airbag warning label, transmission shifting, engine connecting rod bolts, side curtain airbags, forward collision avoidance system, and instrument panel display. There are also consumer complaints regarding the forward collision avoidance system activating unexpectedly, leading to near misses and actual collisions, as well as issues with the instrument cluster and a concerning report of an exploding sunroof. While some issues are software-related and addressable via updates or dealer service, the frequency and nature of some complaints, particularly those involving unexpected braking and potential for roll-away, warrant caution.
Severe Risks & Complaints
- Risk of transmission roll-away due to improper wiring allowing shifting out of Park without brake application.
- Potential for increased occupant injury in a crash due to side curtain airbags not deploying as intended.
- Risk of crash due to unexpected and premature activation of the forward collision avoidance system.
- Risk of crash due to failure of the instrument panel display, leading to loss of critical safety information.
- Risk of engine compartment fire due to oil leaks from improperly tightened connecting rod bolts.
- Risk of injury due to unexpected braking events caused by the forward collision avoidance system.
- Potential for a sunroof to explode outwards without apparent external cause.
Major Recalls
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V691000 - Missing glove box air bag warning label.
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V877000 - Improperly routed console extension wiring assembly may allow shifting out of Park without brake application.
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V549000 - Improperly tightened connecting rod bolts can cause loss of drive power and engine damage, potentially leading to oil leaks.
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V809000 - Side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly and may not deploy as intended.
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V316000 - Forward collision avoidance system may activate prematurely and unexpectedly due to front camera software.
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V400000 - Instrument panel display may fail due to a software error.
- • Vehicle Identity
- • Exterior and Lighting
- • Dimensions and Aerodynamics
- • Interior and Infotainment
- • Engine Specifications
- • Transmission and Drivetrain
- • Performance and Fuel Economy
- • Chassis Suspension and Brakes
- • Wheels and Tires
- • Weights and Towing
- • Safety and Driver Assistance
- • Fluids and Maintenance
- • Warranty and Services
| Vehicle Identity: | |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Hyundai |
| Model Name | Tucson |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Trim Level | SE |
| Car Segment | Compact SUV |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Target Market | USA |
| Exterior and Lighting: | |
|---|---|
| Headlights Technology Type | reflector type |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Automatic High Beam | High Beam Assist |
| Door Handles Type | Bodycolor |
| Dimensions and Aerodynamics: | |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 182.7 in |
| Overall Length (mm) | 4640.38 mm |
| Overall Width | 73.4 in |
| Overall Width (mm) | 1864.36 mm |
| Overall Height | 65.6 in |
| Overall Height (mm) | 1666.24 mm |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2755.9 mm |
| Max Cargo Length (Seats Folded) | 2.118 m^3 |
| Interior and Infotainment: | |
|---|---|
| Second Row Seating Type | 60/40 split-folding |
| Interior Passenger Volume | 3.064 m^3 |
| Front Headroom | 1018.54 mm |
| Rear Headroom | 1003.3 mm |
| Front Legroom | 1051.56 mm |
| Rear Legroom | 1049.02 mm |
| Front Shoulder Room | 1463.04 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 1422.4 mm |
| Interior Color Options | Black Cloth, Gray Cloth |
| Seat Upholstery Material | Cloth |
| Steering Column Adjustment | Tilt-and-telescopic |
| Steering Wheel Controls Type | audio, phone and cruise controls |
| Standard Cargo Volume | 1.096 m^3 |
| Cargo Volume Behind 1st Row | 2.118 m^3 |
| Cargo Volume Behind 2nd Row | 1.096 m^3 |
| Infotainment Display Size | 12.3 inch |
| Smartphone Integration | Wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Wireless Apple CarPlay® |
| Wireless Android Auto | Wireless Android Auto™ |
| Front USB Ports Count | 2 |
| Rear USB Ports Count | 2 |
| In-Car Connectivity Type | Bluelink+ Connected Car System |
| Engine Specifications: | |
|---|---|
| Engine Configuration | 4-cylinder engine |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel System Type | GDI / MPI |
| Power | 187 HP |
| Power (kW) | 139.42 kW |
| Torque | 178 LB-FT |
| Max Torque (Nm) | 241.34 N-m |
| Transmission and Drivetrain: | |
|---|---|
| Transmission Type | automatic |
| Transmission Marketing Name | SHIFTRONIC® |
| Number of Forward Gears | 8 gears |
| Manual Shift Mode | Yes |
| Drivetrain Architecture | FWD |
| Drive Modes Selector | Drive Mode Select |
| Performance and Fuel Economy: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Economy (City) | 25 MPG |
| City Fuel Economy (L/100km) | 9.41 L/100km |
| Fuel Economy (Highway) | 33 MPG |
| Highway Fuel Economy (L/100km) | 7.13 L/100km |
| Fuel Economy (Combined) | 28 MPG |
| Combined Fuel Economy (L/100km) | 8.39 L/100km |
| Chassis Suspension and Brakes: | |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Standard |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | Standard |
| Hill Descent Control (HDC) | Standard |
| Wheels and Tires: | |
|---|---|
| Front Rim Diameter (inches) | 17 inches |
| Rear Rim Diameter (inches) | 17 inches |
| Rim Material | Alloy |
| Weights and Towing: | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Towing Capacity (Braked) | 907.184 kg |
| Safety and Driver Assistance: | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Crash Safety System | Yes |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) | Yes |
| Lane Keep Assist (LKA) | Yes |
| Lane Centering Assist | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | Yes |
| Driver Drowsiness Detection | Yes |
| Fluids and Maintenance: | |
|---|---|
| Regular Maintenance Interval | 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES |
| Warranty and Services: | |
|---|---|
| Basic Warranty (Years) | 5 YEARS |
| Basic Warranty (km) | 96560.64 km |
| Powertrain Warranty (Years) | 10 YEARS |
| Powertrain Warranty (km) | 160934.4 km |
| Roadside Assistance Duration (Years) | 5 YEARS |
| Anti-Perforation Warranty (Years) | 7 YEARS |
Downloads & Manuals
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