2025 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID LIMITED DRIVING REVIEW | BEST HYBRID SUV?

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The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited is presented as a compelling option in the hybrid SUV segment, particularly for those prioritizing comfort and features. The reviewer highlights its spacious and premium interior, enhanced by the 2025 refresh which brought back physical buttons and dual 12.3-inch screens. Seat comfort is noted as excellent, even for those with specific needs. The powertrain, a 1.6L turbo-four with a single electric motor producing 231 hp, is described as adequate, offering better performance than the standard gas model. However, the six-speed automatic transmission and the hybrid system's operation are identified as quirks; the transmission can feel less refined than CVTs, and the system tends to maintain a higher battery charge (around 50%) before engaging the gas engine. Ride quality is a strong suit, with the Tucson Hybrid offering a very soft, comfortable ride, though this comes at the expense of handling, with noticeable body lean and dive. Real-world fuel economy fell short of expectations, averaging 28.8 MPG over a week of mostly city driving, below its rated mid-30s MPG. Despite these points, the reviewer concludes it's a feature-packed, comfortable daily driver and a better choice than the gas-only Tucson, especially for its adequate power and potential for EV driving.