Pickup trucks may still be king in America, but Compact crossovers are still very popular.. And while Honda CR-V And Toyota RAV4 getting the most attention, in recent years the Hyundai Tucson has emerged as a legitimate competitor. Back in November, we had Our First Look at the Refreshed 2025 Hyundai Tucsonbut details were scarce at the time. Now Hyundai has announced pricing, and we’re happy to report that a base Tucson will still cost less than $30,000, even after shipping.
With a starting price of $28,355 for the Tucson SE and a $1,395 destination fee, you’ll pay a total of $29,750. For comparison, the Toyota RAV4 starts at $28,675 plus a $1,350 destination fee, for a total of $30,025. Meanwhile, the Honda CR-V starts at $30,100. Add another $1,350 for destination, and you’ll pay a true base price of $31,450.
Of course, if you want to load up on luxury features and amenities, Hyundai will happily sell you a more expensive version. All-wheel drive costs an extra $1,500, and if you want the top-of-the-line gas-powered Tucson Limited, it’ll cost you $41,190 including destination. There’s also a hybrid that starts at $34,510, with a loaded Limited hybrid coming in at $42,340. Meanwhile, the plug-in hybrid starts at $40,775, and the Limited PHEV will set you back $48,485.
While the exterior of the updated 2025 Tucson doesn’t look much different from the car it replaces, the changes inside are bigger. The old screen has been replaced with a 12.3-inch driver display, and the 12.3-inch infotainment screen appears to be part of a single curved screen. Most importantly, though, Hyundai has reintroduced physical buttons and knobs for things like volume, tuning, and climate control. The gearshift lever has also been moved from the center to the steering column on higher-end models.
Hyundai also says the refreshed Tucson will be quieter and more comfortable, with Limited models getting laminated acoustic glass on the front windows. Heated seats and a heated steering wheel also get an extra level of heating, so you can toast more precisely on a cold day. You can also opt for a new head-up display that shows turn-by-turn directions from both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Of course, you’ll have to pay more to get the best equipment, but when the base model costs under $30,000 including destination, it’s hard to complain. We’ll probably see if we can afford the hybrid version for the better fuel economy, but also because Hyundai hybrids tend to run better than their gas-only counterparts. We’d also like to see how well the HUD works with phone maps. Hopefully we’ll get a chance to try it out soon, as the non-hybrid 2025 Hyundai Tucson starts arriving at dealerships later this month.
