Hyundai is secretly working on the fifth-generation refresh of 2027 Tucson and has codenamed it NX5. This is going to get boxier look inspired from the Santa Fe. Also, there are words about getting hybrid only models to improve fuel saving and cut the emissions.
This bad boy should be launched in the third quarter of 2026, priced around $24,000 in places like South Korea, putting it right in the mix with the Toyota RAV4.
Spy Shots reveal
2027 Hyundai Tucson has been spied with smooth curves and more angular lines much like an adventure car. Also, new renderings shows new grille but much of it is not yet known. Compared to current setup of 4630 mm long with 6.4 inches of ground clearance the 2027 model is likely to be stretched to grant extra room in it.
Inside Scoop on Tech and Comfort
Step inside, and Hyundai’s rolling out Pleos OS—think of it as your dashboard turning into a giant smartphone screen with a 16:9 ratio that blends your maps and speedo effortlessly. There’s even this AI buddy called Gleo, kinda like ChatGPT but tuned for your car, handling voice commands as naturally as chatting with a friend.
Pull in ideas from the Palisade or NEXO, and you’ve got a clean, no-fuss cabin that seats five comfortably, probably with more cargo space than the current 540 liters. Prototypes are teasing it all, but it’ll feel premium without the fuss.
Engines & Hybrid Performance
No more diesel or straight gas here—Hyundai’s going full hybrid for the 2027 Tucson, making efficiency the star of the show. The plug-in version promises that 100 km EV range, and with a combined output hovering around 231-268 horsepower, it should handle highways and backroads just fine.
Standard HTRAC all-wheel drive comes on hybrids, plus driving modes like Normal, Sport, Snow, and even a gentle Baby Mode for easier starts. It’s smart thinking for folks who want power without the thirst.
Safety That Has Your Back
Hyundai doesn’t skimp on protection, and the 2027 model ups the ante with Level 2.5 autonomy for those hands-free highway stretches. You’ll get the usual suspects like forward collision warnings that spot pedestrians, blind-spot alerts, and rear cross-traffic brakes, now smarter thanks to Pleos AI.
Sticking with six or seven airbags and aiming for top marks from groups like IIHS, it’s built tough in a package that’s ready for family hauls. Why settle for less when safety can feel this intuitive?
