Overview
- Hyundai unveiled the all‑new eighth‑generation Avante at the Busan Mobility Show on Friday, presenting a full redesign and a larger chassis aimed at greater interior space.
- The body is 55 mm longer with a 30 mm longer wheelbase and 30 mm wider track, changes Hyundai says push rear‑seat room closer to the midsize segment.
- The cabin centers on Pleos Connect running the Gleo generative AI voice agent and offers 12.9‑ or 14.6‑inch touchscreen options plus a slim driver display, retained physical controls, dual wireless chargers and premium extras such as a Bang & Olufsen system.
- Korea will get two confirmed powertrains at launch: a 2.0‑litre naturally aspirated petrol at about 149 hp and an upgraded 1.6‑litre self‑charging hybrid with roughly 155–157 hp that adds Smart Regenerative Braking 3.0, predictive hybrid control and a Stay Mode for accessory use when parked.
- Hyundai says it will publish trim and pricing and begin taking Korean orders in Q3 2026 with the Elantra to reach global markets through 2027 and future performance N variants reported but not confirmed; the reveal underscores Hyundai’s shift to software‑led cabins and wider use of OTA updates and AI services.