2011 Hyundai Grandeur Unveiled

Hyundai has unveiled the new version of Grandeur or Azera in Korean domestic market and revealed details of this new luxury saloon.

The new Grandeur is not only improved in terms of technology and powertrains, it also features an all-new design which is longer and wider than the old model and also looks twice as good. It offers a very decent wheelbase of 2.8 m. overall length: 4,910mm; overall width: 1,860mm; overall height: 1,470mm.

The 2011 Azera, as before, comes with a four and six-cylinder engines but they’re both new, more powerful and more efficient.

There’s the Lambda V6 GDi rated at 270 PS and maximum torque of 31.6kg•m, with fuel economy of 11.6 km/liter and the 2.0 liter Theta II that  has 201 PS and 25.5kg•m of peak torque with economy of 12.8 km/liter. Both engines get a standard six-speed automatic transmission.

The new Granduer as mentioned is packed with safety and convenience features, including VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control), VSM (Vehicle Stability Management), TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) and ESS (Emergency Stop Signal). Braking performance also has been significantly upgraded. It also gets Advanced Smart Cruise Control, as well as Smart Parking Assist System that uses a sensor to measure parallel parking and Electric Parking Brake plus a premium eight-inch navigation screen.

Some other new features on the 2011 model include a wide panorama sunroof, top-quality Nappa leather seats, front and back seat warmers, high-quality suede (tricot) interior, a power driver’s seat that can be adjusted in 14 directions and a uniquely styled button-start smart key.