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News18
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- News18
2027 Hyundai Tucson Spied Testing In Europe, Here's What We Know
Last Updated: Hyundai is set to introduce its latest Pleos infotainment system in this SUV, which will come with the brand-new Gleo AI assistant. The next-generation Hyundai Tucson has been spotted testing in Europe, and the spy shots reveal a fresh new look. The SUV seems to be moving away from its current curvy design to embrace a more angular, rugged appearance, as per Carscoops. The new design features a square-shaped nose, a flat bonnet, and a vertical front fascia. The front fenders continue the boxy trend, giving the SUV a strong road presence. Design Even the door frames are straighter now, with a rising waistline that hints at a sporty stance. While the back is still covered in camouflage, it appears to have a slightly sloping design, likely adding to its dynamic appeal. Performance The 2027 Tucson is expected to be a plug-in hybrid, offering an EV-only range of up to 100 km, ideal for short city drives. Diesel engines seem to be off the table this time, which aligns with Hyundai's focus on a cleaner, greener future. You can also expect advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including Level 2+ hands-free driving tech, bringing it closer to semi-autonomous driving. When Can We Expect It? While Hyundai hasn't confirmed a launch date, the testing in Europe signals that the official reveal may not be far off. Given its hybrid nature and tech-loaded cabin, the 2027 Tucson could be a game-changer in the midsize SUV segment. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Korea Herald
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Kia highlights customization, space in new PV5 electric PBV
Kia, an automaker under Hyundai Motor Group, is emphasizing flexibility in configuration and spacious interiors with its new purpose-built vehicle model, the PV5, as a key strategy in expanding into the electric PBV market. On Tuesday, Kia showcased the vehicle's modular technology at a studio in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi Province, highlighting its potential to meet diverse mobility needs. The PV5 is the first model built on the group's E-GMP.S platform, dedicated to electric PBVs, and is expected to support at least nine variants by 2026, all sharing a common driver compartment and design. Modular components allow the model to be configured into various forms, including a refrigerated truck and an open-bed truck, while only a passenger van and box-type cargo van are currently available. The structure allows for a high degree of customization, enabling buyers to choose features such as door and window configurations, rear overhang length and seat layout to suit specific operational needs when placing an order. Pursuing unlimited flexibility in its PBV business, the company plans to offer base modules with conversion-supporting options. This will enable external partners to integrate conversion components without structural modifications or additional assembly, Kia said. During the event, Kia also highlighted the PV5's spacious interior, which offers up to 5,165 liters of cargo capacity. To maximize space, the vehicle concentrates electric power modules to the front and adopts a cell-to-pack battery system, which installs cells directly without separate modules. Company officials said they involved potential customers from the early development stages through validation to fully utilize the expanded space. This was supported by extensive research, including direct participation in logistics operations and wheelchair-accessible taxi services, as well as analysis of approximately 1,000 user scenarios. As a result, all PV5 configurations feature a low second-row step height for easy passenger boarding and alighting and an interior height of up to 181 centimeters to facilitate cargo room tasks. It offers a tight 5.5-meter turning radius for easy maneuvering and parking in narrow spaces, despite a long 2,995-millimeter wheelbase that ensures spacious interior room. In addition to these shared features, the cargo variant accommodates standard global logistics pallets, while the passenger version offers a 775 mm door opening to allow all types of wheelchairs and enough room for caregivers in the cabin. Officials added that the software supports diverse uses with an Android-based infotainment system and Hyundai's proprietary Pleos application market, offering tailored business programs such as comprehensive fleet vehicle monitoring and mobility solutions for vehicle operation, range and charging management. While Kia plans to begin deliveries of the passenger van and box-type cargo van configurations in Korea this August, the global rollout will start in the fourth quarter of 2025, beginning with Europe. 'A model marking the beginning of future mobility, the PV5 brings innovations such as maximized interior space, flexibility for multi-purpose use and external connectivity, developed through active engagement with potential customers,' said Ju Seok-ha, vice president of Hyundai Motor Group's multiservice vehicle project group 3.
