Hyundai has released the first renderings of its sixth-generation Grandeur – known as the Azera in some markets – ahead of its world premiere soon. The IG will replace the fifth-gen HG, which has been around since 2011 (a facelift debuted in 2014), and will begin selling in Korea within the next month.
Tagged by the automaker as a ‘game-changer’, the new Azera/Grandeur’s bold-looking front fascia – complete with a cascading grille – and taut lines represents a dramatic departure from its predecessor’s styling, but hints from previous Azera models are still on to ensure it’s still fundamentally recognisable as the newest generation of a distinct lineage.
No mention of powertrain choices as yet for the front-wheel drive offering, but that available for the IG shouldn’t depart from that seen on the current car, which sits between the Sonata and Genesis within Hyundai’s Korean/American model range.
Presently, the vehicle is available with two Theta 2.4 litre four-pots (MPI and GDi) and two Lambda V6 units, a 3.0 litre and a range-topping 3.3 litre, as well as a hybrid variant featuring the 2.4 litre MPI and a 35 kW electric motor combination.
As standard, the existing car features a six-speed auto transmission, but it’s expected that the new eight-speed ‘box seen on the new second-gen Kia Cadenza will also be offered on this one.
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BMW IG? Hahaha nice!
Smart towkays won’t buy fake Accord.
It is inspired by the new CX-9.
Nice kimchi indeed.
If Gahmen moar sapott, could be 1 awesome Perdana.
Dun wan celup audi car
Take away the badge & I will think its a European/American made car. The Koreans are knocking Hard on the doors of the premium segment currently occupied by Germans/Japs.
This Grandeur & the Genesis will give the establishment a run for their $$$ if the Germans/Japs think they have all the cake by themselves. The Koreans have sold about 7.8 & 8.1 millions vehicles in 2015 & 2016 & it is not by chance.
This is a warning by Koreans that they HAVE Arrived be it in Drama Queen, K-pop, Electronics, Hand-phone & Cars.
Yeah. Take away the badge and pipu might mistaken it as A-U-D-I cuz of celupness.
Correction. It should be “The Koreans have sold about 7.8 & 8.1 millions vehicles in 2014 & 2015”.
This car is probably design by Germans anyways
Search for Peter Schreyer then you will know why the design inspired from audi
Hey Sam Loo this one got resale value or not? Or can I buy a used one from you at half price one yr down the road?
my next car may well be a korean.
Meanwhile, Proton is rebadging a 8 years old Honda Accord old stock and sell it as the new Perdana