Hyundai Aslan

Hyundai Aslan
Hyundai Aslan
Overview
Manufacturer	Hyundai
Model code	AG
Production	October 2014 – December 2017
Assembly	South Korea: Asan (Hyundai Motor Company Asan Plant)
Body and chassis
Class	Executive car (E)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Transverse Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Hyundai–Kia Y6 platform
Related	Hyundai Grandeur (HG); Kia Cadenza;
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 3.0 L Lambda II GDI V6; 3.3 L Lambda II GDI V6;
Power output	266–270 PS (196–199 kW; 262–266 hp) (3.0 L); 290–294 PS (213–216 kW; 286–290 hp) (3.3 L);
Transmission	6-speed automatic (2014–2016); 8-speed automatic (2017);
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,845 mm (112.0 in)
Length	4,970 mm (195.7 in)
Width	1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Height	1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Curb weight	1,665–1,720 kg (3,671–3,792 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Hyundai Dynasty

The Hyundai Aslan is a luxury sedan made by Hyundai. It was produced from 2014 to 2017 and was sold mainly in South Korea. The Aslan was designed to compete with other premium sedans from brands like Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.

History

The Hyundai Aslan was introduced in August 2014. It was placed between the Hyundai Grandeur and the larger Genesis in the Hyundai lineup. The car was named after the Turkish word for "lion." And The Aslan was equipped with 3.0L and 3.3L V6 engines and had both 6-speed and 8-speed automatic transmissions.

Discontinuation

The Hyundai Aslan did not become popular compared to its competitors. It had poor sales and Due to this, Hyundai decided to descontinue the Aslan in December 2017, after only three years on the market. The car was replaced by the Hyundai Grandeur.