Test driving 2025 Hyundai Tucson Facelift: What's up with 7-speed dry DCT?

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Think I've heard a similar comment on 911s. I totally agree with ya!

no, it's not. it's having halogen turning signals, a lot of piano black in the interior, so it's a big no.

Korea can only have amber lights for turn signals. Only a few FTA'd US cars have red turn signals, i.e., Tesla, Dodge to name a few. So many in Korea complain about low turn signals. I completely understand both sides, but I am also more on the "It's okay," side.

I never had a issue with the Tucson rear turn signals, and I sit high above everyone else on the road (🚛). The people who complained about the Tucson rear turn signal are usually those who kept their eyes fixated in one spot (tunnel vision) or distracted with a cell phone in their hand while driving (I am only speaking for the US). Unfortunately, these people will be the usual suspects running into the back of vehicles regardless the placement of the turn signals.

@@JT-fq2bl Thanks for sharing your thought :)

@@JT-fq2bl Exactly. The US is full of terrible and distracted drivers. I think we need much stricter driving standards and regulations. If you can’t follow basic rules of the road, you shouldn’t be permitted to be on it.

Half? I’m in Florida and ppl mostly use it.

Tell me about it 🥲

Totally agree. So disappointing.

Worse is that they not even LED

Also the front lights are very low make them very exposed to break in any small accident/incident

This got 68 likes which means a bunch of people agree turn signals are TOO LOW. Why is this a problem with Hyundai and Kia??? (Previous Santa Fe, Carnival, Kona). Move the turn signals up to the brake lights where people expect to see turn signals... some Hyundai Kias have them, others don't. Please listen to your customers, its a safety issue.

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Welcome aboard! Glad you like it! 👍

Thanks to you too! 🇹🇷

Agreed! 💯

I thank you very much, appreciate it!

Couldn't agree more!

Good choice! You will love it :)

Salut! Ce variantă de echipare ai ales și la ce preț? Pe la sfârșitul anului mă gândesc să achiziționez și eu unul 😅. Mulțumesc anticipat pentru un eventual răspuns!

I couldn't find the precise output on that, sry 🥲

@@CarSceneKorea Thanks for the quick reply!

Glad you enjoyed it

Does get wireless AA & CarPlay :)

Manual, dry DCT, wet DCT, IVT, CVT, automatics, sequential, no transmission with EVs? 🤣 Think there's a few more I've tried...Thanks for the feedback!

Softer and smoother all around hence what I've felt initially at the start of the video. I've also used paddle shifters and "manually" shifted too and that's when that DCT characteristics pop out the most. Even so, it still is quite smooth and softer compared to what I've felt in my Seltos.

That sure is a great upgrade!

What Tucson domestic(Korean) spec gets: 7spd dry DCT(Gasoline), 8spd Auto(Diesel), 6spd Auto(Hybrid). So there are different transmissions are technically available.

The US will probably NOT get the DCT... we get different engine and transmission options than Korea and other countries get.

And that's why I manually punch in the timestamp on my videos :)

Put it to Drive and press on any shifter, it will go into the manual override :)

Indeed.

Its the concerns specifically which is holding me from buying the dct Tucson and considering either hybrid or any other competitor

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Sorry

Thanks for watching! Most likely, yeah.

I can't tell you more about it other than what you can find on the web, since I've returned the car now 🥲 If you are having hard time finding, let me know what you're curious about. I will try pulling it up for you.

I sometimes to yearn for CVT, not sure when, but I know I do sometimes 🤣

None available at the moment. Will definitely take some time for Tucson to get them even when they become available though.

A regular model, not N-Line. Loaded, highest trim here in Korea. Names are different around the globe, so look for the loaded model.

Can't recall how Sportage felt like tbh, it's been a while. However, comparing it to my daily Seltos as I've mentioned in the video, it's much better!

I am test driving a hybrid in a few days :) Anything in particular you are curious about?

This is a 1.6T Gasoline model, not much of info on Hybrid yet 🥲 Korea never got PHEV, so no clue.

Heat pump is for example in new kona ev. Not in tucson phev

Totally agree ;)

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Didn’t really notice any of the inconveniences 🙂

Being a brother/sister car - or more like a direct competitor - most likely. Which features are you referring to in particular? Sportage already has 12.3 in monitors.

