Is this our first look at the bigger 2027 Hyundai Tucson?

Key takeaways

• 2027 Hyundai Tucson render previews a bigger boxier redesign
• Petrol and hybrid power expected, range-extender under consideration
• Global reveal late 2026, Australian arrival likely in 2027

This render imagines how the 2027 Hyundai Tucson could look and it points to a bigger, boxier SUV than the car it replaces. It's our take, built from prototypes spied testing in the Austrian Alps and South Korea, previewing Hyundai's next big-seller before the covers come off.

Hyundai has confirmed the reveal for the fourth quarter of this year. Australian buyers will wait longer, with local arrival expected in 2027.

What the 2027 Hyundai Tucson render shows

The render leans into what the spy cars reveal: sharp, upright surfacing and a squarer, bluffer nose in place of the current car's curved glasshouse and soft edges. Under the camouflage sits a vertically stacked LED headlight setup, lower fog lights and what looks like a full-width light bar across the front.

At the rear, expect slim vertical LED tail-lights at the outer edges. A clamshell bonnet appears to round out the harder-edged look.

Bigger than before and a completely new interior

Size is the real story. Parked next to a previous-generation Sorento, one prototype looked almost as long as Hyundai's larger seven-seater. That hints at a stretched wheelbase, more rear legroom and a bigger boot for the next Tucson.

Hyundai left the cabin mostly exposed during testing, and it's dominated by a huge tablet-style screen running the brand's new Pleos software. It appears larger than the 14.6-inch unit in the latest i30 Sedan, with a separate driver display mounted high on the dash and physical controls still sitting below.

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Spy footage also shows dual wireless charging pads, large cup holders, a 60:40-split rear bench and a chunky, old-school gear lever on the console.

Petrol, hybrid and a possible range-extender

A visible exhaust confirms combustion power, so petrol and hybrid variants are locked in. More interesting is talk of a range-extender option where a small petrol engine acts as a generator to top up the battery. Hyundai hasn't confirmed the underpinnings, so this could be a new platform or a heavy update of the current one.

The wraps come off in South Korea before the end of the year and then we'll see how close this render lands. For Australian buyers it's a 2027 story, so a current Tucson still makes sense for anyone who isn't willing to wait.

Frequently asked questions

When does the 2027 Hyundai Tucson arrive in Australia?

Australian arrival is expected in 2027, following a global reveal confirmed for late 2026. Hyundai Australia is yet to lock in local timing or specs.

How much will the 2027 Hyundai Tucson cost?

Next-generation pricing hasn't been confirmed. The current Tucson starts at $40,100 before on-road costs, with the Hybrid from $42,850.

What will the 2027 Hyundai Tucson look like?

Spy shots point to a boxier, more upright design with a squarer nose and slim vertical tail-lights. Our render imagines that harder-edged look ahead of the official reveal.