- The 2027 Tucson adopts a sharper yet more restrained design.
- New renderings show lighting inspired by Hyundai concepts.
- Combustion, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid models are on the cards.
The current Tucson was one of the first Hyundai models to ditch conservatism in favor of a modern and highly eye-catching design, unlike any other model from the Korean brand to have launched before it. A redesigned version is now in the works, and once again, it’s set for a dramatic styling overhaul.
Recent prototypes of the 2027 Tucson have indicated it will share little in common with the model it replaces, and these renderings reflect this. We’ve always been rather fond of the sharp and edgy design of the outgoing Tucson, and while the model presented here looks a little more restrained, it’s still very striking.
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These fresh renderings from artist Nikita Chuyko for Abto Mail renderings depict the new Tucson with an upper LED light bar inspired by the recent Hyundai Crater concept, with LED elements that stretch diagonally further down the fascia, connecting to horizontal DRLs and the main headlamps. The split black grille is also positioned rather low on the car’s fascia, adding to the intriguing looks.
New Proportions And Lighting Signature
Viewed from the side, the new Tucson shares similarities with the current Santa Fe, including the squared-off wheel arches. It also features door handles sitting flush with the bodywork, as well as black elements at the base of the doors and black roof rails.
The rear of the 2027 Tucson may also share almost nothing in common with the current car. In these renderings, as well as in recent spy shots, it appears Hyundai will install a full-width light bar with slim central taillights.
What Other Updates Will be Made?
Few official details have surfaced about the redesigned Tucson, but it will arrive with a thoroughly updated interior. If not the very first, it will almost certainly be among the first Hyundai models to debut the company’s new Pleos infotainment system, built around a Tesla-style central touchscreen. Whether Hyundai also replaces the traditional instrument panel remains to be seen.
Fortunately, teaser images Hyundai shared of a prototype cabin suggest it will still feature a bottom row of physical buttons and even a knob for essential functions. A small mercy, perhaps, for those who prefer not to dig through menus just to adjust the temperature.
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As for what powers it, nothing has been confirmed. However, expect the 2027 Tucson to retain a familiar spread of turbocharged ICE, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid options. There is also the prospect of a 300 hp Tucson N joining the lineup, pairing a 1.6-liter turbo four-cylinder with an electric e-axle.
