2011 Hyundai Azera Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Four years in development, Hyundai’s new six-speed automatic transmission means a lot to the South Korean manufacturer, and a couple of very specific things for the 2011 Hyundai Azera. Besides the obvious gains in fuel efficiency resulting from adding a cog to the tranny setup, this new piece is 26.4 pounds lighter than the outgoing five-speed. More than that, with 62 fewer parts than the old transmission, it’s also simpler, more durable, and smaller. In fact, Hyundai claims it’s the smallest and lightest six-speed on the market.
What’s certain is that despite power gains, fuel efficiency has been increased in both available Azera powerplants. The front-wheel-drive (FWD) luxury sedan comes in two trim levels, each with its own engine. The base GLS trim is powered by a 3.3-liter V6 that offers a 16-hp gain over 2010, for a 2011 total of 250. New for the 3.3 in 2011 is Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (DCVVT), previously in use only in the intake. Engineers also retuned the intake manifold to help take advantage of this update, and a Variable Intake System (VIS) only maximizes this potential. The 3.8-liter V6 in the Limited trim uses the same systems and also reports a power increase for 2011. Here it’s 9 hp, for a total of 272.
Hyundai estimates the GLS’ 3.3-liter engine will return 20/29 mpg, while the 3.8 is capable of 18/28, and just to make you feel like a lab animal being rewarded for good behavior, an “Eco Indicator” will light up green when you’re driving “efficiently.”
And despite a planned refresh for the model in the future, Hyundai still decided to give the Azera some aesthetic attention for 2011, with new front and rear fascia, re-styled alloy wheels, and redesigned rearviews and window trim. In fact, the trim got quite a bit of attention, with a new chrome grille and integrated dual tailpipes, as well as redesigned head-, tail-, and foglights. The Limited trim gets standard leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a sunroof – all options for the GLS. The Limited also enjoys a leather-wrapped power tilt and telescopic steering wheel with wood-grain accents, a driver-seat memory system, not to mention the option of several digital entertainment systems, culminating in the Navigation Package with its Infinity 605-watt Logic 7 audio system and LG DVD navigation system. Regardless of trim, you’ll get dual automatic climate controls, solar-control glass, and power seats for driver and front passenger.
Hyundai is trying hard to convince people this is a luxury vehicle capable of competing with Lexus and BMW, amongst others, so they’re certainly not being stingy with the options. Stability and traction control are both standard, as well as four-wheel antilock disc brakes and eight airbags. It’s been a status symbol in Asia for a while now, so all that’s left is to drive it yourself and see if it’s sufficiently swanky for you.
Published May 31, 2022 by Michael Perkins
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2011 Hyundai Azera Pricing
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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 · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 172 watts
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: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.04
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color with chrome accents · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Front bumper color: chrome accents · Grille color: chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: chrome accents · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
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 · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 27 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
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 · Front 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 · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 315 watts
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 wood · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: simulated wood
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.04
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color with chrome accents · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: chrome accents · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade
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 · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 27 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
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: variable intermittent