Hyundai Unveils Redesigned Tucson With 'Art of Steel' Design
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- Hyundai revealed the exterior and interior design of the fifth-generation Tucson for the first time, six years after the current model launched.
- The redesign draws on Hyundai's "Art of Steel" design philosophy — the same approach behind the off-road Boulder Concept unveiled at the New York Auto Show earlier this year.
- Up front, the Tucson gets vertical "H-edge" daytime running lights and a slim horizontal light bar whose LEDs sit behind the surface to create a three-dimensional look; the rear adds a prism-style lamp with a protruding lens.
- The Tucson grows to 4,700 mm long, 1,905 mm wide, and 1,685 mm tall with a 2,785 mm wheelbase — 60 mm longer, 40 mm wider, and 40 mm longer in wheelbase than the outgoing model, which Hyundai says delivers "best-in-class interior space."
- Inside, the cabin uses a new floating structure paired with Hyundai's next-gen Pleos Connect infotainment, which includes a large center display, customizable screens, and a slim driver display.
- An XRT trim adds rugged styling cues — exclusive grille, wheels, skid plates, and black wheel arch garnishes — plus patterned seats and protective floor mats.
- Powertrain details are still under wraps, but Hyundai is expected to offer hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants rather than a full EV; buyers wanting a battery-electric Tucson-sized crossover are pointed to the IONIQ 5.
Why it matters: The Tucson's 60 mm length and 40 mm width increases push it closer to segment rivals like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, while Hyundai's choice to skip a full EV variant and lean on hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains effectively hands the battery-electric role in this footprint to the IONIQ 5.
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