Hyundai has unveiled the mid-generational refresh of the Grandeur sedan at the Busan Motor Show. The full-sizer will likely appear in US markets under its North American badge, the Azera.
The front fascia has been redesigned with a new vertical-bar grille and LED fog lights flanking a grille that spans the width of the chin. A redesigned rear bumper also sports a flatter character line and new trapezoidal exhaust outlets.
Inside, the center console’s HVAC controls get a revamp while the touchscreen navigation display grows to eight inches and is now standard equipment. A slew of modern safety conveniences also populate the spec list: Front collision, lane departure and blind spot warnings, as well as parking assist functions.
The Grandeur was shown with a new 2.2-liter diesel, force fed by a variable geometry turbo and good for 200 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque. It meets the Euro 6 emission standards new to the books since September 2014. An improved 2.4-liter direct-injection gasoline inline-four generates 188 hp and 178 lb-ft. However, US market engine options are likely to remain the existing 293hp 3.3-liter V6.
The current Azera was introduced two and a half years ago at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2011, so expect to see the updated version on our shores soon.
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