Hyundai Motor Launches New 7th Generation Avante in Korea... Gasoline Models Starting at 15.31 Million KRW

[Asia Economy Reporter Su-yeon Woo] Hyundai Motor Company officially launched the all-new generation Avante, returning as a completely redesigned model after five years, in the domestic market on the 7th. On the same day, Hyundai released a 'All New Avante Digital Unboxing' video on its website and YouTube, where the researchers who led the development personally introduced the Avante, marking the start of sales.

The all-new Avante features an innovative and sporty design that enhances design completeness, and its driving performance has improved with the adoption of the 3rd generation platform. Additionally, it is equipped with cutting-edge safety and convenience features that surpass its class, enhancing safety. The sales price of the new 7th generation Avante is set at ▲Gasoline 15.31 to 23.92 million KRW ▲LPi (for general sale) 18.09 to 21.67 million KRW.

◆ The Ultimate Design Avante... Eye-catching 'Parametric Dynamics' Grille

The new Avante is completed with a futuristic and innovative design by applying the 'Parametric Dynamics' theme. Hyundai reinterpreted the sporty and challenging character that has continued since the 1st generation model with bold sculptural beauty.

The exterior design first stands out with a sporty front featuring the 'Parametric Jewel Pattern Grille,' which changes color as light reflects from different angles, along with the headlamps and robust bumper in harmony. The side profile highlights a strong character line running through the entire vehicle, and the rear is impressive with a sleek trunk equipped with 'H-tail lamps' shaped like Hyundai's H logo.

The interior design completes a driver-centric structure with a low and wide line wrapping from the door to the crash pad and console, reminiscent of an airplane cockpit. The panoramic display, integrating a 10.25-inch cluster and a 10.25-inch navigation screen, delivers a luxury that surpasses its class.

Moreover, the ambient mood lamp changes to designated colors according to the driving mode (Normal, Eco, Sport, Smart) and allows 64 customizable preferred colors, significantly enhancing the driver's emotional satisfaction.

◆ Improved Space and Safety with 3rd Generation Platform... Enhanced Fundamentals with High-Strength Lightweight Body

The all-new Avante operates with two engine lineups: Smartstream Gasoline 1.6 MPI and 1.6 LPi. Hyundai plans to launch hybrid and high-performance N-line Avante models in the domestic market in the first half of this year.

The Smartstream Gasoline 1.6 MPI engine delivers fuel efficiency of 15.4 km/ℓ, maximum output of 123 horsepower, and maximum torque of 15.7 kgf·m, while the 1.6 LPi engine achieves fuel efficiency of 10.6 km/ℓ, maximum output of 120 horsepower, and maximum torque of 15.5 kgf·m.

The all-new Avante, equipped with the 3rd generation new integrated platform, lowers the overall height and widens the width compared to the previous model, lowering the center of gravity. This improves driving stability and secures ample space with a wheelbase that is best in its class.

◆ "Is this a compact car?"... Safety and Convenience Features Beyond Its Class

The all-new Avante completes product competitiveness beyond its class by applying cutting-edge infotainment, driver assistance systems, and convenience features in large numbers.

First, the most important safety feature, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, is applied as standard across all trims. This function automatically helps braking when a collision risk is detected with vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists ahead, or when turning left at an intersection and a vehicle approaches from the opposite direction. Additionally, Hyundai significantly enhances safety by applying Lane Following Assist (LFA), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), and High Beam Assist (HBA) as standard across all trims.

For the first time in Hyundai, the new Avante is equipped with 'Hyundai CarPay,' a service that allows easy payment through the navigation screen at affiliated gas stations like SK Energy and parking lots like ParkingCloud.

Key convenience features include the vehicle location sharing function that automatically shares the car’s location with acquaintances when moving to a registered destination, final destination guidance that provides augmented reality (AR) navigation from nearby parking to the actual destination via a smartphone app, valet mode that protects personal information and tracks the vehicle’s movement time and current location during valet parking, and Hyundai Digital Key that enables vehicle access and ignition via a smartphone application.

The sales prices for the all-new Avante gasoline models are ▲Smart 15.31 million KRW ▲Modern 18.99 million KRW ▲Inspiration 23.92 million KRW. For the LPi (general sale) models, prices are ▲Style 18.09 million KRW ▲Smart 20.34 million KRW ▲Modern 21.67 million KRW.

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