2025 Tucson Hybrid, the good and the bad
The 2025 Hyundai Tuscon Hybrid is mostly a wonderful vehicle. It is fuel efficient and has some great safety features. It is also very comfortable. There are great attributes and some features that could use a different approach to design. The windshield is low and slanted at an angle that makes traffic signals hard to see until a closer approach. Perhaps this may be corrected by repositioning the seat. I am not a fan of the gear shifter in the steering column. No one explained how to use it, and I actually had to find a YouTube video to explain its use. Also, it is my opinion that over time, with repeated use at different manual manipulations, that it may fail from wear. No one explained the paddles and their role in fuel economy. Same goes for the hybrid monitor itself. The cockpit is impressive but like a cell phone is a distraction. This is not unique to Hyundai as all vehicles are becoming more interactive which takes attention off the road. ADAS is up there with the best. The vehicle does not come equipped with a spare or jack, unlike American made vehicles. My last vehicle was a Hyundai Kona, and I had to use the spare kit once. It was a mess and fortunately did not ruin the tire. My service experience with my Hyundai dealer was really bad, as the problem was never fixed, and that is the major reason I traded up to the Tuscon. Hopefully, I will not experience a major transmission problem again that was never fixed after 9 weeks in the shop, with little to no communication. I honestly took a leap of faith in buying another Hyundai and so far, so good. Time will tell...
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