"The Hyundai Grandeur first arrived in 1986 as the South Korean brand’s answer to Japanese executive sedans. Co-developed with Mitsubishi and originally known elsewhere as the Mitsubishi Debonair, the Grandeur served as Hyundai’s flagship luxury model well before the launch of the Genesis sub-brand. It was aimed at buyers seeking premium features without the European price tag.

While the Grandeur found success in its home market and parts of Asia and the Middle East, its presence in Australia was brief. Sold locally in the mid-2000s, the large front-wheel-drive sedan was positioned as a more affordable alternative to full-size models like the Toyota Avalon. Despite generous equipment and sharp pricing, limited brand prestige and competition from local nameplates kept sales modest.

Today, the Grandeur lives on overseas — also known as the Hyundai Azera in some regions — with striking design and hybrid tech. Though it’s no longer available in Australia, it remains a symbol of Hyundai’s early push into premium territory."

The line-up currently starts at $5,500 for the Grandeur V6 and ranges through to $8,140 for the range-topping Grandeur CRDi.