*This perfectly sized compact SUV (2025 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD) delivers on style, space, look and features. When it comes to the drive, it was pretty standard for Hyundai’s fleet, but power was lacking. Let’s get into it.
Design & Features: My favorite new feature in this vehicle is the center console. Floating comfortably between driver and passenger, the console features a lay flat wireless charger, right at the fingertips of the driver.
Now, I’m not certain how ‘safe’ it is for the phone to be so easily accessible during a drive, but I loved it. For no reason other than the easy charging. Most vehicles offer a wireless charging station, but the platform is slanted, often destabilizing the charging ability.
With this design, the driver can rest assured their phone is getting a full, strong charge.
Along with the charger, the driver has easy access to some drive features like drive mode, conveniently located within finger’s reach.
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Beneath the console is some storage. Here’s where the design can be improved. The console has a belly, like a boat, creating an awkward space beneath.
Where there is potential to store something like a medium sized purse, it’s wasted with this oblong underbelly.
Other than that, space is plenty throughout the cabin, with several places to store cups, plug in phones and load up the rear.
The look is a blend of sporty and trendy, with muscular curves, chrome finishes on the wheels and that unique Hyundai grille framed with LED lights.
Technology: Standard with all the great safety features one might love about Hyundai, the Tucson gives a driver a level of comfort that makes driving easier. But, I did find some of the sensors, like the rear cross traffic avoidance assist, were a bit sensitive and sometimes interfered with my driving and parking experience. What would happen in these cases is another vehicle would pass in a different direction within view, but not near my vehicle while I was parking or turning. The alert would sound and the brake would engage, but it wasn’t ever necessary and interrupted my movement.
Other than that, Apple CarPlay (as well as Android Auto) is readily available and easy to connect.
The Drive: Generally, the drive is smooth. The Tucson handles the road with relative ease. With four drive modes to create the best driving experience, Sport mode didn’t seem to do the thing. You know, the thing a car does like a transformer and becomes faster and zippier? That wasn’t my experience. In fact, I didn’t experience a noticeable difference in drive. But, snow mode came in handy during one of our New York storms, handling the thick snow and ice care and control.
Overall, a solid vehicle, great style for its class and updated design to keep a driver intrigued.
2025 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD
MSRP: $38,545 (starting)
MPG: 26 combined
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