Hyundai has introduced the new Avante (Elantra) in the Korean market. The compact sedan grows in size, adopting a sharper design language. It gets a more spacious interior with advanced infotainment and AI tech. The eighth generation of the Hyundai Avante, known as the Elantra in North America, broke cover in South Korea, six years after the debut of its predecessor. The compact sedan has grown in size, adopting sharper looks, an overhauled interior with the latest infotainment, AI, and safety features, alongside improved gasoline and hybrid powertrains. Visually, the new Elantra looks nothing like the previous generations, adopting a sportier and more muscular stance thanks to the “Art of Steel” design language. The model measures 4,765 mm (187.6 in) long, 1,855 mm (73 in) wide and 1,425 mm (56.1 in) tall, with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm (108.3 in). This makes it 55 mm (2.2 in) longer and 30 mm (1.2 in) wider compared to its predecessor, with an extra 30 mm (1.2 in) between the axles. According to Hyundai, the larger dimensions contribute to an increased interior space closer to that of a midsize sedan. Other interior highlighs include the Pleos Connect infotainment and the generative AI agent “Gleo AI”, recently introduced in the facelifted Grandeur flagship. The Korean-spec Avante will be available with two powertrain options. An improved version of the naturally-aspirated 2.0-liter gasoline engine produces 147 hp (110 kW / 149 PS), representing an increase of 26 hp (19 kW) compared to the outgoing model. The other option is a self-charging hybrid setup with a more efficient 1.6-liter engine, a more potent electric motor and a larger battery, producing a combined 155 hp (116 kW / 157 PS). Hyundai Motor President and CEO José Muñoz said: “The All-New Avante is a model that sets a new standard for its class by balancing unrivaled design, interior space, safety, and digital experience”. This is a developing story and will be updated….
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