Overview
- Hyundai publicly revealed the eighth‑generation Elantra (sold as the Avante in Korea) in late June with a much larger body aimed at improving interior space.
- The new car adopts Hyundai’s ‘Art of Steel’ design with sharp surfacing, split LED lighting, pronounced wheel arches, and published exterior dimensions of 4765mm long, 1855mm wide, 1425mm tall, and a 2750mm wheelbase.
- Inside, the cabin centres on a large 12.9‑ or 14.6‑inch touchscreen running Pleos Connect and Hyundai’s Gleo generative AI assistant, plus physical climate controls, advanced driver aids, and higher‑grade options such as Bang & Olufsen audio.
- Korea launch specifications confirm two powertrains: an updated 2.0‑litre naturally aspirated petrol (110 kW) and a 1.6‑litre petrol‑electric hybrid (combined 116 kW) with predictive regenerative braking.
- Hyundai N is developing a much wider, more aggressive Elantra/i30 Sedan N and is validating a new turbocharged four‑cylinder engine in TCR racing, and Hyundai Motor Company Australia has confirmed the model will reach Australia with timing to be announced.