Key highlights:
- 2027 Hyundai Tucson Serenity White Pearl spotted undisguised on a public road
- Real-world footage highlights its boxier “Art of Steel” shape
- The 5th-gen Tucson arrives Down Under in 2027; the XRT model also confirmed
An automotive YouTube channel in South Korea has spotted the all-new, redesigned, fifth-generation 2027 Hyundai Tucson on an unnamed road. The undisguised white example gives a more realistic look at the updated SUV’s exterior design just a day after its official reveal.
Healer TV filmed the Tucson driving in daylight without camouflage or vinyl wrapping in the new Serenity White Pearl paint. Australia is confirmed to get the new Tucson in 2027, although Hyundai has yet to confirm local pricing or the exact launch timing.
The new Tucson’s real-world shots
Tucson fans can now get some idea of how the all-new 2027 Hyundai Tucson looks in the real world thanks to the automotive channel HealerTV from South Korea. The spotted Tucson wears Hyundai’s newly announced Serenity White Pearl paint.
The new model abandons the current Tucson’s heavily sculpted curves and adopts Hyundai’s “Art of Steel” design language, with straighter lines, sharper edges and a boxier stance. The road footage also highlights several key changes:
- Prominent 3-D bodywork
- A sharply flattened front end
- Large H-shaped LED daytime running lights
- A wider, more upright appearance
- Multi-layered wheel-arch flares
- A cleaner side profile
- Vertical tail lights linked by a full-width rear light bar
- Active aerodynamic shutters in the lower grille
- Rear wiper hidden underneath the rear spoiler
The upcoming Tucson also looks noticeably more substantial than the outgoing model.
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The cabin also gets a revamp
Hyundai completely redesigned the fifth-generation Tucson, and the cabin receives a more minimalist layout and a stronger focus on digital technology. The key changes in the interior and technology include:
- Large 14.6-inch touchscreen running Hyundai’s new Pleos software interface
- Floating-style dashboard
- Steering column-mounted gear selector
- Dual wireless charging
It also grows physically in every direction, and Hyundai has used those changes to increase cabin space. The rear doors now open to 83 degrees, up from 73 degrees, which makes access easier, particularly when loading passengers or luggage and the second-row passengers gain 29mm of headroom.
Australia could get hybrids only
Hyundai has not confirmed the Australian powertrain mix yet, but tightening local emissions rules and strong demand for hybrid Tucsons could push the Australian range towards an all-hybrid lineup. Hybrids already account for roughly 65% of recent local Tucson sales.
The expected setup would use an updated version of Hyundai’s 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid system.
There is no word on the pricing either, and it can only be estimated broadly using the current-generation model, which sits between $40,100 and $59,850 plus on-road costs. The entry price could rise towards the mid-$40,000 mark according to the premium attached to the current entry-level hybrid.
Hyundai will also expand its XRT rugged trim to Australia with the all-new Tucson.
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