Hyundai Grandeur sedan takes on daring new look

The Hyundai Azera might have bowed out of the U.S. after 2017, however the mid-size sedan stays on sale elsewhere the place it’s badged a Grandeur.

Hyundai on Wednesday unveiled a redesigned, seventh-generation Grandeur whose new look is each trendy and daring. The look is outlined by clear, crisp traces, plus a lightweight strip on the entrance serving because the daytime operating gentle. The primary headlight clusters are positioned beneath this gentle strip, flanking all sides of the entrance fascia. An analogous theme is discovered on the rear the place some similarities with the most recent Genesis G90 flagship sedan may also be seen.

The brand new look was formed by Hyundai’s Seamless Horizon design language, which the automaker first utilized final 12 months on the Staria van offered outdoors the U.S. Whereas neither the brand new Grandeur nor Staria are anticipated to achieve the U.S., we’ll see Seamless Horizon on future U.S.-bound Hyundais, certainly one of which shall be an Ioniq 7 electrical SUV due round 2024. It was previewed final 12 months with the Seven idea.

Like the outside, the inside design has moved quite a bit additional upmarket than within the outgoing mannequin which itself has a premium really feel. The sprint options a number of screens, together with for the instrument cluster and infotainment hub, whereas the steering wheel is supposed to be impressed by the single-spoke design of the unique Grandeur launched within the Nineteen Eighties. The designers additionally moved the controls for the gear shifter to the steering column to unencumber house within the middle console. Premium touches embrace actual wooden and aluminum sprint accents, quilted Nappa leather-based, and ambient lighting.

Hyundai hasn’t offered any powertrain specs, although we must always anticipate a selection of 4- and 6-cylinder engines, similar to within the outgoing Grandeur. A hybrid choice can also be a robust chance.

Hyundai additionally hasn’t talked about a launch date for the Grandeur within the markets the place the nameplate is on provide.