2027 Hyundai Tucson Revealed: Bigger, Boxier and More High-Tech

Hyundai has revealed the next-generation Tucson, bringing a significant design overhaul to its popular SUV. The new model adopts a much boxier and more upright appearance than its predecessor, while also growing in size to offer more space inside the cabin.

The new Tucson measures 4.7 metres in length, making it 60mm longer than the outgoing model. Its wheelbase has also increased by 30mm to 2,785mm, while the width has gone up by 40mm to 1,905mm.

What Happened

The biggest change is the Tucson’s styling. Hyundai has moved away from the sharp and angular look of the current-generation model in favour of a more upright and rugged design.

• The new Tucson is scheduled to go on sale in South Korea later this year, with global markets expected to follow in 2027.

• Hyundai India currently sells the Tucson with petrol and diesel engine options, although details about the powertrains for the new-generation model in India are yet to be confirmed.

• The company is expected to announce details about its engine and powertrain options closer to its launch.

Key Details

The SUV gets prominent edges and a boxier silhouette, along with larger quarter glass and more upright proportions. Hyundai has also increased the rear door opening angle by 10 degrees to 83 degrees, which should make getting in and out of the.

• Hyundai has not revealed the technical specifications of the new Tucson yet.

• However, Hyundai has not confirmed which India-spec models will get Pleos.

• The Creta is one of Hyundai’s most important models in India, and future updates or a new generation could adopt elements of this new digital interface, including the dashboard layout, connected features and software.

Why It Matters

The additional height has resulted in 29mm more rear-seat headroom compared to the outgoing Tucson. The new Tucson also features illuminated H-shaped design elements at both the front and rear.

• This could be particularly relevant for the next-generation Hyundai Creta.

• The Pleos system is expected to become a key part of Hyundai’s next-generation infotainment architecture, and its influence could eventually extend to products developed for the Indian market.

What Reports Say

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• Continued reporting by CarWale as more details emerge