Next generation Hyundai Elantra.

This is a new illustration, showing what the upcoming redesigned Hyundai Elantra could look like. And it seems to show a worst-case scenario. (The spy shot is the real thing.)

The next-generation Hyundai sedan is rumored to be a bit of a retro-futuristic design. As far as we can see on this camouflaged prototype, the very flat roof and straight A-pillar could point to something a bit retro. (Something the illustration doesn’t truly show.) And again, unfortunately, the next Elantra will be another fake hatchback. A fast back car with a small regular trunk opening…

The current generation Hyundai Elantra came out back in 2020. It received a “mid-cycle facelift” about 2 years ago. The new generation is rumored to come sometime next year.

Over the years, the Elantra has become and very modern-looking sedan. There is now a rumor from Korea about the next generation’s design being influenced by some past models. Which I really hope won’t really happen. I really cannot think of a super great-looking Elantra from many generations ago. The Elantra has evolved into a very nice-looking modern sedan. It wasn’t that long ago.

The Elantra will be a very important car for Hyundai since, by that time, the Sonata could be gone. And will not be replaced, at least in the US. The new Elantra could even grow a little bit in order to replace both models. It will probably also end up being Hyundai’s last ICE sedan. Since they are one of the most aggressive EV brands in the world, they already offer an almost full portfolio of electric models.

The new car is also rumored to keep the current generation’s platform, which makes sense. It’s been a trend for the past couple of years for most manufacturers who have been spending most of their R&D money on EVs.

By 2027, the new Elantra could also be a hybrid-only model or even a PHEV. By then, there will also be a new Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, and both of these could have a standard EV powertrain.

The last ICE Elantra could turn out to be quite an interesting new car…