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 Nm (195 lb-ft) of torque, and is available with a six-speed manual transmission as standard and, optionally, a dual-clutch seven-speeder. Hitting 62 mph (100 km/h) from a standstill takes 8 seconds.

Expect to catch the first glimpse of the new Hyundai Elantra Sport at the 2016 SEMA Show this October.

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