Just days after launching the brand new Accent in Beijing Hyundai has now unveiled the latest generation Avante or Elantra at the Busan International Motor Show in Korea. Just like other latest offerings from Hyundai the Avante has received the company’s “fluidic sculpture” design language and it looks very good! Definitely much better than the outgoing one.
Among others the new Avante comes with features such as HID headlights, LED taillights along with a TFT LCD information display screen in the instrument panel. It even has heated rear seats.
According to the rather short press release power comes from the company’s latest 1.6 litre Gamma gasoline engine with direct injection. Power output is figured at 138hp while offering 166Nm of torque. This engine also features Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing and a Variable Induction System.
It is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission which makes this Hyundai’s first GDI engine that is paired with a 6-speeder on a compact sedan. Continue reading to check out some launch photos. Unfortunately there are no images of the interior at the moment.
There is also a short preview animation of the new Avante.
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Commenters expressed excitement about the new Hyundai Avante, praising its modern, stylish design and advanced features like the 138hp 1.6 GDI engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. Many hope it will be competitively priced in Malaysia, with some suggesting RM80k-90k. Several commenters noted that Hyundai has significantly improved their vehicle design and quality, even surpassing Japanese competitors in some aspects. However, some skeptics doubt Hyundai's ability to keep the price affordable or question if the interior will match the exterior’s appeal. Overall, the positive sentiments highlight anticipation for the launch, with enthusiasts eager for more details, especially regarding pricing, interior features, and availability in Malaysia.