The '06 Hyundai Azera

[TwinCam]

I know. It sounds like I'm crazy to post something about a Hyundai. But this car is a replacement for the XG350. However, this is an impressive car. The look is a bit more pulse inducing (not like a Trans Am WS6) but it seems as if Hyundai wants to give Toyota, Nissan, and the domesctic's a run for there money. The only reason I posted this is because the cousin of the XG350, the Kia Amanti, is so pleasing to the eyes in the interior. Man if GM would take a look at one inside and try to duplicate it, WOW. (Not exterior styling though..to Vanilla)
www.hyundaiazera.com/gallery.aspx

Here's the spec's:

Layout: Front engine / front-wheel drive
Powertrain:
Engine: 3.8L DOHC 24-valve, V6 engine with Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT)
Construction: Aluminum-alloy engine block and cylinder heads
Induction: Two-stage induction system with cold-air intake
Horsepower @ rpm: 263 @ 6,000
Torque @ rpm: 255 @ 4,500
Exhaust: Tuned exhaust system with dual chrome outlets
Transmission: Electronically controlled 5-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® manual-shift mode and driver-adaptive shift mapping

Brakes: Ventilated front disc brakes/Solid rear disc brakes
Anti-Lock Braking System: Standard 4-sensor, 4-wheel ABS
Stability & Traction: Electronic Stability Control (ESC)* reduces engine output and automatically brakes individual wheel(s) to help prevent understeer (plowing) or oversteer (fishtailing)
Traction Control System (TCS) automatically reduces engine output and brakes a slipping wheel, sending power to the wheel with traction

Power Steering: Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Suspension:
Suspension, front: Independent, double-wishbone with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Suspension, rear: Independent, multi-link with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar

Wheels & Tires:
Wheels: 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
Tires: Michelin® all-season tires

Exterior Dimensions:
Length: 192.7 inches
Wheelbase: 109.4 inches
Width: 72.8 inches
Height: 58.7 inches

Estimated MPG:
Automatic (city/highway): 18 / 28

[betonthis1]

i dont like the body. it just looks cheap to me. even being the high-end Hyundai.

[JimW]

If the grille was a little smaller and the car had a wider stance (lower height) it would have far more presence.

Gotta admit tho, Hyundai has come a LONG way since the Pony.

[kobalt]

Good looking car IMO and an without a doubt a significant improvement over the mediocre xg350. Can't beat the standard warranty as well. Priced right this car could go the distance.

[Custom88]

I like it.

[erw38]

Hyundai's have come along way in the few years they have been in production. I like have the new Tiberon looks.

The new Azera looks good and should bring some competiotion to GM and Ford. Hopefully it will also increase the warranties and/or build quality accross the board.

[Aurora40]

32vdohcv8 said:

Engine: 3.8L DOHC 24-valve, V6 engine with Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT)
Construction: Aluminum-alloy engine block and cylinder heads
Induction: Two-stage induction system with cold-air intake
Horsepower @ rpm: 263 @ 6,000
Torque @ rpm: 255 @ 4,500

Well, they are really stepping it up. Korean cars used to be very underpowered. If this car can pull off the claimed mileage numbers (though the city number isn't great) and make 260hp and if it's actually big inside, it'll have a lot going for it.

Is it just me, though, or does it look like a Regal crossed with an Accord?

[Marc]

If that engine will make it really go, then Hyundai has something here.

[BuccaneersFan]

aurora40 said:

Is it just me, though, or does it look like a Regal crossed with an Accord?

I was going to say the exact same thing, the back looks just like an Accord.

Looks like another stolen design, just like they did with the Sonata.

[TwinCam]

Not a bad car to impersonate though (Accord). For some that is. Lot's of Accords out there.