- The camouflage is coming off the redesigned Hyundai Elantra.
- Model sports streamlined styling and new Pleos Connect system.
- Sedan will reportedly debut later this month in South Korea.
The Hyundai Elantra is an understated juggernaut as the company sold 148,200 in the United States last year. That made it the brand’s second best-selling vehicle and year-to-date sales are up 4% for 2026. That’s impressive considering the compact sedan was introduced over six years ago.
However, a redesigned model is in the works and spy photographers have snapped it wearing less camouflage than ever before. While still heavily disguised, we can see the Elantra will have a full-width light bar and angular turn signals. They’re joined by mid-mounted headlights and a slender intake.
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Further below, we can see a wide lower opening with horizontal bars. We can also get a glimpse at triangular accents that reside below the headlights.
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While the body is covered by bulky cloth, the Elantra appears primed to lose its heavily stylized bodywork. In its place, we can expect streamlined panels that echo newer models such as the Palisade.
A closer inspection reveals aerodynamically optimized wheels and thick C-pillars. They’re accompanied by new third quarter glass and an angular rear window. It also appears that this prototype has an expansive panoramic glass roof.
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The rear end is heavily disguised, but we can see vertical outer taillights that give off a Cadillac vibe. The prototype also has a prominent rear spoiler, which recalls the one on the current model.
Spy photographers haven’t gotten a good look inside, but we can expect a minimalist cabin with a new Pleos Connect infotainment system. The latter recently debuted in the facelifted Grandeur with a large 17-inch display.
While the Elantra could have a smaller screen, the cabin will likely be dominated by the display. We can also expect Gleo AI, which is billed as an advanced voice assistant that can search the web as well as adjust vehicle settings.
Powertrain details are more mysterious, but the US-spec model could echo the Kia K4 and feature a 2.0-liter four-cylinder pumping out 147 hp (110 kW / 149 PS) and 132 lb-ft (179 Nm) of torque. The K4 also offers a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine with 190 hp (142 kW / 193 PS) and 195 lb-ft (264 Nm). We can also expect an improved hybrid as well as a high-performance N variant.
While there are more questions than answers at this point, the Korean version, known as the Avante, will reportedly debut at the Busan Motor Show later this month.
