New Generation, New Attitude

The 2027 Tucson is designed to balance daily practicality with greater capability. Its proportions are intended to make it manageable in urban environments while providing the passenger room, cargo flexibility, and available all-wheel-drive confidence needed for weekend travel and outdoor use.

Attachment-ready roof rails support specialized sporting equipment, while the Tucson Hybrid is expected to be able to tow a small trailer weighing up to 3,000 pounds.

Fully Redesigned Exterior

The outgoing Tucson’s familiar appearance gives way to a longer, wider, taller, and tougher-looking SUV. Muscular body lines, prominent fenders, and stronger proportions help define Hyundai’s new “Art of Steel” design language.

Hot-stamped steel is used in key areas to improve impact resistance. LED headlights and taillights will be standard, while higher trims are expected to offer Micro Pixel Lighting with 25,600 LED pixels for precise nighttime illumination, welcome and leaving animations, and a rain-guide function.

Designed for Year-Round Comfort

Available tri-zone automatic climate control will help passengers tailor cabin comfort across multiple seating areas. Hyundai has also announced available 13.5V metal-coated heated glass engineered to provide rapid de-icing in cold weather.

The same glass technology is designed to reduce solar energy entering the cabin by 60 percent in warmer weather, helping keep interior temperatures lower and reducing demand on the air-conditioning system.

State-of-the-Art Technology

The 2027 Tucson introduces Hyundai’s Android-based Pleos Connect infotainment system. Designed around usability and evolving digital functionality, the system includes features such as single-screen operation, gesture controls, and over-the-air software updates.

Hyundai’s new Gleo AI brings natural conversational voice interaction into the cabin. Instead of relying on a connected phone or manually navigating menus, drivers and passengers will be able to ask spoken questions and request information or functions more naturally.

Advanced Hyundai SmartSense Technology

The redesigned Tucson will continue to feature Hyundai SmartSense driver-assistance technology. Hyundai has also announced an in-cabin monitoring system designed to watch the driver’s eyes for signs of drowsiness and proactively recommend a break when necessary.

The system will also help check that a child or pet has not been left behind after the vehicle is parked. Higher trim levels are expected to add more advanced versions of selected driver-assistance technologies.

2027 Hyundai Tucson Powertrain Options

The 2027 Tucson will be offered with three different powertrain choices, giving shoppers the option to prioritize traditional gasoline power, hybrid efficiency, or plug-in electric driving.

Hybrid-Specific Technology

The Tucson Hybrid will receive Hyundai’s E-Traction system, which actively optimizes torque distribution to help reduce wheel slip through corners and improve traction, stability, and control.

Hybrid models will also offer HEV Stay Mode, allowing systems such as climate control and wireless smartphone charging to continue operating even when the vehicle itself is turned off.