With the unveiling of the 2027 Hyundai Tucson, the automaker has put its top-selling compact SUV through a thorough redesign. The result is a vehicle with a more upright and assertive character, and one that is larger in every dimension.
Official photos of the next-generation Tucson show a clear departure from the softer lines of the present model. In their place is a rugged look defined by flatter bodywork and squared-off proportions. With this more commanding stance, the new Tucson is well positioned to make a statement against such competition as the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Subaru Forester.
Size is where the 2027 Tucson makes its most obvious mark. Hyundai has added 2.3 inches to the length of the outgoing version for an overall 185-inch profile, and it is 1.57 inches wider as well. That gives the SUV a more planted air on the road and should open up some extra room for passengers and cargo within the cabin, though interior dimensions have not been put to paper just yet.
A partial view of the inside has been provided, and there is something for buyers to like. The dashboard is now home to a substantially larger touchscreen infotainment system, putting the Tucson on par with other new Hyundai offerings. Yet the company has left a set of physical buttons below the display for quick access to common functions. It is a sensible move in an industry where so many are pushing drivers to navigate digital menus for everything.
For now, technical data on the 2027 Hyundai Tucson is scarce. Hyundai has only gone on record about the design work inside and out, with specifics on performance and hybrid options to be made public nearer the launch date. Judging by what is in the lineup today, one would put money on both gasoline and hybrid versions being available, but nothing has been confirmed.
In many ways, this is the most significant overhaul in the history of the 2027 Hyundai Tucson. It is a more modern and rugged take on the popular compact. Further particulars on pricing, availability and the powertrains will follow in the coming months.
