2008 Hyundai Azera - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 5 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2008 Hyundai Azera OverviewSource: CarGurus...MP3 input jack all are included as standard equipment on the Azera in an effort to make it competitive with more-established cars from the Japanese automakers. A full range of safety features, including antilock brakes, side-impact airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, and brake assist also come standard.Drivers and reviewers note that, while it comes well-equipped with a wide range of luxury features, the Korean-built Azera doesn't quite compete on the same level as similar cars from the Japanese automakers. However, most agree that the Azera definitely improves on its... |
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2008 Hyundai Azera Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...It's a frustrating tendency in a number of situations, from accelerating around a bend to passing on the highway. Third gear offers potent 40-to-60 mph power, but inducing such a shift takes a concerted prod on the gas. The saving grace is midrange torque — the 3.8-liter engine offers plenty — and it means there's at least adequate power even as the transmission camps out in fourth or fifth gear. The 3.8-liter drivetrain returns 17/26 mpg city/highway, which is midway between the Avalon and V-6 Impala and V-8 competitors like the 300C, V-8 Impala and V-8 Lucerne. The 3.3-liter engine... |
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2008 Hyundai Azera Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Interior The Azera can seat up to five occupants. Each model's 60/40-split folding rear seatback includes dual cupholders and storage space. Standard amenities include dual-zone automatic climate control, power front seats, a manual tilt/telescoping steering column with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, remote keyless entry, a digital clock, a console armrest and cruise control. A power rear sunshade, electroluminescent gauges, leather seating surfaces and heated front seats go into Limited models; the latter two items are optional in the GLS. The Limited sedan also opens up a gamut of... |
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2008 Hyundai Azera Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Carpeted floor mats were an additional $100. Both models come with the same five-speed automatic transmission. As with most upscale automatics these days, it comes with a manual-shift function that lets the driver decide when to change gears, or it can be left in fully automatic mode. Safety features abound on the Azera. Both models come with eight standard air bags, including dual front, front and rear seat-mounted side, and front and rear overhead side-curtain air bags. The stability-control system and antilock brakes are designed to help avoid collisions, while the air bags and front... |
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2008 Hyundai Azera Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The mileage rating is 17 m.p.g. city/26 m.p.g. highway, a couple miles per gallon short of ideal, no matter what the gas price is. When Azera bowed, we felt it needed a few suspension tweaks to soften the ride. With the 2008 version you'll feel a bump or two more than in an Avalon or Maxima, but it's noticeably less harsh than it was. Handling is decent with minimal lean in corners or wandering the open road. Stability control with traction control is standard, which accounts for the improved road manners. Both also kept footing steady footing when traveling on snow-packed roads. Four-wheel... |
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2012 Hyundai Azera: 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show
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