Hyundai has launched the 2026 Avante, a refreshed model of its compact sedan, and has begun sales. The 2026 Avante features enhanced marketability by incorporating customer-preferred convenience specifications and advanced driver assistance systems as standard.
Hyundai has equipped the 2026 Avante with standard features such as a push-button start, smart key, remote start via the smart key, welcome system, smart trunk, and door pocket lighting to enhance customer convenience.
The Modern trim includes standard features such as highway driving assistance, smart cruise control (including stop-and-go functionality), and navigation-based smart cruise control (for safety zones and curves), providing customers with a more convenient and safer driving experience. The top-tier Inspiration trim adds 17-inch alloy wheels and tires, enhancing the car's luxurious and dynamic feel.
Hyundai has introduced a new Modern Light trim, marking the start of sales for the 2026 Avante Hybrid. This trim is based on the Smart trim and features popular customer options such as a leather steering wheel (with heating), leather gear shift knob, and heated front seats, allowing customers to purchase at a reasonable price.
Additionally, Hyundai has made the smartphone wireless charging system and Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch specifications standard in the 2026 Avante Hybrid Modern trim, providing a more convenient vehicle usage environment.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the N brand, Hyundai has added the N Fan Package for the 2026 Avante N. This package offers a range of optional features at competitive prices for various driving environments, including urban areas and tracks.
The N Fan Package includes the N DCT Package, N Hyundai Smart Sense I, and N Hyundai Smart Sense II as standard, while the City Pack adds N Comfort and the Track Pack includes N Light Sports Bucket Seats.
Hyundai offers the N Fan Package at a price that provides a discount of 1 million won compared to purchasing each specification individually, allowing more customers to experience the value of the Avante N. The individual consumption tax is based on 5%.
The starting prices for the 2026 Avante are as follows: the gasoline 1.6 model starts at 20,340,000 won (approximately $15,200), the Smart trim at 23,550,000 won (approximately $17,500), the Modern trim at 27,170,000 won (approximately $20,200), and the Inspiration trim at 28,060,000 won (approximately $21,000). The hybrid version starts at 25,230,000 won (approximately $18,600) for the Smart trim, 25,490,000 won (approximately $18,800) for the Modern Light trim, 27,890,000 won (approximately $20,800) for the Modern trim, 31,150,000 won (approximately $23,300) for the Inspiration trim, and 31,840,000 won (approximately $23,800) for the N line.
The N gasoline 2.0 turbo model has a starting price of 33,090,000 won (approximately $24,800), while the LPi model starts at 21,720,000 won (approximately $16,200) for the Smart trim, 24,920,000 won (approximately $18,600) for the Modern trim, and 28,420,000 won (approximately $21,300). The hybrid model prices reflect tax benefits after applying a 3.5% individual consumption tax.