2006 Hyundai Azera: Road Test
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- MSRP: $24,335 -$26,835
- Invoice: $21,901 -$24,151
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Our road test for the 2006 Hyundai Azera includes a full evaluation of the 2006 Hyundai Azera from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2006 Hyundai Azera, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2006 Hyundai Azera help you decide if a 2006 Hyundai Azera is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| SE | Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 5.6 |
Refined V6 furnishes snappy takeoffs, aided by responsive automatic transmission. Test Limited did 6.2 sec 0-60 mph. Manual shift gate useful for hill-and-dale driving.
FUEL ECONOMY
| SE | Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5.2 |
Test SE averaged 19.9 mpg. Test Limiteds averaged 21.5 in city/highway driving, 24.0 in mostly highway use, just 16.9 including gas-eating performance runs. Hyundai recommends premium-grade fuel.
RIDE QUALITY
| SE | Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6.1 |
Approximates impressive Toyota Avalon with plush feel, though small bumps register more harshly in Azera. Falls well short of good all-around composure with excessive wallow, float on uneven surfaces.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| SE | Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6.1 |
Azera corners with decent grip, modest body lean, positive, though light, steering feel. Standard traction/antiskid control a peace-of-mind plus. Strong brakes are easily modulated.
QUIETNESS
| SE | Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6.2 |
Coarse-surface tire thrum noticed, but never annoying. Wind rush rises with speed, but doesn't intrude much either. V6 emits raspy growl at full throttle, is otherwise hushed. Some testers complain of occasional clunk from suspension of one test car.
CONTROLS
| SE | Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6.8 |
Logical, stylish dashboard puts large, clearly marked gauges and switchgear within easy view and reach. Steering wheel masks dashboard ignition switch, but includes buttons for audio and climate systems. Attractive cabin materials not quite Lexus level, but belie Azera's price. Some buyers may pine for a navigation system; Hyundai says it will offer one in the future.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| SE | Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 8 | 6.6 |
Plentiful leg room. Head room ample despite relatively high-set seats, which combine with lowish dashtop and large windows for fine all-around visibility. Driving position easily tailored with standard power seat, tilt/telescope steering wheel, Limited's optional power-adjustable pedals. Seats nicely contoured for good overall support.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| SE | Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 5 |
Adult-friendly knee and head room, plus good foot space. Legs aren't crowded with front seats pushed well back, but three grown-ups may be a squeeze. No-sweat entry/exit.
CARGO ROOM
| SE | Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4.5 |
Trunk volume unexceptional but efficiently shaped, easily accessed, expandable via standard fold-down rear seatbacks. Covered sickle-shaped trunklid hinges sit well outboard, steal little cargo space. Good cabin storage, with large bi-level console bin and front-seatback pockets offsetting small door map pockets.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| SE | Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6.1 |
Azera delivers an eye-opening array of standard safety features while furnishing impressive room, refinement, amenities, and build quality. It stacks up well against target rivals Buick LaCrosse, Ford Five Hundred, Nissan Maxima, and Toyota Avalon.
Total Score
| SE | Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | 65 | 58.2 |
Total Score: 65
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