Comparing Compact SUVs: 2025 Tucson vs 2024 Tucson vs 2023 Tucson

Despite its smaller size, the Hyundai Tucson goes big on style and performance. This fun-to-drive SUV offers an unforgettable experience behind the wheel, leaving competitors far behind. 

Ready to roll? Finding the perfect model is key, and the Wolfchase Hyundai team is here to help! We’ve compared the latest model years below, so read on to learn more. 

Vehicles 

(All Base Level: SE AWD)

2025 Tucson

2024 Tucson

2023 Tucson

MSRP*

$30,105

$29,000

$28,400

Body Style

2-Row Compact SUV

 2-Row Compact SUV

2-Row Compact SUV

Drivetrain

AWD

AWD

AWD

Engine

2.5L GDI/MPI 4-cylinder engine

2.5L GDI/MPI 4-cylinder engine

2.5L GDI/MPI 4-cylinder engine

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Automatic

Horsepower

187 hp @ 6100 rpm

187 hp @ 6100 rpm

187 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque

178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

Fuel Type

Regular Unleaded

Regular Unleaded

Regular Unleaded

Fuel (MPG)

24 City / 30 Hwy / 26 combined

23 City / 29 Hwy / 25 combined

23 City / 28 Hwy / 25 combined

Tank Capacity

14.3 gallon

14.3 gallon

14.3 gallon

Space & Comfort

Seating Capacity

5

5

5

Passenger Volume 

108.2 cu.ft.

108.2 cu.ft.

108.2 cu.ft.

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 

(all rear seats folded down)

80.3 cu.ft.

80.3 cu.ft.

80.3 cu.ft.

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 

(only the second-row seats are in place)

38.7 cu.ft.

38.7 cu.ft.

38.7 cu.ft.

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 

(third-row seats are upright; trunk space)

38.7 cu.ft.

38.7 cu.ft.

38.7 cu.ft.

Trunk Volume

38.7 cu.ft.

38.7 cu.ft.

38.7 cu.ft.

Front Headroom

40.1 in.

40.1 in.

40.1 in.

Front Legroom

41.4 in.

41.4 in.

41.4 in.

Second Headroom

39.5 in.

39.5 in.

39.5 in.

Second Legroom

53.9 in.

53.9 in.

53.9 in.

Size & Weight

Height

66.3 in.

66.3 in.

65.6 in.

Length

182.7 in.

182.3 in.

182.3 in.

Overall Width (w/o mirrors)

73.4 in.

73.4 in.

73.4 in.

Turning Diameter

38.6 ft.

38.6 ft.

38.6 ft.

Wheelbase

108.5 in.

108.5 in.

108.5 in.

Curb Weight 

3572 lbs.

3481 lbs.

3457 lbs.

Towing Capacity

2000 lbs.

2000 lbs

2000 lbs

Wheels

17 in alloy wheels

17 in alloy wheels

17 in alloy wheels

Additional Specifications

Drivetrain Options

FWD & AWD available

FWD & AWD available

FWD & AWD available

Drive Modes

Normal, Sport, Snow, Eco, Baby, and My Drive

Normal, Sport, and Smart.

Normal, Sport, and Smart.

Trim Levels

SE, SEL, XRT, SEL Convenience, & Limited 

SE, SEL, XRT, & Limited 

SE, SEL, XRT, N Line, & Limited

 

Recognition

Advantages & Disadvantages

2025 Tucson Advantages

  • Smooth, comfortable ride
  • Abundant cargo space
  • Extensive list of standard features

Possible Disadvantage

  • Rougher transmission

2024 Tucson Advantages

  • Luxurious interior
  • Agile handling
  • Generous cargo space

Possible Disadvantage

  • Underpowered engine

2023 Tucson Advantages

  • Roomy, lavish interior
  • Precise, dynamic handling
  • Great fuel efficiency

Possible Disadvantage

  • Modest passing power

New Features

2025 Hyundai Tucson New Features:

  • Refreshed look: Updated, modern styling inside and out
  • Tech upgrades:
    • Standard 12.3-inch touchscreen
    • New proximity keyless entry and push-button start
    • Available 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and head-up display
  • Added “Baby mode” as a convenience benefit to families
  • Revamped infotainment system with more user-friendly controls
  • First major refresh since the fourth-generation launch 

2024 Hyundai Tucson New Features:

  • N Line trim alterations:
    • Discontinued for non-hybrid models
    • Now equipped with a turbocharged 1.6-liter hybrid powertrain
  • New haptic feedback added to steering wheel
  • Tweaks to features across trims
  • Part of the fourth generation Tucson (introduced in 2022)

2023 Hyundai Tucson New Features:

  • No significant updates from the previous model year
  • Introduced a rugged, mid-grade XRT trim
  • Adjusted standard and optional features on select trims 
  • Part of the fourth generation Tucson (introduced in 2022)

Best Trim

The mid-tier Hyundai Tucson SEL w/ Convenience package starts at just 32,915 MSRP, offering incredible bang for your buck. Equipped with a wide range of comfort features and an upgraded infotainment system, this must-drive model tops drivers’ wish lists.

