Its exterior and interior design are similar to those of the rear-wheel-drive Genesis[1][2] but it shares the front-wheel-drive Y6 platform with the Grandeur.

In terms of size, it is situated between the Grandeur and Genesis replacing the market segment previously held by the Dynasty.

[3] The name "aslan" is Turkish for lion.

All models from 2014–2016 include a 6-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC manual shift mode.

2017 models include an 8-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC manual shift mode.