Hyundai Drops More Photos and Technical Specs of the Korean Spec All-New Tucson

Following its initial design preview, Hyundai Motor Company has published a comprehensive new photo set and full technical breakdown of the fifth-generation All-New Tucson in its domestic Korean specification. The new gallery offers a closer look at production details, real-world proportions, and the revamped cabin.

The official Korean launch and pricing announcement are scheduled for October, when domestic sales will officially begin. The domestic lineup will center on two upgraded powertrains: an enhanced 1.6-liter Turbo Gasoline and an all-new 1.6-liter Turbo Hybrid.

Fresh Visual Look: "Art of Steel" Up Close

The newly revealed imagery showcases how Hyundai's "Art of Steel" design philosophy transitions from concept to road-ready metal. Ditching the soft lines of the fourth-generation crossover, the fifth-gen Tucson leans into a squared-off, structural aesthetic.

• Front Lighting Signature: Vertical architectural H-edge daytime running lights flank a wider front grille, connected by an ultra-slim horizontal center lamp that uses soft indirect lighting so the raw LED light source is concealed.

• Chiseled Side Profile: Sharp character lines highlight three-dimensional fender blisters and restrained door surfacing, giving the SUV a planted, muscular stance.

• 3D Prism Taillights: The rear features clear-lens, three-dimensional prism light clusters that project distinct crystalline graphic patterns depending on whether the lamps are on or off.

• Rugged XRT Trim: The gallery highlights the outdoor-oriented XRT model, which receives a bespoke dark front grille, bold skid plates, forged carbon-textured wheel arch trim, and exclusive dark interior upholstery.

Dimensional Growth vs. Previous Model

• Overall Length: 4,700 mm (+60 mm increase)

• Overall Width: 1,905 mm (+40 mm increase)

• Wheelbase: 2,785 mm (+30 mm increase)

• Second-Row Headroom: 1,031 mm (+29 mm increase)

• Rear Door Opening Angle: 83 degrees (expanded by 10 degrees from 73 degrees)

Color Palette Options

The photo release highlights a color palette comprising 8 exterior finishes and 4 interior cabin schemes.

• Exterior: Serenity White Pearl, Driftwood Gray Matte, Driftwood Gray Metallic, Red Rock Orange Matte, and Quiet Copper Pearl join carryover staples.

• Interior: Beyond the standard Black Monotone, buyers can opt for three new two-tone environments: Mudgray/Dove Gray, Black/Sand Beige, and Black/Inlay Soil Brown.

Interior First Look: Pleos Connect & Gleo AI

The updated cabin shots reveal a dual-tier floating dashboard layout engineered around open sightlines and intuitive digital controls. A compact digital instrument cluster sits behind an ergonomic double D-cut steering wheel, framed by a massive central display (available in 12.9-inch or 17-inch configurations). Physical buttons and rotary controls are intentionally retained for rapid access to audio, HVAC, and frequently used vehicle functions.

The all-new Tucson is the first Hyundai SUV equipped with Pleos Connect, ushering in a software-defined ecosystem:

• Gleo AI Assistant: Built on large language models (LLMs), the onboard conversational agent processes multi-turn, contextual queries. It coordinates route itineraries, manages in-car temperature controls, and answers open-domain inquiries.

• Pleos App Market: Enables over-the-air native application downloads for in-car music, video streaming platforms, and light casual games.

• Everyday Utility Details: Real-world photos spotlight the floating console with a palm rest and hidden cubby, driver card-holder slot, dual wireless phone charging trays, high-output 100W USB-C sockets, second-row integrated manual side sunshades, front relaxation comfort seats, and a Bang & Olufsen sound system.

Powertrain Specs: More Muscle, Electrified Smarts

Hyundai has finalized technical figures for the Korean domestic market:

• 1.6 Turbo Gasoline: Powered by the 1.6L Smartstream T-GDI engine delivering 193 PS (a 13 PS boost over the previous generation) and 27.0 kgf·m of peak torque, paired with a smooth-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission.

Specialized Hybrid Tech

• Inertial Driving Guidance: Monitors GPS elevation and route data to recommend the optimal throttle lift-off points prior to slowdowns, maximizing kinetic energy regeneration into the high-voltage battery.

• Stay Mode: Functions similarly to an EV "utility" or "camp" mode, running the infotainment, audio, and air conditioning off the hybrid battery while stationary without idling the gasoline engine.

• E-Traction: Uses the instantaneous torque delivery of the front electric drive motor to counter fore-aft vehicle pitch and bounce across speed bumps and rough asphalt, steadying body motion.

Ride, Chassis, and Aero Refinements

Despite its larger proportions, Hyundai lowered the Tucson’s drag coefficient from 0.33 Cd to 0.30 Cd. This was accomplished via active front air flaps with perimeter rubber seals, aerodynamically contoured 17-inch alloy wheels, a functional rear roof spoiler extension, and aerodynamic rear bumper underbody spoilers.

• Chassis Rigidity: Structural cross-bracing added to the front strut towers and an upgraded undercarriage subframe stay for the rear multi-link setup increase torsional rigidity.

• Smart Damper Valving: A newly tuned suspension valve widens the damping control window, filtering out small road imperfections while curbing cornering roll when carrying highway speed.

• Cabin NVH Measures: Hydro-bushings on the engine mounts and dual-stopper mounts on the transmission damp vibrations during stop-start cycles. Acoustic insulation pads on the firewall dash panel have been made denser, and all four side windows feature thicker acoustic glass.

Segment-First Safety Architecture

Hyundai has made several high-spec convenience and active safety systems standard equipment across trims in Korea:

• Door Unlock Power Redundancy: A segment-first safety system featuring auxiliary backup circuitry that automatically triggers electronic door unlocks during severe collisions, even if the vehicle's primary battery cuts out.

• Pedal Misoperation Safety Assist (PMSA): Standard on all trims; restricts drive torque and triggers autonomous braking if an erratic, sudden accelerator jab is detected at stationary or low maneuvering speeds near obstacles.

• Memory Reverse Assist: Automatically records the vehicle’s forward path in narrow alleys or driveways and will autonomously reverse-steer along that exact trajectory if the driver needs to back out.

• Chassis Camera Views: High-definition Surround View Monitor (SVM) includes a transparent-hood perspective and underbody Ground View to assist with obstacle clearance.

• Standard Suite: 9 airbags, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control 2 (NSCC 2), Shift-by-Wire (SBW) emergency P-stage braking, Front/Rear Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA-F / PCA-R), and Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA).

Launch Timeline

Full Korean retail pricing, trim breakdowns, and official delivery dates will be confirmed in October when domestic showroom arrivals begin. International rollouts to European and North American export markets will follow the South Korean market debut.