--- title: "Spied: The 2027 Hyundai Tucson XRT Pro Is Coming for Subaru" date: "2025-07-30" modified: "2026-02-10" authors: - name: "Byron Hurd" job_title: "Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/byron-hurd" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/2027-hyundai-tucson-spy-shots" categories: - "Hyundai News" - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Spy Photos" tags: - "Hyundai" - "suv/crossover" - "tucson" --- # Spied: The 2027 Hyundai Tucson XRT Pro Is Coming for Subaru ![2027 Hyundai Tucson XRT spy shots]() *\Stefan Baldauf / SB-Medien\* Don't look now, but we're just about due for a new Hyundai Tucson, and the automaker's taking aim at Subaru's lunch. It may seem like today's Tucson's only been around a couple years, but the redesign actually dates to the beginning of the pandemic, putting a 2027 redesign right on schedule. And according to our spies, this is it. There's still quite a bit of camo on this fifth-generation (chassis code NX5) Tucson prototype, but the broad strokes are pretty clear—and more squared off than the current car's. This is no surprise, really, as it it's a clean pivot toward the [rugged look]() Hyundai has been implementing with each of its [recent redesigns.]() ![2027 Hyundai Tucson XRT spy shots]() ![2027 Hyundai Tucson XRT spy shots]() ![2027 Hyundai Tucson XRT spy shots]() ![2027 Hyundai Tucson XRT spy shots]() ![2027 Hyundai Tucson XRT spy shots]() ![2027 Hyundai Tucson XRT spy shots]() The prototype spotted undergoing cold-weather testing is a new XRT Pro trim, which will put Subaru, and the [Honda CR-V TrailSport](), squarely in its sight. The camo is doing a decent job hiding key details, but a red tow hook can be seen on the passenger side of the front bumper. New XRT-branded 18-inch alloy wheels are wrapped in Continental CrossContact all-terrain tires (which are pretty mild for all-terrain tires). XRT Pro-specific bumpers are hiding behind that camo and the larger three-row Palisade XRT Pro probably gives a good indication of what we can expect here. Today the XRT badge is basically an appearance package on the Tucson, but the latest Palisade brought the new XRT Pro trim and gave the off-road trim some teeth in terms of light off-pavement duty. Back in November [Hyundai told *The Drive*]() its XRT lineup will be "truly capable" off road and "not gonna be a trim" going forward. ![2027 Hyundai Tucson XRT spy shots]() **Stefan Baldauf / SB-Medien** The interior of the new Tucson has been a mystery, but thanks to someone leaving a rear door open briefly we've gotten a quick glance. The front seat back design looks like something out of a concept car with a semi-floating headrest. We don't expect much in the way of excitement from the new Tucson's engine lineup. It will most likely mirror the existing car's offerings, with a standard, naturally aspirated four-cylinder anchoring the bottom end of the lineup, and a plug-in hybrid topping the range. With turbocharging falling out of favor in the compact SUV segment, we're not entirely convinced we'll see a boosted version without some battery assistance unless Hyundai opts for an efficiency-minded turbo for its entry-level models. However that shakes out, we shouldn't have to wait terribly long to find out. 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Let us know at tips@thedrive.com.* ## Author Byron is an editor at The Drive with a keen eye for infrastructure, sales and regulatory stories. He brings a light, punchy style to all of his content, believing that there's plenty out there to be laughed at—himself included. Born and raised in Maryland but now based just a stone's throw from Detroit, Byron is an auto enthusiast and generalist who enjoys building and tinkering with things of all kinds, from cars, computers and digital cityscapes, to the new garage that will soon house his fleet (a CT4-V Blackwing, a JK Wrangler and an NA Miata). Inspired by an early love of rollercoasters, Byron quickly caught the high-performance driving itch. He's been tracking and auto-crossing his cars since 2007. In his downtime, Byron enjoys reading, playing city builders, and studying the history of the Motor City. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()