2027 Hyundai Tucson Unveiled With Bold, Boxy Redesign

Hyundai has unveiled the fifth-generation Tucson, revealing a radical redesign that transforms the popular compact SUV with a boxy, rugged aesthetic and increased dimensions. The new model, designated for the 2027 model year, was shown in Korea ahead of an official launch scheduled for October.

The most immediate change is the exterior, which adopts Hyundai's new "Art of Steel" design language. The vehicle features an upright, two-box silhouette with sharp angles, prominent fender flares, and a full-width LED light bar at both the front and rear. An illuminated H-shaped motif is a signature element. Hyundai describes the look as "bolder and more robust," moving away from the rounded form of the outgoing model. A rugged XRT trim has also been previewed, featuring a more aggressive front grille and skid plates.

In terms of size, the new Tucson is significantly larger. It measures 4,700 mm long, 1,905 mm wide, and 1,685 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,785 mm. This represents an increase of 60 mm in overall length, 40 mm in width, and 30 mm in the wheelbase compared to the previous generation. Hyundai states this growth provides "best-in-class interior space," with second-row...