Bigger, Stronger and Ready to Tow More.

Hyundai’s “Art of Steel” design gives the new Tucson strong, rounded fenders and clean doors with sharp creases along the sides. Up front, H-Edge lighting combines centre and edge lights to emphasize width, and two-in-one LED headlights are standard on every model. The front end was also engineered to better protect pedestrians and improve forward crash protection.

It’s now 4,700 mm long (60 mm longer), 1,905 mm wide (40 mm wider) and 1,685 mm tall, riding on a 2,785 mm wheelbase. Ground clearance is 180 mm on the standard Tucson and 210 mm on the XRT PRO, a 30 mm lift for gravel access roads. Wheels range from 17 to 20 inches, Prism LED taillights finish the rear, and wider 83-degree door openings make loading easier.

The cabin is designed to feel calm and organized. A two-layer dash keeps the top clean and turns the lower half into a deep open tray, and thick, soft padding covers the dash, doors and armrest. A D-cut steering wheel and a 9.9-inch driver display keep key info right in your line of sight, and the shifter moves to the steering column. Real buttons for temperature and audio sit below the centre screen, and available dual 15-watt Qi2 pads charge two phones at once.

The Tucson seats five, with 1,052 mm of front legroom and a generous 1,064 mm in the back. The rear seat splits 60/40, and cargo space is rated at 1,067 L. Hyundai’s Multi-Air system spreads airflow across the main vents, extra diffusers and the floor so the cabin warms up without a blast in the face. More insulation, better sealing and aerodynamic tweaks cut road noise on long drives to Grande Cache or Edmonton.

The next-generation hybrid pairs a 1.6L turbo engine with two electric motors (17 hp and 64 hp) for 233 hp and 279.9 lb-ft, using a six-speed automatic and a 1.49 kWh battery. AWD hybrids tow up to 1,361 kg (3,000 lbs). Hybrids also get E-Traction, which fine-tunes torque in corners to reduce wheel slip and keep the Tucson steadier on slippery roads.

Prefer gas only? The 1.6L turbo makes 184 hp and 195.3 lb-ft through an eight-speed automatic. Hybrids add HEV Stay Mode, which keeps the heater, A/C, audio and chargers running with the engine off, handy during a break on a long trip or while waiting at a job site. All-wheel drive is standard on the XRT PRO.

Pleos Connect runs on Android Automotive and comes on a 12.9-inch or 17-inch QHD centre screen. Apps from the Pleos App Market run natively (connected apps need a data plan), and the available navigation stores maps on board so it keeps working outside cell coverage. You can say “Hey Gleo” to use the available AI assistant for trip planning and some vehicle controls, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard.

Hot-stamped steel and reinforced pillars form a strong safety cell. An in-cabin camera watches for signs of drowsiness, a useful backup on long rural highways, while Child Presence Detection and Rear Occupant Alert help make sure no child or pet is left behind. Intelligent Speed Limit Assist adjusts your cruise speed to posted limits, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise slows for curves and intersections, and Ground View Monitor and Memory Reversing Assist are available.