[2026 BIMOS] Hyundai Motor Unveils 8th-Generation Fully Redesigned Model 'The New Elantra'

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Hyundai Motor unveiled the design and product features of the 8th-generation fully redesigned model 'The New Elantra' for the first time on the 26th, marking its first launch since the 7th-generation model in July 2020, six years later.

The New Elantra is designed based on the design language 'Art of Steel.' The front features 'H-Edge Lighting' daytime running lights that form an 'H' shape with sleek slim LEDs and a new grille design. The side adopts a traditional three-box structure with slim-neck outside mirrors, lift-up flush door handles, and 18-inch wheels with a geometric pattern. The rear is equipped with 'H-Edge Lighting' taillamps that unify with the front, vertical auxiliary brake lights, and a diffuser bumper.

The vehicle specifications are 4,765mm in length, 1,855mm in width, 1,425mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2,750mm. Compared to the existing model, the length has increased by 55mm, the wheelbase by 30mm, and the width by 30mm. The interior is based on a symmetrical layout that envelops the driver, featuring a large center display in the center of the crashpad and a slim display that provides key driving information in the driver's line of sight. Six new exterior colors and three new interior colors are being offered.

The powertrain is available in two options: a 2.0-liter gasoline engine and a 1.6 HYBE-lead engine. The 2.0-liter gasoline model is paired with an IVT transmission, delivering a maximum output of 149PS, an increase of 26PS compared to the existing 1.6-liter gasoline engine. The 1.6 HYBE-lead model boasts a maximum output of 157PS and is equipped with 'Smart Regenerative Braking 3.0,' which adjusts regenerative braking based on navigation information, and the 'HYBE-lead Hierarchical Predictive Control System,' which optimally controls battery charging levels. It also includes 'Stay Mode,' which allows the use of air conditioning and infotainment functions while the vehicle is stationary and in neutral.

As for safety and convenience features, it is equipped with 'Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control 2 (NSCC 2),' the first in the company to support automatic deceleration on general roads, and 'SBW P-Shift Emergency Braking,' which allows deceleration via the P button on the electronic shift lever. Pedal Misoperation Safety Assist (PMSA), 10 airbags, and Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2) were also extensively applied. Additionally, 'Memory Reverse Assist (MRA),' which remembers driving trajectories to assist automatic steering when reversing, and Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) were applied for the first time in their class.

In terms of the digital environment, it is equipped with 'Pleos Connect,' a next-generation infotainment system based on the Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS). The interior features either a 14.6-inch or 12.9-inch display and supports 'Gleo AI,' a generative AI agent, and 'Pleos App Market,' which allows users to download external apps. Other features include Bang & Olufsen premium sound, Built-in Cam 2 Plus, wireless software updates (OTA), and Hyundai Digital Key 2.

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