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It gets an updated exterior design with a new grille, headlamps and taillamps, a different bumper with a faux skid plate and a revised rear end. The steering wheel gets a minimalist design inside and a curved panoramic display takes centre stage in the cabin, blending a 12.3-inch infotainment system and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.
The 2025 model year brings a price increase to the Hyundai Tucson family, which now starts at $28,355 in the U.S., $755 more than the previous MY. The regular model uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder unit with 178 lb-ft (241 Nm) of torque and 187 horsepower (190 ps/139 kW). It is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and the Four-wheel drive the system costs an additional $1,500.
Hyundai has priced the 2025 Tucson Hybrid starting at $33,115. This model uses a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, a beefed-up electric motor, a 1.49 kWh battery and six-speed automatic transmission. Combined power is 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) and 231 hp (234 ps/172 kW). The 2025 Tucson Hybrid electric vehicle starts at $39,380. It comes with a 13.8 kWh battery pack, has a range of 33 miles (53 km) Electric vehicle range and boasts a combined output of 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) and 268 hp (272 ps/200 kW).
Photo: Youtube Screenshot | AutoYa
When announcing pricing for the 2025 Tucson family in the U.S., Hyundai said the first copies would hit dealerships this month (August 2024). However, the company's local website still lists the pre-facelift iteration, but the 2025 model is expected to replace it soon.
But do you think there would be room in the range for a sporty alternative? We are not talking about the show-stopping N Line variant without the extra go, but a fully-fledged Hyundai Tucson N. The automaker has the know-how and tools to make it happen and has already expressed interest in expanding the N range. However, the Tucson N does not appear to be on the list.
However, that didn’t stop AutoYa on YouTube from imagining what a hypothetical Hyundai Tucson N would look like. And looking at other N-branded products from the automaker’s portfolio, they succeeded. It has a sporty body kit, some red accents, and larger wheels. The rendering artist also imagined it in multiple exterior colors and different interior hues.
In terms of power, Hyundai has a number of engines in its portfolio, and we’re sure they could find something suitable for a hypothetical Tucson N before retuning the chassis and fitting it with beefier brakes. But would such a model be a good idea? And would you be willing to buy one?
