2012 Hyundai Azera - Car and Driver
It’s hard to believe Hyundai has been selling cars in this country for more than 25 years. Intent on competing hard in all segments, Hyundai felt underrepresented in the gap between the new Sonata and the Genesis sedan, Hyundai’s rear-drive offering for aspirational types who aren’t quite making Equus -level money yet. To wit: The base prices of the Elantra and Sonata sedans are separated by about $4500. The gap between the Sonata and the Genesis, however, is more than $14,000—financial territory the previous Azera had difficulty defending. Enter the all-new-for-2012, $32,875 Azera—a reasonably priced front-drive automotive statement that says of its owner to the world, “I needed a car, and Hyundai sells cars. The Azera’s exterior measures 193. 3 inches long and 73. 2 inches wide, neatly splitting the difference between the Sonata (189. 8/72. 2) and the Genesis (196. 3/74. 4). The exterior follows Hyundai’s “Fluidic Sculpture” design ethos and, lingo... A chrome grille initiates the winged “in flight” theme that continues throughout the car, and a wraparound LED taillight treatment is—for the time being—unique to the Azera. Power-adjustable leather-upholstered front seats (standard), a well-located shifter, and the optional power tilting and telescoping wheel make short work of zeroing in on an optimal driving position. Source: www.caranddriver.com
