Test driving 2025 Hyundai Tucson Facelift: What's up with 7-speed dry DCT?
It's here, the facelift 2025 Hyundai Tucson Facelift!
I've mentioned it all in the video, the reason why I came up with this video and what's to come next.
My raw, original first impression on the infamous 7-speed dry DCT, find out all about it in the video!
Next up will be comparing 2025 Hyundai Tucson Facelift to a pre-facelift and also 2024 Hyundai All-new Santa Fe.
Stay tuned!
Also check out my earlier videos on 2025 Hyundai Tucson Facelift here:
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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)
Timestamp
0:00 Test driving 2025 Hyundai Tucson Facelift: What's up with 7-speed dry DCT?
0:26 Why I’m making this video
0:58 Exterior look, Tucson facelift against pre-facelift
2:02 Intelligent Headlight
2:27 Infamous 7spd dry DCT
3:40 Interior look, 2025 Hyundai Tucson facelift
5:09 Column type gear shifter - SBW; Shift-by-wire
6:10 Wireless charging pad, charging status
6:47 2025 Hyundai Tucson Facelift, Hybrid & N-Line In-depth review, Exterior & Interior First Look
7:14 Panoramic sunroof
7:27 Extra storage on 2025 Tucson Facelift
8:32 First row windows get Acoustic glasses
9:05 Second row seats
9:46 Panoramic sunroof; close-up
10:19 Second row seat tilt, fold, seating positions, dive-down seats
11:26 Trunk
12:55 The taillight
13:48 New Hyundai emblem on the rear
14:11 Wheels & tires
14:29 First drive, finally, HUD
15:07 ccNC, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
15:19 Starting to drive 2025 Tucson Facelift
16:04 Comparing it to Kia Seltos' 7spd DCT
16:51 Front Collision Warning
17:45 How I feel about 7spd DCT
18:14 7spd DCT over 8spd Auto?
19:48 Using HDA; Highway Driving Assist
21:32 Tucson facelift against All-new Santa Fe
22:43 Other features
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It's crazy how it looks so similar to the original yet so much better. It looks really good in white too
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.
In my experience as A 2023 Tucson leasee, the low turn signals on the current version of the Tucson are something that has been overblown. When I follow other Tucson’s, they are actually very obvious and bright. I actually notice them much better than on other vehicles when they are higher and mixed in with red taillights. Even up close behind the Tucson, you can’t miss the yellow flashing even if you can’t see the light itself. And of course there are the mirror turn signals. However, it is odd that they would lower them more given that people have so much anxiety about it. Bottom line though, here in the US, half of the drivers don’t even use turn signals. And that’s what really gets me pissed.
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.
Great video , looks a great car . I am glad I found your channel. All the way from the UK. Your English is perfect 👍
Welcome aboard! Glad you like it! 👍
you are the only reviewer that pays so much attention to transmissions. here in europe people do not know anything about them so manufacturers put dcts everywhere because they are cheaper. even if you buy brand new car the salesperson does not know what type of transmission is in the car they sell. 'it's automatic' they say. I still manage to get cars with real automatic transmissions however, two years ago I bought hyundai tucson hev 6 speed and I love it :)
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!
Hyundai has come a long ways from the early days i do appreciate the fact they use real transmissions and not a cvt in every car 💯
I sometimes to yearn for CVT, not sure when, but I know I do sometimes 🤣
the car looks very good, with a modern look, but I don't like the fact that they positioned the rear turn signals so badly. It was perfect with a dynamic LED turn signal at the top, next to the taillights.
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.
Volume knobs!! Great job man
Yay!
Looks nice I have to say I have a 2023 Kia forte GT with the 7 speed dry clutch DCT and I absolutely love it, so much personality and performance.
Couldn't agree more!
Just ordered mine here in Romania, in Shimmering Silver color with beige interior! 🥰Now 3 months of waiting, feeling excited!
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!
felicitari si tie!
Goodjob man. I think you are expert in review car field.
I thank you very much, appreciate it!
Love your reviews, continued success! Do we know the wattage / power coming our of the Type C plugs?
I couldn't find the precise output on that, sry 🥲
@@CarSceneKorea Thanks for the quick reply!
I’m disappointed by the decision to go with DCT. I feel like DCTs get worse over time especially in stop and go traffic.
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.
Very nice. Love the clean looking interface. Here's hoping the 2024 Tucson gets updated screens or at least wireless Android/Carplay
Does get wireless AA & CarPlay :)
Looks great, especially the interior updates.
Agreed! 💯
hello from Turkiye. you are the best.. thank u man
Thanks to you too! 🇹🇷
Love the buttons, that’s actually an improvement great!the screens are nice but I understand the slow breeze climate from the actual model Is gone and I love it so much also the climate for the back seats is really useful ! Love my 2021 Tucson But I will be moving forward to something better like GLE or X5
That sure is a great upgrade!
