Automotive
Hyundai unveils redesigned 2027 Tucson compact SUV
The next-generation model features boxier exterior styling, a heavily updated interior, and an updated hybrid powertrain.
The short version
- Hyundai revealed the next-generation 2027 Tucson compact SUV featuring boxier exterior styling and a revamped interior with a large touchscreen.
- The vehicle will continue to offer hybrid and nonhybrid powertrain options, with the updated hybrid generating 242 horsepower.
- Detailed U.S. specifications, pricing, nonhybrid engine details, and official fuel economy ratings have not yet been announced.
Key facts
- Hyundai revealed the new-generation 2027 Tucson featuring a boxier body shape, full-width front and rear light bars, and prominent fender flares.[Car and Driver]
- The new hybrid model uses a 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-four engine producing 242 horsepower, an 11-horsepower increase compared to the previous generation.[Car and Driver]
- The interior redesign includes a large central touchscreen display, a two-spoke steering wheel, and a rounded center console.[Car and Driver]
- Hyundai confirmed that the off-road-styled XRT trim level will remain part of the Tucson lineup.[Car and Driver]
What remains uncertain
- U.S. specifications, dimensions, nonhybrid powertrain details, and EPA fuel economy estimates remain forthcoming.[Car and Driver]
- It is unknown whether a plug-in hybrid option will be offered for the 2027 model year.[Car and Driver]
Sources
- 2027 Hyundai Tucson Revealed with a Radical New DesignCar and Driver