The Grandeur has been Hyundai’s flagship sedan since 1986 and currently sells around 71,000 units per year in South Korea - a remarkable number for a car priced in the segment it occupies. This facelift of the seventh-generation model (launched 2022) coincides with the nameplate’s 40th anniversary and represents the most thorough interior overhaul of the current generation.
Platform: The GN7 architecture carries over unchanged. The only exterior dimension change is a 15 mm increase in overall length to 5,050 mm, achieved through revised front and rear styling. Wheel options range from 18” to 20”.
Powertrains: The Grandeur offers four engine options for the Korean market. The base 2.5-litre GDI produces 198 hp paired with an eight-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. The V6 3.5-litre GDI develops 300 hp and is offered in front- or all-wheel drive configurations. An LPG-fuelled V6 3.5 (South Korea has a significant LPG taxi and government fleet market) produces 240 hp. The standout addition for the facelift is a new HEV system combining a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor for 249 hp combined output through a six-speed automatic - an increase of 19 hp over the outgoing hybrid. Uniquely, the new HEV can run the air conditioning and infotainment without starting the engine when stationary.
Exterior: Updated front bumper and grille extend the bonnet visually in a “shark nose” profile. The full-width LED front light bar is retained, but vertical DRL elements are replaced by narrow horizontal units. Rear turn indicators have been repositioned higher in the body.
Interior: Completely redesigned. The centrepiece is a 17-inch Pleos Connect infotainment display running Android Automotive OS - the first Hyundai to use this platform, enabling native Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Play Store access. The instrument cluster is raised closer to the windscreen. Physical climate controls return after some criticism of the previous touchscreen-only arrangement. The panoramic roof gains electrochromic tinting with six independent zones, also a first for any Hyundai. Standard features include a 14-speaker Bose audio system, a head-up display, and heated and ventilated seating for all positions.
Orders are open in South Korea with prices starting from ₩41,850,000 (approximately €27,000 / $30,000).
