Hyundai Grandeur / Azera will get a 2.2-liter CRDi diesel

Hyundai Grandeur / Azera will get a 2.2-liter CRDi diesel

The 2008 Hyundai Grandeur (aka Hyundai Azera in the United States) is now offered on the European market with a 2.2-liter fuel-efficient diesel engine.

The heavy-weight flagship model with an oil-burner will hopefully provide much better fuel economy, which is a real benefit in Europe where a gallon of premium gasoline costs from $6 to $7.

Hyundai Grandeur 2.2-liter CRDi diesel

The engine in question seems to be exactly the same powerplant, which is currently supplied with diesel-powered 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe mid-size crossover SUV.

Mated to a 5-Speed automatic gearbox, the 2.2-liter CRDi engine provides superb elasticity, even though it only features 155 hp and 253 lb-ft (343 Nm) of torque available in the range of 1800 – 2500 rpm.

Fuel consumption is reported to average around 33 mpg on a combined cycle and CO2 emissions are about 208 g/km.

In Germany, the diesel-powered Hyundai Grandeur starts at a price of €41,000. That’s really amazing.

Photos: Hyundai

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