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The Hyundai Grandeur (Korean: 현대 그랜저), is an executive car / full-size car manufactured and marketed by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 1986, over seven generations. The Grandeur is Hyundai's flagship mainstream sedan, positioned below the Hyundai Dynasty, a more premium equivalent introduced in 1996 and the Equus, a flagship luxury sedan introduced in 1999, and it was also known as the Hyundai Azera in other markets such as North America and Middle East. Since 2017, the Azera is no longer marketed in North America, specifically both the United States and Canada, as it was overshadowed by the Genesis G80, and it continues to be available in both South Korea and Middle East.

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First generation (YFL; 1986)

The first Grandeur was a rebadged Mitsubishi Debonair produced by Hyundai. Initially launched with Mitsubishi-sourced 2.0L SOHC MPI version of the engine used in the first generation Sonata, a 2.4 L SOHC MPI engine was added in 1987. A V6 3.0 L engined model was launched in 1991 to better compete with the Daewoo Imperial. Background. Before the 1988 Seoul Olympics, much of South Korea's luxury car market was dominated by Daewoo Motors and its Royale series. Beginning in October 1978, Hyundai's flagship offering in South Korea was the locally produced Ford Granada Mark II. However, The Daewoo Royale outsold the Granada in the marketplace, and Hyundai attempted to enter the luxury car market with its own design. Facing strong competition from Daewoo Motors' established brand presence, Hyundai abandoned this attempt and instead obtained the platform, technology, and internal configuration from Mitsubishi Motors to create the first-generation Hyundai Grandeur. In the early eighties, Mitsubishi Motors was also seeking to replace its aging Debonair model, which had not undergone a major redesign since its debut in 1964. Given the existing relationship of sharing technologies and innovations, Mitsubishi accepted Hyundai's request to share a platform, internal configuration, and most importantly, an engine. As an official sponsor of 1988 Seoul Olympics, Hyundai used the event to showcase the Grandeur to executives, dignitaries, and other VIPs. Owing to its Mitsubishi-derived engineering and perceived quality, it became very popular in Korea. Also called "Gak (angular)-Grandeur", it succeeded the Hyundai-built Granada. Official Olympic sponsor Hyundai Motor co-developed the Grandeur with Mitsubishi Motors of Japan, and launched it in July 1986, well in advance of the 1988 Summe

Second generation (LX; 1992)

The New Grandeur and the third generation of the Mitsubishi Debonair were the products of a joint development between Hyundai and Mitsubishi Motors. Mitsubishi was responsible for the powertrain, and Hyundai was responsible for the body and trim design. Production of the car began in September 1992 and ended in 1998. Powertrain. The "New Grandeur" came in various trim levels and only V6 engine combinations (2.0L, 2.5L, 3.0L, and 3.5L). The new Grandeur became a huge success following the first generation Grandeur it replaced. However, the reception of the same model marketed by Mitsubishi in Japan was perfunctory eventually leading Mitsubishi to discontinue it earlier than expected. The 3-litre and 3.5-litre engines developed by Mitsubishi were substantial legacies to Hyundai, which at the time did not have the ability to manufacture engines of that size on its own. Following the Debonair's discontinuation in Japan, the Hyundai-Mitsubishi partnership led to the production of the Hyundai Equus and Mitsubishi Dignity premium flagship sedans, and the slightly smaller Hyundai Dynasty and Mitsubishi Proudia. Since the production of Hyundai Equus, Hyundai develops all engines in its product line on its own, such as the industry-acclaimed 4.6-litre Tau Engine featured on the Hyundai Genesis. Public reaction. Although it was not exported outside the home market, the second generation Grandeur was a success in the Korean domestic market as the flagship sedan of Hyundai lineup. This model became a status symbol in Korea, which many politicians and wealthy business executives have used.

Third generation (XG; 1998)

The third-generation Grandeur is marketed as the Grandeur XG, mirroring its internal development code. In North America and Japan, it was marketed as the Hyundai XG. The first two generations were essentially rebadged Mitsubishi Debonairs, with the third generation developed entirely by Hyundai, with technical experience learned from the first two generations. The Kia Opirus (Amanti in North America) shared a modified variant of the Grandeur/XG platform. After this generation, Hyundai developed the next generation on their own from the ground up with technology accumulated through past generations, enabling export of the XG outside South Korea without legal complications. Leveraging its luxurious image, the XG moniker later was also applied to the domestic market Hyundai Trajet which uses the same platform with the Grandeur XG. XG250. The XG250 debuted in 1999 with a 2.5 L Delta V6. It was also marketed as the XG25 in some markets and was produced until 2005. There was a two-litre model called the XG20 for some markets, including South Korea. Performance Acceleration: 0–60 mph in 10.6 seconds Top speed: 204 km/h (127 mph) Power: 165 bhp (123 kW) XG300. The XG300 debuted in 1999 with a 3.0 L Sigma V6. It was manufactured from 2001 to 2003 and marketed as the XG30 in Europe and in Asian countries. A 2.5-litre model, called XG25, was also marketed in some countries, including as France. In the United States, the XG300 equipped with the 3.0-litre V6 engine was available for the 2001 model year only. The "L" model included heated front seats, rear seat reading lamps, two-position driver's side memory seat and outside mirrors, power moonroof, 6-speaker Infinity AM/FM/CD/cassette stereo system, wood-tone accented steering wheel, electrochromic rearview mirror with a built-in

Fourth generation (TG; 2005)

