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The facelifted Hyundai Elantra / Avante has been spied undisguised, ahead of its unveiling in South Korea next month. Looking far more radical than its predecessor, the updated model has been equipped with an all-new front fascia which eschews the gentle curves of the current model. The subtle styling cues are replaced by hard, angular lines and triangular shapes. The triangular styling can also been seen in the car’s new headlights which now extend into the grille. The latter has also been redesigned as it features a revised shape as well as slender horizontal bars. The sides remain largely the same, but the Elantra has been equipped with new taillights that have a more dynamic appearance. The rear bumper is also new and it includes a recessed area for the relocated license plate. While the pictures don’t give us a glimpse of the interior, Almuraba.net reports the car will have a new infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. We can a...

Presented on its local market under the Avante moniker,  Hyundai's new Elantra Sport  will arrive in the United States by the end of this year. The US-spec model should remain virtually identical to the  South Korean , with a redesigned bumper at the front with larger air intakes, Turbo badge on the grille, horizontal LED DRLs, HID headlamps, larger side skirts, reprofiled bumper at the rear with an incorporated diffuser, chrome-finished exhaust tips and different signature LED taillights.  Completing  its design  is a new set of 18-inch alloy wheels, wrapped in 225/40 rubber, but for some extra cash, Hyundai will throw in the "Extreme Package", consisting of a rear spoiler, 18-inch rims with different pattern and performance parts. Inside, the range-topper has gained sportier seats, flat-bottomed steering wheel, faux carbon fiber and red accents.  The Elantra Sport is powered by a 1.6-liter T-GDi turbocharged four producing 204 PS (201 HP) and 265 ...