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2009 Hyundai Azera Features Review

April 8, 2009

FEATURES | 8 out of 10

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equipment includes power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, satellite radio, trip computer, compass, universal garage door opener, illuminated visor mirrors
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a car to rival some of the best near-luxury sedans in America
Kelley Blue Book

packed with features
Edmunds

When Hyundai designed and equipped the 2009 Azera, it did so with a high bar in mind: The automaker wanted to match or best the Buick LaCrosse, Ford Taurus, and Toyota Avalon. TheCarConnection.com finds that the Azera thus offers plenty of nifty features.

In discussing the car that they test-drove, Edmunds says, "At under $30,000, our Azera Limited came packed with features normally found on luxury-branded vehicles costing thousands of dollars more. It comes as no surprise, then, that the loaded Azera is the volume seller, as consumers can't ignore such obvious value." Kelley Blue Book considers the 2009 Azera "a car to rival some of the best near-luxury sedans in America."

The base GLS trim level's standard equipment includes power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, satellite radio, trip computer, compass, universal garage door opener, illuminated visor mirrors, air conditioning with dual-zone automatic climate controls, tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls, cruise control, cloth upholstery, eight-way power driver seat with lumbar adjustment, four-way power passenger seat, split folding rear seat, heated power mirrors, power windows, automatic headlights, theft-deterrent system, fog lights, and alloy wheels shod with 235/55VR17 tires, reports ConsumerGuide. Also offered for the GLS is the optional Premium Package, which replaces the cloth upholstery with leather and adds heated front seats and a sunroof. The sunroof is also available separately.

Moving up to the Limited trim level brings a more powerful 3.8-liter V-6, as well as features like "power-folding outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, power rear sunshade, electroluminescent gauges and a 10-speaker Infinity sound system with in-dash six-CD changer," says Edmunds. The options package offered on the Limited is called the Ultimate Package, which "adds a power tilt-telescoping steering column, power-adjustable pedals, driver memory functions, a wood grain steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers and a 12-speaker Infinity Logic7 surround-sound stereo including subwoofer," according to Edmunds. For 2009, the Hyundai Azera comes with new iPod/USB inputs and a new audio display screen.

Conclusion

The 2009 Hyundai Azera includes a wide range of features that befit its luxury-car aspirations.

FEATURES | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:equipment includes power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, satellite radio, trip computer, compass, universal garage door opener, illuminated visor mirrorsConsumerGuidea car to rival some of the best near-luxury sedans in AmericaKelley Blue Bookpacked with featuresEdmunds When Hyundai designed and equipped the 2009 Azera, it did so with a high bar in mind: The automaker wanted to match or best the Buick LaCrosse, Ford Taurus, and Toyota Avalon. TheCarConnection.com finds that the Azera thus offers plenty of nifty features. In discussing the car that they test-drove, Edmunds says, "At under $30,000, our Azera Limited came packed with features normally found on luxury-branded vehicles costing thousands of dollars more. It comes as no surprise, then, that the loaded Azera is the volume seller, as consumers can't ignore such obvious value." Kelley Blue Book considers the 2009 Azera "a car to rival some of the best near-luxury sedans in America." The base GLS trim level's standard equipment includes power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, satellite radio, trip computer, compass, universal garage door opener, illuminated visor mirrors, air conditioning with dual-zone automatic climate controls, tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls, cruise control, cloth upholstery, eight-way power driver seat with lumbar adjustment, four-way power passenger seat, split folding rear seat, heated power mirrors, power windows, automatic headlights, theft-deterrent system, fog lights, and alloy wheels shod with 235/55VR17 tires, reports ConsumerGuide. Also offered for the GLS is the optional Premium Package, which replaces the cloth upholstery with leather and adds heated front seats and a sunroof. The sunroof is also available separately. Moving up to the Limited trim level brings a more powerful 3.8-liter V-6, as well as features like "power-folding outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, power rear sunshade, electroluminescent gauges and a 10-speaker Infinity sound system with in-dash six-CD changer," says Edmunds. The options package offered on the Limited is called the Ultimate Package, which "adds a power tilt-telescoping steering column, power-adjustable pedals, driver memory functions, a wood grain steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers and a 12-speaker Infinity Logic7 surround-sound stereo including subwoofer," according to Edmunds. For 2009, the Hyundai Azera comes with new iPod/USB inputs and a new audio display screen. ConclusionThe 2009 Hyundai Azera includes a wide range of features that befit its luxury-car aspirations. 2009 HYUNDAI AZERA STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: "graceful four-door lines" Car and Driver: "nondescript, almost generic mid-size sedan look" Edmunds: "good-looking faux wood and metallic piping" On the outside, the 2009 Hyundai Azera is fairly anonymous, according to reviews ...

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Interior space, a comfortable ride, and reasonably strong acceleration—along with safety—mean everything in this class, and the Azera shows well on most counts. Nearly identical to each other, the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable both sport V-6 power similar to that in the Azera, but they have available all-wheel drive and top crash-test scores all around; the Taurus and Sable also handle surprisingly well. The Toyota Avalon has an enviable reputation for quality behind it, along with a nice compromise of ride quality and control. 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 while it feels less luxurious, its roomy backseat and big V-6 keep it in the running.

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