{"id":92651,"date":"2023-08-03T12:32:05","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T12:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=92651"},"modified":"2023-08-03T12:32:07","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T12:32:07","slug":"car-history-hyundai-azera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/car-history-hyundai-azera\/","title":{"rendered":"Car History: Hyundai Azera"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hyundai Motor Company has evolved over the years, implementing new designs and automotive technology. One sheer example is Hyundai Azera, which debuted as Grandeur. In South Korea, Azera is still known as Grandeur. Meanwhile, the sedan is popular in the American region as the Hyundai Azera<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spanning seven generations, the Hyundai Azera history has redefined what it means to experience the epitome of automotive refinement. In its journey of 37 years, the sedan has come a long way in terms of design and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the details on the Hyundai Azera journey and how it evolved since its inception in 1986.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Journey of Hyundai Azera Over the Years<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From its debut, the Hyundai Azera has left an indelible mark on the automotive world as a premium sedan. It combines sophisticated elegance with powerful performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s delve deeper into the seven generations in the Hyundai Azera history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Generation Hyundai Grandeur (1986-1991)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first generation of the Hyundai Grandeur, introduced in 1986, marked a significant milestone for Hyundai as it entered the executive sedan market. It was initially released as a rebadged version of the Mitsubishi Debonair but quickly established its identity in South Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From the first generation to the third generation, Azera had the nameplate Grandeur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Under the hood, the Grandeur boasted a robust 2.0-litre SOHC MPI engine produced by Mitsubishi, providing a commendable power output of 130 horsepower<\/a>. Hyundai offered customers two options: a 4-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual transmission. That said, both options provided seamless gear changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exterior design was elegant, and the sedan featured a front engine and front-wheel drive layout. In later years, it also featured an anti-lock braking system<\/a> (ABS). The car became a status symbol in South Korea for its distinctive and premium features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second Generation Hyundai Grandeur (1992-1997)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The second generation Hyundai Grandeur, introduced in 1992, marked a significant leap forward for the brand. Under the hood, the Grandeur offered a diverse range of engines catering to various driving preferences. These included the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n