2025 Hyundai Tucson Review – Honest Take from a Busy Mom of 3
Overall, I’m satisfied with my 2025 Hyundai Tucson. I genuinely like this car. It’s sporty, it moves well, and the acceleration is surprisingly solid for an SUV in this class. The exterior design is sharp and modern, and the paint details — especially the sparkling accents on the side mirrors — make it look more premium than I expected.
I have the XRT/OFFERO-style trim, and the interior is where Hyundai really stepped their game up. The stitching, the finishing, and the engraved branding all make it feel elevated. It looks and feels more expensive than it actually is.
Now, the realities:
Gas mileage is not great. I’m filling up almost twice as often as I did with my old Buick LaCrosse, which wasn’t what I expected from a newer SUV. The back seat could also be roomier — with three kids, every inch counts. My family fits, but it’s a tighter squeeze than I’d prefer.
The safety features are good but take some getting used to. Nothing bad — just a learning curve. And for this being the highest trim, I really wish the car offered built-in Wi-Fi. For a family-focused vehicle, that feels like a miss.
Bottom line:
I don’t hate my car — far from it. It’s a good, sporty, comfortable SUV with upgraded interior quality and strong performance. But a few small details (better gas mileage, more rear-seat space, and Wi-Fi) would have taken it from “good” to “great.”