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2008 Hyundai Azera Full Review
Date Published: 7/19/08
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2008 Hyundai Azera Review
The 2008 Hyundai Azera loses its mid-level SE model, but the base GLS adds new standard features. This midsize sedan is larger and more upscale of Hyundai's Sonata. Azera comes in GLS and uplevel Limited trim. GLS is powered by a 234-hp 3.3-liter V6 engine. Limited has a 263-hp 3.8-liter V6. Both engines are teamed with a 5-speed automatic transmission. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front and rear side airbags, and curtain side airbags. All Azeras include a 60/40 split folding rear seat and dual-zone climate control. Limited adds standard leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a sunroof. A navigation system is optional on Limited.
Competition
Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Midsize Cars represent the heart of the U.S. car market. Most are price-sensitive, conservatively designed, family oriented sedans and wagons.
Our Best Buys include Honda Accord and Kia Rondo. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Mazda 5, Mercury Milan, Nissan Altima, Saturn Aura, and Toyota Camry.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Chevrolet Malibu, Dodge Avenger, Honda Accord, and Mazda 5.
Our Best Buys include Honda Accord and Kia Rondo. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Mazda 5, Mercury Milan, Nissan Altima, Saturn Aura, and Toyota Camry.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Chevrolet Malibu, Dodge Avenger, Honda Accord, and Mazda 5.
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2008 Hyundai Azera Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Acceleration | Rough-road ride control |
| Refinement | |
| Passenger room | |
| Instruments/controls | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Limited's refined V6 furnishes snappy takeoffs and is aided by a responsive automatic transmission. In Consumer Guide testing, a Limited did 6.2 sec 0-60 mph. The manual shift gate is useful for hill-and-dale driving. No opportunity to test a GLS with the smaller V6.
| Limited | Class Average |
| 7 | 5.6 |
Limited's refined V6 furnishes snappy takeoffs and is aided by a responsive automatic transmission. In Consumer Guide testing, a Limited did 6.2 sec 0-60 mph. The manual shift gate is useful for hill-and-dale driving. No opportunity to test a GLS with the smaller V6.
Fuel Economy
In Consumer Guide testing, Azeras powered by the 3.8-liter V6 averaged 19.9-21.5 mpg in mixed city/highway driving, 24.0 mpg in mostly highway use. Azera uses regular-grade gas.
| Limited | Class Average |
| 5 | 5.6 |
In Consumer Guide testing, Azeras powered by the 3.8-liter V6 averaged 19.9-21.5 mpg in mixed city/highway driving, 24.0 mpg in mostly highway use. Azera uses regular-grade gas.
Ride Quality
The ride attempts to mimic the plush feel of the impressive Toyota Avalon, but Azera is harsher over small bumps. It falls well short of all-around composure with excessive wallow and float on uneven surfaces.
| Limited | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 |
The ride attempts to mimic the plush feel of the impressive Toyota Avalon, but Azera is harsher over small bumps. It falls well short of all-around composure with excessive wallow and float on uneven surfaces.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Limited corners with decent grip, modest body lean, and positive, but light, steering feel. The strong brakes are easily modulated.
| Limited | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 |
Limited corners with decent grip, modest body lean, and positive, but light, steering feel. The strong brakes are easily modulated.
Quietness
Coarse-surface tire thrum is noticed, but it never annoys. Wind rush rises with speed, but it doesn't intrude much either. Limited's V6 emits raspy growl at full throttle, is otherwise hushed. One test car's suspension made an occasional clunking noise.
| Limited | Class Average |
| 7 | 6 |
Coarse-surface tire thrum is noticed, but it never annoys. Wind rush rises with speed, but it doesn't intrude much either. Limited's V6 emits raspy growl at full throttle, is otherwise hushed. One test car's suspension made an occasional clunking noise.
Controls
Logical and stylish dashboard puts large, clearly marked gauges and controls within easy view and reach. The steering wheel masks the dashboard-mounted ignition switch.
| Limited | Class Average |
| 7 | 6.3 |
Logical and stylish dashboard puts large, clearly marked gauges and controls within easy view and reach. The steering wheel masks the dashboard-mounted ignition switch.
Details
Attractive cabin materials are not quite to Lexus levels, but there are enough padded surfaces and carefully executed details present to belie Azera's price.
| Limited | Class Average |
| 7 | 5.5 |
Attractive cabin materials are not quite to Lexus levels, but there are enough padded surfaces and carefully executed details present to belie Azera's price.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Plentiful legroom. Headroom is ample despite a relatively high seating position, which combines with a lowish dashtop and large windows for fine all-around visibility. The driving position is easily tailored with a standard power seat, tilt and telescopic steering column, and Limited's optional power-adjustable pedals. The seats are nicely contoured for good overall support.
| Limited | Class Average |
| 8 | 6.7 |
Plentiful legroom. Headroom is ample despite a relatively high seating position, which combines with a lowish dashtop and large windows for fine all-around visibility. The driving position is easily tailored with a standard power seat, tilt and telescopic steering column, and Limited's optional power-adjustable pedals. The seats are nicely contoured for good overall support.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Adult-friendly headroom, knee clearance, and foot space. Occupant's legs aren't crowded with front seats pushed well back, but three adults may be a squeeze. No-sweat entry and exit.
| Limited | Class Average |
| 7 | 5.1 |
Adult-friendly headroom, knee clearance, and foot space. Occupant's legs aren't crowded with front seats pushed well back, but three adults may be a squeeze. No-sweat entry and exit.