10:11 to 10:18 I like how he smile like he is panic because he want to review everything and he so excited to show everybody but one problem some people are bored and they want to see the best part where he drive around and talk while he drive.
And that's why I manually punch in the timestamp on my videos :)
Thanks for the great review and it's definitely a candidate for my next car when it's available in my country. My current ride is a 12' elantra md with 6AT, and I used to drive it as a manual transmission. That is, I manually gear up/down to gain a quicker acceleration or extra braking force. Just wondering how is the engine brake feel like in this DCT gearbox?
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.
Great review! Pretty much covered two key concerns: dry dct and low rear light design. Otherwise very strong package.
Indeed.
Its the concerns specifically which is holding me from buying the dct Tucson and considering either hybrid or any other competitor
It all looks good, but the padelshifters on the steering wheel should be longer in length and stationary . That's my take on that I still would buy it. But please tell them to make the padel shifters longer and stationary, please
Looks amazing! Wow
Lovely car. Look forward to seeing the comparison between the pre face lift and this face lift model.
Coming soon!
I have a 7 Speed DCT on Alcazar or Grand Creta. It is a bit jerky on lower speeds. Noticeable on the 1st and 2nd gear only. After that it's just a smooth ride nothing else. Loving it currently!
Totally agree ;)
Hello, this Tucson looks good how many alloy wheels are going to change.
I like the new interior, it's better looking than the actual. Hope to came to Canary Islands next 2024
Fingers crossed! 🤞
I have a Elantra N Line with the dry DCT and I HATE HATE HATE it, so clunky. Good to know Im not the only one
🥲😭
Nice video, nice car, even if I don't like DCT Transmissions from other brands. I would like to know if there will be a night-vision or ir-option with Hyundai/KIA?
None available at the moment. Will definitely take some time for Tucson to get them even when they become available though.
Not only are tge sezts to recline you mentioned to maximize the truck its if someone wants to recline to take a nap
Great review! Love my 2021 Tucson and the facelift looks good, but!!! the rear indicators 😡they really missed a golden opportunity.
Totally agree. Perhaps the next all-new model.
I like the pre-facelift version but I do like the exterior of this new one slightly more... The DRLs are only 4 vs 5 pre-facelift which is more practical and larger lights. But the interior is improved with physical knobs for volume and the large curved display for the cockpit/infortainment. Almost feels like a new car with the much improved cabin. Hybrid would be the way to go imo...
If you ever get a chance, test drive and review the 2025 Tucson plug in hybrid or the regular hybrid. I’m thinking about putting an order in for when the time comes.
I am test driving a hybrid in a few days :) Anything in particular you are curious about?
I did see when you were showing us how to select drive, reverse, parking and neutral on the gear shift. How do you select if you want to drive it manually with the pedal shifts?
Put it to Drive and press on any shifter, it will go into the manual override :)
@carscenekorea So I drove the KIA Sportage with that 7 speed DCT - it felt fine to me so is it the same one as in this new TUscon in your experience? Can you tell any difference?
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 have a 2023 Tucson Limited and love it! The 2025 looks very nice. I see Hyundai made some very nice improvements. May I ask what trim level you were test driving? In the US the N-Line is the trim that has the dual clutch transmission. Every other trim level has the 8 speed.
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.
In the US there is no 7DCT in the Tuscon. Far as I know the Hybrid has the 6DCT here. Uses the standard 8 automatic on all trims except the Hybrid and PHEV. We most likely will get the 2.5 4cyl as well, but the Hybrid and PHEV will get the 1.6T
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.
Good video. Thank you 🙂👍
Glad you enjoyed it
I agree with you on the tail lights. they give signs at the back they higher
🙌
Sorry
Great review. Like so many others, the indicators being dangerously low is why I would choose the Sportage over the Tucson. I really like the Tucson, but that point of safety remains a no sale. Also, I’ve read and watched car reviews and tests for decades, however I have no idea what “HDA” is. You reference it several times as if everyone knows exactly what it might be.
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.
I love the car so much I'm getting a second after first was totaled from flooded street.
Sorry to hear that, then you will love this facelift more!
We encounter a problem in hot weather in Gulf areas and the Middle East with the DCT dry gear, not wet. The car was holding and heating up many times.
Dry DCTs do have known issues. Import models are most likely to be an Automatic.
The rear turn signals are too low! I was almost going to get a ‘24 Tucson, and now want the ‘25 face lift now!
Hopefully we can also have 16T hybrid version in Australia
Comment about 6:00. This is optional behavior. When you change the back view mirrors controller to the left or right it will put down your mirrors but if you set the controller to the middle mirrors will stay up. Found this year on my Santa Fe.
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
Thank you for your great review. Can you please tell me what are dimensions of facelift Tucson?
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.
