{"id":67634,"date":"2026-03-03T15:44:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T15:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/?p=67634"},"modified":"2026-03-03T15:44:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T15:44:21","slug":"leaked-pictures-of-hyundai-grandeur-facelift-improved-with-ai-tinting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/?p=67634","title":{"rendered":"Leaked Pictures of Hyundai Grandeur Facelift Improved with AI Tinting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/leaked-pictures-of-hyundai-grandeur-facelift-improved-with-ai-tinting.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the initial clear photographs of the <strong>Hyundai Grandeur facelift<\/strong> surfaced. First unveiled by the renowned Korean automotive YouTuber <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@mediaAUTO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Media Auto<\/a><\/strong>, the leak provides a comprehensive look at Hyundai&#8217;s strategy to reinvent its flagship sedan with a \u201csoftware-first\u201d methodology and a more elegant design. We have utilized Nano Banana to improve the images. What are your thoughts?<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Interior: A Digital Haven with \u201cPleos Connect\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The cabin has experienced a thorough revamp, adopting a minimalist, EV-inspired aesthetic.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Portrait Central Display:<\/strong> Drawing inspiration from Tesla, the revamped Grandeur features a <strong>large, vertically-oriented center touchscreen<\/strong>, eliminating most physical buttons and incorporating climate control, navigation, and vehicle configurations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pleos Connect Introduction:<\/strong> This facelift brings the <strong>Pleos Connect<\/strong> infotainment system to an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) Hyundai for the first time. This advanced UI delivers smartphone-like responsiveness and seeks to integrate the software experience across Hyundai\u2019s upcoming models.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Updated Driver Interface:<\/strong> To facilitate the new technology, Hyundai has incorporated a <strong>smaller steering wheel<\/strong> and a <strong>slim digital instrument panel<\/strong> elevated on the dashboard, improving visibility and minimizing the necessity for a conventional HUD.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exterior: Moving from Vertical to \u201cHorizontal Elegance\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Hyundai has reacted to critiques regarding the current GN7\u2019s \u201cStaria-esque\u201d front design, choosing a sleeker, more luxurious appearance.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Horizontal Headlight Configuration:<\/strong> The original GN7&#8217;s vertical headlights have been replaced with <strong>horizontal MLA (Micro Lens Array) headlights<\/strong>, highlighting the vehicle\u2019s width and resembling the Genesis G80.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Seamless Horizon:<\/strong> The LED DRL strip along the hood is now broader and more distinct, establishing a high-tech signature even after dark.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rear Enhancements:<\/strong> The rear profile remains familiar, yet the <strong>turn lights are now part of the primary taillight bar<\/strong>, enhancing visibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Powertrains and Pricing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While the design progresses, the Grandeur&#8217;s mechanical foundation remains steadfast.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead readability=\"1\">\n<tr readability=\"2\">\n<td>Engine Type<\/td>\n<td>Specifications (Estimated)<\/td>\n<td>Notes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody readability=\"2\">\n<tr readability=\"2\">\n<td><strong>1.6L Turbo Hybrid<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~230 hp<\/td>\n<td>Most favored selection in South Korea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>2.5L GDi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~198 hp<\/td>\n<td>Entry-level luxury<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr readability=\"2\">\n<td><strong>3.5L V6<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~300 hp<\/td>\n<td>Flagship performance with optional AWD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Expected Launch:<\/strong> The official unveiling is scheduled for the <strong>first half of 2026<\/strong>. <strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Due to the sophisticated MLA lighting and Pleos infotainment technology, a price hike of approximately <strong>2 million KRW (around $1,500 USD)<\/strong> is anticipated across all variants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recently, the initial clear photographs of the <strong>Hyundai Grandeur facelift<\/strong> surfaced. First unveiled by the renowned Korean automotive YouTuber <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@mediaAUTO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Media Auto<\/a><\/strong>, the leak provides a comprehensive look at Hyundai&#8217;s strategy to reinvent its flagship sedan with a \u201csoftware-first\u201d methodology and a more elegant design. We have utilized Nano Banana to improve the images. What are your thoughts?<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Interior: A Digital Haven with \u201cPleos Connect\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The cabin has experienced a thorough revamp, adopting a minimalist, EV-inspired aesthetic.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Portrait Central Display:<\/strong> Drawing inspiration from Tesla, the revamped Grandeur features a <strong>large, vertically-oriented center touchscreen<\/strong>, eliminating most physical buttons and incorporating climate control, navigation, and vehicle configurations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pleos Connect Introduction:<\/strong> This facelift brings the <strong>Pleos Connect<\/strong> infotainment system to an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) Hyundai for the first time. This advanced UI delivers smartphone-like responsiveness and seeks to integrate the software experience across Hyundai\u2019s upcoming models.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Updated Driver Interface:<\/strong> To facilitate the new technology, Hyundai has incorporated a <strong>smaller steering wheel<\/strong> and a <strong>slim digital instrument panel<\/strong> elevated on the dashboard, improving visibility and minimizing the necessity for a conventional HUD.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exterior: Moving from Vertical to \u201cHorizontal Elegance\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Hyundai has reacted to critiques regarding the current GN7\u2019s \u201cStaria-esque\u201d front design, choosing a sleeker, more luxurious appearance.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Horizontal Headlight Configuration:<\/strong> The original GN7&#8217;s vertical headlights have been replaced with <strong>horizontal MLA (Micro Lens Array) headlights<\/strong>, highlighting the vehicle\u2019s width and resembling the Genesis G80.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Seamless Horizon:<\/strong> The LED DRL strip along the hood is now broader and more distinct, establishing a high-tech signature even after dark.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rear Enhancements:<\/strong> The rear profile remains familiar, yet the <strong>turn lights are now part of the primary taillight bar<\/strong>, enhancing visibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Powertrains and Pricing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While the design progresses, the Grandeur&#8217;s mechanical foundation remains steadfast.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td>Engine Type<\/td>\n<td>Specifications (Estimated)<\/td>\n<td>Notes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1.6L Turbo Hybrid<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~230 hp<\/td>\n<td>Most favored selection in South Korea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>2.5L GDi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~198 hp<\/td>\n<td>Entry-level luxury<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>3.5L V6<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~300 hp<\/td>\n<td>Flagship performance with optional AWD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Expected Launch:<\/strong> The official unveiling is scheduled for the <strong>first half of 2026<\/strong>. <strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Due to the sophisticated MLA lighting and Pleos infotainment technology, a price hike of approximately <strong>2 million KRW (around $1,500 USD)<\/strong> is anticipated across all variants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":67635,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"Default","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-67634","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67634","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=67634"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67634\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/67635"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=67634"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=67634"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=67634"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}