The compact SUV drops the diesel for 2027 and instead, it gets two combustion engines—a normally aspirated 2.0-liter, a turbocharged 1.6-liter, a turbo hybrid 1.6-liter, and a plug-in hybrid. All engines, regardless of configuration, gets an integrated electric water pump reducing weight while maintaining thermal performance, efficiency, and reliability.

The base engine is a 2.0-liter MPI producing 150 horsepower and 192 Nm of torque (0 to 100 km/h in less than 12.4 seconds). This is followed by a turbocharged 1.6-liter with up to 193 horsepower and 265 Nm of torque (0 to 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds). These two engines can be paired to a 6-speed manual, 7-speed DCT, 8-speed AT, or 6-speed AT depending on its exact configuration.

For those who want a self-charging hybrid, the 2027 Tucson uses a turbo hybrid 1.6-liter producing up to 245 horsepower and 379 Nm of torque. This parallel hybrid system uses a lightweight 1.49-kWh battery upping its fuel economy to 17.4 km/L. It can even tow up to 1.3 tons.

Sitting atop the range is a new plug-in hybrid system delivering 292 horsepower and 379 Nm of torque. This version, available only in all-wheel drive, offers an all-electric range of 81 kilometers thanks to a 17.1 kWh battery. It can be charged using an AC charger at up to 7.2 kW.

In terms of design, the 2027 Tucson takes on Hyundai’s Art of Steel design language. It measures in at 4,700 mm in length, 1,905 mm in width, and 1,685 mm in height. It rides on a 2,785 mm wheelbase. Compared to the current model, it’s 60 mm longer overall with a 30 mm longer wheelbase. It’s also wider by 40 mm.

The new exterior and interior design language aside, the all-new Tucson gets Pleos Connect, Hyundai Motor’s Android Automotive OS (AAOS)-based infotainment system. This combines a 17-inch or 12.9-inch primary touchscreen display with a 9.9-inch slim display. It introduces new intuitive user-interface features including three-finger gesture controls and an expansive single-screen mode, helping minimize distraction.

In terms of safety, the Tucson has a class-first Memory Reversing Assistant or MRA. The system can record driving up to 30 km/h and automatically assists steering while reversing on narrow roads. A new Ground View Monitor (GVM) supplements the 360-degree camera by providing transparent terrain visibility forward and beneath the vehicle.