1st of all very nice materials regarding car reviews, but I have a question..do you know when this model will be available in europe? I could not find any info
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!
will the 2025 santa cruz get the same interior??? i really enjoy your reviews..thanks
Thanks for watching! Most likely, yeah.
Is steering wheel bigger? In last tucson in have issues in seeing whole instrument screen though it, and now screen is bigger. Also did they remove design patern from turn signals that matched few places on exterior? I liked those and old steering wheel, old front and separate screens. Maybe I shoukd get preface lift before price increase
Put aside the design factor, it's just the latest Hyundai interior theme found on all cars.
I like the previous exterior more. The new front, especially front bumper, the lines don't flow.
Is the middle arm rest actually at the optimal and comfortable position? It might be inconvenient because of the center console and the wireless charging deck, no?
Didn’t really notice any of the inconveniences 🙂
Thank you for this review. I currently own a 2022 Tucson Limited hybrid. It has been a great car overall. My disappointments have been lower than advertised MPG's (31 vs 36) and the lack of a volume knob (and other knobs.) In your humble opinion, does the 2025 have enough improvements that I should consider trading in my 2022 hybrid for a new 2025 hybrid?
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.
Will the Sportage get some of these new refresh features as well for 2025?
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.
I drive a Kona facelift (2022) model 1.0 lt 7 DCT dry model for 20 months now, having about 20.000 klm, half of them in the city traffic and the rest on the open road. I have been following this technology from 2009 when the VW group started using their DSG 7 DCT dry gearbox. I have never heard anyone complain about the performance of a 7 DCT pre-synchronised gearbox! It is regarded top-notch technology, delivering much better performance and economy than any other type of automatic gearbox (except the CVT gearboxes) both in the city and outside, while being trustworthy and problems-free at the same time. It may not be as smooth as a constant transmission gearbox (e.g. the Mercedes ones) but it is reasonably smooth especially after the 2nd gear and after the 3nd gear I cannot see any difference with the constant transmission gearboxes anyway. So, with all due respect, but when I hear you say the phrase "...that everybody hates..." and also giving the impression that a 7 DCT dry pre-synchronised gearbox is not that good, I am sorry but I really do not understand what you are talking about...!
That's what the hype is like here in Korea. Instant hate when people hear dry DCT. I also have Seltos with 7spd dry DCT as I've mentioned multiple times in my video, which I am completely satisfied with. There sure are distinctive pros&cons to every transmission. It's also true that automatic transmissions have caught up real fast in the past few years, advantages of DCTs are surely dissipating.
Ok, now I get it. I didn' t know that about Korean hype. Still unjustified though. Keep up the good work! @@CarSceneKorea
I don’t know if “everyone” hates the DCT, but I can tell you that I do. The jerky, halting performance at very low speeds is an annoyance and even the nearby joggers and persons walking their dogs turn to look, wondering what is wrong with the car. A 15 year old new driver on a learner’s permit could work the gears of a standard shift better than the DCT handles shifting gears electronically. I think this is a very nice new SUV otherwise, but after driving a DCT from Hyundai for five years I won’t be driving another one. Other people can make their own decisions about it.
What’s the engine spec? All you kept talkin about was the dry 7 speed dct, with options will we get for hybrid, wich option will be get the non hybrid??
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.
Problem is the insane price hike this car goes through for last 3-5 years 😢it’s a shame that they didn’t fixed the rear signal lights plus 8 speed automatic 😢
Inflation isn't that difficult to find 🥲
Did they add the heat pump for hybrids? Senseless tech where engine turns on to heat the cabin for heat in their PHEV models.
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
Do you know when the face lifted Tucson releases in other countries? Specifically the middle east?
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
Recently Hyundai just launched this new Tucson in US. I saw they introduced that the navigation from Apple carplay can be shown in the HUD. Is that true?
I didn't see it for myself, but I was told AA is available, and CarPlay will soon follow.
Night driving also, so that you can see if the light output of the (drl) headlights, the range has improved🤔, please.
You bet! Definitely getting this.
@@CarSceneKorea👍🏼👌🏼
DRL is just so you can be easily seen, no need to increase the output there...
Hello... I hope they will integrate the small volume engine and the latest technology hybrid system into their product range.
Tucson hybrid available!
I really live the 2025 tucson. I preasently own a F-150 in location till november 2025. At the end i'll choose between the PHEV tucson or the new Santa Fe. A little disppointed by the 7 speed dct. I guess that it will come with the 6 speed with the hybrid or phev.
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.
Does it have the same annoying warnings like Kona? Is it possible to remove the audio warnings? Are those resetting every time when you stop the car?
Not sure which warning you are referring to, I always turn off all alerts on the navigation too.
Hi & thanks for the video! What Tucson version is this? N-Line, Style+, Premium or Luxury?
