Hyundai Motor(005380) said on the 5th that it has unveiled the key specifications and prices of the eighth-generation full-change model of the Avante, known as the "nation's first car," the The All New Avante, and started taking orders. Although product appeal has been strengthened with changes such as a new powertrain compared with the previous model, the starting price rose by 3.36 million won after removing the lowest trim.
The All New Avante is sold with two powertrains, a 2.0 gasoline and a 1.6 hybrid, and three trims—Modern, Premium, and Inspiration—with prices starting at 23.98 million won.
Compared with the previous model, the 2026 Avante, the lowest Smart trim has been dropped, raising the starting price from 20.62 million won by 3.36 million won. However, compared with the same Modern trim, the price is up 100,000 won.
By trim, prices for The All New Avante's 2.0 gasoline model are set at ▲ Modern 23.98 million won ▲ Premium 27.71 million won ▲ Inspiration 31.52 million won.
If you include all options on the Inspiration trim—18-inch wheels, a wide sunroof, Parking Assist, Bang & Olufsen sound, and a paint protection film—the car price comes to 38.04 million won.
For the 1.6 hybrid model, prices are ▲ Modern 30.42 million won ▲ Premium 33.61 million won ▲ Inspiration 36.99 million won. For the hybrid model, these are pre-tax-benefit prices. The fully loaded Inspiration trim rises to 43.21 million won.
Hyundai Motor said the base Modern trim is priced similar to the main trim of the previous Avante, but product appeal has been enhanced with performance improvements through a powertrain change, expanded interior space, and a reinforced body.
The 2026 Avante's powertrains were a 1.6 gasoline (123 PS), 1.6 LPI (120 PS), and 1.6 hybrid (combined 141 PS), but The All New Avante comes with a 2.0 gasoline (149 PS) and a 1.6 hybrid (combined 157 PS).
The All New Avante has grown to dimensions on par with past midsize sedans, with a length of 4,765 mm, width of 1,855 mm, and wheelbase of 2,750 mm, and crash safety has been improved with the use of ultra-high-strength steel. However, in the process, the minimum curb weight increased by 90 kg over the previous model to 1,350 kg.
The All New Avante's fuel economy has decreased somewhat compared with the previous model due to these factors. The 2026 Avante gasoline model's fuel economy was 15.4 km/L, but The All New Avante gasoline model's fuel economy is 14.3 km/L.
Hyundai Motor applied Pleos Connect and a wide range of customer-preferred safety and convenience features from the Modern trim on The All New Avante so that even buyers of the base trim can enjoy a more advanced digital experience and improved safety and convenience.
The Modern trim includes ▲ over-the-air software updates ▲ Lane Keeping Assist 2 ▲ Walk-Away Lock ▲ 10 airbags ▲ Pedal Misapplication Safety Assist.
It also comes with a variety of convenience features, including an "Audio by Bang & Olufsen" sound system with 12 speakers, a high-output 100W USB-C port, dual-laminated acoustic glass for the first row, and a wide sunroof.
Exterior colors are offered in a total of nine, including six new options: ▲ Kodiak Blue Matte ▲ Raptor Gray Matte ▲ Graphene Green Pearl ▲ Quantum Silver Pearl ▲ Volcanic Red Pearl ▲ Goyo Copper Pearl.
Interior color options total four, including three new combinations—▲ Black·Cognac ▲ Burgundy·Ivory Rose ▲ Chalk Beige monotone—plus the existing Black monotone.
Hyundai Motor plans to begin deliveries of the 2.0 gasoline model first in the third quarter, and for the hybrid model, it will disclose prices reflecting tax benefits and start deliveries after the completion of the eco-friendly vehicle notice.
Yun Hyo-jun, head of the Korea business division, said, "The new Avante set a new standard for entry sedans through space that surpasses the segment, a powertrain upgrade, over-the-air software updates, and Pleos Connect," and added, "Not only did we raise overall product appeal and customer experience by a notch, but we also aimed to provide a new mobility experience that continues to evolve even after customers purchase their vehicles."