2025 Hyundai Tucson Unofficially Drops All Camouflage, Do You Like the Fresh Looks?

We have seen multiple prototypes in the open these past few months, some of which were on towing duty. And if it is something that most of them had in common, it was the thick camouflage that's usually reserved for brand-new rides and not facelifted ones.

At first glance, the model looks pretty much the same as its predecessor. Nonetheless, there are a few important upgrades that need mentioning, like the new grille, revised lighting signature, redesigned bumper, and a similar treatment applied to the back end that was not that visible due to the fake hump.

The interior of the 2025 Hyundai Tucson will eventually open up to the camera. Meanwhile, we can speculate on it getting at least new software for the infotainment screen and digital dials, alongside perhaps a tweaked center console and maybe a new steering wheel. It is possible that new upholstery and trim could round off the mid-cycle refresh makeover inside.

We wouldn't hold our breath for any significant upgrades in the powertrain department, where the current Tucson uses a 187 hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with optional all-wheel drive in our market. Chances are the same goes for the self-charging hybrid and plug-in hybrid derivatives, which enjoy 226 and 261 hp, respectively, in the pre-facelifted iteration of the fourth-gen.

Now, while the Korean automaker tends to keep the design of the 2025 Tucson a secret until the grand unveiling, the internet has already had its way with it. The renderings posted in the gallery above came from Digimods Design on YouTube, and imagine the popular compact crossover with a few styling tweaks.

For one, the front bumper looks different, featuring vertical air vents and a different central intake, tweaked headlamps, and a few adjustments made to the wheel arches. Things revolve around the new bumper and diffuser combo when it comes to the back end, which also sports a new spoiler and revised lighting signature.

The digital updates are simple yet effective, and we certainly wouldn't mind if the facelifted Hyundai Tucson ends up looking identical to the one in these illustrations. But this is a question that will be answered when the time comes, so we will remind you that this vehicle is likely due sometime next year, perhaps making its way to the US of A for the 2025 model year and slightly bumping the price that currently starts at $27,250 for the base variant of the 2024 Tucson.