Trims and Powertrain

The 2025 Tucson PHEV comes in two trim levels, SEL and Limited. Their power source is an inline 1.6-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine working in conjunction with a lithium-ion battery-powered 72 kW electric motor, resulting in a combined 268 horsepower and 271 lb.-ft. of torque. A SHIFTRONIC 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters completes the powertrain.

The model’s fuel economy is one of its main attractions, as it achieves up to 35 combined mpg with its 32-mile all-electric range and 77 MPGe. Hyundai’s HTRAC all-wheel drivetrain (AWD) is standard. Drivers can choose from several modes according to the on-road situation: Normal, Sport, My Drive, and Snow. Both trims can tow up to 2,000 pounds with trailer brakes (or 1,650 lb. without them).

Standard Features

The SEL has remote keyless proximity entry, heated front seats, cloth upholstery, an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support, a manually adjustable front passenger’s seat, a 4.2-inch LCD gauge cluster, wireless smartphone charging, push-button start, Hyundai Digital Key 2, four USB ports (two front, two rear), two-zone temperature control, rear A/C vents, automatic Bi-LED headlights with high-beam assist, a smart liftgate with hands-free open, LED turn signals and daytime running lights, two 12-volt outlets (one up front, one in the cargo area), heated exterior mirrors, a dual-level cargo floor, remote-release folding rear seats, front solar control glass, rear privacy glass, acoustic-laminated windshield and windows, roof rails, a rear spoiler, and 18-inch alloy wheels.

The Limited goes further with leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, an 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, an integrated memory system for the driver’s seat and exterior mirrors, a panoramic sunroof, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12-inch head-up display, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink, 64-color ambient cabin lighting, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated rear seats, LED turn indicators integrated into the side mirrors, Bi-LED projector headlights, premium LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, and 19-inch alloy wheels.

Driver Aids and Safety

Both trims get the Hyundai SmartSense safety suite, consisting of forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian/cyclist/junction turning detection, blind spot collision warning, driver attention warning, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, Smart Cruise Control 1 (maintains a set distance between vehicles) with Stop & Go, safe exit warning, and rear occupant alert. The Limited adds Remote Smart Parking Assist, forward attention warning, a blind-spot view monitor, highway driving assist, Smart Cruise Control 2 (with lane centering and changing capabilities) with Stop & Go and navigation-based Curve Control, advanced rear occupant alert, reverse parking collision-avoidance assist, forward/reverse/side parking distance warning, and a surround view monitor. Downhill brake control, electronic stability control with a traction control system and brake assist, and vehicle stability management are found on both trims.

Infotainment and Connectivity

A 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system dominates the dash in both Tucson PHEV trims. It comes with wireless phone connectivity through Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, SiriusXM satellite radio, HD Radio, over-the-air map and multimedia software update capabilities, and Hyundai’s Bluelink+ connectivity suite. While the SEL has an unbranded sound system, the Limited is upgraded with a top-quality Bose system and enhanced Bluelink+ with a fingerprint scanner to start the engine and access the infotainment system. As mentioned in the intro, the Limited also gets Hyundai Pay, allowing the driver to reserve and pay for parking, charging, and gas through the infotainment touchscreen.