The all-new fifth-generation Hyundai Tucson broke cover just last week, and it was only a matter of time until it fell in the hands of the rendering crowd. However, instead of virtually adopting a quirky design, it has been turned into a sportier model.
It is christened the Hyundai Tucson N, and word on the street is that something like this will indeed join the family eventually. The time frame is yet unknown, and we also do no know what will power it and how much power it will have. However, we can logically assume that it will look more dynamic courtesy of the exterior makeover, and there is a chance that the renderings signed by Kolesa’s Nikita Chuyko and recently shared online might preview it, albeit up to a point, as you can imagine.
Care to compare this rendered 2027 (or is that 2028?) Hyundai Tucson N with the regular model that was presented last week? Well, it immediately stands out due to its sportier overall appearance. For instance, there is an entirely new bumper at the front that features a very large air intake in the middle, flanked by a pair of vents. The bottom part of the bumper is home to an apron with blades on the sides. The tiny upper grille, the futuristic lighting units, including the light bar, and the clamshell-like hood carry over from the real thing.
Photo: Kolesa
On the sides, this imagined sporty crossover features new skirts with blades in front of the rear wheels. The alloys are also part of the virtual makeover. They sport a quite intricate design, have a bi-tone look, mixing silver and black, and are significantly larger than the standard ones. To no one’s surprise, the door handles, side mirrors, roof rails, and everything else soldier on. However, the wheel arches were digitally painted in the same color as the rest of the body in these computer-generated images.
The changes continue at the rear, where the 2027 / 2028 Hyundai Tucson N sports an entirely new bumper and a very sharp-looking diffuser. The extra brake light mounted in the middle looks like something that would eventually become available as an upgrade from certain tuning companies. The diffuser has cutouts on each side for the large dual round tailpipes. The corporate logo sitting above the light bar and the Tucson emblem below it have a black look on this rendered machine, whereas the one at the front retains it silver finish.
Speaking of the finish, the imagined new-generation Hyundai Tucson N sports red on the bottom parts of the body and black on the upper elements, including the pillars, roof, and even the roof rails. The door mirror casings are also finished in black, and there are additional other black accents for more contrast visible on its exterior. The crossover appears to sit a bit closer to the ground courtesy of the revised chassis setup, and likely has uprated brakes to keep the extra oomph in check.
A hypothetical look inside would have been great, though the rendering artist hasn’t provided one. Nevertheless, the real 2027 / 2028 Hyundai Tucson N will likely retain the same large tablet-like infotainment system in the middle of the dashboard and the minimalist digital gauge cluster. The steering wheel could be new, though, just like the upholstery and trim. Dedicated load screens and sub-menus will likely be part of the N makeover, and we also expect the N logo to decorate various parts of the cockpit.
Photo: Kolesa
Given that the Korean car manufacturer hasn’t released any details surrounding the powertrains of the regular new-gen 2027 Tucson at the time of writing, as this information is being kept close to its chest until the model’s worldwide debut that will be hosted in October (2026), we also cannot tell you what might power to the Tucson N. Nevertheless, as you can imagine, this version will be the punchiest and most agile member of the fifth-generation Tucson family, whose production has yet to fully commence.
Hyundai’s all-new Tucson is based on the Hyundai-Kia N3/N4 platform, which is also the foundation stone of its predecessor, as well as the Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Sonata, Staria, Kia Carnival, K5, K8, Sorento, Sportage, and other models, and it will also be used by the upcoming Kia Sportage. The new Tucson measures 185 inches (4,700 mm) from bumper to bumper, is 75 inches (1,905 mm) wide, and 66.3 inches (1,685 mm) tall.
As a result, it has a larger overall footprint than its predecessor, including the long wheelbase derivative. The space between the axles measures 109.6 inches (2,785 mm) long, again, longer than the old Tucson, including the LWB one.
Should Hyundai’s N Division take on the new-generation Tucson? And if so, would you want the sporty model to look like the one rendered by the quoted outlet?