Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Hyundai has revealed the fifth-generation Tucson, giving its popular SUV a dramatic design makeover ahead of its global debut as a 2027 model. The new Tucson moves away from the sharp, heavily creased styling of the outgoing SUV and adopts a more upright, squared-off appearance inspired by Hyundai’s new ‘Art of Steel’ design philosophy.
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The biggest change is visible from the outside. The new Tucson has a much more vertical silhouette, with pronounced wheel arches, chunky body cladding and flatter body surfaces giving it a tougher SUV stance. At the front, a full-width LED light signature runs across the nose, joined by vertically stacked lighting elements and boxier headlamp units positioned lower down. The bonnet is flatter and sits higher, while the bumper features a broad air intake and metallic-look detailing.
The profile has also been given a significant rethink. The front and rear sections are more upright than before, while the flared arches and prominent cladding give the SUV a wider-looking stance. Hyundai has also added silver detailing that runs towards the rear pillar, along with faux roof rails and conventional pull-type door handles.
At the rear, the Tucson gets another slim LED light element, vertical lighting elements and large ‘TUCSON’ lettering. A roof spoiler and chunky bumper complete the new look, with the XRT version receiving its own bumper and skid-plate treatment.
New Tucson is bigger than before
The fifth-generation Tucson has grown in every key dimension. It measures 4,700mm long, 1,905mm wide and 1,685mm tall, with a 2,785mm wheelbase. Compared with the previous model, it is 60mm longer and 40mm wider, while the wheelbase has increased by 30mm.
The additional exterior dimensions have been used to improve interior space. Hyundai says second-row headroom has increased by 29mm, while the wider-opening rear doors can now swing to 83 degrees, compared with 73 degrees previously. The changes should make the rear cabin more accommodating and improve access to the second row.
Completely new cabin
The interior is almost as different as the exterior. The familiar dual-screen-style dashboard layout has been replaced by a large portrait-oriented touchscreen placed prominently in the centre console. It uses Hyundai’s latest Pleos infotainment system, while a separate slim digital instrument display sits higher up in front of the driver.
The dashboard follows a more horizontal theme, with ambient lighting integrated across its width. A new two-spoke steering wheel has a squared-off design, while the centre console adopts a floating layout to create additional storage space underneath.
Other features announced for the Korean-market model include dual wireless smartphone charging and multiple interior colour combinations, with the showcased cabin combining contrasting tones with orange ambient lighting.
Tucson XRT gets a tougher look
Hyundai has also revealed the Tucson XRT alongside the standard SUV. The more rugged version gets a distinctive rectangular-pattern grille, wider skid-plate treatment, black wheel-arch cladding and XRT-specific alloy wheels.
At the back, the XRT receives a redesigned bumper and skid plate, while the cabin gets patterned seats and protective floor mats. Hyundai has also fitted touch-sensitive LED lighting into the tailgate, aimed at making the SUV more useful during outdoor activities.
Hybrid powertrain expected
Hyundai has not disclosed the complete technical specifications of the new Tucson yet. The company is expected to continue offering a mix of petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains depending on the market. An updated version of the existing 1.6-litre hybrid system is expected to feature prominently in the range, although Hyundai is yet to confirm its output, efficiency or drivetrain configurations.
There is no official word yet on an India launch. The previous-generation Tucson was discontinued in India in late 2025, and Hyundai has not confirmed whether the new model will return. If it does make its way here, the fifth-generation SUV will represent a major shift for the Tucson, combining a significantly tougher design with more space and a substantially revamped cabin.
The new design direction could also offer clues about how Hyundai plans to style future SUVs, including models positioned below the Tucson. Its upright proportions, strong horizontal lighting and squared-off detailing point to a broader move away from the flowing, angular design language used by the current generation.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
