en.Wedoany.com Reported - Hyundai recently unveiled the eighth-generation Avante (known as the Elantra in the North American market) in South Korea. This compact sedan features comprehensive updates in design, dimensions, powertrain, and intelligent configurations.
The new model adopts Hyundai's "Art of Steel" design language, with a wider and more athletic stance. The front fascia is composed of sculpted fenders, ultra-slim daytime running lights, and main headlights embedded in the bumper. The rear features vertical and horizontal LED lights forming an H-shaped signature, complemented by a dual diffuser and a square ducktail spoiler.
The vehicle measures 4,765 mm (187.6 inches) in length, 1,855 mm (73 inches) in width, 1,425 mm (56.1 inches) in height, with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm (108.3 inches). Compared to its predecessor, length has increased by 55 mm (2.2 inches), width by 30 mm (1.2 inches), and wheelbase by 30 mm (1.2 inches). Hyundai states that the additional dimensions bring interior space close to that of a mid-size sedan.
The interior features rounded shapes and soft-touch materials. A 14.6-inch display (optional 12.9-inch) runs the Pleos Connect software and integrates the generative AI agent Gleo AI, an assistant previously featured in the facelifted Grandeur. Below the center screen, a row of physical buttons and knobs is retained. The cabin is equipped with a digital instrument cluster, a Bang & Olufsen system, a built-in camera, dual wireless charging pads, and 100W ultra-fast USB ports.
In terms of safety, the Avante is equipped with 10 airbags and an ADAS suite that includes Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control 2, Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, Remote Smart Parking Assist, SBW P-mode Emergency Braking, and Pedal Misoperation Safety Assist.
Korean-spec models offer two powertrains: an improved naturally aspirated 2.0-liter gasoline engine producing 147 hp (110 kW / 149 PS), an increase of 26 hp (19 kW) over the current model; and a self-charging hybrid system pairing a 1.6-liter engine with a more powerful electric motor and a larger battery, delivering a combined output of 155 hp (116 kW / 157 PS). The hybrid system features Intelligent Regenerative Braking 3.0 and a Hybrid Layered Predictive Control system, which improves fuel efficiency through route prediction, and includes a Parking Mode that maintains climate control and infotainment operation when the vehicle is stationary.
A next-generation Elantra N may be introduced in the future, rumored to feature a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine, though this has not been confirmed.
The new Avante is expected to arrive at South Korean dealerships later this year, followed by a gradual rollout to other markets, likely arriving in North America as the 2027 Elantra in the coming months. There are also reports that the Elantra will return to the European market after being discontinued. Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO José Muñoz stated: "The all-new Avante is a model that sets new standards in its segment, balancing unparalleled design, interior space, safety, and digital experience."
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