Miami Herald
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Hyundai Will Bring Tesla-Like Screens to Next-Gen Tucson and Elantra
The current-generation Hyundai Tucson and Elantra are both due for redesigns, and while there's still little information about the cars themselves, ET News reports that the pair will be among the first models to receive Hyundai's next-generation infotainment system, called Pleos Connect, which was revealed earlier this year. The first product of Hyundai's new Pleos software division, Pleos Connect will arrive in the Elantra (sold as the Avante in Hyundai's home market of South Korea) in the second quarter of 2026, followed by the Tucson in the third quarter of that year. Pleos Connect is based on the Android Automotive Operating System. The initial glimpse Hyundai provided earlier this year indicated the new system would minimize physical controls in favor of a touchscreen interface that, following the Tesla template, dominates the dashboard. That looks set to translate to production. The report claims the next-generation Tucson will have a large central touchscreen that incorporates most controls. Hyundai has already acknowledged that doubling down on screens might not go over well with customers. In an interview with Korea JoonAng Daily published last November, HDNA (Hyundai Development and Manufacturing of North America) vice president Ha Hak-soo said that, in North America at least, Hyundai was looking to bring back more physical controls in response to negative feedback from customers. So perhaps the screen-reliant version of Pleos Connect described in the ET News report won't be the one we see in the United States. Pleos Connect will be about more than screens, too. Hyundai has promised a range of software-based features, including AI-based voice recognition and the ability to sync user profiles across multiple vehicles. The automaker also hopes to cultivate an app store, called Pleos Playground, where third-party developers can offer apps for compatible vehicles. Based on the automaker's recently-published second-quarter sales results, the Tucson remains Hyundai's bestselling model in the U.S., with 113,310 sold between January and June 2025. That's an increase of 23% over the same period last year. The Elantra was the second-bestseller, with 74,768 units shifted in the first half of the year. Hyundai estimates that Pleos Connect will be in over 20 million cars by 2030, and given their popularity, it's likely that the Tucson and Elantra will make up a significant chunk of that. So there's a lot riding on Hyundai's ability to strike a balance between tech features and customer preferences for physical controls in these popular models. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The Independent
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Hyundai set to reveal new high-tech Ioniq model at Munich motor show in September
Hyundai will be revealing its latest all-electric model at September's Munich Motor Show, with the focus not only on the design of the car, but the software that powers it. Although officially only a concept, the new Hyundai B-segment SUV is expected to be a thinly-disguised clue to what a production model – set to go on sale in the middle of 2026 – will look like. The production car is likely to take the Ioniq name and could possibly be called Ioniq 2. Our rendering shows what the concept could look like, taking the proportions of the Kia EV2 and applying Hyundai's latest 'Art of Steel' design language introduced on the recent Hyundai Initium concept. It includes a new interpretation of the brand's signature Parametric Pixels lighting. Although the new model is expected to use the same E-GMP platform as Ioniqs 5,6 and 9, Hyundai is expected to showcase the brand's new Pleos software system in the Ioniq 2. Pleos – which combines the Greek word Pleo meaning more, with OS for Operating system – is an end-to-end software platform that combines high-performance chips and controllers with a vehicle's operating system (OS), its infotainment system, a cloud infrastructure and fleet management, mobility and logistics solutions. It's set to work with Hyundai's next generation of software defined vehicles (SDVs) to add a whole new range of features to its upcoming new cars including autonomous driving. Unlike Hyundai's current operating system, Pleos is based on the Android Automotive Operating System providing a host of new benefits including customisation of the platform, a smartphone-like user interface and access to a wealth of new apps. The new concept will showcase Hyundai's latest 'Art of Steel' design philosophy, although it's expected that only the exterior of the car and details of the Pleos software will be revealed in Munich. Further details of the car, including the interior, are likely to be revealed during Milan Art Week in April next year, shortly before the car goes on sale in Europe. The new car is set to have a strong European flavour and will be built in Europe, according to Xavier Martinet, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Europe. 'Localisation is important,' said Martinet. 'In 2024, 79 per cent of Hyundais sold in Europe were made in Turkey or Czech Republic. We want to maintain a high level of EU-built cars. 'Our brand new EV will be built in Turkey – it will be European developed.' Ford man Tyrone Johnson.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Hyundais Receiving a Tesla-Esque Next-Gen Infotainment System Despite Consumer Feedback
Hyundai has introduced its software brand, Pleos, which is scheduled to launch a next-generation in-vehicle infotainment system dubbed Pleos Connect in the second quarter of 2026. The automaker estimates that Pleos Connect will be present in over 20 million of its cars by 2030. The system is based on the Android Automotive OS (Operating System) and features a smartphone-like user interface with split-view, multi-window functions, 'Gleo AI' voice recognition-based agentic AI for intelligent vehicle control, and a single connected user profile accessible in any compatible car. Hyundai states that Pleos Connect will emphasize user-friendly features, but the technology may not be as accessible as the automaker hopes with its heavy reliance on touch-activated controls, like Tesla's infotainment system. Many drivers have complained about the excess of touch controls in newer cars, describing physical controls as offering a more intuitive feel. Swedish auto publication Vi Bilägare conducted a study in 2022 that found touchscreens perform worse than physical buttons in vehicles. The study gathered 11 modern cars from different automakers and one 2005 Volvo V70 to measure the time it took drivers to complete routine tasks like changing the interior's temperature while driving at 68 mph. Before the evaluation started, subjects had time to learn the vehicles' infotainment systems, making sure everyone was on a level playing field. The study found that the easiest car to understand and operate was the 2005 Volvo V70 by a long shot, whereas drivers in the worst-performing vehicle, MG's Marvel R, took more than four times the Volvo's distance to complete tasks. However, despite its upcoming Pleos Connect infotainment system primarily relying on touch inputs, Hyundai said in November that it made a mistake investing too heavily in the technology. 'As we were adding integrated [infotainment] screens in our vehicles, we also tried out putting touchscreen-based controls, and people didn't prefer that,' said HDNA (Hyundai Development and Manufacturing of North America) Vice President Ha Hak-soo told Korea JoonAng Daily. 'When we tested with our focus group, we realized that people get stressed, annoyed, and steamed when they want to control something in a pinch but are unable to do so.' Still, HDNA told JoonAng Daily that this generally negative attitude toward touch controls might shift among consumers as driver-assistance and self-driving technology develops. Having a car drive for you naturally removes much of the pressure and frustration associated with taking your eyes off the road to mess with unfamiliar touchscreens. Hyundai introduced Pleos Connect during Friday's Pleos 25 developer conference in Seoul, South Korea. During the conference, 26 partners displayed in-car apps and services based on Pleos Connect while exchanging feedback and inspecting app ecosystem expansion potential. While Hyundai noted that drivers' attitudes toward touch-activated controls may change, the automaker's decision to go all-in on releasing its new Pleos Connect infotainment system during the second quarter of 2026 highlights its big bet that driver perceptions will shift sooner rather than later. The dealbreaker will likely be whether Pleos Connect technology wows consumers enough to move them away from the higher degrees of tactile feedback that physical buttons have and continue to provide.
