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2009 Azera Packs More Perks into Premium Sedan Segment
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Hyundai Azera’s long list of features has been expanded and upgraded once again for the 2009 model year, adding to its outstanding reputation for luxury and value in the premium sedan segment. Updates to the 2009 Azera include improved steering and suspension for better ride and handling on all models, new blue interior lighting, chrome interior accents, more distinctive chrome grille, redesigned alloy wheels and first-ever standard iPod®/USB and auxiliary inputs. Mid-year model changes carried over into the 2009 Azera include an LG in-dash navigation system. This more competitive Azera features no price increase for the GLS or Limited base models.
NEW EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2009
· Redesigned 17-inch alloy wheels
· More distinctive chrome grille
· Signature blue interior lighting
· Electroluminescent cluster display standard on GLS
· Chrome interior accents
· Dark brown woodgrain accents
· Ion-plated metalgrain accents
· More contrasting interior trim panels
· Brown interior color choice
· Audio head unit with larger display screen
· Standard iPod®/USB auxiliary inputs
· New exterior color options – Ivory Pearl, Black Onyx Pearl, Mystic Blue Pearl, Crimson Red Pearl, Smoky Gray Pearl, Silver Frost Metallic, Silk Beige Metallic
More and more customers are discovering how well Azera stacks up against the competition. Enhanced design and convenience features, together with comprehensive standard active and passive safety technology packages, make the 2009 Azera a strong competitor to vehicles like the Lexus ES350, Toyota Avalon, Nissan Maxima and Buick Lucerne. Spacious and luxurious, the Azera even features more interior volume than expensive luxury sedans such as the Mercedes Benz E-Class and BMW 7-Series. There’s no question that Azera is one of the smartest premium large-sedan choices available in the American market today.
STRIKING FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Azera’s proportions are elegant, purposeful and aerodynamically efficient, reducing wind noise while adding maximum stability on the highway. Inside, its spacious cabin provides not only roomy comfort, but a luxurious look and attention to detail that makes both driver and passengers alike feel that they are riding in a much more expensive sedan.
SAFETY FEATURES
Maintaining Hyundai’s emphasis on class-leading safety technology, the 2009 Azera boasts impressive active and passive safety features to protect its occupants in the event of a collision, earning the vehicle the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) top crash test ratings for frontal offset impacts. The Azera continues to set standards by making key life-saving active safety technology standard, such as Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with a Traction Control System (TCS).
Also standard are independent double-wishbone front- and multi-link rear suspension, large four-wheel disc brakes and an Antilock Braking System (ABS) that includes Brake Assist, which provides maximum braking force when a panic stop is detected, and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), which automatically adjusts the amount of force applied to each of a vehicle’s brakes for optimal performance under poor road conditions, speeding, loading and other potentially hazardous situations.
Additionally, Azera offers impressive passive safety features including eight standard airbags, active front head restraints to help prevent whiplash, a Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system for children’s seats and three-point seatbelts for all positions while shingle-style rear-seat head restraints provide drivers with improved visibility. Security is further advanced with an anti-theft engine immobilizer and remote keyless entry with alarm.
ACCOMMODATING INTERIOR
The 2009 Azera offers luxurious appointments and spaciousness that rivals the finest premium competitor brands. It offers a roomy cabin, with nearly 44 inches of legroom up front and more than 38 inches of legroom for rear-seat passengers. Hyundai engineers have created efficient packaging to maximize interior volume, with the 2009 Azera offering more interior volume (123.5 cu.-ft.) than the Toyota Avalon, Mercedes Benz E-Class sedans and the BMW 7-Series.
Special attention has been paid to other interior details, such as the enhanced electroluminescent cluster display and steering wheel audio control functions. The new blue backlighting for interior gauges, switches and buttons along with ion-plated accents highlight the vehicle’s modern appearance. Other unexpected luxury appointments include rain-sensing wipers, power adjustable foot pedals and power folding side mirrors with turn signal indicators on the Limited version.
The Azera comes standard with dual front automatic climate controls, electrochromic auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink®, power seats for driver and front passenger, as well as woodgrain and new metalgrain interior accents. More contrast has also been added to the interior trim panels, and for the first time ever, a brown interior color choice is available.
An AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system that includes a four-channel, 172-watt internal amplifier and six speakers comes standard in the Azera GLS. Audiophiles with even more demanding tastes will be impressed by the available Infinity audio system that includes a seven-channel, 315-watt amplifier with an in-dash six-disc CD changer and 10 speakers, standard in Limited trim levels.
Music lovers will also welcome the 2009 Azera’s inclusion of standard auxiliary input jacks (3.5 mm mini-jack and USB input) to accommodate and charge audio devices such as iPods®. When an iPod or flash drive is connected through the USB port, which is located in the center storage compartment, not only does it play music through the vehicle’s speakers, but it also charges the iPod and allows the driver to access tracks with the steering wheel audio controls. This system also allows both driver and passengers to easily view song/artist/title information and control the music from the audio head unit rather than just the iPod itself.
