After 23 years since the Grandeur XG, the GN7 All-New Grandeur is being re-signed.
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I've just signed a contract for the GN7, the 7th-generation Grandeur,
and this is my first test drive.
Hyundai's marketing point seems to be a retro reinterpretation of the past.
In particular, it's a modern reinterpretation of the first-generation Grandeur and the third-generation XG Grandeur.
Since I bought and drove the XG Grandeur Q30 in 1999,
I thought I'd experience that aspect more.
Honestly, I don't know where I can feel the nostalgia of the XG Grandeur or the 7th-generation Grandeur.
Well, there's just one thing...
Maybe the frameless doors?
Aside from this, there aren't many similarities or reinterpretations between the XG Grandeur and the XG.
Even I, who drove the XG, don't really know.
At first glance, it feels more futuristic, like Robocop, than retro.
It also feels a bit like the recently released Staria.
On the other hand, as the Grandeur has evolved through the TG, HG, and IG generations,
it has shifted from a more solid stance to a more streamlined one,
making it seem less weighty.
The new Grandeur, like the previous Grandeurs, definitely feels like a large car.
The K8, which was fully redesigned using the third-generation platform,
was over 5 meters long.
The 7th-generation Grandeur also exceeds 5 meters in length.
It's 2cm longer than the K8,
and a whopping 4.5cm longer than the previous IG Grandeur. It's reportedly longer.
It's 4cm longer than the currently available Genesis G80.
It strongly demonstrates Hyundai's ambition to become a flagship model.
However, the wheelbase is now 1cm longer than the IG Grandeur,
and the same as the K8.
While the length has increased on the same platform, the same wheelbase...
The trunk has gotten a bit larger.
It's incredibly deep. It's hard to see because it's dark right now.
The interior is also deep.
You can't reach the ski pass-through.
It's over there, but I can't reach it right now. The ski pass-through is inside.
And the flush-type door handles.
These aren't the lever-style ones like the Ioniq 5 or EV6,
but rather a pop-up style like the G90.
There's also the concern that this design might get your hand caught...
I'll test it out.
And the lamp ceremony and sequential lighting that made me choose the calligraphy. Turn signal lights
This wasn't even an option besides the Cali.
We're also very sensitive to things like the blinkers moving like this.
I recently test-drove the all-new G90, and I saw such thin headlights for the first time.
I thought, "This is truly a technological feat."
The new Grandeur also has incredibly thin DRLs, both front and rear.
And it's not just thin;
the brightness is evenly distributed throughout, creating a single strip.
The front blinkers appear to be two-way,
and are designed with virtually no seams.
This is truly beautiful.
The parting lines are seamless, like porcelain.
There's almost no garnish or molding.
The fenders are also folded like this.
These days, Genesis is adopting a somewhat porcelain-like design language.
The car itself looks very sleek,
but it definitely looks more upscale than the previous Grandeur. It is.
Compared to the IG Grandeur, the second-row seats are thicker,
and the cushions are noticeably longer.
The second-row seating comfort is definitely much improved compared to the IG.
The headroom is also noticeably better than the K8.
I think this is due to the exterior design.
While the K8 felt like it had been trimmed down to fit the sportback,
the new Grandeur offers relatively more comfortable second-row headroom.
And the suede ceiling,
which completely transformed the Palisade's interior,
is a material I absolutely adore.
This alone makes the interior look considerably more luxurious.
And the quarter glass, unlike the K8,
definitely distinguishes this side,
making it look visually larger,
like a larger car.
Of course, it's positioned so far back,
that it won't function as much privacy glass for second-row passengers.
Since my head is now in this direction,
I also appreciate the luxurious feel of the second row. The armrests and controls on the left and right sides
Well, not quite as large as the Genesis,
but they're quite substantial and heavy,
and they contribute to the luxurious feel of the second row.
Personally, I wish there was a button for the second-row power sunshade
so that you can open the other side while sitting down.
But there isn't.
And here's the power seat button.
Even in the E-Class or 5 Series, even the most expensive option, these second-row power seats aren't available.
The presence or absence of this option makes a big difference in second-row satisfaction,
so I opted for it.
However, I heard the hybrid doesn't have the second-row power seats due to the battery location.
They recline about 7-9 degrees,
so it feels like you're tilted back quite a bit.
Even so, there's still plenty of knee room.
And now, the ventilated rear seats.
As far as I remember, among all the imported and domestic cars,
there are only a handf...