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Hyundai Reveals Fifth‑Generation Tucson With Boxy 'Art of Steel' Design

The redesign signals a move to a more upright, space‑focused SUV and introduces an outdoor‑focused XRT trim while technical and regional launch details remain pending.

Overview

  • Hyundai unveiled the all‑new fifth‑generation Tucson in South Korea on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, presenting a markedly boxy look that the company calls its '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 yield 29 mm more second‑row headroom and rear doors that open to 83° for easier access.
  • The cabin is completely reworked around a floating dashboard, a large centre touchscreen running Hyundai’s Pleos software and a slim driver display that replaces a conventional instrument cluster.
  • Hyundai confirmed an XRT variant with rugged exterior treatments, exclusive interior trim and outdoor‑oriented features aimed at buyers who favor active lifestyles.
  • Hyundai did not disclose platform or full powertrain specifications at the reveal, and it has only set a broad 2027 global rollout window with regional availability and pricing, including for markets such as India and Australia, still to be announced.