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The 2027 Hyundai Tucson is slated to arrive as a redesign, ushering in the fifth generation of the vehicle. The Hyundai Tucson was last refreshed in 2024. The changes we see in the new Tucson should match the designs seen in other recently introduced Hyundai models, like the Santa Fe and Nexo. We're not sure if the redesigned Tucson will arrive in the US in time for the 2027 model year, but thanks to a Korean release, we now know what the updated design will look like.The redesigned Tucson will arrive with a whole new look and feel both inside and out. We expected to see a fresh take on the traditional Hyundai grille and a new fascia to match. New headlights are connected by a thin lightbar, a slightly boxier look, and a more upright rear end with new taillights and a small spoiler are expected – and spy shots confirm we're right in our thinking. Carscoops caught the 2027 Tucson testing in Europe, and it has a much boxier, upright stance, as we envisioned. Based on the model introduced in Korea, we're seeing a cleaner center stack inside, with a larger screen as standard. The Tucson already carries a modern and tech-forward design, and we expect nothing less from the new 2027 model. We expect Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, eight audio speakers, Bluetooth, HD and Satellite radio, navigation, a wireless charging pad, and four USB outlets to be standard. These features would align with what we expect for a redesigned model. If the Tucson only comes with the standard features they currently have on the base model, we would be let down by the redesign.The current Tucson has three different powertrain options: a gas-only version, a hybrid, and a PHEV. We don't expect this to change for the upcoming model year, but we do expect to see some changes to the power and fuel economy of the engines. The current fourth-gen Tucson comes with a 2.5L four-cylinder base engine that makes 187 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque. The Tucson Hybrid carries a 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with one electric motor for an output of 231 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The PHEV has a 1.6L turbo four-cylinder, one electric motor, and a 13.8-kWh battery pack for an output of 268 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. These engines should get an upgrade for the new model year, but we're not sure of the details.When it comes to safety, we'd also like to see some of the optional features become standard. The current 2026 Tucson offers standard safety features, including pedestrian and cyclist detection, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, a driver-attention monitor, safe exit assist, blindspot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high-beam assist. We expect Hyundai to offer these and more on the redesigned 2027 Tucson.Pricing & Release DateWe don't have a release date yet for the newly redesigned Tucson, but based on other Hyundai releases, we expect to see the 2027 Tucson arrive in late fall 2026. 2027 Tucson pricing should run higher than the current model on sale, and we estimate a starting MSRP around $32,000 for the gas model. The base hybrid model should start around $35,000, while we estimate the PHEV will arrive with an MSRP around $43,000.The Hyundai Tucson will compete against other compact SUVs such as the Kia Sportage, Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-50, and Subaru Forester.Pictured: 2027 Hyundai Tucson, Korean Model ShownSource: Carscoops, Hyundai