The Hyundai Mistra debuted seven years ago as a China-only sedan. It has gone through two facelifts since the launch and will spawn a liftback version in 2021, judging by these images published by the China Ministry of Industry and Trade.
It looks like the newcomer has two-tier
headlights and intricately designed brake lights. The current generation uses a
1.8-liter naturally aspirated engine rated at 143 PS and 176
Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed auto gearbox. Paying extra
will get you a 1.6-liter turbo variant with 175 PS and 265 Nm, as well as a seven-speed DCT.
The new generation will keep the non-turbo
option, but the 1.6L turbo will make room for a new 1.5L engine good for 170 PS. An an-electric trim will also come out next year, packing
183 PS and up to 400 kilometers of NEDC-rated
range.
The current-gen Mistra (see video) is
4,710 mm long, 1,820 mm wide and 1,470 mm tall. The upcoming gas-powered
liftback is slightly different at 4,780 / 1,815 / 1,460 mm, respectively. The
EV is 4,815 mm long and 1,470 mm tall. All three share the wheelbase length of
2,770 mm.
