Hyundai Motor Company announced on Tuesday the launch and official sales start of the 2026 Avante, a model-year update of its compact sedan, The New Avante. The 2026 Avante boasts enhanced product value with convenience features and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) now offered as standard, reflecting customer preferences.
Hyundai has equipped the 2026 Avante with key standard features such as push-button start with smart key, remote engine start via smart key, welcome system, smart trunk, and front door pocket lighting to improve customer convenience.
For the Modern trim, features such as Highway Driving Assist, Smart Cruise Control with stop-and-go function, and Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (for safety zones and curves) come standard, offering a safer and more convenient driving experience. The top-tier Inspiration trim now includes 17-inch alloy wheels and tires, adding a luxurious and dynamic feel.
Hyundai also began sales of the 2026 Avante Hybrid, which introduces a new Modern Light trim. The Modern Light trim, based on the Smart trim, includes customer-favorite features such as a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather gear knob, and heated front seats, all while maintaining an accessible price point.
The 2026 Avante is priced at approximately 14,850 USD for the Gasoline 1.6 Smart trim, 17,200 USD for the Modern trim, 19,840 USD for the Inspiration trim, and 20,520 USD for the N Line trim. The Hybrid models are priced at around 18,420 USD for the Smart trim, 18,620 USD for the new Modern Light trim, 20,360 USD for the Modern trim, 22,740 USD for the Inspiration trim, and 23,210 USD for the N Line trim. The N gasoline 2.0 turbo model is priced at approximately 24,160 USD, while the LPi models are priced at about 15,860 USD for the Smart trim, 18,190 USD for the Modern trim, and 20,740 USD for the Inspiration trim.
