Overview
- Hyundai unveiled the fifth‑generation Tucson in Utrecht on Thursday, presenting full exterior, interior and powertrain specifications for a model due in the first quarter of 2027.
- The entire lineup uses a single 1.6 T‑GDi petrol engine offered as a non‑electrified 6‑speed manual, a 48V mild hybrid, a full hybrid with a 1.49 kWh battery producing about 245 PS and 380 Nm, and a plug‑in hybrid with a 17.1 kWh battery claiming roughly 81 km of electric range and a 7.2 kW onboard charger.
- Hyundai confirmed it will keep a purely petrol manual trim and said there is no dedicated battery‑electric Tucson and no diesel mild‑hybrid option at launch, a choice that prevents overlap with Ioniq EV models.
- The redesign makes the Tucson larger with cleaner lines and a wide LED ‘‘H’’ light signature, and the cabin centers on digital tech with a 9.9‑inch driver cluster, 12.9‑ or 17‑inch central screens running Pleos Connect on Android Automotive and the Gleo AI voice assistant.
- Prices remain unannounced but Hyundai says the new Tucson targets a broad set of buyers by simplifying powertrain complexity in manufacture, offering towing capability up to around 1,910 kg on some hybrids and adding features such as HEV ‘Stay Mode’ that keep climate and charging systems active when the engine is off.