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Hyundai Avante 7th Gen

2020 – 2024 — South Korea

The Hyundai Elantra, known as the Hyundai Avante in some markets, is a compact car produced by South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 1990. Initially marketed as the Lantra in Australia and select European markets, the name change was due to naming conflicts in various regions. The global standardization of the name as "Elantra" occurred in 2001, excluding a few countries where it retained its original moniker. The first generation of the Elantra, known by the codename J1, was introduced in October 1990. It underwent a mid-term facelift in 1993 to update its design and features. Notable variations in naming occurred in specific regions to avoid confusion with other vehicles; for instance, in Australia, it was named Lantra due to similarities with the Mitsubishi Magna Elante model. Similarly, the Avante designation was omitted in some markets to distinguish it from Audi's "Avant" line of station wagons. Key Points: 1. The Hyundai Elantra, or Avante in some markets, is a compact car produced by Hyundai since 1990. 2. The first generation, codenamed J1, was launched in October 1990 and received a facelift in 1993. 3. The naming of the Elantra varied in different regions to avoid conflicts with other car models, such as the Lantra in Australia and omitting Avante in some markets. 4. Standardization of the