The Hyundai Tucson is getting ready for a major redesign for the 2027 model year, and recent spy shots and leaked images are offering clues as to what we should expect from the next-generation compact SUV.
The transition from the fourth-generation model to the fifth-gen Tucson (codenamed NX5) will likely be as dramatic as the switch from the third-generation Tucson to the current version in 2020. At least that’s the vibe that next-generation Tucson pre-production prototypes recently spotted in South Korea are giving off.
A Boxier, Santa Fe-Inspired Tucson Is Coming
While Hyundai is keeping the essential parts of the design under wraps, there are elements that indicate the 2027 Tucson will be radically different from its predecessor. Those include the more rugged proportions, boxier chiseled body and rugged details inspired by the larger Santa Fe, such as the vertical front fascia, flatter clamshell hood, and the muscular, squared-off wheel arches.
Based on the spy shots and leaked photos of the front and rear ends, The Korean Car Blog and Cochespias created a rendering that accurately depicts the 2027 Hyundai Tucson front end. As you can see, it has very little in common with the current model, ditching the “Sensous Sportiness” language in favor of the new “Art of Steel” visual identity, which also brings flush door handles.
The rendered 2027 Tucson gets vertical LED turn signals and low-mounted headlights, similar to the 2027 Palisade. There’s also a horizontal LED light bar spanning the entire width of the vehicle. The new “H-effect” front lightning signature replaces the “angel wing” DRLs of the outgoing Tucson.
The rear end is expected to feature a full-width LED light bar uniting the slim, vertical taillights. However, the spy shots and leaked images do not offer a clear picture of the design, so you should take the rendering above with a grain of salt.
A Hi-Tech Interior With Tesla-Style Interface
As far as the interior is concerned, the 2027 Hyundai Tucson is expected to be more hi-tech than ever before, reportedly adopting a twin-screen setup consisting of a massive 17-inch central touchscreen and a 9.9-inch digital cluster.
The infotainment system is expected to run Hyundai Motor Group’s Android-based Pleos Connect operating system, which will feature a smartphone-like interface, an integrated app store and the “Gleo” AI assistant. The cockpit won’t be all screens, though, as Hyundai will still provide physical knobs for the multimedia system and essential climate functions.
Hyundai hasn’t confirmed anything about the upcoming Tucson’s powertrain lineup, but the compact SUV is likely to continue with the assortment of turbocharged gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Expect the Tucson to get more EV range (a target of 62 miles) in PHEV guise and possibly an N performance variant with over 300 hp from an AWD turbo-hybrid setup.
We’ll learn more about the 2027 Tucson as we get closer to its global debut in late 2026.
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