Did Hyundai got someone from the future to design the 2020 Tucson?

Hyundai has officially unveiled the all-new 2020 Tucson today, and it looks like nothing we’ve seen before. Based of the Vision T concept first show at the 2019 LA Auto Show, it seems like the Korean carmaker has taken the otherworldly design concept and put it straight into production.

The exterior of the all-new Tucson carries what Hyundai designers call the “Parametric Dynamic” concept, which uses lines, faces, and angles to create a “kinetic jewel” surface. Evidently, right at the face, the daytime-running lights are integrated right into the triangular jewel-like grille design, making it invisible when turned off.

The exaggerated parametric character lines on the side, first seen on the Elantra, is also present here, with the shoulder line stretching all the way from the front squared-off wheel arch, connecting to the full-width taillights.

Following the design of the front lights, the 2020 Hyundai Tucson’s new taillights also contain half-hidden triangular shapes that are only visible when lit. The rear wiper blade is also tucked neatly underneath the rear spoiler when not in use, keeping with the clean futuristic theme shape of the SUV. The jewel-like design is also seen mirrored on the rear bumper pattern.

Inside the cabin it’s just as futuristic as its exterior, though a whole lot more minimalistic. The entire dashboard is split into two halves, with an unbroken line enveloping the two front passengers starting from the doors.

The infotainment display is now integrated directly into the centre console – 10.25-inch for the range-topping variant while the lower-end models get an eight-inch display. Sticking to the whole minimalist/futuristic theme, the climate control panel underneath it is also void of any physical controls, with everything relegated to touch panels.

The instrument gauge cluster is also fully digitalised with no hood covering the top – to blend in better with the overall minimalistic look of the cabin.

Available in both a long- and short-wheelbase version, though both five seaters, the 2020 Hyundai Tucson will go on sale in Korea this month, while the U.S. and other markets will be getting it starting from the first half of 2021. A slightly more performance-oriented N-Line version will also be making its appearance sometime in the future.