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2008 Hyundai Azera Safety Review

May 29, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

stability system and traction control are standard
Cars.com

Four stars, front impact protection; five stars, front seat side impact protection; four stars, rear seat side impact protection
NHTSA

Good" in frontal offset crashes
IIHS

The safety standards of modern cars have improved greatly since the first Hyundai appeared on U.S. shores more than 20 years ago, and that is duly reflected in the 2008 Hyundai Azera.

TheCarConnection.com finds the 2008 Hyundai Azera received five stars from the NHTSA for front-seat protection in side impacts and four stars for rear-seat protection, as well as four stars for frontal impact protection.

In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests, the 2008 Hyundai Azera "earned a top score of 'Good' for its protection of passengers in frontal offset crashes, and a score of 'Acceptable' (the second-highest rating) in side-impact testing," according to Edmunds.

Hyundai equips every Azera with dual front airbags, front and rear side airbags, curtain side airbags, anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, antiskid system, front-seat active head restraints, and a tire pressure monitoring system, reports ConsumerGuide.

Conclusion

The 2008 Hyundai Azera comes equipped with the complement of safety equipment one would expect from a modern, semi-luxury sedan.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:stability system and traction control are standardCars.comFour stars, front impact protection; five stars, front seat side impact protection; four stars, rear seat side impact protectionNHTSAGood" in frontal offset crashesIIHS The safety standards of modern cars have improved greatly since the first Hyundai appeared on U.S. shores more than 20 years ago, and that is duly reflected in the 2008 Hyundai Azera. TheCarConnection.com finds the 2008 Hyundai Azera received five stars from the NHTSA for front-seat protection in side impacts and four stars for rear-seat protection, as well as four stars for frontal impact protection. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests, the 2008 Hyundai Azera "earned a top score of 'Good' for its protection of passengers in frontal offset crashes, and a score of 'Acceptable' (the second-highest rating) in side-impact testing," according to Edmunds. Hyundai equips every Azera with dual front airbags, front and rear side airbags, curtain side airbags, anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, antiskid system, front-seat active head restraints, and a tire pressure monitoring system, reports ConsumerGuide. ConclusionThe 2008 Hyundai Azera comes equipped with the complement of safety equipment one would expect from a modern, semi-luxury sedan.  2008 HYUNDAI AZERA STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: "nondescript, almost generic mid-size sedan look" Kelley Blue Book: "a classy look" Edmunds: "good-looking faux wood and metallic piping" The 2008 Hyundai Azera sports an anonymous appearance that nearly clones its chief ...

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Other Choices:

This class of front-drive, full-size sedans puts all its chips on great interior room and strong V-6 power, not to mention safety. The Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable are essentially the same car with different looks; both sport V-6 power nearly equal to that in the Azera, plus available all-wheel drive. The Buick LaCrosse is powered by a V-6 and has a little less room than the other cars here, but its smooth powertrain and improved styling make it worth considering. The Chevrolet Impala leads sales, and its roomy backseat and big V-6 give it competitive performance, while the Toyota Avalon has an enviable reputation for quality behind it.

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