FULL review of the new Hyundai Tucson hybrid inc. 0-100 & braking! Finally better than RAV4?

Hyundai FINALLY has a hybrid version of the Tucson on sale. While the price has increased, the tech is now much better and it's finally a viable alternative to the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Is it any good? Paul Maric reviews the top-spec Hyundai Tucson Hybrid to find out.

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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 01:39
Interior: 03:34
Infotainment: 04:56
Safety tech: 06:34
Practicality: 07:27
On the Road: 11:39
Driver aids: 19:23
Performance: 20:40
Verdict: 22:23

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[kimboo]

I bought one 3 weeks ago. Only took 2 weeks to arrive. Get about 5.2L/100Km driving around the suburbs. Very happy so far.

[fiftycalguru]

Bought one yesterday and I’m blown away. I’m coming from a 2016 Hyundai hatchback so I can’t say it would take much to impress me but so far I’m loving it!

[stephengreen]

I have had one for 3 weeks and getting 4.9 ltrs per 100 kms on a few drives. Very impressed so far.

[henrylawson]

I have the Tucson diesel prior to this facelift. That little button for moving the front passenger seat “without their consent” actually is more useful than you would think. For example when packing in long cargo and you need a big extra space you can reach that button from the rear side door and have the front passenger seat move forward.

[gregjeffrey]

Had ours for 2 weeks now after only waiting 3 weeks for delivery which was outstanding. Chose a red Premium N Line like the one tested here and it looks brilliant. Really nice to drive, punchy and reasonably frugal and some great tech as well. Didn't want to go full EV and did consider PHEV but ended up chosing the Tucson HEV over all the other usual competitors for its AWD, drivability and performance, size and layout, tech, the simplicity of HEV, Hyundai's overall reputation and the overall look and presence of the vehicle. Couldn't be happier.

[sem]

No handles for the driver because you’re supposed to have two hands on the wheel i guess 🤷‍♂️

[YourLocalSnag]

The Tucson was always better than the RAV4. The RAV4 is far too overpriced for what you get with it being extremely outdated in the interior, especially when you compare it to this Tucson which costs around the same amount.

[AndrewRidley-mo]

Picked my 2025 ultimate hybrid up a few days ago. Getting between 40-44 mpg at the moment. Which in the UK is diesel MPG. Great car and a far nicer drive than my 2017 3.0ltr Jag XFS. I hope some people watching this live in the country of review. Because there isnt any UK reviews I've seen, and the spec in the UK differs from this.

[anakinskywalker]

I have one major issue with Hyundai’s at the moment. Which design person put the indicators so bloody low in the bumper?! They are next to useless!! They should be illegal in my view.
Other than the above
I think it looks pretty darn good.👍

[markhansford]

One quick shake of the centre console is not a test of build quality.

[jakobvipa]

I went to test drive today. It is very impressive. Very smooth ride, good power, clean/sleek interior, comfy and big boot. Cannot find a faulty on it.

[AmanoR]

Yeah, I have some feedback. I bought mine 3 weeks ago, and I've noticed these Nexen tires are starting to chip off. Like, you can literally just pull some little bits of rubber off them, so I would recommend changing them.

[BluePandaa]

The tucson has always been better than the rav4. A disgusting interior design, 5 years old technology. The only country in the world where the Rav4 is popular is Australia. That's why the worst rav4s are also here. Toyota doesn't even bother the need to add features. The emptiest package of rav4s sold in Europe and US has more features than the fullest package here and is at least a little more beautiful. It's hard to understand how people can pay 60k 70k for a 2015 car!

[__PJ__]

I have no intention of buying one of these, I just like keeping informed and your style of reviews !

[susrib]

I do love ours. And, if I had to change it, I would change it for other Tucson as we did 2 years ago. It is our second Tucson.

[charyuna]

Awesome car, hybrid gets AWD in top spec, 172kw and 367nm. Can get 2wd in lower spec variants too❤

[bangazboom]

I loved mine for the first few days but then it gave me whiplash when the AEB slammed on the breaks. Two weeks later and my neck is still sore. It’s hit the breaks a few times on me now and it ranges from being very dangerous to confusing; just yesterday the car stopped itself in a car park - I have no idea what it sensed but it stopped and wouldn’t move for a few moments, which I’m sure confused the other cars too, but it definitely confused me. The lane assist is also dangerous when the car tries to take over the steering and drive me into the lane next to me. At least that is easy enough to turn off, but to turn off the AEB you have to go into the settings - every time you turn on the car. Ironic the safety features have caused me injury.

[jimmyp]

"sits nice and flat" *rolls footage of body roll off the charts* ;)

[barrylink]

Does the 1900KG towing capacity apply to the hybrid drive train? I thought it was 1650 kg?

[JeremyGeduldt-mh]

My cousin Liesel & husband bought previous model new in 2021 .