# Hyundai unveils eighth-generation Avante with AI infotainment

> Source: <https://letsdatascience.com/news/hyundai-unveils-eighth-generation-avante-with-ai-infotainmen-094c49b2>
> Published: 2026-06-26 07:02:03+00:00

Yonhap reports Hyundai Motor Co. on June 26 unveiled the all-new **Avante**, the eighth-generation compact sedan, at the **Busan International Mobility Show**. The model is the first full redesign since 2020 and features a roomier interior, new exterior lighting and larger overall dimensions. Chosun reports the car measures **4,765 mm** long, **1,855 mm** wide, with a **2,750 mm** wheelbase. Yonhap reports powertrains include a **2.0-liter** gasoline engine producing **149 horsepower** and a **1.6-liter** hybrid system with **157 horsepower** combined output. Yonhap also reports the vehicle introduces Hyundai's Software-Defined Vehicle features including Shift-by-Wire and navigation-based Smart Cruise Control, and ships with the new Pleos Connect infotainment system powered by the company's large-language-model `Gleo AI` for natural voice commands and AI-assisted searches. Yonhap reports Hyundai said it plans to announce pricing and begin taking orders in the third quarter.
