Bold design and upgraded technology is expected to help the new Hyundai Tucson stand out when it arrives in the UK in 2027.

The new model will be formally unveiled at the Paris Motor Show on 12 October, with European versions of the car built at Hyundai’s manufacturing plant in the Czech Republic, and leans heavily into the rugged and square-edged styling of the Hyundai Crater concept revealed in November 2025.

The Tucson is actually the second production car following Hyundai’s ‘Art of Steel’ design language, the first being the new Ioniq 3 hatchback about to arrive in showrooms.

The new model is 50mm longer, 35mm wider, 20mm taller and has a longer wheelbase than before by 40mm.

The powertrain line-up is broadly similar to before, with an ICE version using a 1.6-litre turbo producing 150hp and the choice of front-wheel or four-wheel drive variants.

The full hybrid (HEV) version – also offered as 2WD or 4WD – has a 1.7kWh battery and produces 238hp combined engine and electric power. A new innovation is the HEV Stay Mode, which allows certain comfort and convenience functions – including climate control, audio and device charging – to remain available when the combustion engine switches off and reduce the need for idling.

The Tucson PHEV has a 17.1kWh battery and produces 288hp combining engine and electric power sources. Front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions are available, with both having a maximum towing capacity of 1,810kg – 100kg short of the maximum for the HEV. EV range is still subject to final homologation, but has a target of 50 miles when fitted with 17-inch wheels, which is a critical benchmark for reducing Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax in the UK.

New technology includes Memory Reverse Assist, which records the vehicle’s path at speeds up to 19mph, and can subsequently control steering while reversing around the recorded route. Ground View Monitor gives drivers an enhanced view of the area around and beneath the car, while Trailer Reverse Assist supports steering during trailer manoeuvres.

A two-layer dashboard separates the upper visual areas from an open storage tray below, while there are soft-touch materials on the doors, dashboard and centre arm rest. A 9.9-inch digital instrument display is in front of the driver, while physical buttons below the central touchscreen provides access to frequently used functions. A steering column-mounted drive selector also frees up space that would otherwise be taken up in the centre console.

The rear seat is split 40:20:40, and can slide up to 150mm. It’s also possible to choose an Ergo Motion Seat up front to provide lumbar and bolster support or massage functions. UK sales are expected to begin in early 2027, with prices likely to be close to the current range, which starts at around £33,000 for the ICE versions, £36,000 for the HEV and £40,000 for the PHEV.