And one of the most common forms of automotive fraud in the second hand car market relates to odometer manipulation. The Avalon also outpaces the Azera with its excellent safety scores and slightly better fuel economy. It's a frustrating tendency in a number of situations, from accelerating around a bend to passing on the highway. Drawing on the increasingly sophisticated Hyundai design lines, the Azera's profile wouldn't look out of place in a line-up of more expensive Lexus or Mercedes models. When we found ourselves in a sudden traffic jam on a bridge, the brakes were strong, sure and precise. The sunroof is also available separately. Moving up to the Limited trim level brings a more powerful 3.
Currently the Hyundai Azera has a score of 7. Likewise, overall handling puts comfort ahead of sportiness. The saving grace is midrange torque — the 3. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash. The failure continued to occur so the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that three of the tires were defective. All specifications, prices and equipment are subject to change without notice. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013.
The cabin is comfortably cozy but has a big, open feeling. Despite this panoply, the Azera earned merely Acceptable side-impact scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110. Corrective Summary: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The dealer stated that three of the tires were defective and referred him to a tire store. The Azera, with its conservative 10-spoke wheels and old-school taillight bar, does not.
Maxima figures are for the redesigned 2009 model, which has a standard moonroof. We have been the market leader for Vehicle History in the U. With good-looking faux wood and metallic piping, materials quality is simply excellent, and those who opt for the Limited will find themselves swaddled in soft, double-stitched leather. The Genesis shows signs of breaking that mold. Consumers do, however, have options to detect mileage fraud.
I can't argue with the price, however. Hyundai's evolution from an entry-level upstart to a full-line manufacturer of quality automobiles is nothing short of amazing and culminates with its latest achievement, the 2009 Azera. Left to its own devices, the Azera's transmission stubbornly resists downshifting for more power until long after you need it. The backseat's backrest sits at a snooze-inducing angle. The failure mileage was approximately 1,300.
I'm still a sucker for electroluminescent gauges, and the blue and white ones in the Limited look Lexus-sharp. That's a shame: The Azera delivers the sort of comfort and quality a large sedan ought to offer — and, in typical Hyundai fashion, its price is hard to beat. It's a larger car that handles and performs like a smaller sport model. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110. One of the most powerful Hyundais ever built, the company takes pride in pointing out the Azera Limited equipped with the 3. I drove an '08 Limited.
Power data, as buyers flock toward cheaper midsize cars with better mileage and, increasingly, similar luxury features. I just question if that's a good thing: Hyundai's styling legacy smacks of bulbous takes on whatever Toyota and Honda are churning out. Designed to compete with the Buick Lucerne and Toyota Avalon, the Azera offers an impressive array of features, including a huge rear seat and a choice of two strong V6 engines, all at an unbeatable price. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The base Azera comes with a 3. Passing power is fluid, and acceleration from low speeds can be sprightly. Very often these cars are rebuilt and sold by deceptive sellers who fail to disclose or even try to hide the salvage information.
Eventually, the tires were replaced ten times; however, the failure continued to occur. Other standard features include antilock brakes, traction control and an electronic stability system. Mileage inconsistency, stolen entries or an excessive amount of previous owners are facts that change the value of your car significantly, whether you know about it or not. The interior of the 2009 Hyundai Azera is also well received. Even in this class, though, looks can play a major role — note the Chrysler 300 — and compared to the rest, the Azera blends in a bit too well. The contact notified the manufacturer who was working on a solution when the complaint was filed.