- Hyundai reveals the 2027 Grandeur facelift in South Korea.
- The flagship sedan gains a cleaner face and new colors.
- It also features an overhauled cabin with a 17-inch display.
Hyundai has released the first images of the facelifted Grandeur, showing modest exterior revisions and a thoroughly reworked cabin for its Korean-market flagship sedan.
The Grandeur, sold in the US and Canada as the Azera until Hyundai gave up on the segment, entered its seventh generation in November 2022. It remains Korea’s best-selling sedan and the country’s second-best-selling vehicle of any kind, trailing only the Sorento SUV. Hyundai has decided the car is due for a meaningful update anyway.
More: Call It The Temurario, Hyundai’s Production Ioniq V Mixes Lambo And Cybertruck For Less
Visually, the biggest change is the so-called “Shark Nose” face that looks cleaner than before. The full-width LED light bar has been slimmed down, the main headlights are considerably smaller, and the grille and air intakes have been pulled together into a single unit with generous chrome detailing.
The profile is largely carried over but Hyundai added new options for the alloy wheels and a fresh Artistic Burgundy shade with a glossy or matte finish. The tail also looks familiar but a closer look reveals a few updates. The turn signals, previously located on the rear bumper, are now integrated into the full-width LED bar. There is also slimmer black trim on the bumper and new chrome accents around the diffuser.
In terms of footprint, the Grandeur now stretches 5,050 mm (198.8 inches) end to end, 15 mm (0.6 inches) longer than its predecessor.
The Cabin Overhaul
Inside, the centerpiece is the 17-inch touchscreen, replacing both the previous 12.3-inch infotainment display and the separate 10.25-inch climate panel. It runs Hyundai’s new Pleos Connect software, built on Android. A slimmer digital instrument cluster sits further back on the dash.
More: Hyundai Is Charging Koreans A Fee To Put Pikachu On Their 2027 Kona’s Dashboard
While the center console houses physical buttons for the main functions, Hyundai has introduced electric climate vents with the air volume and direction being controlled from the touchscreen. This solution was primarily chosen for style, as the vents are now hidden from view on the redesigned dashboard.
The 2027 Grandeur also features a “Smart Vision Roof” that can switch between opaque and transparent. Finally, the quilted upholstery, the “couch pattern” on the door panels, the wood inserts, the metal accents, and the indirect lighting create a premium and homely atmosphere.
More: Hyundai’s Ioniq 3 Looks Like Someone Crossed A Veloster With A Pontiac Aztek
Hyundai didn’t get into specifics about the powertrains, but the facelifted model is expected to mirror the lineup of its predecessor. This includes a naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter GDi, a 1.6-liter Turbo Hybrid, and a flagship 3.5-liter V6. The latter is offered in gasoline and LPG flavors and is optionally available with AWD.
South Korean buyers should see the updated Grandeur in dealerships within the new few months. The current model opens at ₩37,980,000 ($25,800), and the refreshed version will likely sit a touch above that.
