Hyundai Avante is upgraded version on existing Elantra and expected to hit Indian roads in mid-2009, the car was displayed at the 9th Auto Expo in New Delhi early this year. The car has all nice features and has a very contemporary looks both in exteriors as well as interiors. It has got roomy cabin, sleek dashboard architecture and all the controls and instruments feature soothing blue backlighting. It also has got twin front airbags and digital climate control. It is a refined machine and has very little wind and road noise
intrusion with great body control.

Expected Price: 11,00,000

Hyundai Avante specifications

Engine

• Engine capacity     1,591 cc
• Engine type     1.6 DOHC CVVT
• Compression ratio     10.5
• Bore x Stroke     (77.0 x 85.4) mm
• Power     121 bhp
• Torque     180 Nm

Performance

• Acceleration     12.2s (0-100kmh)
• Top Speed     153kmh
• Fuel consumption     unknown

Misc technical data

• Transmission     5-speed manual
• Drive type     FWD

Measurements

• Dimensions (L x W x H)     (4505 x 1775 x 1490)mm
• Wheelbase     2,650mm
• Min turning radius     5,170mm
• Kerb weight     1,172kg
• Fuel tank capacity     53L

Brakes

• Brakes (Front)     Ventilated disc
• Brakes (Rear)     Disc

Suspension

• Suspension (Front)     MacPherson strut type
• Suspension (Rear)     Multi-link type with stabilizer bar