TL; DR
- The 2027 Tucson PHEV pairs a 1.6L turbo-petrol engine with two motors for a combined 292 PS.
- Its 17.1 kWh battery delivers 81km of pure electric range with 4WD as standard.
- The SUV also debuts Pleos Connect infotainment and Gleo AI voice assistance.
Hyundai unveiled the fifth-generation Tucson in New York. Beneath the new “Art of Steel” styling is a plug-in hybrid variant with numbers that matter for daily driving. The nameplate is a part of the company’s aggressive push into the hybrid and plug-in hybrid segment.
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The PHEV Numbers That Stand Out
Introduced in North America as part of the striking 5th-generation lineup featuring Hyundai’s “Art of Steel” design, the Tucson PHEV pairs the familiar 1.6-liter turbo-petrol with two electric motors: a standard 13kW unit and a much larger 79kW unit. Transmission options on the newly enlarged SUV include a 6-speed automatic and standard 4WD.
Combined output (including the motor and engine) comes to 292 PS and 380 Nm. Alongside advanced interior updates like the 17-inch Pleos Connect infotainment system, the company is also teasing a 7.9-second sprint to 100 km/h. The 17.1kWh battery delivers 81km of pure electric range, genuinely enough to cover most daily commutes without the petrol engine ever firing up.
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| Variant | Power/Torque | Battery | EV Range | 0-100 km/h |
| Petrol (1.6T/2.0 NA) | 150-193 PS / 191-264 Nm | — | — | — |
| Hybrid | 236-245 PS / 380 Nm | 1.49 kWh | — | 8.5 sec |
| PHEV | 292 PS / 380 Nm | 17.1 kWh | 81 km | 7.9 sec |
Design, Tech, And The Bigger Picture
The long-wheelbase Tucson now stretches 4,700mm, up 60mm, along with gains in width and height too. Four new colors also join the range, alongside H-style lighting and squared wheel arches under the “Art of Steel” language. Inside, Pleos Connect brings a 17-inch or 12.9-inch main screen paired with a 9.9-inch secondary display.
Hyundai has also included Plus Gleo AI for natural voice commands. Additional features include dual 15W wireless charging pads and Level 2+ ADAS.
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I’d call the 81km EV range the number that actually matters here. Most plug-in hybrids tout combined output and quietly skip how far you can go without touching petrol; an 81km range means a genuine all-electric commute.
Will Hyundai Launch This Car in India?
The previous fourth-generation Tucson was discontinued in the Indian market in late 2025 due to low sales. While there is some speculation around a potential relaunch in 2027, which could be crucial to establishing the brand in the premium SUV segment, Hyundai hasn’t confirmed anything for now.
Given that the Tucson PHEV offers significantly more power and a dedicated plug-in electric range than the recently launched India-spec Kia Sorento, the launch seems more likely to me.
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| Feature | 2027 Hyundai Tucson PHEV (Global Specs) | Kia Sorento (India-Spec) |
| Powertrain Focus | Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) | Strong Hybrid (HEV) & Diesel |
| Engine | 1.6L Turbo-Petrol + Dual Motors | 1.6L Turbo-Petrol Hybrid / 2.2L Diesel |
| Max Power | 292 PS (Combined) | 190 BHP (Diesel) |
| EV Range | 81 km pure EV range (17.1 kWh battery) | Self-charging (minimal EV-only range) |
| Seating Capacity | 5-Seater | 6- or 7-Seater (3-Row) |
| India Availability | Unconfirmed | Launched Sep 2026 (Starts at ₹27.99 Lakh) |
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