Hyundai Azera

A Drawing Of Alll The Generations Of The Azera/Grandeur

The Hyundai Grandeur (Korean: 현대 그랜저) is a front-wheel drive executive sedan manufactured and marketed by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 1986. From 1986 to 1996, the Grandeur was the flagship for Hyundai's South Korean range before the Hyundai Dynasty was introduced. The Grandeur has evolved through five generations with intermediate restylings, and is marketed under various nameplates worldwide—prominently as the Hyundai Azera. As the Azera, it was the flagship of Hyundai's US and Canadian lineup until the arrival of the Genesis sedan. After the launch of the separate Genesis brand, the Grandeur/Azera resumed its place as the company's flagship.

As of the 2017 model year, the Azera is no longer marketed in the United States and Canada.[2] The sedan continued to be available in South Korea, China, the Middle East, and the Americas (except Mexico).

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Recent Changes

• On Nov 18, 2010, Hyundai released teaser sketches of the next generation Azera/Grandeur which is due out in MY2012. [1] UPDATE: On Dec. 08, 2010, Hyundai released initial info and pics of the car. [2]

• Hyundai quietly unveils a facelift for the 2010 Azera at the Chicago Motor Show. It also gets 2 new engines: 3.3-liter or 3.8-liter Lambda V6s utilizing DCVVT (Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing). The former produces 260 horsepower and 233 pound-feet of torque while returninf 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway and the latter makes 283 ponies and 263 units of torque while returning 19 mpg city, 27 mpg highway. Both are attached to Hyundai's all-new, built-in-house six-speed automatic.

The all new Azera debuted in 2006 as an upscale sedan that offers many features and amenities that are usually reserved for more expensive cars. The Azera replaces the Hyundai XG series, and offers the full-size luxury car consumer a more stylish cabin, more safety features, a smoother ride, and a bigger bang for the buck.

Styles and Major Options

The Azera delivers plenty of perfomance with an awe-inspiring 263-hp DOHC V6 24-valve aluminum power plant with CVVT, variable induction and cold-air intake.

A double-wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension, with front and rear stabilizer bars to provide an optimized ride and handling, makes the Azera the most uncompromising car Hyundai's ever created.

The Hyundai Azera is certified an an Ultra Low Vehicle Emission. With a trip computer that allows for MPG monitoring, the Azera helps the driver reach amazing levels of efficiency.

The Limited trim level adds 17 in 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 speakers and a 6-Disc CD changer, a power sunroof, telescopic steering wheel, and rain-sensing windshield wipers.

Pricing

Today's actual prices for the Hyundai Azera can be found at CarsDirect.

Azera Trims
Azera SE	Azera Limited
MSRP
$24,335	$26,835
Invoice
$21,901	$24,151

Gas Mileage

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As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Trim
3.3 litre V6	3.8 litre V6	Trim3	Trim4
MPG
20/28	19/27	c/h	c/h

Reliability

RECALL ALERT: On Jan 7th 2010, Hyundai issued a recall affecting 65,226 2006-2009 Azeras due to a seatbelt issue, namely, the wiring harness for the front right seat belt tension sensor may become damaged after repeated use over time. If the sensor wiring is broken, the airbag will not deploy in the event of a serious crash or collision. This recall is filed under NHTSA Campaign ID 09V497000. [3]

Safety

Eight Airbags come standard on the Azera

Hyundai claims that their Azera has more standard features than the Toyota Avalon with Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, as well as Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS). The Azera also come standard with 8 airbags and remote keyless entry, and an anti-theft engine immobilizer.

Photos

The all new Hyundai Azera

Luxurious amenities and cabin appointments throughout the Hyundai Azera

Colors

Exterior

• Aubergine
• Bright Silver
• Ebony Black
• Golden Beige
• Power White Pearl
• Sage Green
• Steel Gray
• Venetian Blue

Interior

• Beige
• Black
• Gray

Main Competitors

• Mercury Sable
• Buick Lucerne
• Nissan Maxima
• Toyota Avalon

Hybrid Models

There are currently no plans to create a hybrid version of the Azera, as it already meets ULEV standards.

Criticisms

• "If you are going to be driving long distances a lot of the time, you may want to shop around. We found the ride quality and inside cabin noise to be among the lesser of the Azera's many qualities." - Kelley Blue Book

• "Tire noise, occasional bouncy ride, touchy brake pedal." - Dan Jedlicka, MSN

Sixth generation (IG; 2016)

Hyundai unveiled the sixth generation Grandeur on October 27, 2016. The sixth generation model will not be sold in North America due to slow sales, and other than Hyundai's new luxury division, Genesis, the Sonata will become the largest and most expensive sedan Hyundai sells in the US.[2][19] A Hybrid model was added in March 2017. The 2.2 L 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 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 due to bad design reviews, but the Grandeur sold 90,000 to 100,000 vehicles a month, ranking first in sales.