Fingers crossed! 🤞

It usually takes about half a year to reach other parts of the globe 🥲

German website configurator already says you can't order pre-facelift and that the new one is expected. What I got from my local dealer (Bulgaria) is that price lists might be available at the end of January or in February. I'm not sure when the test vehicles will be available, though...

If you have questions about the car, the drive, lmk. I'm test driving it now!

Put aside the design factor, it's just the latest Hyundai interior theme found on all cars.

It usually takes about half a year to reach other parts of the globe 🥲

Orders are gathering now. I am sure that configurators are going to be prepaed soon. Production will start mid of april

Sorry to hear that, then you will love this facelift more!

Tucson hybrid available!

I didn't see it for myself, but I was told AA is available, and CarPlay will soon follow.

Indeed. Put it either left or right, mirror will tilt down, put it in the middle. It won't. I actually had it turned off after shooting this :P

Can't give you a precise answer to the question unfortunately 🥲

What Tucson domestic(Korean) spec gets: 7spd dry DCT(Gasoline), 8spd Auto(Diesel), 6spd Auto(Hybrid).

Hybrid is with 6spd Auto (Non DCT) on all markets

There are ZERO DCTs on the American market for the 2022-2024 Tucson.
All current gas Tucsons are 8-speed automatic
All current hybrid Tucsons are 6-speed automatic.
I doubt the 7-speed DCT will come to America on the 2025 Tucson. We have different engine and transmission options on the US compared with Korea.

Totally agree. Perhaps the next all-new model.

The MPG heavily depends on a driving habit and most of recent HMG cars always gave me very close MPG proposed by the manufacturers. Put aside those factors you are dissatisfied with, I think the interior really makes it a great upgrade if trading the car doesn't cost you a fortune. This ccNC is the latest tech from HMG, which will last for a few years.

You bet! Definitely getting this.

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DRL is just so you can be easily seen, no need to increase the output there...

No info about PHEV yet in Korea since Korea never got it.

Can't find one either 🥲

I've heard about that, the NA market never got 7spd dry DCT. Hope it'd come out that way too. This is the loaded model.

Trim names are different from a country to another, so simply put, what you see with this car is every goodies you can get with Tucson.

2025 Hyundai Tucson Facelift, Hybrid & N-Line
Prices are direct conversion from Korean Won price to US Dollars using the exchange rate of 1,320 won to 1 USD:
Gasoline 1.6 Turbo model
27.71 million to 34.39 million won
($20,977 USD to $26,011 USD approximately)
- 180 hp / 27.0 kgf.m
- Combined fuel economy: 12.5 mpg (2WD, 17-inch wheels)
Diesel 2.0 model
30.13 million to 36.81 million won
($22,833 USD to $27,841 USD approximately)
- 184 hp / 42.5 kgf.m
- Combined fuel economy: 14.3 km/L (2WD, 17-inch wheels)
1.6 Turbo Hybrid model
32.13 million and 38.58 million won (※ Prices after applying hybrid model tax benefits)
($24,375 USD to $29,227 USD approximately)
- 180 hp / 27.0 kgf.m
- Combined fuel economy: 16.2 km/L (2WD, 17-inch wheels)
Exterior colors for 2025 Hyundai Tucson Facelift:
- Pine Green Matte
- Ultimate Red Metallic
- Phantom Black Pearl
- Creamy White Pearl
- Shimmering Silver Metallic
- Titanium Gray Metallic
- Ocean Indigo Pearl
- Amazon Gray Metallic
- Titanium Gray Matte (N-Line exclusive)
Interior colors for 2025 Hyundai Tucson Facelift:
- Sage Green/Black/Gray
- Black One-Tone
- Black/Gray Two-Tone
- Brown Pack
- Black One-Tone/Red Stitch (N-Line exclusive)

In the description and I do have videos with hybrid model as well on the channel.

8 airbags total now :)

@@CarSceneKorea Thank you, this is important for me. Now it's even with rav4 🙂
Do you know by any chance if there will be new crash test (NCAP or similar) for this new facelift model?

