Hyundai plans to add hybrid and N-line
models to the new Avante product line-up in June, in the article we have
several images of the N-Line, including the sport seats. The high-performance N
variant is confirmed and scheduled for next year. Now we have new pictures of
the N-Line taken in South Korea. Thanks for the tip glazonyoursix.
According to Hyundai Motor officials, both
models will begin mass production at the Ulsan 3 plant from mid-May. The hybrid
model shares the powertrain with Ionic, and the N-line will replace the
existing Avante Sport.
The new Avante Hybrid was featured in an
online public event in Los Angeles, US last month. President of the Hyundai
Motor Research and Development Division, Albert Biermann, announced that the
new Avante Hybrid would combine a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with a system output
of 139 horsepower and a 32kW electric motor.
The new Avante N line is equipped with the
same 1.6-liter gasoline turbo engine as the previous Avante Sport, and a
7-speed DCT and 6-speed manual transmission. The current Avante Sport has a
peak output of 204 horsepower and a maximum torque of 27.0 kg.m, but the new
car is expected to have improved performance. Apart from that, a
high-performance N model will be unveiled next year. The 2.0-liter gasoline
turbo engine previously applied to Veloster N, and the 8-speed wet DCT and
6-speed manual transmission are promising.
