Overview
- Hyundai revealed the all‑new fifth‑generation Tucson in South Korea on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, showing a markedly more upright, boxy exterior under the automaker's 'Art of Steel' design language.
- The new Tucson grows to 4,700 mm long, 1,905 mm wide and 1,685 mm tall on a 2,785 mm wheelbase, changes Hyundai says add 29 mm of second‑row headroom and wider 83‑degree rear doors for easier ingress and cargo access.
- The cabin is fully redesigned around a floating dashboard with a large central touchscreen running Hyundai's Pleos infotainment software and a slim, high‑mounted driver display, plus practical touches such as dual wireless chargers and extra storage.
- Hyundai confirmed an XRT off‑road/adventure derivative with rugged styling, unique grille and skid‑plate trim, patterned seats and practical outdoor features, but it did not announce any enhanced off‑road hardware.
- Technical details on platform and full powertrains remain unannounced and Hyundai positions the model as a 2027 global rollout with industry expectations of updated hybrid and plug‑in hybrid options depending on region.