@@petrapeltauer8258 I don't think there's one given it's far from being out in the NA market just yet.

Tried searching Korean forum, couldn't pinpoint it, apologies. It could also vary depending on the market, so it's best you look for that car in your region.

@@CarSceneKorea thanks.. btw, do 2022 , 2025 tucson have automatic window close feature with/via car key? and is this 2025 really 2025 or will it be released in 2024? why is it named 2025?

We are one day away from being 2024, and in year 2024, the cars are +1 year ahead in Korea when it's given the year model. Just the way it is here in Korea. I will try out the key fob window close and include it in my next video.

@@CarSceneKorea thank you so much. what about 2022 model? did it have? i checked your channel but you didnt have good review for 2022 like you did (this video) for 2025. saf

Haha, thanks for watching that video. I did watch it yesterday too, trying to get some info about the car, but that wasn't really informative, so I know exactly what you mean :P Seems like I've come a long way since then!

Nuff said 💀

Not sure which warning you are referring to, I always turn off all alerts on the navigation too.

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It would be good to put factory protectors to the display and piano black interior elements. Are there any?

@@hohtz Not that I know of, I'd rather use it and wipe it off with a dry cloth every now and then. A good swipe gets the job done.

Front memory seats are where they used to be, top left next to the side mirrors.

Hybrids get 6spd auto, 7spd dry DCT is only for gasoline and Korean(domestic) models. The US and other markets already have been getting automatics on Tucson.

@@CarSceneKorea in Europe they seem to be putting a DCT on the hybrid too

Brake lights flickering, immediately illegal in its mother-country, Korea to begin with 🤣

@CarSceneKorea ohhh i actually didnt know that! That would make sense then. Then yes, i completely agree with your suggestion! XD

Yeah, I do like brake light turn signals. They might not be all that obvious compared to amber ones, but sure does give designers more room to play with. FTA'd US cars do run on the streets of Korea with red, brake light turn signals though, i.e., Tesla, Dodge to name a few.

And as it suggests, only those cars built from the US and shipped straight out to Korea is legal to be driven around.

It typically takes about six months to reach other parts of the globe🥲

It typically takes about six months to reach other parts of the globe🥲

Its already being produced. Keep checking configurators

Didn’t get to test drive the car, but I do like all DCTs from HMG :)

Not sure, but I've heard it's all be 8spd automatic thus far for the NA market?

Nope, very different. Thickness, material used, buttons, etc.

Next Tucson hopefully 🤞

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What Tucson domestic(Korean) spec gets: 7spd dry DCT(Gasoline), 8spd Auto(Diesel), 6spd Auto(Hybrid). So there are different transmissions are technically available.
There is no trim that gets 8spd wet DCT.

@@CarSceneKorea so the Hybrid is a torque converter transmission?. I always thought it was a 6spd DCT?

@@CarSceneKorea Happy New Year 🥳

Could vary depending on the market as you can see the difference from domestic models to that of the North America, check with your local dealership. It’s been 6spd auto for domestic Korean market with hybrids.

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That would be strange reason to reconsider a purchase... I have the 2022 Tucson since October 2022, had almost 20 000 kilometers, most of them in city and I have never had issues with other drivers not noticing my rear turn signal...

So many cars/suv's have the turn signal mixed in with the brake lamps so that if those brake lights are on, the turn signal isn't even that noticeable, whereas if they are low, at least they are not surrounded by bright red lamps.

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Yep. Not just Korea, but Hyundai in general. Palisade is the largest and the flagship SUV of Hyundai. There will be IONIQ 7; we'd have to wait and see about that one though.

@@CarSceneKorea I know Hyundai doesn't offer anything bigger. My question is: does anyone in Korea? If so, what do you call those SUVs, like the Chevy Tahoe, since the names given to these SUVs in your videos suggest Palisade would be full size (the Palisade is only called midsize in the US)?

I'm sure there are people who want larger SUV, vehicle than Palisade, but the number will be small. Not that Koreans don't want a large size vehicle, but mostly has to do with physical restraint, such as tight corners, alleyways and underground parking lot clearance, etc.

Trim names differ from a market to another, this is loaded model, top trim.

