2013 Hyundai Azera

You feel good pulling up to a Benz at the light.

By MarkC (NY) on Friday, May 10, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 11,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I didn't know this modle existed before i saw it in the showroom. I was looking at the Sonata and wow i saw it for the first time. Beautiful lines and the interior just took the cake. It pulls a little on agressive take offs but otherwise the handling is very good. Gas milage is not the greatest but Hyundai is sending a gas card to off set that somewhat. (for the life of the vehicle) SWEET! I could not have done any better than this, especially for the cost. Its just a car but i do love it,truely I DO."

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Value, Comfort and Style! Need I Say More?

By AzeraLvrinSC (SC) on Monday, May 06, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 300

Pros: "Beautiful Design, Comfortable Ride, Value Leader"

Cons: "Dated or Absent Technology, Middling Suspension"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

2013 Hyundai Azera with Technology Package in Porcelain White Pearl

"Though I've only owned the Azera for a short time, I've been looking at everything on the market in this size class for several months and found the combination of style, feature content and comfort an extremely compelling argument for the big Hyundai. I got my 2013 Azera Technology for $31,380 - a little better than $6K discount from the MSRP, including a $750.00 dealer incentive. With the technology package features, I would have paid nearly $9K more than the full-price of the Azera if I had purchased the Lexus ES, and then would have seen myself coming and going at every street corner or mall parking lot in the nation! I purchased the Porcelain White Pearl with Chestnut Brown leather interior - a color combination that's not even available on the Azera's direct competitors. It's visually stunning with supple leather that appears fit for vehicles two price classes higher. I think this is the BEST iteration of Hyundai's Fluidic Sculpture design language, eliciting looks and comments everywhere I go. Add to the mix a 293hp V6 engine that still gets 29mpg on the highway and it's a winning combination. So what's not to like? Well, the "technology" package unfortunately doesn't have a system like Ford's Sync or even corporate cousin Kia's UVO system, meaning the navigation system and voice controls are lower-tech. In addition, there's no BLIS, Lane Departure Warning or Advanced Cruise Controls systems available. For a near-luxury vehicle, these are really becoming must haves, as the upcoming 2014 Kia Cadenza demonstrates. What does it have? Heated & Cooled Front Seats and Heated Rear Seats, an Automatic Rear Sunshade (a must in Sunny South Carolina), and Hyundai's BlueLink telematics system that allows you to get real time updates on your vehicles systems (even start the car remotely via your cellphone), get destination updates, restaurant recommendations and emergency service at the touch of a button. It works and works well, although it is a fee-based service... The suspension is the only real fly in the ointment as it appears Hyundai, while aping the suspension tautness of European models, forgot that those models are taut for a reason, meaning the vehicle isn't especially composed when being whipped through the corners; however, this isn't going to matter to 99.8% of their customers, so it's unlikely to matter to you either. ;) All in all, I have been STUNNED by the amazing strides Hyundai has made in the quality, features and desirability of their products. I anticipate having and enjoying the Azera for many years to come."

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I love this car!!

By Red rosé (LA) on Saturday, May 04, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 4,500

Pros: "I love driving this car!"

Cons: "I have no cons!"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I am absolutely pleased with my Azera. I receive compliments and looks all the time. I have been told that it drives and rides better than a Mercedes and that it looks like a Mercedes and the cost for repairs will not break my pocket book like a Mercedes would have done. This is the first time that I have been absolutely pleased with a car purchase. I love the way it drives and the luxurious feel it has on the interior. I was driving a Honda but I did not like it at all. I highly recommend this car!!"

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best car I ever owned

By kahuna39 (IL) on Tuesday, April 30, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 12,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"quality is great and Hyundai service is outstanding"

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Great Value, Great Looking

By Mike (MO) on Thursday, February 28, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 3,500

Pros: "Feature Rich and Easy on the Pocketbook."

Cons: "Faux Carbon Fibre Trim looks like it."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"My very first Hyundai and I am not disappointed. I traded in my 2008 Infiniti M35X (my 4th Infiniti) and haven't missed a thing. The Azera is knock-out gorgeous, is loaded with features, has a comfortable and quiet ride. As icing on the cake I have a 56 mile a day round trip commute and have been averaging 26 - 27 mpg. This is a significant increase over the 20 - 21 mpg with the M35X. the seats are first rate. Get the technology package as it is well worth the extra bucks and the 19" wheels look great. I am very happy with my decision and do not regret one bit "trading down"."

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