Hyundai Motor Co. don talk say e go launch di all-new Tucson sport utility vehicle for di domestic market next month as e dey expand im hybrid lineup.
Di fifth-generation Tucson, na fully redesigned model wey land six years after di previous generation. E go dey available in two versions: one with turbo 1.6-liter gasoline engine, and anoda with 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline-hybrid powertrain, according to di company press release.
Di gasoline turbo model come with eight-speed automatic transmission, while di hybrid model get fuel economy of 17.4 kilometers per liter.
Di new Tucson carry advanced safety features, including redundant power supply system for door unlocking wey dey use backup power to maintain di door-unlocking function even if main power supply cut off for collision. Hyundai Motor say na di first time dem apply di technology to one of dia vehicles.
Di compact SUV also come with Hyundai Motor next-generation infotainment system, Pleos Connect, for di first time for Hyundai SUV. Di system dey provide access to Gleo AI, a generative artificial intelligence agent.
Meanwhile, Hyundai don reveal full XRT version of di fifth-generation compact crossover. Di more adventurous side build on di regular model complete design overhaul and add chunky styling accents to emphasize im outdoorsy nature.
For front, di XRT stand out wit split rectangular grille wey look considerably more imposing than di unit for di regular Tucson. Di chunky skid plate underneath reinforce di off-road-inspired theme, while di black wheel-arch trim give di SUV more substantial visual footprint. Di black wheels skip di Hyundai logo for XRT lettering.
Di cladding no completely plain. Hyundai say e get pattern inspired by forged carbon, adding some visual interest to wetin for otherwise be fairly predictable black plastic treatment.
Move around back, anoda XRT-specific bumper and skid plate dey. Di tailgate get XRT badge, along wit HTRAC logo wey denote standard all-wheel drive. Hyundai also install protective floor mats for both rows, suggesting say di company expect some XRT buyers actually go get dia SUVs dirty. Rounding out di tweaks na XRT-exclusive patterned seats and dark-metal trim. E no be complete interior makeover, but di darker treatment fit di exterior more rugged character.
Hyundai never present XRT as hardcore rock-crawling machine. Instead, na tougher-looking version of Tucson aimed at buyers wey want idea of adventure-ready SUV without necessarily going full mud-plugger. Dat distinction matter because di regular Tucson don already undergo pretty dramatic transformation for im fifth generation.
Di new SUV be 60 millimeters (2.4 inches) longer, 40 mm (1.6 in) wider, and e ride on wheelbase wey stretch by 30 mm (1.2 in). Hyundai also increase rear-seat headroom by 29 mm (1.1 in) and widen di rear-door opening from 73 to 83 degrees.
Even though e look boxier than ever, di new Tucson be di most aerodynamically efficient to date, wit drag coefficient dropping from 0.33 to 0.30. Active air flaps, aero-optimized wheels, and resculpted roof spoiler help di crossover glide through air more easily than before. Additional sealing material dey to minimize air leakage, along wit newly installed rear underbody spoiler.
For changes you no dey see, di dashboard now get extra noise insulation to keep engine noise out of di cabin. Front door glass thicker than before to reduce wind noise at higher speeds. Engine and transmission mounts don revise to cut vibrations, while new suspension tuning reduce unnecessary body movement.
Di new Tucson go on sale next month for Korea, wit pricing to announce for October. Details about gas engine and hybrid powertrain don already announce. For di KDM-specific hybrid version, e get turbocharged 1.6-liter gasoline engine and electrified version, with 242 hp and 280 lb-ft (380 Nm), an increase of 11 hp and 9 lb-ft (12 Nm) compared to di outgoing hybrid, resulting in sprint wey fast pass before by 0.3s. E also do around 41 MPG, but all these figures na for KDM-specific hybrid version, not di European or North American ones.
Hyundai organize media event at home for South Korea and physically showcase di all-new 2027 Tucson alongside di Tucson XRT. Di brand global best-seller, Hyundai Tucson compact crossover SUV, don reach im NX5 fifth generation. Dem reveal am online in KDM specification for August 2026. New Art of Steel design language propose radical makeover just like on latest Hyundai Avante (Elantra). Split headlights and front and rear light bars dey just like on Kona, but wit completely different set of design elements, including large fender flares, all meant to make am tougher and more robust, and ready for any adventure. Inside, cockpit completely redesigned, and Hyundai abandon one-piece dual-screen layout in favor of very slim instrument cluster and large 17-inch central display using new Hyundai Pleos Connect infotainment suite.
