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2018 Lafesta


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I believe when you first saw the title, you would have thought of this:

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And for those following closely on JDM, maybe this too:

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Or if you someone that know Italian, and very hungry now,

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Sorry but you are totally way off. Think about it, why would I start this thread under the Korean Talk folder if it is a Japanese or Italian? Now, I am refering to this sexy sport back (which certainly ressemble the new Honda FC Civic in some angles)...

 

Hyundai Lafesta (currently only available in China)

 

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Hyundai is expanding its presence in China with a new sedan developed exclusively for this market and called LAFESTA (Italian for Festival). Unveiled at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show recently, it debuts the brand’s ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design philosophy, which was announced at the Geneva Motor Show, in March.
 
The new Lafesta, "embraces the growing younger generation," says Hyundai. The small sedan embodies Hyundai’s new design approach of "Sensuous Sportiness" with an aggressive fascia highlighted by a version of Hyundai’s corporate Cascading grille, sleek headlights, LED daytime running lights, and gloss black features.
 
One can see that some of the key styling features of the Hyundai LAFESTA include a large grille at the front with chrome trim, curvy lines across the bonnet and lower side of the doors and a sloping roofline behind the C pillars. That’s kind of similar to the latest Santa Fe, but on a deeper scale.

 

“Building on our long history of creating distinctive and sporty character in vehicles, we will create a new era for Hyundai design. ‘Sensuous Sportiness’, the new theme for Hyundai design reflects our goal to build a beloved brand by creating vehicles with heightened emotional value”, commented Hyundai Styling’s chief, SangYup Lee.
 
Its cabin is described as being “spacious” and “driver-focused”, equipped with quality materials, new technology and numerous driving assistance systems.
 
The new Hyundai LAFESTA will go on sale in China in the fourth quarter of 2018, and the automaker promises to detail it after its official launch.
 
Power comes from a turbocharged 1.6-liter GDi engine, which could be shared with the Kona Premium GT. It’s married to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, just like the one in the subcompact SUV, where it develops 177PS (175hp / 131kW) and 265Nm (195lb-ft) of torque.
 
 
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Side Profile...

 

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Rear & Taillight...

 

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Front...

 

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Twincharged
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would have being nice if it came with the stinger rear wheel drive in a 1.6 Turbo engine.

 

 

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Preview of the new Elantra?

 

Lafesta slot in-between i45 / Sonata and Elantra, so it look more like a possible replacement for the aging i40.

 

Sonata / i45

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i40

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Elantra

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