Hyundai Tucson

Name: 2027 Hyundai Tucson
Brand: Hyundai

EPA MPG: 26 mpg

CR's Take

Credit to Hyundai: When they redesign a vehicle, the automaker truly reimagines the model and delivers such distinctive styling that the new version will never be confused with its predecessor. The same can’t be said for some competitors. That principle is on display with the 2027 Hyundai Tucson. Its chiseled, muscular body draws a clear visual connection to the Santa Fe and outgoing Tucson, while declaring that this is an all-new model from every angle.

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Safety

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) w/Pedestrian

Standard

AEB Highway

Standard

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Warning (RCTW)

Standard

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Safety

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) w/Pedestrian

Standard

AEB Highway

Standard

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Warning (RCTW)

Standard

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Safety

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) w/Pedestrian

Standard

AEB Highway

Standard

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Warning (RCTW)

Standard

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Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear

AWD, Front

1.6-liter 4 hybrid (233 hp)
2.5-liter 4 (184 hp)

8-speed automatic
6-speed automatic

Basic NA
Drivetrain NA
Corrosion NA
Hybrid NA
Roadside Aid NA
Maintenance NA

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Model History

2027

2027 Redesign Year

The 2027 Tucson is slightly longer, wider, and taller than the version it replaces, promising more passenger and cargo room. There are two powertrains, each built around a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. The gas-only engine produces 184 hp, while the hybrid powertrain puts out a combined 233 hp. Hybrid fuel economy is expected to range from 38 to 42 mpg, depending on the configuration. Hybrid tow capacity has increased from 1,000 pounds to 3,000 pounds maximum, and there is a trailer mode to assist with backing up. The model lineup gains an XRT Pro trim with more off-road features, and there will be a sporty trim, as well. The sparse cabin features a slender, horizontal instrument panel display and a large central infotainment screen (13 or 17 inches).

2022-Present

Current Generation

The redesigned fourth-generation Tucson compact SUV is much more substantial than the mediocre model it replaces. With the standard 187-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder teamed with an eight-speed automatic transmission, the Tucson has a polished operation but accelerates leisurely. The hybrid’s pairing of a 1.6-liter turbo engine and electric assist got 35 mpg overall in our tests. The ride is firm yet steady, handling is responsive and secure, and the nicely-trimmed cabin is relatively quiet. The back seat is roomy and the cargo area is generous for the class. Controls are easy to use. But higher trims replace physical volume and temperature knobs with touch-sensitive controls and a push-button gear selector. Standard active safety features include FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, BSW, LDW, and LKA. Adaptive cruise control became standard in 2023 and remote parking is optional.

2016-2021

2016 Redesign Year

The redesigned-for-2016 Tucson shares only its name with the previous generation. Now it's more inline with the larger Santa Fe Sport and Santa Fe SUVs. The overall package is more competitive against the segment leaders. The base version has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, linked to a six-speed automatic. This version is rather slow and returned 24 mpg overall. More expensive trims get a 1.6-liter turbo four-cylinder that uses a seven-speed automated manual transmission. This quieter and quicker setup returned 26 mpg overall, but it suffers from a vibration at very low speed, such as in parking maneuvers. Otherwise, ride comfort is pliant and composed, handling is responsive and secure, and the cabin is quiet. Controls are easy to use, and the rear seat is roomy. The Tucson has available lane departure warning, blind-spot warning, and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking. A new 181-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed automatic arrived in 2018. In our tests, it was faster than the 2.0-liter but returned only 22 mpg overall. The Tucson got a freshening for 2019 which included replacing the previous top-level engine choice (1.6-liter turbo mated to a clunky seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission) with a 2.4-liter and a regular automatic. A few interior touches, such as an electronic parking brake, were introduced as well.

2010-2015

2010 Redesign Year

A decided improvement over its predecessor, the Tucson's 2010 to 2015 version was practical. However it was an also-ran in the crowded small SUV space. The only engine was a 2.4-liter four cylinder, which supplied decent acceleration, but tended to be noisy and unpleasant when pushed. It got 22 mpg overall. Handling was secure and responsive, but the ride was stiff and road noise pronounced. Cabin furnishings are quite basic with hard plastics, but controls are easy to use. This generation's styling also compromised cargo space and severely hampered outward visibility. While this generation did better in crash tests than pre-2010 models, it did poorly in the IIHS narrow offset crash test.

2005-2009

2005 Redesign Year

This version of the Tucson doesn't have much going for it. Crash protection wasn't up to snuff; the standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is not very zippy and is rather noisy. The optional 2.7-liter V6 delivers decent acceleration, but fuel economy is unimpressive. Handling is clumsy, but secure thanks to the standard stability control. The ride is fairly comfortable, but marred by suspension noise. Basically, skip this generation, look to the next one for a better execution all around.