The new Hyundai Elantra (Avante in South Korea) is longer and wider than its predecessor.
It has more powerful 2.0-liter gas and 1.6-liter hybrid engines.
The revamped Elantra gets Hyundai's new Pleos infotainment system.
Korean brands are known for overhauling their cars' designs when new models arrive, and the new Elantra is no exception. Introduced today at the 2026 Busan Auto Show in South Korea, where the compact sedan is sold as the Avante, the eighth-generation model looks completely different from its predecessor. We’re not just talking about the exterior but also the cabin, which has little in common with the outgoing car.
Giving off Iron Man vibes, the new Elantra has surprisingly flared wheel arches and flush door handles. Even without looking at the technical specifications, you can already tell it’s a bigger car thanks to the addition of a quarter window. The triangle-shaped glass behind the rear doors gives the profile an interesting look while emphasizing the car’s growth spurt. At 4765 millimeters (187.6 inches), it’s 55 mm (2.16 in) longer than its predecessor, with 30 mm (1.18 in) of that increase going into the wheelbase for a more spacious cabin. The revamped sedan now measures a generous 2750 mm (108.2 in) between the axles.
