2027 Hyundai Tucson spied with boxy new look and redesigned interior

The next generation of the Hyundai Tucson SUV, a rival to the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4, has been spied testing in Europe ahead of its unveiling later this year and Australian arrival in 2027.

Spotted testing in the Austrian Alps, the spy images reveal the next Tucson will ditch the current model's curved window line and rounded styling for much more angular surfacing and a squarer, bluffer front end.

Beneath the camouflage, the front end appears to feature vertically stacked LED headlights and lower fog lights, while what could be a full-width LED light bar spans the nose. The disguise also appears to reveal a clamshell bonnet.

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While the latest images show more of the overall shape and front-end treatment than previous spy shots, the heavily camouflaged rear suggests significant changes that we've yet to properly see apart from new, vertically oriented LED tail-lights at the outer edges.

The images also clearly show an exhaust outlet, suggesting this is a petrol or hybrid prototype, though range-extender powertrains are among the technologies reportedly under consideration for the production model.

It's unclear if the new Tucson will use a new platform or an updated version of the outgoing generation's.

Inside, the cabin features Hyundai's latest three-spoke steering wheel with a square centre boss incorporating four dots to represent the letter 'H' in Morse code, along with conventional indicator and wiper stalks.

The multifunction steering wheel also features controls for the driver assistance and infotainment systems, plus shift paddles. While the central display is covered, a digital instrument display is visible showing a speedometer and the posted speed limit.

This appears to be the same slim, high-mounted unit as seen in the new-generation i30 Sedan and Ioniq 3.

Interestingly, the outgoing Tucson was also part of the test convoy, apparently fitted with smaller wheels, alongside a Volkswagen T-Roc and the new-generation Toyota RAV4.

Hyundai Australia hasn't confirmed any local details for the next Tucson, which has been confirmed for a global reveal later this year following the recent unveiling of the new-generation i30 Sedan (sold as the Elantra or Avante overseas).

The Tucson is a crucial model for Hyundai Australia, ranking as the brand's second best-selling vehicle behind the smaller Kona SUV.

The current Tucson is preparing to take on new generations of both the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5, alongside newer rivals such as the Honda CR-V and Jaecoo J7.

Australian pricing starts at $40,100 before on-road costs for the entry-level petrol model, while the Tucson Hybrid starts from $42,850 before on-road costs. The flagship Premium Hybrid is priced from $59,850 before on-road costs.

That undercuts the segment-leading Toyota RAV4, which is now offered exclusively with hybrid power and starts from $45,990 before on-road costs for the front-wheel drive GX, rising to $66,340 before on-road costs for the flagship GR Sport.

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