Hyundai Avante/Elantra 2014 minor change

2014 Hyundai Avante

Having been on the block since its arrival in the summer of 2010, the current-generation Hyundai Avante (known globally as the Elantra) has been given a minor facelift via revised bumpers, redesigned lamps, new rear lamps, new 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels and chrome molding on its belt line, and yes, it's 20 mm longer than the 2010-2013MY pre-facelift model.

2014 Hyundai Avante interior

On the interior, see any changes? Well, there's some. You can expect a 3.5-inch OLED display, ventilated seats, and that's it. Also, it's now made even more tech-savvy than ever because not only The New Avante comes with a heavily enhanced version of Smart Parking Assist System (SPAS), but also integrated with Hyundai's BlueLink telematics system that has a nifty feature where your smartphone serves as a carkey where you can open, close, or even start the engine. Clever, isn't it?

2014 Hyundai Avante

Well, you can expect the Gamma 1.6 GDi petrol engine which churns out 140PS of power and fuel economy of 14.0km/L but for the 2014 model, there's now a U2 1.6 VGT diesel engine added and for this one, this produces about 128PS of power, almost 20 less than the petrol equivalent, and promises a fuel economy of 16.2km/L. Not bad for this one.

Oh yeah, Flex Steer is added on the new Avante and for this one, FLEX STEER has three modes labeled ECO, NORMAL, and SPORT, each affects its driving style at the touch of the button.

As for pricing, The New Avante starts at 13,950,000 Korean Won for the entry level model up to 20,900,000 Korean Won for the top-of-the-line model with  the 1.6L VGT diesel engine.

Available colors: Creamy White, Sleek Sliver, Hyper Silver, Stone Blue, Tangerine, Tropical Blue, Brilliant Red, and Phantom Black.

Photo: Hyundai Motor Company