Fifth generation (HG; 2011-2016)

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 Grandeur nameplate remained in use in South Korea, but most export markets received it as the "Hyundai Azera."

In terms of dimensions, the Azera slots between the midsize Sonata and the rear-wheel drive Genesis.[11] 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.[12][13]

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.[11][12] 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.[14]

Early Korean models of Grandeur include Theta II 2.4 GDI, Lambda II 3.0 GDI.[15] 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.[16]

Hyundai Grandeur Hybrid (2013–2017)

It is a version of Hyundai Grandeur for South Korea market, with 2.4-liter Theta II MPi (159PS) engine, 47PS electric motor, projector beam headlights, LED taillights, a dual exhaust system, 17-inch aluminum wheels, Nappa leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and wood grain trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated seats, a rearview camera, a USB charging system, an infotainment system with a 6-inch display. Options include a panoramic sunroof, a premium audio system and GPS navigation.

2014 model year update

Changes to US models of Hyundai Azera include lower starting price of $31,000 ($1,250 reduction from 2013), refined steering feel and precision, standard 6-inch color LCD audio display with rearview camera, standard driver blind-spot mirror, new electroluminescent gauge cluster with color LCD trip computer, new 8-inch navigation system standard on Limited, power-folding side mirrors standard on Limited, Hyundai Assurance Connected Care telematics services standard for three years.[18]

Fourth Generation (2006–2011)

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.

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 2009 model featured revised grille, 17-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels, blue back lit gauges and dashboard lighting (vs. the previous green), dark brown wood grain accents and available hands free Bluetooth phone capability. The audio player display takes the same design as the 2009 Hyundai Sonata, and the controls for the audio player have been redesigned. An auxiliary input jack and iPod integration system became standard, though these were deleted with the navigation system on the Limited trim level. The Limited trim level received a wood-trimmed steering wheel and "hyper-silver" alloy wheels.

2011 Facelift

For model year 2011, Hyundai restyled the Azera with new front and rear fascias, new alloy wheels, and new fog lamps. The engines were updated with dual variable valve timing and the transmission received one more forward speed for a total of six. The 3.3L V6 was now rated at 260 hp, while the 3.8L V6 now made 283 hp. The fuel economy was also improved with 20/28 for 3.3 and 19/27 for 3.8 (EPA rating pending).

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Third generation (1999-2005)

Third Generation Azera, then known as the Hyundai XG350

The Grandeur XG was a mid-size luxury car. In some other markets, namely North America, it was called the Hyundai XG. It shared a platform and engines with the Kia Amanti. Sales of the XG350 were poor.

XG300 The XG300 debuted in 2000 with a 3.0L Sigma V6.

XG350 The XG350 name was used starting in 2002 to signify the new 3.5L version of the Sigma V6.

Second generation (1992-1998)

The Azera/Grandeur and the third generation of the Mitsubishi Debonair were the products of a joint development between Hyundai and Mitsubishi. 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.

First Generation/Origins (1986-1992)

The first Azera/Granduer was a rebadged Mitsubishi Debonair that was produced by Hyundai.

License-built Ford Granada MKII (1978-1986)

Main article: Ford Granada

Before the Azera and Grandeur was a license-built Ford Granada MKII.

Worldwide

The Azera is also known as the "Hyundai Grandeur" in other worldwide markets.

Awards

• The Azera was named "Best New Family Car (over $35,000)" in the 2006 Canadian Car of the Year awards.
• It also was awarded by Car and Driver as having more rear legroom than a BMW 7 Series. It is also said to have more overall interior room than the BMW 7 Series.

See also

• V6 Sedans
• Nissan Maxima
• Toyota Avalon
• Lexus LS

External Links

• HyundaiAzera.com
• Official US Site
  • Official Hyundai Azera configurator

News & References

• AutoWeek proclaim's that Hyundai's new Azera apes Avalon's looks, not price, as the automaker turns to big sedan market
• RoadTests.com - article on the Hyundai Azera
• Hyundai Teases All-New Azera / Grandeur, Slots Between Sonata and Genesis
• 2012 Hyundai Azera - Grandeur: First Official Pictures
• 2012 Hyundai Azera: New Photos Plus Technical Specs, May Debut at NY Show
• Hyundai Grandeur/Azera shown in new promo video

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