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The best-selling compact crossover SUV has been thoroughly enhanced for the new model year and comes to Australia after the grand March unveiling at NYIAS – New York International Auto Show.
Although it was first revealed in America alongside its locally-produced 2025 Santa Cruz unibody compact pickup truck sibling, we are still waiting for the US-specification prices of the 2.5-liter ICE, hybrid, hybrid N-Line, plug-in hybrid, and XRT models. For reference, the pre-facelift 2024 Tucson kicks off at $27,500, followed by the Tucson Hybrid at $32,575 and the Tucson Plug-in Hybrid at $38,725.
Well, across Australia's big pond (aka the Pacific Ocean), the 2025 Tucson arrives complete with the MLP (Manufacturer's List Price), not just the thorough enhancements. Hyundai says this refresh is "headlined by new powerful and efficient Hybrid powertrains, a dynamic styling refresh, and featuring an array of new and upgraded technology." More precisely, a new Hybrid powertrain and the regular 2.0 MPi and 1.6 T-GDi turbo options with either two- or all-wheel drive are offered.
The design updates include new bumpers and lights, a more refined interior with an upgraded wireless charging pad, plus an even more extensive SmartSense safety and assistance suite featuring new additions like Highway Driving Assist (HDA) and a new 12.0-inch Head-Up Display. Additionally, the 2025 Tucson is as practical as ever, with a "best-in-class" towing capacity of 1,900 kg.
New on the 2025 Tucson are the Cashmere Bronze Metallic and Pine Green Matte colors, a redesigned radiator grille, fresh alloy wheels, a different front bumper, plus a refreshed rear bumper and skid plate. There is also an available N-Line options pack on all variants. The powertrains now also include a hybrid option, but the base remains the 2.0-liter with 115 kW (154 hp) followed by the turbo 1.6-liter boasting 132 kW (177 hp). The hybrid version uses the same gasoline engine but adds a 47.7 kW electric motor for a combined system output of 172 kW or 231 horsepower and the best fuel efficiency of all.
"The fourth-generation Tucson has become one of the most popular models in the competitive Medium SUV segment – from young adults to families and empty-nesters – with more than 53,000 sold in Australia since its launch in 2021," explains Ted Lee, Hyundai Motor Company Australia's Chief Executive Officer. "Now, 2025 Tucson broadens the nameplate's appeal with new Hybrid powertrains, a range of new and upgraded technologies, and updated styling inside and out," he added.
Prices kick off at AUD 39,100 – which is a little over $26k at the current exchange rate. The cheapest 1.6 T-GDI is AUD 45,100 (a little over $30k) and includes the N-Line pack, while the 2025 Tucson Hybrid also starts from the same quotation with front-wheel drive but without the N-Line goodies. Meanwhile, the Hybrid AWD with Premium N-Line trim is the most expensive, starting at AUD 61,100 or almost $41k.
Well, across Australia's big pond (aka the Pacific Ocean), the 2025 Tucson arrives complete with the MLP (Manufacturer's List Price), not just the thorough enhancements. Hyundai says this refresh is "headlined by new powerful and efficient Hybrid powertrains, a dynamic styling refresh, and featuring an array of new and upgraded technology." More precisely, a new Hybrid powertrain and the regular 2.0 MPi and 1.6 T-GDi turbo options with either two- or all-wheel drive are offered.
The design updates include new bumpers and lights, a more refined interior with an upgraded wireless charging pad, plus an even more extensive SmartSense safety and assistance suite featuring new additions like Highway Driving Assist (HDA) and a new 12.0-inch Head-Up Display. Additionally, the 2025 Tucson is as practical as ever, with a "best-in-class" towing capacity of 1,900 kg.
New on the 2025 Tucson are the Cashmere Bronze Metallic and Pine Green Matte colors, a redesigned radiator grille, fresh alloy wheels, a different front bumper, plus a refreshed rear bumper and skid plate. There is also an available N-Line options pack on all variants. The powertrains now also include a hybrid option, but the base remains the 2.0-liter with 115 kW (154 hp) followed by the turbo 1.6-liter boasting 132 kW (177 hp). The hybrid version uses the same gasoline engine but adds a 47.7 kW electric motor for a combined system output of 172 kW or 231 horsepower and the best fuel efficiency of all.
"The fourth-generation Tucson has become one of the most popular models in the competitive Medium SUV segment – from young adults to families and empty-nesters – with more than 53,000 sold in Australia since its launch in 2021," explains Ted Lee, Hyundai Motor Company Australia's Chief Executive Officer. "Now, 2025 Tucson broadens the nameplate's appeal with new Hybrid powertrains, a range of new and upgraded technologies, and updated styling inside and out," he added.
Prices kick off at AUD 39,100 – which is a little over $26k at the current exchange rate. The cheapest 1.6 T-GDI is AUD 45,100 (a little over $30k) and includes the N-Line pack, while the 2025 Tucson Hybrid also starts from the same quotation with front-wheel drive but without the N-Line goodies. Meanwhile, the Hybrid AWD with Premium N-Line trim is the most expensive, starting at AUD 61,100 or almost $41k.
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