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What is it?
The Tucson is Australia's third best-selling medium SUV. The 2025 facelift swapped the awkward integrated dash for a clean dual 12.3-inch panoramic curved display, added a 1.6L turbo hybrid, and updated the cabin tech.
The lineup runs from Tucson 2.0 FWD at $38,500 plus on-roads, through to Premium N Line HEV at $58,500 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
The 2025 facelift finally retired the haptic-button dash for a clean dual 12.3-inch curved display lifted from the Santa Fe. 582 L boot is segment-leading, and the hybrid hits a 5.3 L/100 km claim.
Hybrid is only available on N Line and Premium grades, not on the entry Tucson. The Premium N Line Hybrid also pushes close to $60k plus on-roads, into Santa Fe Hybrid territory.
Should you buy the Tucson?
Reasons to buy
- The 2025 facelift finally retired the haptic-button dash for a clean dual 12.3-inch curved display lifted from the Santa Fe. 582 L boot is segment-leading, and the hybrid hits a 5.3 L/100 km claim.
- Warranty: 7 years, unlimited km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2021), full driver-assist suite.
- 582 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
- Braked towing rated at 1,900 kg.
Reasons to wait
- Hybrid is only available on N Line and Premium grades, not on the entry Tucson. The Premium N Line Hybrid also pushes close to $60k plus on-roads, into Santa Fe Hybrid territory.
- You want a cheaper hybrid entry point (Kia Sportage GT-Line HEV is only AWD HEV), or you want AWD standard across the range (Mazda CX-5).
- The 2.0L NA entry is starting to feel breathless against turbocharged rivals at the price. Step up to the 1.6T or HEV unless budget forces the base car.
- Top trim climbs to $58,500 plus on-roads.
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