Hyundai Azera

Love my Azera!!!

By Michelle (Columbus, Ohio) on Wednesday, February 04, 2009

"I absolutely love my Azera. It's very sleek and stylish, but still within a modest budget. Everyone that rides in it comments on how smooth the ride is. It drives very well- has great pick up and can stop on a dime. I love the option to switch to manual transmission- great for passing other cars. : ) Gas mileage is decent- usually around 20-21 mpg for mostly city driving. Great for long trips, it's spacious and the seats are very comfortable. My favorite feature is the sun shade for the rear window. Hyundai is a fantastic company and backs their product with a great warranty. I definitely recommend this vehicle!"

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Terrific Value

By shuarjefe (Northern New England) on Friday, April 10, 2009

"A very comfortable, quiet, reliable automobile. Interior design is striking. Layout is logical and intuitive. Great on road trips. I have 30K miles. Respectable gas mileage--22 city and 28-31 highway, depending on the right foot. Good sound system. Very reliable automobile--no problems. It's what you would expect from this type of automobile. In terms of bang for the buck, it's hard to beat. It's not a sport sedan; it's a luxo cruiser. I have the 3.3 liter engine, 233 HP. The front wheels tend to spin--sometimes even with a moderate start from a dead stop. Starting on a hill, it is very easy to spin the front tires until they gain traction. Handling is a little on the cushy side, but I have never felt that the car was not under control. Living in Northern New England, snow is always an issue. Use normal caution in the snow, and you should be okay. High points are seats, overall interior, comfort, smooth transmission, ample power, very good economy. Low points are front wheel spin and somewhat soft handling. If you buy the car understanding its strengths and limitations, you should enjoy it."

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Excellent Car at Any Price, but at <$30K...

By Andy (Raleigh, NC) on Sunday, May 18, 2008

"I'm pretty fond of European sport sedans, BMWs and Jaguars have been my favorites. (I still have 2 Jags.) Compared to the other premium marques this car runs like clockwork. The exhaust note is subdued and almost inaudible until you really open it up; over 4000 revs it sounds like a sport car. The Aisinn 5-speed slushbox keeps the car close to the optimal torque band at just about any engine speed. When you want to go fast, it goes fast. The suspension is quiet and plush without being sloppy. Many Azera owners complain that the suspension is too soft; but this isn't an M3 or S2000. This is a full-size sedan. If you want a ride like an M3, buy an M3. If you want an opulent ride that feels like a car 3X as expensive, consider Azera. The steering is extremely precise and silent. The auxiliary engine components are very high quality. The stock stereo system in the Azera is great; the Infinity Logic7 surround system with external amplifier is astonishing. This car sports every safety feature on the books. Overall the car is simply a high-quality, Lexus-like vehicle for a Honda-like price. Gorgeous details inside & out; high quality materials throughout; spectacular Lambda 3.8L V6 is smooth as silk; and with a 10 year powertrain warranty you can drive this luxurious car without worry for a decade. I defy you to find another marque that offers such an assurance! At least give Hyundai the benefit of the doubt and take one for a test drive before you decide on your next car... You'll be doing yourself a favor!"

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