Hyundai Avante III (XD) gallery (2000–2006)

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About this generation

The third-generation Hyundai Avante (XD) was manufactured from 2000 to 2006, offering sedan and XD Sports 5-door hatchback models.

The third-generation Hyundai Avante (XD platform) debuted in 2000 featuring crisp geometric body lines and upgraded cabin comfort. Body options included a traditional sedan and an Avante XD Sports hatchback.

Powertrains spanned 1.5-liter, 1.6-liter Alpha, and 2.0-liter Beta II CVVT petrol engines (143 hp), plus a 2.0-liter CRDi turbodiesel. A 2003 facelift revised grilles and taillights.

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