The striking next-generation of an Australian favourite has just been revealed in its South Korean home market, and it might not be too far away from landing here.
Hyundai's Avante sedan, known as the i30 sedan in Australia, will soon enter its eighth generation with a sharp new design.
For now, there is no official news on the new-generation i30's future Down Under, with the local branch tight-lipped for the time being.
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Given the Avante is expected to launch in South Korea in the coming months, it is fairly certain it will arrive in Australia as the new i30 in the first half of next year given the current version of the car sold in Australia is also built in South Korea.
The current generation is available in Australia with petrol and hybrid options, but it may follow in the footsteps of other recent Hyundai launches in going predominantly hybrid or hybrid-only.
Hyundai is facing emissions fines on its internal combustion offerings under the federal government's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES).
This coupled with the brand's growing trend to introduce hybrid options across its line-up could mean it will only offer the hybrid version of the new i30 when it gets here.
It would also follow the strategy of its Kia sister brand, which offers the next-generation Kia Seltos small SUV only with a hybrid set-up, despite a petrol model being available elsewhere.
The Avante will be available globally with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, producing 111kW and a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor set-up, producing 117kW.
The future of the 1.6-litre turbo dual-clutch N-Line model and the full performance 2.0-litre turbo i30 N is yet to be determined.
The new-generation sedan will feature a bold and futuristic exterior with a boxy design, along with sharp creases on the body.
There is a bar-style front light design, with separate horizontal and vertical strips, giving the car sleek poise.
On the inside, there is a larger central touchscreen display and a raised digital driver display.
The i30 lineup has undergone a serious overhaul over the past few years Down Under.
South Korean production of the hatchback ended in 2023, requiring Hyundai to source it from Europe, but that proved too costly, seeing the model, apart from the high-performance 'N' grade pulled from sale last year.
This was despite the hatch proving more popular than the sedan when the pair were on sale together, and one of the most popular hatchbacks on sale in Australia generally.
The i30 remains one of Hyundai's better selling models in Australia despite a more than 30 per cent decline in 2026 so far.