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The Hyundai Azera full-size sedan was named the "Winner Strategic Vision's 2007 Total Quality Index (TQI) for the large car segment".1 It is the largest product in the Hyundai lineup, and is their flagship vehicle. It comes well appointed and is nearly a luxury vehicle. Accroding to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) the 2006 Azera earned an overall "good" rating in the crash test for frontal offset impacts.2 This model is assembled in Asan, South Korea.
The 2008 Hyundai Azera sedan (MSRP $25,295.00 - $29,245.00 / Invoice $24,069.00 - $27,212.00) is available in GLS and Limited trim levels. This model competes with the Toyota Avalon, Chrysler 300 and Buick Lucerne. Hyundai Azera buyers can choose from a 234-horsepower, 3.3-liter V6 engine and a 263-horsepower, 3.8-liter V6 engine. This vehicle has a standard five-speed shiftable automatic transmission and a front-wheel drive system.
The Hyundai Azera has a four-wheel independent suspension, a double wishbone front suspension, a front and rear stabilizer bar, and a multi-link rear suspension.
Exterior features for the Hyundai Azera include 17 x 7.0 inch alloy wheels, all season tires, and a steel spare wheel. This model has a rear defogger, a temporary spare tire, an inside-mounted spare tire, and variable-intermittent wipers.
Hyundai Azera instrumentation features are a clock, low fuel level warning, a trip computer, a compass, and a tachometer.
Seats and trim features on the 2008 Hyundai Azera include bucket front seats, a driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support, and a 5-person total seating capacity. This model has premium cloth upholstery, a height-adjustable driver seat, a 4-way power passenger seat, and an 8-way power driver seat. This model is equipped with a split-folding rear seatback, rear ventilation ducts, a bench rear seat, and a folding with storage center armrest.
The Hyundai Azera basic convenience features include a speed-proportional power steering, audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, and front and rear door pockets and cupholders. This model has front and rear 12-volts power outlets, an overhead console with storage, and cruise control. It is equipped with a tilt and telescopic steering wheel, front seatback storage and console with storage, and a universal remote transmitter.
The Hyundai Azera power and comfort features include power windows and mirrors, remote power door locks, 2 one-touch power windows, and heated mirrors. This model has an interior air filtration, front and rear reading lights, and simulated wood trim on dash. It is equipped with a driver and passenger dual-zone climate controls, an electrochromatic inside rearview mirror, and dual illuminating vanity mirrors. More features include a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a leather trim on shift knob, and a trunk light.
Hyundai Azera entertainment and telematics features include 6-total speakers, an XM satellite radio, an AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo, and an element antenna.
Hyundai Azera safety and security features include a 4-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), traction control, and dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbags. This model has a passenger airbag occupant-sensing deactivation, rear door child safety locks, and an emergency interior trunk release. This model is equipped with 2 front and 3 rear height-adjustable headrests, a remote anti-theft alarm system, and tire pressure monitoring. It has auto delay off headlamps, a driver head restraint whiplash protection system, and electronic brake-force distribution. It also has ventilated front disc and solid rear disc brakes, an emergency braking assist, and a passenger head restraint whiplash protection system. The Hyundai Azera is equipped with front and rear head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, child seat anchors, and a rear center 3-point belt. More features include an engine immobilizer, dusk-sensing headlamps, front fog and driving lights, and stability control.
Alternative/additional features available only on the Limited trim level include a power glass sunroof and rear sunshade, turn signal mirrors, and leather upholstery. It has a multi-level heating driver and passenger seat, power retractable mirrors, and an AM/FM in-dash 6 CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo. More features are 10-total Infinity premium brand speakers, an Infinity premium brand stereo system, and a 315-watts stereo output.
A safety and crash test report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the 2008 Hyundai Azera 4-door with Side Airbags received four stars out of five in frontal crash test; five stars out of five (front seat) and four stars out of five (rear seat) side crash tests; and four stars out of five in rollover tests.
A reliability history report from ConsumerReports.org showed how the Hyundai Azera held up mechanically. The Hyundai Azera received the following ratings for the year 2007 (major design year was 2006): Excellent ratings for engine (major and cooling), transmission (major), drive system, brakes, exhaust, paint and trim, and squeaks and rattles; Very Good ratings for engine (minor), transmission (minor), fuel, electrical and audio system, suspension, and body hardware; and Good ratings for climate system and power equipment.
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