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Hyundai 2027 SUV redesigns and updates

Entities: Hyundai Motor Company · Chevrolet Tracker · Pleos infotainment system · General Motors · Android Automotive OS

Overview

In July 2026 Hyundai showcased its upcoming 2027 SUV line‑up. The Tucson concept tested in the Alps adopted a boxier, longer‑wheelbase silhouette closer to the Santa Fe, with the new Pleos Connect infotainment suite (17‑inch central screen, 9.9‑inch driver display, digital instrument cluster). The Creta previewed at India’s Bharat Mobility Show featured a wider, flatter‑roofed body, full‑width LED light bar and the same Pleos Connect platform, launching in early 2026. A leak later that month revealed the third‑generation Kona moving to a taller, angular SUV shape with pixel‑style LED lighting, a clamshell engine cover reminiscent of the Ioniq 5, and large Android‑Automotive‑based Pleos touchscreens ranging from 12.9 to 14.6 inches. Hyundai confirmed the Kona will continue with gasoline, hybrid (including a 1.6‑litre unit shared with the Kia Seltos) and fully electric powertrains, targeting a global launch in 2027‑2028. Additional developments emerged on 25 July: a mid‑cycle refresh of the fifth‑generation Santa Fe for MY2027 will sport a vertical‑LED daytime‑running light‑strip front, split horizontal grille, slimmer bumper, new rear light strip, larger tablet‑style touchscreen, squarer steering wheel and a 9.9‑inch digital cluster, all integrated into the Pleos Connect cockpit for its U.S. debut. On 26 July Hyundai announced a new Elantra N powertrain, testing a 2.5‑litre turbo engine delivering up to 304 hp, while also confirming the Kona will share its platform with the Creta and a forthcoming Chevrolet Tracker, hinting at a possible phase‑out of the current Creta model. Later in July, Hyundai disclosed that the Pleos infotainment system will be extended to Kia models from 2027. Flagship Kia vehicles such as the K9 and EV9 will receive the Android‑Automotive‑based platform with 12.9‑ or 14.6‑inch central displays, split‑screen views and the Gleo AI voice assistant.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 2 SOURCES] Leaked photos show a redesigned Hyundai Kona with a taller, more angular body and reduced plastic trim. (article)
[● 2 SOURCES] Hyundai plans to share the Kona platform with the Creta and a future Chevrolet Tracker developed with General Motors. (article)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hyundai introduced the latest generation of the Elantra (Avante) in South Korea. (article)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hyundai plans an Elantra N version with a 2.5‑liter turbo engine producing up to 304 hp. (article)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The current Elantra N uses a 2.0‑liter turbo four‑cylinder engine delivering 280 hp. (article)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hyundai tested the new high‑performance powertrain using experience from the 24‑hour Nürburgring race. (article)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The upcoming Kona will feature a digital instrument cluster with a large central touchscreen running Android Automotive (PleOS Connect). (article)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hyundai will offer the new Kona with gasoline, 1.6‑liter hybrid, and fully electric powertrains, and also mentions a 2.0‑liter naturally aspirated engine. (article)

Timeline

1 day ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
Hyundai's Pleos infotainment system to debut in Kia models from 2027
Hyundai will roll out its new Pleos Android‑based infotainment system, featuring large screens and an AI assistant, to Kia models beginning in 2027, aiming for over 20 million equipped vehicles by decade’s end.
4 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Hyundai previews new Elantra N powertrain and unveils redesigned Kona SUV
Hyundai unveiled a new Elantra generation and hinted at an Elantra N with a 2.5 L, 304 hp engine, while leaked images show a redesigned Kona SUV with digital Android‑based infotainment and multiple powertrain‑b
5 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Hyundai rolls out 2027 Santa Fe facelift with new design and Pleos Connect system
Hyundai’s 2027 Santa Fe facelift brings a new LED front, larger touchscreen, and Android‑based Pleos Connect cockpit, with a U.S. launch planned for the MY2027 model year.
6 days ago

[BUSINESS] 8 sources
Hyundai Kona redesign leak shows boxy SUV shift and new Pleos infotainment
Hyundai Kona’s upcoming third generation will switch to a boxy SUV look, add large Pleos Android‑based screens and keep gas, hybrid and electric options, targeting a 2027‑28 launch.
8 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Hyundai unveils 2027 Creta redesign with hybrid power and larger cabin
Hyundai’s 2027 Creta, set to debut at the Feb 2026 Bharat Mobility Show, will sit on the new K3 platform, feature a larger cabin, premium Pleos Connect infotainment and a 1.5‑L hybrid powertrain, with refreshed
23 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Hyundai previews rugged Tucson 2027 concept while Mazda details Skyactiv SUV tech
Hyundai's 2027 Tucson prototype shows a boxier, outdoor‑styled redesign with new Pleos Connect infotainment, while Mazda outlines its Skyactiv tech, featuring i‑Activ AWD and flexible powertrain options for the

Sources

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