  • Performance: 
    • 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
    • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
    • 187-horsepower, 2.5L GDI/MPI 4-cylinder engine
    • 8-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC®
    • FWD: 28 Combined, 25 City, 33 Highway
    • AWD: 26 Combined, 24 City, 30 Highway
  • Technology: 
    • Hands-free smart liftgate with automatic open
    • Hyundai Digital Key 2
    • Wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay®
    • USB ports with front and back seat access
  • Appearance & Comfort:
    • 18-inch alloy wheels
    • Heated front seats and side mirrors
    • Roof side rails
    • 8-way power driver seat
    • H-Tex® Trimmed Seats
  • Safety
    • Rear view monitor
    • Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
    • Blind-Spot Collision Warning

Trims Levels MSRP

SE: $28,605 MSRP

SEL: $30,465 MSRP

XRT: $32,915 MSRP

SEL Convenience: $32,915 MSRP

Limited: $38,545 MSRP

Get to Know the 2025 Hyundai Tucson 

Performance

  • Ride and Handling
    • Smooth and Comfy: Delivers an enjoyable ride, perfect for everyday commutes
    • Dynamic Steering: Responsive, easy to control even around corners
    • All-Wheel Drive (Optional): Maximizes tractions for improved handling 
  • Engine and Power
    • Engine: 187-horsepower, 4-cylinder engine
    • Acceleration:
      • Not ideal for those seeking zippy acceleration
      • Goes from 0 to 60 mph in 10.2 seconds 
    • Transmission:
      • 8-Speed Automatic 
  • Fuel Efficiency
    • Front-Wheel Drive Models:
      • 25 mpg city
      • 33 mpg highway
    • All-Wheel Drive Models:
      • 24 mpg city
      • 30 mpg highway
    • Considered average for a compact SUV
  • Overall Driving Experience
    • Biggest Strengths:
      • Smooth, composed ride for everyday drives
      • Confident handling

Technology

  • Infotainment and Connectivity
    • Standard Features:
      • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
      • Hyundai’s Navigation System:
        • Easy to follow directions and maps
        • Compatible with other features
      • Voice Activation:
        • Understands commands accurately
        • Doesn’t require strict prompts 
  • Driver Assistance Features
    • Blind-Spot Warning System: Alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot
    • Adaptive Cruise Control:
      • Maintains a safe distance from the car in front of you
      • Functions well in stop-and-go traffic
    • Parking Sensors: Front and rear sensors pair with audible beeps to assist with parking
  • Convenience
    • USB Ports: Available for front and rear seats
  • Overall Experience
    • User-Friendly Technology: Features feel advanced yet intuitive for an affordable price
    • Top-notch driver assistance features to ensure easy navigating and parking 

Appearance 

Interior Features

  • Comfort and Space
    • Spacious five-seat cabin with ample headroom and legroom
    • Supportive front seats with power lumbar adjustments 
    • Roomy back seat to fit bulky child seats 
    • Easy entry and exit 
    • Superb visibility
  • Quiet Ride
    • Excellent insulation blocks wind and road noise for a serene driving experience
  • Cargo Space
    • 38.7 cubic feet behind rear seats (among the largest in its class)
    • 74.8 cubic feet with rear seats folded 
    • Hands-free power liftgate (standard on all but base trim)
    • Low lift-over height and flat floor for convenient loading and unloading
  • Controls and Usability
    • 2025 Updates: New audio and climate system knobs
    • Plenty of thoughtful storage compartments, cup holders that accommodate larger bottles
  • Interior Quality
    • Sleek, upscale design with genuine leather upholstery and leather-wrapped steering wheel (available on higher trims)
    • Available interior colors: 
      • Black
      • Gray
      • Gray with Green accents

Exterior Features

  • Bold New Design
    • Sporty, eye-catching appearance with jewel-like surface accents
    • Refreshed daytime running lights, trimmed from ten to eight lighting areas 
    • Updated grille, front and rear fascia, and alloy wheel designs
  • Exterior Colors
    • Phantom Black
    • Rockwood Green
    • Atlantis Blue
    • Serenity White Pearl
    • Hampton Gray
    • Ultimate Red
    • Shimmering Silver
    • Ecotronic Gray
    • Ecotronic Gray Matte

Safety

  • Safety Awards
  • Collision Avoidance
    • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA):
      • Utilizes camera and radar to detect potential collisions and provides visual and audio alerts
      • Applies emergency braking when needed
      • Warning settings are customizable
    • Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA):
      • Uses radar and camera to keep an eye on blind spots
      • Issues visual and audible alerts and can apply brakes to help avoid crashes
      • Warning settings are customizable
    • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist:
      • Helps prevent collisions when backing up
  • Driver Assistance
    • Lane Keeping Assist (LKA):
      • Relies on sensors to carefully monitor lane markers
      • Gives warnings and applies steering correction when necessary
      • Effective between 40 mph and 110 mph
    • Lane Following Assist:
      • Helps maintain centered position within lane
    • Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go:
      • Automatically adjusts speed according to current conditions
      • Maintains a set distance from the vehicle ahead
    • Driver Attention Alert (DAA):
      • Monitors focus and alerts if potential drowsiness is detected
      • Notifies you when the vehicle ahead starts moving
  • Parking and Convenience
    • Rear View Monitor with Parking Guidance:
      • Provides visual assistance for parking
    • Safe Exit Assist:
      • Warns passengers of approaching traffic before opening doors
  • Additional Features
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
      • Checks individual tire pressure
    • Power Window Lock-Out Button:
      • Controls power windows to prevent accidental operation
    • Rear Child Safety Locks:
      • Optimizes safety for precious cargo
    • LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors:
      • Secures child seats safely

