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The Hyundai Elantra Thread
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Remember the Hyundai Elantra? This is it now…
The Hyundai Elantra exited South Africa several years ago, but a new version of the sedan has just been revealed in South Korea. And it’s radically styled to say the least…
- New Elantra unwrapped (as Avante) in South Korea
- Longer than forebear and featuring bolder styling
- Elantra nameplate officially exited SA around 2021
A little over 5 years ago, the Hyundai Elantra was discontinued in South Africa. But the Seoul-based brand’s 4-door sedan lived on in several other markets around the world. And now the latest generation – complete with radical, concept-car-like exterior styling – has been revealed in South Korea.
While the last Elantra to be sold locally was the 6th-gen model, this fresh-faced iteration unwrapped at the 2026 Busan Mobility Show represents the 8th generation of a nameplate that dates back to 1990. For the record, the Elantra is badged as the “Avante” in its domestic market of South Korea (and as the “i30 Sedan” in Australia).
Arriving some 6 years after the 7th-gen model was released overseas, the new Elantra measures 4 765 mm in length, 1 855 mm in width and 1 425 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2 750 mm. Compared to its predecessor, this saloon’s length, width and wheelbase have increased by 55 mm, 30 mm and 30 mm, respectively.
Inside, you’ll find a centrally sited touchscreen (offered in 12.9- or 14.6-inch configurations), positioned above a row of physical buttons. There’s also a slim instrument cluster atop the dashboard that provides key vehicle information, such as speed, selected gear navigation details. In South Korea, this new model will come with as many as 10 airbags and a raft of advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) features.
The Hyundai Elantra exited South Africa several years ago, but a new version of the sedan has just been revealed in South Korea. And it’s radically styled to say the least…
- New Elantra unwrapped (as Avante) in South Korea
- Longer than forebear and featuring bolder styling
- Elantra nameplate officially exited SA around 2021
A little over 5 years ago, the Hyundai Elantra was discontinued in South Africa. But the Seoul-based brand’s 4-door sedan lived on in several other markets around the world. And now the latest generation – complete with radical, concept-car-like exterior styling – has been revealed in South Korea.
While the last Elantra to be sold locally was the 6th-gen model, this fresh-faced iteration unwrapped at the 2026 Busan Mobility Show represents the 8th generation of a nameplate that dates back to 1990. For the record, the Elantra is badged as the “Avante” in its domestic market of South Korea (and as the “i30 Sedan” in Australia).
Arriving some 6 years after the 7th-gen model was released overseas, the new Elantra measures 4 765 mm in length, 1 855 mm in width and 1 425 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2 750 mm. Compared to its predecessor, this saloon’s length, width and wheelbase have increased by 55 mm, 30 mm and 30 mm, respectively.
Inside, you’ll find a centrally sited touchscreen (offered in 12.9- or 14.6-inch configurations), positioned above a row of physical buttons. There’s also a slim instrument cluster atop the dashboard that provides key vehicle information, such as speed, selected gear navigation details. In South Korea, this new model will come with as many as 10 airbags and a raft of advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) features.