Hyundai unveiled the seventh generation of the Grandeur large sedan

Hyundai has just unveiled the all-new seventh generation of its Grandeur sedan in Korea. This large car is sold as the Azera overseas, and it features some very futuristic styling cues. It's also packed with luxurious features and cutting-edge technology, making it difficult to tell apart from Genesis sedans.

The new Grandeur looks much more modern and sleek than the 2016 model, which got a facelift in 2020. The front of the car has a "Seamless Horizon Lamp" that is similar to the Staria's full LED bar. The headlights are actually positioned underneath, next to the vast "parametric jewel" grille on the bumper.

The car's profile is one long, uninterrupted line from front to back. The stretched wheelbase creates the illusion of a longer car, even though it's still a FWD. Not went into details, but the Hyundai model is likely to share a same platform with the Kia K8/Cadenza.

The back of the car features a full-width, thin LED bar for taillights. This is placed below a duck-tail design on the tailgate, which is similar to what can be seen on the Hyundai Ioniq 6. However, this approach is much more assertive and minimalist.

As you would expect from a premium sedan, the cabin is luxurious and tech-focused, with high-quality sustainably-sourced materials and ambient lighting setting the stage. We must admit though that it doesn't look as expensive as the interior of a Genesis G90, distancing enough space between itself and the high-end Korean brand.

The new digital cockpit consists of large monitor screens, a third touchscreen for the climate controls, as well as an updated steering wheel with buttons and gear selector. The design is completed with wood and aluminum accents, eco-process Napa leather upholstery, and anti-bacterial leather lining.

The design reveal for the Hyundai Grandeur didn't include specs, but preliminary reports say it will likely offer the same options as its Kia K8 sibling. This means it will be available with a hybrid turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder, a naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder, and a 3.5-liter V6 in petrol and LPG flavors. The flagship V6 trim will produce as much as 295 hp (221 kW / 300 PS) and feature AWD.

The Hyundai Grandeur is expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2023. It will be first delivered in Korea, its home market.

Source: Hyundai