Sixth-gen Hyundai Elantra rendered

UPDATE 20/08/2015: Hyundai has released more design sketches of its new Elantra sedan -- known as the Avante in Korea -- via its dometic Facebook page.

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A 'dynamic impression' of the all-new Hyundai Elantra has been teased ahead of its official global reveal, rumoured to be at the Los Angeles motor show in November.

There's also been talk of a local Korean market debut for the new small sedan earlier than the show date, while Australians will see the sixth-generation Elantra "on-sale in early 2016", according to Hyundai Australia PR General Manager Bill Thomas.

The North American debut makes sense; the Elantra currently vies with Sonata for popularity in that market.

Following on from recent spy pics, the officially-teased image highlights the 'creatively designed wheel arches' and 'active' character lines of the new Elantra.

"The all-new Elantra captures the car's unique design characteristics that really place this model in a class of its own," said Peter Schreyer, President and Chief Design Officer, Hyundai Motor Company.

"The subtle and innovative appearance enhancements reflect Hyundai's vision for design. Furthermore, this car indicates a move from traditional to modern styling by communicating the new model's comfort, fashion and sporty feel."

Under its sleek skin the sixth-generation Elantra will debut a new architecture that we expect will also underpin the next i30 small hatch. The latest information suggests a carry-over range of engines, albeit with a new 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine to be shared with the Kia Cerato also on the way.

Previous speculation of a small-capacity diesel powerplant was watered down by Thomas: "It's unlikely, given the Elantra's status as a 'general markets' car. That includes the [Korean] domestic market, the American market... places where diesel isn't so popular."

He also wouldn't be drawn on the suggestion there's a new generation of infotainment within the Elantra. "It's too early to detail those specifics," he said.

Where the 'spied' Elantra wears heavy disguise and steel wheels, the rendering shows an altogether sexier proposition. To which extreme the final production version leans remains to be seen.