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Hyundai Grandeur 3rd Gen

1998 – 2005

The Hyundai Grandeur, known as 현대 그랜저 in Korean, is an executive sedan that has been produced and sold by the South Korean manufacturer, Hyundai, since 1986 across seven generations. Initially launched as the flagship model for Hyundai in South Korea from 1986 to 1996, it held this position until the introduction of the Hyundai Dynasty. Internationally, the Grandeur is marketed as the Hyundai Azera. In the United States and Canada, the Azera served as Hyundai's flagship model until the Genesis sedan was introduced. However, with the establishment of the separate Genesis brand, the Grandeur/Azera reclaimed its position as the company's flagship offering. Key Points: 1. The Hyundai Grandeur, also known as Azera globally, is an executive sedan manufactured by Hyundai in South Korea. 2. It has been in production since 1986 and has gone through seven generations of updates and enhancements. 3. Initially, the Grandeur was Hyundai's flagship model in South Korea until the Hyundai Dynasty was introduced. 4. The Azera served as the flagship model in the US and Canada until Hyundai introduced the Genesis sedan. 5. After the establishment of the Genesis brand, the Grandeur/Azera returned as the flagship model for Hyundai. This summary highlights the historical significance of the Hyundai Grandeur/Azera in Hyundai's lineup and its evolution from flagship status to now reasserting itself as the company's top offering.