2017 Hyundai Azera / Grandeur
Hyundai has just launched the new Grandeur in Korea, a few weeks after
the first images and details of the car surfaced.
Named the Grandeur in its home market of Korea and
as the Azera elsewhere, the new model adopts an updated design and will be
offered with four powertrains depending on the market.
In Korea, those engines consist of a 2.4-liter
petrol and a 3.0-liter petrol as well as a 2.2-liter four-cylinder diesel. A second 3.0-liter petrol V6, dubbed the ‘3.0 LPi’ will be
offered for Grandeurs set to be used as fleet or rental vehicles. Technical or
performance specifications of these four engines have yet to be released.
Inside, the new model adopts the brand’s
7.0-inch display that incorporates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as a
memory driver’s seat, a panoramic sunroof and wireless charging for mobile
devices. There’s also a host of safety features that come standard including
Lane Keeping Assist, Active Blind Spot Detection, Driver Attention Alert,
Advanced Smart Cruise Control and an Around View Monitor.
The exterior design of the new Azera is a big leap
over the outgoing model and all-in-all, looks more premium than ever before,
thanks largely to the overhauled front fascia with sharp daytime running lights
and angular creases. There are also new taillights, chrome tipped tailpipes and
a distinctive set of wheels.
The Azera will be offered in
various markets around the world, but not in Australia, Europe or North
America.
