2027 Hyundai Tucson revealed with bold boxy redesign
The fifth-generation Tucson brings Hyundai's upright 'Art of Steel' styling, a roomier cabin and new Pleos infotainment, with Australian showrooms expected to get the new mid-size SUV during 2027.
Rob Leigh
Key takeaways
- 2027 Hyundai Tucson revealed with boxy Art of Steel styling
- Bigger cabin, 14.6-inch touchscreen and new Pleos software inside
- Australian launch expected in 2027, likely hybrid-focused
Hyundai has pulled the covers off the 2027 Hyundai Tucson in South Korea and the fifth-generation mid-size SUV looks nothing like the car it replaces.
Gone are the swooping curves, traded for an upright, boxy body wearing Hyundai's new 'Art of Steel' design language. Australian showrooms are expected to get the new Tucson during 2027, though local timing and specs are yet to be locked in.
The Tucson is one of the country's top-selling mid-size SUVs sitting second behind the Toyota RAV4 and ahead of the Mazda CX-5 and Kia Sportage.
A boxy new look
The styling is a clean break from the old car. Full-width LED light bars run across the nose and tail, using angular H-shape signatures shared with Hyundai's incoming i30 Sedan.
Hyundai has borrowed a Tesla trick too, hiding the central LED sections and bouncing their light off the bodywork for a softer glow. The main headlight beams sit lower in the bumper, tucked behind black plastic when switched off.
A rugged XRT variant joins from launch, adding tougher bumpers, skid plates, carbon-fibre-look wheel-arch trims, black window surrounds and unique wheels. Whether the sporty N Line returns is still up in the air.
A roomier, screen-heavy cabin
Inside, the Hyundai Tucson gets a full redesign.
The old dual-screen setup makes way for a single central touchscreen, believed to measure 14.6 inches, running Hyundai's new Pleos Connect software.
A slim driver display sits high on the dash so you look over the wheel rather than through it. Physical dials survive for volume, tuning, fan speed and temperature, but most other controls now live in the screen.
The gear selector moves to a Mercedes-style stalk to free up the console. Dual wireless charging, multi-zone climate, sat-nav and power memory seats all feature, alongside quirky touches like a card holder on the driver's air vent and a hidden palm rest tray.
2027 Hyundai Tucson dimensions
The new model grows in every direction and Hyundai claims best-in-class interior space. Rear headroom is up 29mm and the rear doors now swing open to 83 degrees, up from 73, for easier access.
| Dimension | 2027 Tucson | Change vs current |
| Length | 4700mm | +60mm |
| Width | 1905mm | +40mm |
| Height | 1685mm | +20mm |
| Wheelbase | 2785mm | +30mm |
Australian launch
Hyundai hasn't confirmed powertrains, but the Tucson is tipped to run an updated version of the current 172kW 1.6-litre turbo-petrol hybrid. A global reveal in America is expected before the end of this year, with Australian cars due in 2027.
Frequently asked questions
When will the 2027 Hyundai Tucson arrive in Australia?
Hyundai expects the new Tucson in Australian showrooms during 2027, though exact timing and local specifications are yet to be confirmed.
Will the 2027 Hyundai Tucson be a hybrid?
Powertrains aren't confirmed, but the Tucson is likely to use an updated 172kW 1.6-litre turbo-petrol hybrid, and may drop non-hybrid variants locally.
How big is the 2027 Hyundai Tucson?
It measures 4700mm long, 1905mm wide and 1685mm tall, making it 60mm longer than the current model with more rear-seat space.
Rob Leigh
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Rob Leigh is Co-founder and Director of The Beep based in Melbourne, Australia. He has 15+ years inside a major automotive OEM, specialising in product planning, pricing and vehicle strategy.
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