Hyundai has been advertising the all-new generation of its Grandeur for quite some time now, but today, the automaker officially launched the large sedan in its home market. The new Grandeur, which will be badged as the 2012 Azera in the States, arrives in the Korean market six years after its predecessor’s launch in May 2005.
Codenamed HG, the 2012 Grandeur is result of three-and-a-half years and 450 billion won (about US$415 million) of research, development and testing. Positioned between the Sonata and the Genesis sedan, the new Grandeur measures 4,910mm (193.3") long, 1,860mm (73.2") wide and 1,470mm (57.9") tall. It rides on a 2,845mm-long (112") wheelbase, which is 65mm (2.6") longer than the outgoing model.
The South Korean market model is offered with a choice of two gasoline engines, a 2.4-liter four-cylinder Theta II GDI with 201-horsepower and a new 3.0-liter V6 Lambda II GDI producing 270-horsepower. Both engines are linked to a standard six-speed automatic transmission that drives the front wheels.
The new Grandeur comes with a suite of safety systems including VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control), VSM (Vehicle Stability Management), TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) and ESS (Emergency Stop Signal), plus a standard nine-airbag system that includes a driver’s knee airbag.
Other notable features include Hyundai's Advanced Smart Cruise Control, which automatically keeps a safe distance from a car ahead and provides automatic stop and restart functions in response to traffic flow, and a Smart Parking Assist System that utilizes a sensor to measure parallel parking spaces, controlling the steering wheel to semi-automatically park the car.
Hyundai said it aims to sell 100,000 units of the Grandeur this year (80,000 in the domestic market and 20,000 outside of Korea) and 120,000 units in 2012 when the car arrives in more markets.
The South Korean automaker has not yet provided details on the North American market Azera.
Along with some new photos, Hyundai also released a video showing the evolution of the Grandeur / Azera from the presentation of the first generation in 1986 to the current fifth gen model.
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25 Comments:
I'm not in the market for a car like this, but I think Hyundai has another hit on its hands.
I hope the Smart Cruise Control will come to other models in their range...
This Grandeur is seriously too long ("trop grande" in french)
That is Very nice car indeed. Hyundai sure is a whole new car company and their designs are all so fresh and enervative. I just brought the new 2011 Hyundai elantra and all my friends and co'workers love this car so I bet the Azera will be anther home run for Hyundai
is hyundai going to be like VW and start its seed at world domination???!!!!
looks too much like the sonata. everything looks too much a like. should be better looking that its less costly stablemate.
do we really need this car? just put a goddamn v6 in the sonata to make it competitive. a 4 does not do it in its league.
Beautiful car. Hyundai has really come a long way.
Nice promo video on youtube below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO5MEj4Aah0
Much to like here... more kudos for Hyundai.
Sweet. Just really sweet. Time to trade in my 09 Sonata. Just beautiful. Nice job, Hyundai!
will reserve judgement to see, drive and study content and price in person.
too many cars in this category. doubt it will sell unless it is just a thousand under their own sonata. i say, stick with the compacts and smaller cars. place genesis and that other large car under a name that will distance itself from lesser hyundai products. from teens to what $60,000.00? - too big a rift.
weird from the c-pillar back. identical from the sonata up front. look like two separate cars glued together.
butt is butt ugly. hideous, like the concepts that disappointed us in detriot.
DISASTROUS, except for the grille.
Old Buick Century Butt. Yuck.
leave hyundai only. lol!
hahaha...
The side-rear views looks like a diaper full of shit! What's up with those chunky bulges?
poor designed. should have smaller equally portioned fender flairs. very disproportioned!
Looks worse than the Azera and that is not a pretty thing
I really like it. Looks big and mean, but also luxurious. Actually with that combination, I LOVE it.
Beautiful car! As always, come with the best warranty in the business! And for all those with nasty comments, you have obviously never actually purchased a Hyundai. Driving one of the most fuel efficient vehicles in the world, spending thousands less than what the competition is asking, and have the peace of mind that comes with a 5/60 bumper to bumper, and a 10/100 powertrain! NO ONE has a better line of vehicle's to offer!!!!!!
Fan Boys from other Euro or Japanese car stables can you tell me which car has the Self Parking thingy and the Smart Crouse Control thingy or maybe you hate it so much because you do not get those options in your fan cars. Very nice car need some time to get used to the design, but I actually like it. Possible will get this and replace my Grand Prix GTP with it. I am getting older now do not need to go nuts anymore.
I work at Bakersfield hyundai and i can say its going to dominate the car market with in a few years. Buy now while the market value is affordable :)))
Doesnt have to be a v6 to dominate its league
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