Hyundai Tucson 2025 refresh: engines and prices in Portugal

The name carries real weight for the South Korean manufacturer. The Hyundai Tucson is marking 20 years on sale and, in Europe, it has become a byword for success, consistently ranking among the best-selling models in its segment. Across four generations, more than 1.4 million units have been sold in the European market.

For 2025, the Tucson is refreshed, bringing subtle exterior styling tweaks alongside much more substantial changes inside the cabin. The brand has also already confirmed pricing for Portugal.

At a glance, the updates may be easy to miss, but the 2025 Tucson features redesigned bumpers, a new front grille, and larger headlights shaped like “angel wing” elements. These details sit within Hyundai’s Parametric Dynamics design philosophy.

At the rear, the bumper has also been reworked, adding three-dimensional parametric-pattern detailing and skid-plate-style protection. Compared with the previous version, the Tucson is now 10 mm longer, a change attributed to the new bumpers.

Refreshed interior

The biggest shift on the Hyundai Tucson 2025 is found in the cabin, which has undergone a significant redesign. It now adopts a curved 12.3″ display for both the instrument cluster and the central screen. In addition, a 6.6″ screen is available for the climate controls.

The Tucson’s ccNC (Connected Car Navigation Cockpit) infotainment system includes remote updates (OTA, or Over-the-Air) and the Bluelink service suite, providing access to a range of functions. These include locating the vehicle and locking or unlocking it remotely.

The automatic gearbox selector is now positioned behind the steering wheel - previously it was on the centre console - which frees up additional storage space.

Boot space has also increased slightly, with maximum capacity now at 620 litres (up from 616 litres). This figure depends on the chosen powertrain: in the hybrid versions, the battery is “stored” beneath the boot floor, reducing capacity to 546 l.

The updated Tucson is also fitted with multiple driver assistance systems (ADAS), ranging from forward collision-avoidance assist to lane-keeping support.

Wide range of engines

The Hyundai Tucson 2024 is offered with powertrains to suit a wide range of preferences. There are petrol and Diesel options, with or without 48 V mild-hybrid assistance; as well as full hybrid (full hybrid) and plug-in hybrid variants. The only missing option is a fully electric version.

With that, the Hyundai Tucson engine line-up is as follows:

• 1.6 CRDi (115 hp and 280 Nm), Diesel, 6-speed manual gearbox;
• 1.6 CRDi 48V (136 hp and 320 Nm), Diesel, 7-speed automatic gearbox;
• 1.6 T-GDI (160 hp and 265 Nm), petrol, 6-speed manual gearbox;
• 1.6 T-GDI 48V (160 hp and 265 Nm), petrol, 7-speed automatic gearbox;
• HEV 1.6 T-GDI (215 hp and 265 Nm), hybrid, battery with 1,49 kWh, 6-speed automatic gearbox;
• PHEV 1.6 T-GDI (252 hp and 367 Nm), plug-in hybrid, battery with 13,8 kWh, 6-speed automatic gearbox.

Versions powered solely by an internal combustion engine are available in two trim levels: Premium and Vanguard. The hybrid option is offered in Vanguard trim, while the plug-in hybrid is available as e-Vanguard.

When does it arrive and how much does it cost?

The refreshed Hyundai Tucson 2025 can be ordered in Portugal from this month in petrol, hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) forms. Diesel versions will only arrive in the first quarter of 2025.

For the internal-combustion-only models, prices start at 35 180 euros, while for the Tucson HEV and PHEV the entry prices are 45 500 euros and 48 900 euros, respectively.