2016 Hyundai Azera Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Hyundai Azera full-sized 5-passenger sedan returns for 2016 in two trims: the entry-level Base and the up-featured Limited. This affordable 4-door is offered only with front-wheel drive (FWD), and an Active Eco Select mode allows drivers to adjust throttle response and shifting for a more economical ride. And in addition to what most reviewers describe as one of the most spacious cabins in its class, the 2016 Azera sports 16.3 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk, plenty of room for your overstuffed luggage.
Although it’s essentially a carryover from 2015, the new Azera will include a couple of upgrades: the Limited trim now boasts standard adaptive cruise control with stop/start technology, and both trims offer an electronic parking brake with a vehicle hold feature that allows the driver to lift his or her foot from the brake pedal at a stop.
Look for the 2016 Azera Base to feature 18-inch alloy wheels, hands-free entry, and heated power-adjustable mirrors. The Limited features standard 19-inch alloy wheels, a power sunroof, and a fixed rear sunroof.
Inside, both trims feature leather upholstery, heated and ventilated power-adjustable front seats, full power accessories, and telescoping tilt-wheel steering, with the Base trim including regular cruise control. You'll also find a remote garage door opener integrated into an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a rear-view camera, memory for driver settings, a cooled storage compartment, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
The Bluetooth-integrated Blue Link hands-free system is also standard, with voice-activated GPS navigation, smartphone apps, and Siri Eyes Free technology, all integrated with a center-stack-mounted 6.1-inch color display. Entertainment includes a premium 550-watt, 14-speaker Infinity stereo that hosts a single-CD/MP3 player, satellite radio, HD Radio, and an auxiliary audio input.
The Limited also adds standard rear parking sensors. The only options scheduled for the 2016 Azera are some dealer-installed accessories like upgraded floor mats and cargo management tools.
Returning to the 2016 Azera lineup is a 3.3-liter V6 powerplant that puts out 293 hp and 255 lb-ft of torque. The V6 mates with a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission that reviewers say isn’t particularly quick but remains admirably smooth. Look for an estimated 20 mpg city/29 highway/23 combined from the Azera Base and 19/28/22 from the Limited. One track test had the Azera going from 0-60 in 6.8 seconds, which is about average for a V6-powered full-sized sedan.
Standard safety equipment aboard the 2016 Azera includes 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear side-mounted airbags, front and rear head curtain airbags, a driver’s-side knee airbag, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, and blind-spot alerts. Both trims also boast daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, self-leveling high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights, and Blue Link emergency telematics. The top-shelf Azera Limited adds standard lane-keeping assistance and a frontal collision warning system. No government safety testing information is available for the Azera, but the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gives it a top score of Good overall.
The 2016 Azera faces off against such rivals as the Toyota Avalon, Chrysler 300 (with its optional Hemi V8), Buick LaCrosse, and Chevy Impala (with its economical 4-cylinder option). Hyundai-owned Kia also offers some competition with its similarly priced and equipped Cadenza.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 550 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: simulated alloy · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.88
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Blue Link · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: driver · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 24 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 17 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: MyHyundai with Blue Link · Smart device app function: vehicle location
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 · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Infinity · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 550 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: simulated alloy · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: accessory hook · Sunshade: side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.88
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Blue Link · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power panoramic
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: driver · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 24 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 17 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: MyHyundai with Blue Link · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent