Contracts for the 8th-generation Avante began on 8/5.
The announced price starts at 2,398 ten-thousand won.
However, few people are likely to take delivery of the car at that figure.
3-line summary
1. The new Avante starts at 2,398 ten-thousand won.
2. The top hybrid trim costs 3,699 ten-thousand won.
3. The starting price is for the lowest trim with no options.
2,398 Ten-Thousand Won and 3,699 Ten-Thousand Won
There are two powertrains: the gasoline 2.0 and the 1.6 hybrid.
| Trim | Gasoline 2.0 | 1.6 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Modern | 2,398 ten-thousand won | 3,042 ten-thousand won |
| Premium | 2,771 ten-thousand won | 3,361 ten-thousand won |
| Inspiration | 3,152 ten-thousand won | 3,699 ten-thousand won |
Hybrid prices are before tax incentives are applied.
The 2,398 ten-thousand won in the article title is the upper-left cell of this table. It is the price for the gasoline model, the lowest trim, and no options.
What “Starting At” Hides
When looking at a new car’s price, the starting price can be quite far from the amount actually paid.
That is because three things are added. Moving up to a higher trim costs several million won, adding option packages costs several million won more, and taxes and fees for registration are charged separately.
That is why one person talks about 2,400 ten-thousand won for the same car while another talks about 3,800 ten-thousand won. Both are correct.
For this generation, the starting price rose by 336 ten-thousand won from the previous one. When looking at the price list, it is better to look not at the starting price but at the trim row you would choose.
The Car Has Grown
It measures 4,765mm in length, 1,855mm in width, and has a 2,750mm wheelbase.
The numbers alone may not make it easy to picture, but it is close in size to older midsize sedans. It remains classified as a compact sedan, but its actual dimensions have moved up a class.
The 2,750mm wheelbase—the distance between the front and rear wheels—is particularly significant. This length determines rear-seat knee room.
Hyundai Motor said the body uses 58.7% ultra-high-strength steel and has an average tensile strength of 718MPa. In other words, more than half of it uses steel that withstands more at the same thickness.
When the Wrong Pedal Is Pressed
Safety stands out in this model.
A pedal misapplication prevention function has been added. If the driver presses the accelerator hard while obstacles are present in front of or behind the vehicle, the car limits acceleration rather than following it as commanded.
A considerable number of parking-lot accidents occur when drivers press the accelerator instead of the brake. Because drivers usually believe they are pressing the brake, they press harder. Since this is a cycle that is difficult to break through human judgment alone, the system is designed for the vehicle to intervene.
In addition, Hyundai Motor has introduced, for the first time, an emergency braking function in which the vehicle decelerates and comes to a stop on its own when a button is pressed in P. It is intended for situations in which the driver suddenly becomes unwell.
Navigation-based cruise control, which can also be used on regular roads, has also been applied.
Gasoline or Hybrid?
For the same Modern trim, the difference between the two powertrains is 644 ten-thousand won.
How long it takes to recover this difference through fuel costs varies by person. There are three things to include in the calculation.
How many km you drive per year. If annual mileage is low, the hybrid’s advantages do not show up as clearly.
Where you mainly drive. Hybrids are advantageous in congested urban areas, while the difference narrows on highways driven at a constant speed.
How much tax incentive applies. The table above shows prices before incentives, so the figure on the actual contract will differ.
Saying that “a hybrid is beneficial” without including these three factors is merely a generalization. It is more accurate to calculate using your own driving pattern.
What to Check Before Signing a Contract
Check the price after tax incentives are applied directly on the estimate. It differs from the announced price.
Check whether options are tied to trim levels. It is common to have to move up to a higher trim for a single desired feature.
Ask about the delivery timing. Early in a new model’s launch, waiting periods can vary substantially by trim and color.
Calculation Starts Only After You Find Your Row
The 8th-generation Avante starts at 2,398 ten-thousand won for gasoline and 3,042 ten-thousand won for the hybrid, while the top trim costs 3,699 ten-thousand won.
The car has grown closer in size to older midsize sedans, and new safety features include pedal misapplication prevention and emergency braking in P.
The prominently displayed starting price is the figure in the lowest row. Calculating the amount you will actually pay begins only after finding your row in the trim table.
References
- Hyundai Motor Group The All-New Avante Contract Launch Material
- Seoul Shinmun Report dated 2026/8/5
- Top Rider Price and Trim Report
Prices and specifications follow the materials above. The explanation of hybrid break-even calculations is based on general criteria; please confirm actual estimates and tax incentives with the point of sale.