Can the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Handle Your Towing Needs?

Taking your recreational equipment along for the journey requires meaningful towing capability. The 2025 Hyundai Tucson offers impressive towing capacity that enables your active lifestyle, whether you're bringing along bikes, a small boat, or camping gear.

From weekend getaways to seasonal adventures, your SUV should adapt to your recreational needs without compromise. The 2025 Tucson delivers capability that extends beyond everyday driving, giving you the freedom to bring more of what matters on your journeys.

Towing Capacity Across Powertrains

The 2025 Tucson's towing capabilities vary strategically across its powertrain lineup to match different adventure profiles. The standard 2.5L Smartstream engine available in the Preferred, Preferred with Trend Package, and XRT trims delivers an impressive 3,500 pounds of towing capacity when properly equipped. This robust capability puts small boats, camper trailers, and recreational equipment within easy reach.

For drivers choosing the efficiency advantages of the Tucson Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid models, you'll still enjoy a substantial 2,000-pound towing capacity. This allows you to tow smaller trailers, personal watercraft, or adventure gear while benefiting from the exceptional efficiency of electrified powertrains.

Every Tucson comes standard with trailer pre-wiring, making the connection process straightforward, while the standard HTRAC All-Wheel Drive system enhances stability and confidence when towing across varied terrain and weather conditions.

Power to Pull With Confidence

Towing capacity numbers tell only part of the story—the engine's torque delivery determines how confidently your vehicle handles the added weight. The 2.5L engine generates 178 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 RPM, providing steady power for highway merges and hill climbs when towing.

The hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains offer even more impressive torque characteristics. The Tucson Hybrid delivers 258 lb-ft of torque at just 1,500-4,500 RPM, while the Plug-in Hybrid matches this torque output with the added benefit of immediate electric motor response. This low-end torque makes for responsive acceleration and confident towing, even with a trailer in tow.

The transmission system also plays a critical role in towing performance. The 8-speed automatic transmission in the gas models includes SHIFTRONIC manual mode with paddle shifters, giving you added control when towing on challenging terrain. The hybrid models feature a specialized 6-speed automatic transmission optimized for the electrified powertrain's unique torque characteristics.

Stability Features for Towing Safety

Towing capacity matters, but safety while towing is equally important. The 2025 Tucson includes standard Trailer Sway Assist technology that automatically detects trailer sway and applies braking pressure selectively to individual wheels, helping maintain stability and control.

The Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Vehicle Hold provides additional security when starting on inclines with a trailer, preventing rollback and ensuring smooth starts. The braking system itself features substantial 325 mm ventilated front discs and 305 mm rear discs, providing reliable stopping power even when towing at the vehicle's capacity.

The column-mounted Shift-by-wire gear selector with paddle shifters offers intuitive control when manually selecting gears during towing situations that require more driver involvement, such as descending steep grades or navigating challenging terrain.

Drive Mode Select with Multi-Terrain Modes

Towing across varied surfaces requires adaptive vehicle systems. The 2025 Tucson features Drive Mode Select with multi-terrain modes standard across all trims. This system allows you to optimize powertrain response, steering effort, and HTRAC All-Wheel Drive power distribution based on current driving conditions.

For example, when towing a trailer on slippery boat ramps or across uneven campground terrain, you can select the appropriate terrain mode to maximize traction and control. When highway towing, Sport mode provides more responsive acceleration for merging and passing, while Eco mode helps optimize fuel efficiency during long-distance towing journeys.

Practical Design for Towing Convenience

Beyond pure capability, the 2025 Tucson incorporates practical design elements that enhance the towing experience. The available proximity-activated smart liftgate provides hands-free access to the cargo area even when your hands are full with towing equipment or supplies.

The 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster available on all but the base Preferred trim provides customizable information displays, including specialized screens for monitoring vehicle systems during towing. With clear visibility of engine temperature, transmission temperature, and other critical parameters, you'll tow with confidence and awareness.

For nighttime towing, the LED lighting systems provide superior illumination of the road ahead and the trailer behind you, enhancing safety during evening arrivals at your destination or early morning departures.

Cargo Capacity Complements Towing

Effective towing often pairs with thoughtful cargo management. The 2025 Tucson offers substantial cargo capacity of up to 2,119 litres with the rear seats folded down in the gas models. Even the Plug-in Hybrid model provides 1,876 litres of cargo space, ensuring you can bring along essential gear inside the vehicle while towing additional equipment.

The 60/40 split-folding rear seats with adjustable head restraints allow you to configure the interior space based on your specific passenger and cargo needs for each adventure. This flexibility means you can optimize what you carry inside versus what you tow behind, making the most of the Tucson's capabilities.

The 2025 Tucson proves that a compact SUV can deliver meaningful towing capacity without sacrificing efficiency, comfort, or technology. With up to 3,500 pounds of towing capability, standard HTRAC All-Wheel Drive, and thoughtful towing-focused features, your recreational equipment goes where you go.

Ready to pull more than your weight? Visit Georgetown Hyundai today to explore how the 2025 Tucson's towing capabilities can expand your weekend adventures. Our team will help you match the right Tucson trim and equipment to your specific towing needs.