Official: This is what the new Hyundai Tucson looks like

(Motorsport-Total.com/Motor1) – Hyundai has gotten into the habit of completely overhauling the design of a model with each generation change. And the Tucson is no exception. The new edition of the popular SUV looks as if it was designed with a ruler for a Robocop remake: many edges create a sharp, almost boxy appearance. It also somewhat resembles the electric SUVs of sister brand Kia.

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When disguised prototypes of the new Tucson were spotted, the test mules appeared larger than the outgoing generation. Hyundai now confirms this impression and states that the body has been stretched by 60 millimeters to 4.70 meters. Half of this increase is due to the wheelbase, which now measures 2,785 millimeters.

The next-generation Tucson is also 40 millimeters wider, now measuring 1,905 millimeters, which is intended to create even more space inside. It is easy to recognize that it is a larger vehicle by the generously sized rear side windows. Additionally, getting in is easier because the rear doors can now open 10 degrees further, to a total of 83 degrees.

New Tucson grows in all dimensions

With a height of 1,685 millimeters, the revised Tucson is 20 millimeters taller than its predecessor and offers 29 millimeters more headroom in the rear than the previous model. At the front and rear, there is also an illuminated H motif, making the headlights and taillights almost interchangeable.

Since we have already mentioned the interior several times, it is hardly surprising that Hyundai has completely redesigned the cockpit to integrate the new Pleos infotainment system. Although the manufacturer does not specify the size of the touchscreen, it is probably the 17-inch version from the Grandeur rather than the new Elantra solution with 14.6 inches. Either way, there is still a row of physical controls below the large display – and that is good news.

Screens and buttons

Although we live in a time of cost pressure, Hyundai fortunately has not scrapped the instrument cluster. The slim display sits on top of the dashboard directly in the driver’s line of sight and is reminiscent of the layouts of the two other models already mentioned. This solution somewhat resembles a stripped-down version of the BMW New Class cockpit.

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Photo gallery: Hyundai Tucson (2027)

Presumably, most if not all future Hyundai vehicles could receive a similar concept with the new operating system. From perforated seat covers and wood decor to pleasant ambient lighting and just the right amount of conventional controls, the interior of the new Tucson feels like a quite pleasant place.

Since this is initially only the design reveal, Hyundai does not yet provide any technical data apart from the dimensions. More about the new Tucson is expected to be known later this year when it is launched soon in South Korea. The rest of the world is likely to follow in 2027.

The current Tucson starts in Germany at 36,490 euros. Engine-wise, there are petrol engines with 150 and 180 hp as well as a diesel with 136 hp. There is also a full hybrid with 239 hp system output, and the plug-in hybrid offers a total of 288 hp. Manual transmissions are probably no longer available in the future; whether the diesel has a future is uncertain. A sportier N-Line is considered likely.

The new Tucson appears significantly more mature and is no longer really considered a compact SUV. Hyundai’s so-called design language “Art of Steel” ensures a bold appearance that has little in common with its predecessor. Those who prefer to wait for the Kia sister model: the next-generation Sportage will be launched next year and will also be comprehensively redesigned.

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