Hyundai Unveils All-New Tucson, Revamping SUV Design After Six Years

by Han Jiyeon Posted : August 19, 2026, 09:44Updated : August 19, 2026, 09:44

Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled the design of the all-new Tucson, a complete redesign of its popular SUV.


On August 19, Hyundai revealed the interior and exterior design of the all-new Tucson, marking the debut of the fifth-generation model after the fourth generation was launched in September 2020. This new model features a bolder SUV design and class-leading spaciousness.


The all-new Tucson reinterprets the tension and strength of steel, based on Hyundai's design philosophy known as the Art of Steel, and showcases a confident image of a next-generation SUV through its futuristic lighting design.


The front end features vertical H-edge lighting daytime running lights inspired by architectural lighting, along with a slim horizontal center lamp, creating an overwhelming presence and a wide, stable appearance.


Notably, the slim horizontal center lamp utilizes an indirect lighting structure that conceals the light source, emphasizing the bold structure of the front and imparting a futuristic impression.


The side profile adds rich, three-dimensional volume to the fenders and rear doors, revealing distinct contrasts depending on the direction of light. The rear incorporates a three-dimensional prism rear lamp structure that enhances visual depth when illuminated.


The vehicle's dimensions have increased compared to the previous model, measuring 4,700 mm in length, 1,905 mm in width, and 1,685 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,785 mm. The length and wheelbase have grown by 60 mm and 30 mm, respectively, while the width has expanded by 40 mm.


Headroom in the second row has increased by 29 mm to 1,031 mm, providing class-leading interior space. The opening angle of the second-row doors has been widened from 73° to 83°, enhancing ease of entry and exit.


The exterior color options include a total of eight colors, featuring five new shades: Serenity White Pearl, Driftwood Gray Matte, Driftwood Gray Metallic, Red Rock Orange Matte, and Quiet Copper Pearl.


The interior offers four color schemes, adding three new options to the existing black monotone: Mud Gray & Dove Gray two-tone, Black & Sand Beige two-tone, and Black & Inlay Soil Brown package.


For customers who prefer an outdoor lifestyle, the all-new Tucson XRT trim is available, featuring a rugged design that emphasizes a tough, off-road SUV image.


A Hyundai representative stated, "The all-new Tucson embodies the presence of a robust SUV based on our design philosophy. With its expanded space and meticulous design that can be felt in daily life, we aim to provide customers with a new SUV experience."





* This article has been translated by AI.