ES vs Grandeur comparison
By starting price alone, Grandeur is ₩29,150,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.
ES and Grandeur compared side by side in Cars.
ES
What is good
- Excellent fuel economy, quietness and high durability keep running costs low.
What could be better
- As a new model in its early launch period, official specs and certified fuel economy still need checking, and the price is higher than the previous generation.
Grandeur
What is good
- Korea's leading large sedan with a spacious interior, quietness and premium features, and the hybrid delivers up to 18.0km/L combined, high for a large sedan.
What could be better
- Upper hybrid trims exceed ₩50,000,000, and the 3.5 gasoline and LPG have low fuel economy.
At a glance
Highlighted rows are where they differ.
| Item | ESVisit site | GrandeurVisit site |
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| Starting price | ≈$54,014.50+ (₩71,600,000)External source | ≈$32,023.96+ (₩42,450,000)Checked on official page |
| Vehicle class | Full-size | Full-size |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Electric | Gasoline, LPG, Hybrid |
| Domestic/imported | Imported | Domestic |
| Top price | 8,490 | 5,989 |
| Fuel/energy economy | Needs checking (certified fuel economy of the new ES 350h not published) |
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| EV range | Up to 478km (external source, differs by trim, needs checking) | - |
| Power | Needs checking (official specs of the new model not confirmed) |
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| Seats | 5-seater | 5 |
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| Good for | Recommended for those who want a quiet, fuel-efficient large hybrid sedan. | Drivers in their 40~50s who use the car for both family and business and value a comfortable ride and luxury |
| Type | Cars | Cars |
| Category | Sedan | Sedan |
| Company | Lexus, Japan | Hyundai, South Korea |
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Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.
Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,325.57 (2026-10-21). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.