2010 Hyundai Azera Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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With a complete redesign of the Azera scheduled for 2011, Hyundai makes no changes to its full-size luxury sedan for 2010. The Azera debuted in 2006 as the automaker's answer to entry-level luxury vehicles from Lexus, Infiniti, BMW, and Acura, among others. The Azera scores well in side-by-side comparisons with most of its competitors, delivering solid performance, a smooth ride, good handling, and a number of luxury-oriented features, all at a relatively affordable price.
For 2010, Hyundai continues to offer the Azera in GLS and Limited trims, each powered by a different V6 engine. A 3.3-liter V6, which produces 234 hp and 226 lb-ft of torque, drives the GLS trim. The engine incorporates Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT), which improves fuel efficiency, helps reduce emissions, and ensures responsive performance, according to the automaker. A 263-hp, 3.8-liter V6, generating 257 lb-ft of torque and also featuring CVVT, powers the Limited trim. Both engines link to a five-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic, which enables drivers to shift gears manually by tapping the gear shift lever up or down.
The GLS with the smaller V6 achieves fuel economy ratings of 18/26 mpg, according to EPA estimates, while the Limited with the larger V6 manages 17/26 mpg. Both engines run on regular unleaded fuel, and provide smooth, spirited acceleration, according to owners and reviewers.
The 2010 Azera comes only in a front-wheel-drive configuration. It rides on a fully independent suspension with double wishbones in the front and a multilink arrangement in the rear, ensuring a balanced, comfortable ride with good maneuverability and agile handling. However, some owners find the ride a bit harsh for a luxury sedan, especially over bumpy road surfaces, and drivers will notice some body lean in tight corners. Four-wheel disc brakes provide confident braking.
The Azera seats five passengers in its roomy cabin. The plush seats provide plenty of support for long-distance traveling, as well as generous legroom in both the front and back. Standard features for both trims include dual-zone automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, metalgrain accents, and blue backlighting for the gauges, switches, and buttons. The Limited trim adds power-adjustable heated front seats, leather upholstery, a power glass sunroof, and a power rear sunshade, which helps keep the cabin cool.
A 172-watt, six-speaker AM/FM audio system with a CD player and an MP3 input jack comes standard in the GLS trim, while the Limited trim retains its 315-watt, 10-speaker Infinity system with a 6-CD changer and a USB port. Options for the Limited trim include an LG touchscreen navigation system and a 12-speaker, 605-watt Infinity Logic7 surround-sound audio system. In addition, drivers can add an optional wood-grain-trimmed steering wheel and door pulls.
The Azera's large, wide trunk offers 16.6 cubic feet of cargo space. The trunk lid opens high, which eases loading and unloading, and enables drivers to stow large items.
Standard safety features for the Azera include antilock brakes, electronic stability control, traction control, and a full range of airbags. The 2010 Azera rides on 17-inch alloy wheels.
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 3 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.33
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color with chrome accents · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: chrome accents
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Sunroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 10
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 3 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: accessory hook · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.33
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color with chrome accents · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent