How Powerful is the 2025 Hyundai Tucson PHEV?

Blog Jun 27th, 2025

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson PHEV driving off-road

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson PHEV isn’t just eco-friendly, it’s engineered for engaging performance. Blending a turbocharged gasoline engine with a robust electric motor, this plug-in hybrid SUV offers spirited power delivery, all-weather capability, and customizable driving dynamics. Below, the team here at Gus Brown Hyundai has broken down everything drivers need to know about this SUV’s powertrain specs, AWD system, and off-road savvy features.

2025 Hyundai Tucson PHEV Performance

At the core of the Tucson PHEV lies a turbocharged 1.6‑litre, four-cylinder engine paired with a potent 72 kW (97 hp) electric motor drawing from a 13.8 kWh battery. The result of this combination is a total output of 268 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, delivering impressive acceleration and confident performance.

2025 Hyundai Tucson PHEV AWD Capability

All-wheel drive comes standard via Hyundai’s HTRAC system, which is electronically controlled for optimal traction and stability. This intelligent system adjusts torque distribution between the front and rear axles, allowing it to instantly react to road conditions! On-road, HTRAC provides improved handling in rain or light snow. When driving over loose terrain or venturing off-road, this system redistributes torque to maintain traction and control.

2025 Hyundai Tucson PHEV Multi-Terrain Driving Modes

The 2025 Tucson PHEV features a selectable drive-mode system with a wide range of options, tailored to diverse driving conditions:

Eco (Balanced throttle and handling for greater fuel efficiency)
Sport (Provides more torque to the rear, resulting in sharper response and tighter steering)
Snow, Sand, and Mud (Each of these modes optimizes traction in slippery conditions, reducing wheel spin)
My Drive (a customizable mode with a variety of options, including a Baby Mode with reduced initial acceleration sharpness for a gentler ride)

Shop for the 2026 Tucson PHEV at Gus Brown Hyundai

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade will be available here at Gus Brown Hyundai later this year. Interested in shopping for the 2025 Palisade? Don’t hesitate to take a look at our online inventory.