Next week, Hyundai will begin South Korean sales of the all-new 2011 Avante, which is the home-market version of what we could come to know as the next generation of the Elantra compact sedan, with prices ranging from 14,900,000 Won to 19,500,000 Won or about US$12,600 to US$16,500 at today's exchange rates.
In anticipation of the launch, Hyundai released a slew of new photos along with a more detailed spec sheet. The South Korean market version of the car is powered by an all-new Gamma 1.6-liter Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) four-cylinder engine producing an output of 140-horsepower at 6,300 rpm and a maximum torque of 17.5 kg-m (171Nm or 126.5 lb-ft).
The new four-pot is linked to a standard 6-speed manual gearbox returning a combined fuel efficiency of 17km/lt, which is equal to 5.8lt/100km or 40mpg US. A six-speed automatic transmission is optional.
Depending on the trim level, the new Avante can be equipped with a raft of features including a Smart Parking Assist System (SPAS) that assist the driver when parking between two cars parked by automatically controlling the steering wheel, HID (High Intensity Discharge) headlamps, LED lamps at the back and heated rear seats.
We still don't have any official details about the North American version, but it is expected to make its way on these shores sometime next year, possibly with both a 1.6-liter GDI and a more powerful 2.0-liter unit combined with six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions.
22 Comments:
baby sonata!
Thats a very good looking car and could steal a huge amount of sales from the more established auto makers.
Great looking car indeed! I predict Civic and Corolla will take a severe beating!
Move over Civic, this is "flashing its headlights" to go the front of the pack!
This IS the new standard bearer of the compact class. We'll have to wait a few months to see if Focus or Cruze will pass this.
Check..check..check.check.check..checking you out!
How about this for WoW.
at those prices, even with its odd interior, this car is going to spell trouble for US and Japanese manufacturers.
It is unbelievable how nice this car is, thinking back to Hyundai's original Excel. I thought the current version of the Elantra was kind of dorky, but it's like the ugly duckling that turned into a swan. This should really put Honda, Toyota and Nissan on notice.
Reason #5 why I am beginning to like Hyundai more and more every day.
A Deal Breaker for sure. The Honda Civic better step it up, and I own one. Will replace it with a Sonata or this Value leader.
Nice job Hyundai
As much as I don't like dark-coloured cars because it shows dirt easily (I have a navy blue car bought second-hand), man, this car looks great. Count me in!
It's a Stunner!!
Look out CorollaCivic!
Looks nice, even nicer than the Sonata. The compact segment is getting very competitive.
styling overkill! trashy...
lol to the poster who said styling overkill ,trashy, lol you better get your eyes checked out !
Hyundai has been releasing the bast looking cars in the last 7 years ,starting with the 2005 Hyundai sonata that put the other automakers on notice that Hyundai was changing their game, the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz that show they could make a rich looking interior, the 2009 Hyundai genesis sedan that broke the Hyundai mold, the 2010 Hyundai genesis coupe that blew away everyone, the 2011 Hyundai Tuscon that show they can still make small and good autos,the 2011 Hyundai sonata that show the other automakers the game is red hot now, now the 2011 Hyundai elantra thats making Toyota/honda piss its soiled pants and the 2011 Hyundai accent that is good and small and still a stunner at what hyundai has always done great, making it affordable, all these Hyundai are all stunner's
BRAND NEW ELANTRA OR CR-Z?
Please sale it in France, it's better than the ugly i30....
sorry, but that center stack reminds me of a vagina...could not keep a straight face behind the wheel.
I like this Hyundai avante in every color, but the dark blue is extra nice looking, That is the car I will be trading my 2007 hyundai sonata in for! This car is so beautiful, I think a 2 door coupe (like the kia forte) would look so kewl! I guess though it won't happen because of the Hyundai veloster which I bet is based on this car in some way !....I like to seethe guy who drew a take on a retro 2012 vw beetle , photshop a 2 door coupe of this new hyundai avante, I bet it would look pretty sexy in 2 doors vs 4 door which looks kool
^ Hey thats a good idea..i never thought about a 2 - door coupe for this sexy. Imagine the sexiness!
ah man... IN LOVE WITH ALL NEW HYUNDAIS.
First I saw the sexy/aggressive Coupe, then the O-M-G Sonata (best looking sedan ever), and then, this... I LOVE it, especially in that navy blue.
I'm dissapointed in other car makers... They don't bring out the "wow" in me, especially the new Seat Palma (looks quite bad/bland/boring, including the front).
man it's beautiful... Wow... I think I'm in love.
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