Hankook Tire to supply Kinergy XP tires for new Avante, deepening Hyundai Motor partnership

Hankook Tire & Technology said Tuesday it will supply its Kinergy XP all-season grand touring tire as original equipment for Hyundai Motor's eighth-generation fully redesigned model, the All New Avante.

The company will provide the Kinergy XP in 17- and 18-inch sizes for the All New Avante sold in the domestic market. The tire is a grand touring product that brings together Hankook Tire's all-season technology, delivering stable performance and a comfortable ride across a wide range of climates and driving conditions. It fits a broad variety of vehicle types, including sedans and SUVs, and is noted for its strong mileage performance.

The tire features an all-season-optimized EMC and profile design that ensures stable braking and handling on wet and snowy roads while maintaining even tread wear. Sipes and specially designed shoulder grooves enhance snow driving performance, and knurling technology combined with multi-pitch sequencing reduces road noise.

Having supplied original equipment tires for the seventh-generation Avante, Hankook Tire will continue its long-term partnership with Hyundai Motor by extending that supply to the eighth-generation All New Avante. Starting with the domestic market, the company plans to expand supply sequentially to standard models in North America and hybrid models in Europe, offering a product portfolio optimized for each region's driving environment and powertrain characteristics.

Hankook Tire also supplies original equipment tires for a range of Hyundai Motor Group sedans and SUVs, including the Ioniq 6 electric sedan, the Ioniq 9 flagship electric SUV, the Kia EV3 and EV9 electric SUVs, and the All New Nexo hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.

Meanwhile, Hankook Tire recently renewed its FIA 3-Star Environmental Certification — the highest rating under the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile's environmental accreditation program — demonstrating its environmental management and sustainability capabilities in motorsport and mobility.