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New Hyundai Elantra Is A Giant Leap Into The Future
CarBuzz • • business
Key Points:
- Hyundai unveiled the eighth-generation Elantra, known as Avante in South Korea, at the 2026 Busan Mobility Show, with a US debut expected for the 2027 model year.
- The new Elantra features a larger, bolder design under Hyundai's "Art of Steel" language, combining modern styling with retro influences and a nearly premium appearance.
- Interior updates include a driver-focused cockpit with a large infotainment screen running Hyundai’s new Pleos AI system, featuring natural language voice commands and an app store.
- Powertrain options in South Korea include a 147 hp 2.0-liter inline-four and a 155 hp 1.6-liter hybrid with advanced regenerative braking and a "Stay Mode" for stationary battery use; similar engines are expected for the US market.
- Hyundai aims to balance the Elantra’s enhanced premium feel and technology with its historically affordable pricing to maintain strong US sales amid shifting sedan market dynamics.
