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.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

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.

ES official site

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.

Grandeur official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemESVisit siteGrandeurVisit site
Starting price≈$54,014.50+ (₩71,600,000)External source≈$32,023.96+ (₩42,450,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle classFull-sizeFull-size
FuelHybrid, ElectricGasoline, LPG, Hybrid
Domestic/importedImportedDomestic
Top price8,4905,989
Fuel/energy economyNeeds checking (certified fuel economy of the new ES 350h not published)
  • 2.5 Gasoline 11.0~11.6km/L
  • 3.5 Gasoline 8.9~10.0km/L
  • LPG 3.5 7.4~7.7km/L
  • hybrid 15.9~18.4km/L (combined)
EV rangeUp to 478km (external source, differs by trim, needs checking)-
PowerNeeds checking (official specs of the new model not confirmed)
  • 2.5 Gasoline 198 hp
  • 3.5 Gasoline 300 hp
  • LPG 3.5 240 hp
  • 1.6 Turbo hybrid system 230 hp
Seats5-seater5
Price by trim
  • 8th generation All New ES (launched 2026-10-13): ES 350e Premium ₩71,600,000
  • Luxury ₩80,200,000
  • VIP ₩83,900,000
  • ES 500e AWD Premium ₩77,000,000
  • Luxury ₩84,900,000
  • ES 350h Premium ₩72,900,000
  • Luxury ₩77,800,000
  • ES 350h AWD Premium ₩75,900,000
  • Luxury ₩80,800,000 (based on 5% individual consumption tax)
  • 2027 model year, 10 trims, after tax benefit: Gasoline Premium 2.5 ₩42,450,000 ~ Black Ink 2.5 ₩54,000,000
  • LPG Premium 3.5 LPG ₩43,930,000 ~ Exclusive 3.5 LPG ₩48,420,000
  • Hybrid Premium 1.6 Hybrid ₩48,330,000 ~ Black Ink 1.6 Hybrid ₩59,890,000. Highest before tax benefit ₩60,890,000. Options priced separately
Good forRecommended 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
TypeCarsCars
CategorySedanSedan
CompanyLexus, JapanHyundai, South Korea
Plans
      Pros
      • Excellent fuel economy, quietness and high durability keep running costs low.
      • 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.
      Cons
      • 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.
      • Upper hybrid trims exceed ₩50,000,000, and the 3.5 gasoline and LPG have low fuel economy.

      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.

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