Hyundai Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

  • New Vehicle Limited Warranty
    • 5 years or 60,000 miles
  • Powertrain Limited Warranty
    • 10 years or 100,000 miles
  • Anti-Perforation
    • 7 years/unlimited miles
  • 24/7 Roadside Assistance
    • 5 years/unlimited miles
  • Complimentary Maintenance
    • 3 years or 36,000 miles

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FAQS

How much is a 2025 Hyundai Tucson?

The 2025 Tucson’s base SE Trim starts at $28,355, lower than many comparable small SUVs in its class. 

The SEL trim bumps the price to $30,215, adding goodies like heated front seats, a digital key, and wireless device charging. The next trim in the lineup, the SEL Convenience, comes with a $32,665 price tag – as well as synthetic leather upholstery, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and more. The adventure-ready XRT trim costs the same, adding sporty accents like blacked-out styling, a tow hitch, and upgraded roof rails. The top-of-the-line Tucson Limited offers the most lavish and modern features, like genuine leather upholstery and a fingerprint scanner – all for a grand total of $38,295.

What are the 2025 Hyundai Tucson trim levels?

The 2025 Tucson is available in five unique trim levels, including the SE, SEL, XRT, SEL Convenience, and Limited.

What is the best Hyundai Tucson trim level?

The best trim depends on your lifestyle and budget, but for average drivers, we typically recommend the SEL w/ Convenience package, starting at an affordable 32,915 MSRP. 

This well-equipped trim offers several tech upgrades, like the 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, along with other add-ons such as H-Tex® Trimmed Seats, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, push-button start, and more. The SEL w/ Convenience also includes top safety features, like a rearview camera, blind-spot monitoring, and driver-attention monitoring. This trim comes with a $4,000 price hike from the base model, but drivers agree that it’s well worth it!

Is the 2025 Tucson a 3-row SUV?

No, the Tucson is not a 3-row SUV. The Hyundai Tucson is a 2-row compact SUV with 5 passenger seating capacity. This small SUV comes in at a size of 183″ L x 73″ W x 66″ H.

Does the Tucson have a CVT transmission? 

Not at all. The Tucson doesn’t have a CVT and instead uses an 8-speed automatic torque converter. The Hyundai lineup, including the Ioniq, Palisade, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tucson, and Veloster, does not have CVT transmissions.

What are the drive modes for the 2025 Tucson?

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson optimizes traction and performance with six drive modes, including the following: 

  • Normal: Default mode for everyday drives
  • Sport: Improves driving performance but dings fuel efficiency
  • Snow: Helps maintain road grip in snowy conditions 
  • Eco: Boosts fuel efficiency, especially on longer drives
  • Baby: Reduces throttle response to prevent waking a sleeping child
  • My Drive: Allows the driver to personalize their drive mode

Is the Tucson a good crossover SUV?

Because of its incredible value, the Hyundai Tucson is considered a top choice by compact SUV drivers. 

The Tucson boasts a long list of standard comfort, tech, and safety features for a budget-friendly price, starting as low as $28,605. Plus, it’s covered by a generous 10-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Warranty. Even the top-tier Limited trim is worth the higher price tag, loaded with premium features like leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, and much more. 

Is the Tucson a reliable SUV?

Absolutely. The Tucson has been named a 2024 Top Safety Pick+ (IIHS) for its top-notch safety technologies. Whether you’re cruising around town or hitching up the camper for your next great adventure, the Tucson offers a smooth, reliable ride. 

What is the difference between the 2025 Tucson vs 2024 Tucson?

The Hyundai Tucson received a style refresh for 2025, adding eye-catching accents inside and out. 

The Tucson’s update also included a more advanced infotainment system, now featuring a 12.3-inch touchscreen and optional 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 12-inch color head-up display. Other 2025 upgrades include standard proximity keyless entry and push-button start, in addition to Baby Mode, a brand-new feature that dulls throttle responses to prevent waking precious cargo.

What is the mpg for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?

According to most sources, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson front-wheel drive model gets a combined 28 mpg (25 mpg city/33 mpg highway), while all-wheel drive models get 26 mpg (24 mpg city/30 mpg highway). 

What colors will the 2025 Hyundai Tucson come in?

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson is available in nine exterior color options, ranging from neutral to bold. Choose from Phantom Black, Rockwood Green, Atlantis Blue, Serenity White Pearl, Hampton Gray, Ultimate Red, Shimmering Silver, Ecotronic Gray, and Ecotronic Gray Matte.

What are the interior colors for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?

The 2025 Tucson comes in several interior colors, including Black, Gray, and Gray with Green accents.

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