It typically takes about six months to reach other parts of the globe 🥲

Inflation isn't that difficult to find 🥲

It typically takes about six months to reach other parts of the globe 🥲

Fingerprint recognition system.

There isn't one for domestic market at least.

If you did get that with pre-facelift, most likely.

It takes months after the launch in Korea for other parts of the globe to receive theirs hence the reason why I started my channel. I think Santa Fe just revealed itself a few days ago in Toronto at the Auto Show right? I reviewed the car seven months ago here in Korea..

Sure is important!

What Tucson domestic(Korean) spec gets: 7spd dry DCT(Gasoline), 8spd Auto(Diesel), 6spd Auto(Hybrid). So there are different transmissions are technically available.
It's been 8spd auto for the US market, so it will mostly be the same.

Coming soon!

Me too. My first DCT and I don't see myself owning another car with a dry DCT again. Volkswagen ruined my faith in all DCTs. I'd rather have a belt or chain CVT instead

@@traffictraffic Ahhh, the notorious DCTs. We all know that latest automatics have greatly been upgraded, so the DCTs have quite grim future ahead. G80 M3 for instance...

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You'd have to check that with your local dealerships.

I mostly always read out the entire name after quoting an abbreviation, but guess I missed that out on this video. It is Highway Driving Assist. This is the explanation of the tech from the web:
"Highway Driving Assist is designed to help detect vehicles and lanes ahead, and help maintain distance from the vehicle ahead, maintain the set speed, and keep the vehicle between lanes while driving on the highway (or motorway)."

@@CarSceneKorea thanks, now I understand, I’m guessing this is a Hyundai/Kia specific acronym that packages together a range of driver assistance measures.

Luôn có những chiếc xe có vấn đề và đó là mục đích của việc bảo hành. Không có chiếc xe nào là hoàn hảo. Còn thống kê về độ tin cậy của Tucson trở lên giống Huyndai, Kia và Genesis; họ là hàng đầu ở Hàn Quốc nếu không muốn nói là toàn cầu.

In a nutshell, yes. However, each could feel different based on which vehicle it is coped with as shown in this video.

Có vẻ giống như những gì chúng ta sẽ nhận được với chiếc Tucson tiếp theo. Cảm ơn đã xem!

A few, yes. Watch my night POV drive :)

Hybrid is a bit stronger on the paper spec as well, but also due to the nature being and having the motor, the difference strikes you quite differently when you test drive each. I'm a hybrid guy myself, I'd wait for hybrid any time.

@@CarSceneKorea Thanks for your reply. I was looking into hybrid, just wasn't sure if the difference is worth the wait, especially since I need the new car sooner than later at the moment. But you make very nice reviews! Found your page after seeing 2025 Hyundai Tucson at the NY Auto show. Before was looking into getting 2024,not any more... Big difference in interior. And that's what I like the most.

Agreed! 💯 I can assure you that it will be worth the wait - if it is three months we are talking about - but anything beyond three and more, not sure if I'd wait that much, especially when you need a car soon. The difference of a car being a hybrid and not was already significant on Santa Fe, which also was the case for Tucson. I strongly recommend that you can a hybrid, but do consider the price difference into calculation, because on an average, you break even after driving the vehicle for a minimum of two years with good amount of mileage. However, if the price isn't the factor and that you are not choosing a hybrid just because of the fuel economy, but what the hybrid provides - drive, coziness inside the cabin, environment-friendly, etc. - I say it is very much worth it.

@@CarSceneKorea Thanks again for the response. I'm talking about 3 months from original announcement. Hyundai said that in US, gas should be available in June and Hybrid in late summer. If I'm not mistaken, I believe gas might be coming from Alabama plant in the USA. Money is of course a factor, however, it's about half of the difference. I mean, I'm interested in AWD, and it's extra on gas model, but it's standard on Hybrid. And I'm driving to work, about 12 miles, 5 days a week, so that's the primary reason for Hybrid. The ride factor, acceleration from stop and go, extra engine power, since gas is a little underpowered and Hybrid gives exactly that, fast and quite startup before it switches to gas.

@@CarSceneKorea Just read info about Alabama, USA plant and looks like from 2023, not only gas, but Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is also assembled there.

I'm also a great Hyundai N fan, Nthusiast 😎