Cargo Room
The trunk is not huge, but it is efficiently shaped, easily accessed, and expandable via standard fold-down rear seatbacks. The covered sickle-shaped trunklid hinges sit well outboard and steal little cargo space. Good cabin storage with a large bi-level console bin and front-seatback pockets offsetting the small door map pockets.
| Limited | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 |
The trunk is not huge, but it is efficiently shaped, easily accessed, and expandable via standard fold-down rear seatbacks. The covered sickle-shaped trunklid hinges sit well outboard and steal little cargo space. Good cabin storage with a large bi-level console bin and front-seatback pockets offsetting the small door map pockets.
Value within Class
Azera delivers an eye-opening array of standard safety features while furnishing impressive room, refinement, amenities, and build quality. Indifferent ride control lets it down, but overall, this Hyundai stacks up well against larger rivals, such as the Mercury Sable and Toyota Avalon.
| Limited | Class Average |
| 7 | 6.2 |
Azera delivers an eye-opening array of standard safety features while furnishing impressive room, refinement, amenities, and build quality. Indifferent ride control lets it down, but overall, this Hyundai stacks up well against larger rivals, such as the Mercury Sable and Toyota Avalon.
Total Score
| Limited | Class Average |
| 71 | 63 |
Scores for all Midsize Cars
| Low Score | 48 | |
| Average Score | 63 | |
| High Score | 74 |
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2008 Hyundai Azera Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 06/27/2008
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| GLS 4-door sedan | $24,600 | $23,374 | $695 |
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| Limited 4-door sedan | $28,550 | $26,517 | $695 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
GLS
Powertrain
3.3-liter V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, traction control.
Safety
Dual front airbags, front and rear side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, antiskid system, front-seat active head restraints, tire-pressure monitor.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning w/dual-zone automatic climate controls, tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, 8-way power driver seat w/lumbar adjustment, 4-way power passenger seat, center console, split folding rear seat, heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, satellite radio, tachometer, trip computer, variable-intermittent wipers w/deicer, automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, universal garage door opener, illuminated visor mirrors, rear defogger, automatic headlights.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, fog lights, 235/55VR17 tires, alloy wheels.
Limited adds to GLS:
Powertrain
3.8-liter V6 engine.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Leather upholstery, heated front seats, mirror-mounted turn signals, power sunroof, Infinity AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, power rear sunshade.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Premium Pkg.
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GLS
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$2,200
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$2,002
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Leather upholstery, heated front seats, power sunroof.
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Ultimate Pkg.
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Limited
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$1,250
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$1,138
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Power tilt/telescopic woodgrain/leather-wrapped steering wheel, power-adjustable pedals, memory system (driver seat, mirrors, steering wheel), upgraded Infinity sound system, rain-sensing wipers.
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Ultimate Navigation Pkg.
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Limited
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$2,750
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$2,538
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Ultimate Pkg. plus navigation system.
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Navigation Pkg.
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Limited
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$1,750
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$1,628
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Navigation system, upgraded Infinity surround sound.
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Power sunroof
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GLS
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$950
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$865
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Wireless cell phone link
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GLS, Limited
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$325
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$292
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Cargo mat
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GLS, Limited
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$95
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$76
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Cargo tray
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GLS, Limited
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$100
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$80
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Floormats
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GLS, Limited
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$100
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$80
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Special paint
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GLS, Limited
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$200
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$182
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2008 Hyundai Azera Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Hyundai Azera 4-door sedan |
| Wheelbase, in. | 109.4 |
| Overall Length, in. | 192.7 |
| Overall Width, in. | 72.8 |
| Overall Height, in. | 58.7 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3629 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 16.6 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 19.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 40.2 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 43.7 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 38.2 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 38.2 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc V6 | dohc V6 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 3.3 /204 | 3.8 /230 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 234 @ 6000 | 263 @ 6000 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 226 @ 3500 | 257 @ 4500 |
| Availability | Standard | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 5-speed automatic | 18/26 | 17/26 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Hyundai Azera 4-door sedan |
| Front Impact, Driver | 4 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 4 |
| Rollover Resistance | 4 |
| Side Impact, Driver | 5 |
| Side Impact, Rear Passenger | 5 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 10/100,000 | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 5/60,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 7/unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 5/unlimited | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
South Korea
Drivewheels:
front-wheel drive
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