Larger Hyundai Tucson Spied With Huge Display screen Hiding In Plain Sight

We don’t have to attend till the brand new Tucson debuts later this 12 months to see its absolutely redesigned inside as a result of that is basically it. Camouflaged on the surface however with an uncovered cabin, the subsequent era of Hyundai’s standard compact crossover was filmed by YouTuber mediaAUTO in a parking zone someplace in South Korea, probably on the R&D heart in Namyang. Earlier than we get to its radically totally different inside, the obvious enhance in measurement is inconceivable to disregard.

If the previous-generation Sorento parked subsequent to it’s any indication, the Tucson seems poised for a progress spurt. At first look, it appears to be like roughly as massive because the SUV from the phase above in Hyundai’s sister model Kia’s lineup. The elongated physique ought to present a extra spacious inside, assuming the wheelbase grows accordingly. For reference, right now’s Tucson is about 177 inches (4.5 meters) lengthy, whereas the outdated Sorento measured slightly over 187 inches (4.8 meters).

It’s unlikely to be fairly that giant for the reason that camouflage makes it seem larger than it truly is, however the physique does appear significantly longer than the outgoing Tucson. Elsewhere, it seems to be hiding some funky headlights and taillights beneath the camouflage; not that we’re stunned, given Hyundai’s fondness for experimenting with outlandish lighting designs.

Whereas Hyundai did its due diligence by overlaying the physique, it left the Tucson’s cabin largely uncovered. The brand new Pleos infotainment system takes heart stage and appears completely huge, but there are fortunately nonetheless some bodily controls beneath it. The tablet-style show seems bigger than the elective 14.6-inch display inside the brand new Elantra/Avante. Within the flagship Grandeur, the show stretches to a stately 17 inches.

The driving force nonetheless will get a separate digital instrument cluster perched atop the dashboard, very similar to within the Elantra and Grandeur sedans. Whereas I don’t thoughts it, it’s stunning to see an old-school, chunky gear lever on the decrease heart console. It’s significantly puzzling as a result of the present Tucson initially had push-button gear choice between the seats earlier than the facelift switched to a small stalk behind the steering wheel. Maybe this setup is reserved for a lower-end trim or sure markets, however both method, it doesn’t appear like a provisional format solely a prototype would use.

Different particulars we will spot embrace twin wi-fi charging pads, massive cup holders, a 60:40-split rear bench, and loads of buttons on the steering wheel and driver’s door. The beneficiant rear legroom does appear to recommend an extended wheelbase, and there’s a very good likelihood cargo capability has elevated considerably as properly. All of it goes to indicate that automobile bloat is much from over, particularly if it offers automakers room to fit new fashions under.

Though the wraps ought to come off in South Korea within the coming months, the brand new Tucson is unlikely to go on sale globally till later in 2027. Subsequent 12 months may even deliver a full redesign of its Kia sibling, the revamped Sportage.

Motor1’s Take: Hyundai has a behavior of giving its fashions dramatic overhauls for every new era, and the Tucson doesn’t look like an exception. We will already see the all-new inside, whereas the cutouts within the exterior camouflage trace at main adjustments past the instantly noticeable enhance in measurement.

As soon as once more, Hyundai is not afraid to take dangers with one among its best-selling fashions. It’s a technique that continues to repay, with gross sales remaining robust regardless of rising competitors from Chinese language automakers.