Trims and Powertrain

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson PHEV is presented in two well-equipped trims: SEL and Limited. Their power comes from a 268-horsepower plug-in hybrid system that pairs a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a 72.0-kW electric motor and a 13.8-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. This setup channels power through a six-speed automatic transmission to a standard all-wheel drivetrain. When the vehicle is plugged in to a Level 2 (240-volt) power source, the battery can be recharged in under two hours using the onboard 7.2-kW charger.

The Tucson PHEV is EPA-rated for up to 32 miles of all-electric range and 77 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Once the battery is depleted, operation seamlessly switches to hybrid power and achieves an estimated 35 mpg (combined). When it’s properly equipped, the Tucson PHEV can tow up to 2,000 pounds. Behind the rear seats, 31.9 cubic feet of cargo space expands to 66.3 cubic feet with the second row folded down.

Standard Features

The SEL has heated front seats, a hands-free power liftgate, dual-zone automatic climate control, an eight-way power driver's seat with lumbar support, fabric upholstery, automatic bi-LED headlights, and proximity keyless entry with push-button start. Other standard SEL amenities include sound-reducing windshield and front-window glass, rear air vents, a dual-level cargo floor, roof side rails, heated side mirrors, a 4.2-inch driver information panel, rear privacy glass, a tilt-and-telescopic steering column, digital key access, four USB ports (two per row), wireless device charging, and 18-inch alloy wheels.

If you go for the Limited, you’ll enjoy premium features like leather upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, an eight-way power front passenger seat, driver's seat memory, a head-up display, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, and a fingerprint authentication system for vehicle starting and personalization. As the more expensive trim, the Limited also gets full LED exterior lighting, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, side mirrors with integrated turn signals, enhanced ambient interior lighting, rain-sensing wipers, and 19-inch wheels.

Advanced Driver Aids and Safety Technology

All 2025 Tucson Plug-in Hybrids come standard with Hyundai's SmartSense suite of driver-assistance technologies. This package has 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, adaptive cruise control, safe exit warning, rear occupant alert, and automatic high beams. The Limited trim adds forward attention warning, blind-spot and surround-view monitors, highway driving assist, upgraded adaptive cruise control, enhanced rear occupant alert, perimeter (front, rear, and side) parking sensors, and semi-automatic Remote Smart Parking Assist. Other standard safety features found in both trims include an array of airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control, downhill brake control, and a backup camera.

Infotainment and Connectivity

A new 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system takes center stage in the 2025 Tucson Plug-in Hybrid. It offers wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth, natural-language voice recognition, over-the-air updates, and access to Bluelink+ connected services (for emergency assistance and remote vehicle functions). Onboard navigation is included on the Limited. Music is played through a six-speaker sound system on the SEL, while the Limited receives a top-rated Bose setup with eight speakers.