The Grandeur TG is a mid-size sedan introduced for the 2006 model year. A redesigned XG350, it shares a platform with the Sonata. It is sold as the Hyundai Azera in North America, China, France, Taiwan, Philippines, Iran, Malaysia, The GCC (Persian Gulf states), South Africa, Singapore, Peru, Chile and Brazil. In Europe (except in France), Australia, New Zealand and Japan it was sold as the Grandeur. A few (approx 27) 3.3l Grandeurs were imported into the UK in around 2008/9 for use by Hyundai UK executives. These then later entered the used car market. In Belgium, it was launched as the Grandeur, and renamed Azera in 2006. The Grandeur/Azera had been the most expensive Hyundai model outside of Korea, China, and the Middle East—until the 2008 introduction of the Genesis. The Azera has a four-wheel independent suspension (multi-link in the rear) and uses the company's new 3.8 L Lambda V6, which produces 265 hp (198 kW). The power is sent to the front wheels through a five or six-speed automatic transmission with a "Shiftronic" manual gear selection. Hyundai claims 6.0 s to accelerate to 60 mph (97 km/h) and a top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h). Fuel economy of 19 mpg‑US (12.4 L/100 km) in the city and 28 mpg‑US (8.4 L/100 km) on the highway is expected. The 2.2 VGT CRDI diesel engine from the Santa Fe is also available, with the addition of the 2.4 Theta and 2.7 Mu petrol engines in South Korea. The Limited trim level adds 17-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, leather seat-upholstery, and a power sun shade in the rear window. The Ultimate Package includes an enhanced audio system with 10 Infinity speakers and a 6-disc CD changer, a power sunroof, powered tilt-telescopic steering wheel, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. The 2007 model featured a revised gauge pattern a

Fifth generation (HG; 2011)

The fifth generation Grandeur/Azera was unveiled at the 2011 Los Angeles International Auto Show as a 2012 model. It was developed over a period of three and half years with a cost of 450 million dollars. The fifth generation was marketed as the Grandeur in South Korea — and in most export markets as the "Hyundai Azera." Dimensionally, the Azera fit between the mid-size Sonata and the rear-wheel drive Genesis. The Azera's competitors include cars such as the Ford Taurus, Dodge Charger, Chevrolet Impala, and entry-level luxury (or near-luxury) cars such as the Buick LaCrosse, Nissan Maxima, Toyota Avalon, Chrysler 300. Initial release. The Grandeur HG was released by Hyundai with an all new appearance and an engine The Grandeur HG followed the "fluidic sculpture" design of modern Hyundai vehicles. This design is dubbed as the "Grand Glide" concept. The four-cylinder has a fuel economy of 12.8 km/L (36 mpg‑imp; 30 mpg‑US) (7.8 L/100 km) and the V6 is rated at 11.8 km/L (33 mpg‑imp; 28 mpg‑US) (8.5 L/100 km). The Premium model features adaptive cruise control and a semi-automatic parking assist system. Early Korean models of Grandeur include Theta II 2.4 GDI, Lambda II 3.0 GDI. In Korea an E-VGT R2.2 Diesel engine with 202 PS (149 kW; 199 hp) is available. Korean version equipment includes auto high beam, lane departure warning, blind spot detection, and electric park brake. Powertrain. All models come standard with a 6-speed automatic transmission and is the only transmission available. Hyundai Grandeur Hybrid (2013–2017). It is a version of Hyundai Grandeur for South Korea market, with 2.4-litre Theta II MPi (159PS) engine, 47PS electric motor, projector beam headlights, LED tail lights, a dual exhaust system, 17-inch aluminum wheels, Nappa leather seats, a leather-wrapp

Sixth generation (IG; 2016)

Hyundai unveiled the sixth generation Grandeur on October 27, 2016. The sixth generation model was not sold in North America due to slow sales of the preceding generation; other than Hyundai's new luxury division Genesis Motors, the Sonata became the largest and most expensive sedan marketed by Hyundai in the US. A Hybrid model was added in March 2017. The 2.2-litre diesel engine option was discontinued in 2018. 132,000 Grandeurs were sold in 2017 and about 110,000 vehicles were sold in 2018. It is the best-selling vehicle in its category in the South Korean market. Facelift. A facelifted Grandeur was launched in November 2019. The car is bigger with the wheelbase growing by 40 mm (1.6 in), length by 60 mm (2.4 in) and width by 10 mm (0.4 in). Exterior changes include a bigger grille with turn signals and daytime running lights (DRL) integrated into the grille's diamond patterns plus new headlights and taillights. Interior changes include a new optional 12.3-inch widescreen infotainment system, new shift-by-wire (SBW) buttons replacing the old gear lever, and a new touchscreen for climate controls. Other changes include a new remote parking system and an improved autonomous emergency braking system. For the powertrain, a new Smartstream G2.5 GDi with an 8-speed automatic transmission replaced the 2.4L Theta II GDi engine with the 6-speed automatic transmission and both 3.0L Lambda II MPi/GDi engine options are discontinued. The Sonata, which had been selling the most as a People's car for a long time in the Korean market, saw a sharp decline in sales, but the Grandeur sold 90,000 to 100,000 vehicles a month, ranking first in sales. Engines and transmissions.

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Specifications

name: Hyundai Grandeur/Azera
Manufacturer: Hyundai
aka: Hyundai Azera (2005–present), Mitsubishi Debonair (1986–1998)
Production: 1986–present
Class: Full-size car (E)
Body style: 4-door sedan
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (1986–present), Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (2022–present)
Predecessor: Hyundai Granada