2012 Hyundai Azera: Video Road Test and Review

The Hyundai Azera is a four-door, five passenger premium sedan that is designed to appeal to buyers interested in vehicle that offers a substantial list of luxury gear at pricing that undercuts the competition by a serious margin. All versions of the recently redesigned Hyundai Azera are motivated by the same 3.3-liter V-6 engine that delivers 292 horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque, matched with a six-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy for the Azera comes in at 20-mpg city and 29-mpg highway.

The Hyundai Azera (MSRP $32,000) comes in a single well-equipped trim level that includes features such as heated front and rear leather seats (with power adjustments for the first two positions), Bluetooth, satellite radio, a navigation system, the Hyundai BlueLink telematics system and 18-inch wheels. A number of individual options can be selected to customize the Azera, including 19-inch alloy rims, HID headlights, ventilated seats, power tilt-and-telescoping steering, an upgraded Infinity stereo system and rear sunshades.

Many of these optional features are also found bundled together in the Technology package, which also includes parking assistance, a panoramic sunroof and a memory feature for the driver's seat. From a safety perspective, the Hyundai sedan includes front airbags, side impact airbags for both front and rear occupants, side curtain airbags and a driver's knee airbag to go along with electronic stability control, a vehicle stability management system and traction control.

A list of cars similar to the Azera include the 2012 Ford Taurus, 2012 Toyota Avalon and 2012 Buick LaCrosse.

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