Overview
- Hyundai unveiled the MY27 Tucson in Korea in September 2026 and confirmed a single 1.6‑liter turbocharged four‑cylinder for both ICE and hybrid trims, rated at 190 horsepower for the non‑hybrid and 242 horsepower for the hybrid.
- The Tucson adds Memory Reverse Assist, a system that records the car’s exact steering and pedal inputs when entering a tight space and then follows that recorded path to back the vehicle out without steering input from the driver.
- Interior updates center on software and usability with a standalone Pleos tablet infotainment screen, a small digital instrument readout, 100 W USB ports, pedal‑misapplication mitigation software, and a 360‑degree Ground View camera.
- Hyundai says the new body and active aero elements cut drag to a Cd of 0.30 and claims the hybrid will return about 17.4 km/L, while an XRT trim offers rugged styling but no announced off‑road hardware.
- Global rollout details remain incomplete with no official plug‑in hybrid confirmation and U.S. specifications unfinalized; Hyundai is expected to show the Tucson at upcoming international auto shows as it phases the model into other markets.