Hyundai reveals European-specification 2027 Tucson with stretched 4.56 m footprint
Hyundai has released technical specifications for the European-market fifth-generation Tucson, lengthening the crossover to 4.56 m and adding a 50-mile plug-in hybrid variant ahead of deliveries starting in March next…
- 4.56 m
- 40 mm
- 695 litres
- 50 miles
What Happened
Hyundai has detailed the European-specification version of its fifth-generation Tucson crossover, confirming increased physical dimensions and electrified powertrains. The vehicle measures 4.56m in total length, representing an increase of 35mm alongside a 40mm wheelbase extension.
695litres
Represents an increase of 79 litres over the predecessor model
Luggage volume rises by 79 litres to 695 litres, supported by 40:20:40 split rear seating capable of sliding 150mm longitudinally. Up front, the cabin incorporates a low-mounted steering wheel below an elevated digital display cluster.
“We had to challenge the conventional steering wheel shape for the interaction between the driver, the handling and the visibility of the displays.”
Safety hardware includes a rear-view mirror optical sensor that observes driver and front passenger posture, alongside unattended passenger alerts. Drivetrains centre on a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine spanning standard ICE at 148 bhp, a 235 bhp hybrid with a 1.6kWh buffer battery featuring stationary climate support, and a 284 bhp plug-in hybrid delivering 50 miles of electric range. British customer handovers begin next March.
Why this matters
The redesigned Tucson protects Hyundai's primary volume asset in Europe against escalating compact SUV competition. Expanding cargo volume to 695 litres and introducing cabin-monitoring optics reinforces family practicality in the brand's core commercial territory.
Terms in This Story
- HEV Stay Mode
- An operating condition that utilizes hybrid traction battery energy to power auxiliary systems such as air conditioning while the combustion engine remains switched off.
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