A regular model, not N-Line. Loaded, highest trim here in Korea. Names are different around the globe, so look for the loaded model.
Like you mentioned, the lowered rear signal lights should go up. At worse, they can make the brake lights flicker or something.
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.
Đúng như bạn nói ,không một ai thích đèn xi nhan thấp như vậy, thậm chí là ghét bỏ ,phần nội thất thì rất đẹp và đầy đủ công năng. Nếu hộp số 8 cấp ướt , awd, ..tôi sẽ chờ nâng cấp lần sau
Có vẻ giống như những gì chúng ta sẽ nhận được với chiếc Tucson tiếp theo. Cảm ơn đã xem!
I have a question , hope it gets answered. Did 2022 tucson (n line/ elite plus / hybrid) have "Reverse / R" side mirror tilting? I actually like previous gear buttons and screen placements. but that mirror question is important for me. couldnt find it anywhere. No one mentioned about it.
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!
Anyone considering a tucson be aware that there are two wheelbase versions and one is 15cm shorter in length. Some countries get this shorter version which is dumb in my opinion. It is not a big suv to begin with.
Will the facelifted Tucson PHEV also have the 7 speed DCT?
No info about PHEV yet in Korea since Korea never got it.
I am curious how the center console looks on a new Tucson facelift manual transmission. I couldn't find any pics online
Can't find one either 🥲
The second row window one touch current car has it also has 3 level rear heated seating nomchange there. But where is the front memory seat and the heating a ventilated fronts seats where have they gone ???
Front memory seats are where they used to be, top left next to the side mirrors.
I wish they focused more on the quality, reliability and longevity of the engines as well.
Sure is important!
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Great video. How many airbags are there?
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.
Wondering if the first row windows fit pre facelift model. I would like to have them replaced.
Can't give you a precise answer to the question unfortunately 🥲
The bottom turn signals will make a lot of people reconsider. Otherwise a super solid vehicle
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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.
I really wanted LED for turning signal in the back...how hard was it to do it?
Next Tucson hopefully 🤞
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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.
Have any idea when it will be avaible to purchase în Europa?
It typically takes about six months to reach other parts of the globe🥲
Its already being produced. Keep checking configurators
So the dry DCT is not good for city driving but is it better on the hybrid? I imagine the electric motor helps a lot with the city driving wear.
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
Bro driving 2025 Tucson in 2024! :P
How it is labeled here in Korea ;)
What is that section to the left of the dashboard with like a circle in the middle?
Fingerprint recognition system.
Anybody can provide a picture with the manual gear shifting stick for this facelift Tucson ? I cant find anywhere.
There isn't one for domestic market at least.
What is your opinion about 6DCT in Kona hybrid 2024?
Didn’t get to test drive the car, but I do like all DCTs from HMG :)
used to owning a volkswagen 7spd dct dry already haunts me
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...
So they finally fixed wireless android auto and apple car play or it is still required to use the wire cord?
Wireless connection supported!
and so...what trim you have? I doubt that huge widescreen will be present on silver or base trim, right? definitely no sunroof and some other stuff...
Trim names differ from a market to another, this is loaded model, top trim.
I don't know why I want a light bar at the front but I want one
Hybrid is the one to get. It's inevitable the next generation will have an EV version, like the Kona. Blessed New Year everyone!
Happy New Year to you and everyone as well :)
when would this be available usually? Summer? Fall?
It typically takes about six months to reach other parts of the globe🥲
In the US, Kona is subcompact and Tucson is compact. I take it Korea doesn't have anything bigger than a Palisade (what we would call full size)?
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.
i have an elantra N line with 7 dry DCT, is it the same with this car?
In a nutshell, yes. However, each could feel different based on which vehicle it is coped with as shown in this video.
Is the transmission in the Hybrid a wet dual clutch transmission?.
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.
so they removed the best part which was front leds and messed up the dashboard which can belong to any car now.
having the turn signals that low same with kia is so dangerous when your in a big 4x4 or truck you just dont notice it well enough!
You have a point 🥲
I am confuse I ordered a 2024 back in late September early October I still have not received the car and you’re promoting the 2025. I am in Toronto, Ontario Canada, by the way.
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..
The rear turn signals alone makes this a NO SALE!
i have 3 Tucson with DCT MHybrid and at 28k the DCT are broken, is not for city ..if u drive in city at every 30k u must change the clutch at DCT ....
Driving habits contribute to longevity of DCTs a lot too just like any manual 🥲
I wonder if the American version will also be DCT?
Not sure, but I've heard it's all be 8spd automatic thus far for the NA market?
Is the steering same as the ionic 5?
Nope, very different. Thickness, material used, buttons, etc.
Are you test driving GAS or HYBRID? Some saying gas is under powered... Is it or it's alright? Can't decide... For 2025 hybrid would need to wait at least 3 more months...
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.