LG NAVIGATION
LG, the South Korean-based international manufacturer of consumer electronics has developed an exclusive navigation system for the Hyundai Azera, Santa Fe and Veracruz models. Using touch screen functions, the navigation system comes equipped with a premium 605-watt Infinity Logic 7® surround sound system with 12 speakers, 11-channel digital amplifier and AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio/CD/MP3 reception capability which replaces the six-disc CD changer and auxiliary input jacks. It also includes mapping software for the continental United States and has available POI’s (Points of Interest) for entertainment, shopping and dining. Route guidance is provided by audio and visual prompts.
POWER AND PERFORMANCE
The Azera GLS is equipped with a 3.3-liter, DOHC V6 engine that produces 234-horsepower and 226 lbs.-ft. of torque. As the first member of Hyundai's “Lambda” engine family, this engine has all-aluminum construction, four valves per cylinder and Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT), all for a broad power spread. It also features a Variable Intake System (VIS) that further broadens its power curve to improve the vehicle’s off-the-line acceleration and passing performance. EPA fuel economy estimates for the Azera GLS are 18 mpg city / 26 mpg highway.
The Azera Limited delivers a powerful performance, due to its clean and efficient all-aluminum 3.8-liter, DOHC V6 engine, which delivers 263-horsepower and 257 lbs.-ft. of torque. To maximize the power spread, this engine also uses CVVT and a Variable Intake System (VIS) to help cylinders breathe efficiently at both low and high rpms. The Azera offers more standard horsepower than the Buick LaCrosse and even the BMW 528i, yet still remains environmentally friendly with an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) certification rating. EPA mileage figures for the Azera Limited are 17 mpg city / 26 mpg highway.
Both V6 engines are matched with Hyundai’s five-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC® manual control. This transmission offers smooth shifts and a wide ratio spread that ideally suits the engine’s characteristics.
COMFORTABLE AND CONTROLLED SUSPENSION
Hyundai engineers benchmarked the best cars in the category before designing the Azera’s double-wishbone front and multi-link rear four-wheel independent suspension system. By using high-tensile steel in critical unibody areas, the Azera features increased stiffness and rigidity, which ensures formidable resistance to flexing, enhanced ride and handling tuning, while at the same time lowering interior noise levels. Attached to the Azera’s rigid structure is improved suspension and steering hardware to keep the vehicle even flatter through turns and more compliant over bumps. The enhanced suspension features four revalved twin-tube, gas-charged dampers, softer bushings and a quicker steering rack. The Azera also has front and rear stabilizer bars and rides on 17-inch wheels and 235/55VR17 tires.
TWO ENHANCED, WELL-EQUIPPED MODELS
From the well-equipped GLS, to the downright luxurious Limited, the 2009 Azera lineup addresses the needs and desires of premium sedan customers with a highly competitive mix of features and benefits. Each model delivers a level of standard equipment that is a cut above competing models.
AZERA GLS
The GLS now includes a more impressive range of standard features that give it a competitive edge, including a powerful and efficient 3.3-liter, DOHC V6 engine with 234-horsepower, a smooth-shifting, five-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC manual control, standard ESC with TCS, eight airbags, active front head restraints, electroluminescent gauge cluster and a six-speaker AM/FM/XM/CD audio system with iPod®/USB and auxiliary inputs. The vehicle achieves 18 mpg city/26 mpg highway fuel economy ratings.
Further enhancing the GLS’s first-class appearance are new 17-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels and 235/55VR17 tires. Upscale features include LED tail and brake lights, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with HomeLink®, power seats for both driver and front passenger, dual front automatic climate controls and automatic headlight control.
AZERA GLS with PREMIUM PACKAGE
The Azera with Premium Package adds leather seating surfaces, heated front seats and a power sunroof to an already-loaded standard equipment package.
AZERA LIMITED
A truly impressive array of standard features and amenities define the prestigious Azera Limited. Additional standard features on the Limited include leather-trimmed seating, heated front seats, power glass sunroof with tilt and slide, power folding side mirrors with turn signal indicators, power rear sunshade and a powerful 315-watt Infinity AM/FM/XM/MP3 audio system with an in-dash six-disc CD changer. The Limited now adds new hyper silver alloy wheels and iPod® /USB and auxiliary inputs.
AZERA LIMITED with ULTIMATE PACKAGE
The Ultimate Package defines Hyundai’s flagship Azera, offering a 605-watt Infinity Logic 7® Surround Sound AM/FM/XM/MP3 audio system with an in-dash six-disc CD changer, 12 speakers (including subwoofer and external amplifier), and iPod®/USB and auxiliary inputs. The Ultimate Package also offers, power adjustable tilt and telescopic steering wheel, power adjustable pedals, integrated memory system (power driver seat, exterior mirrors, and power tilt and telescopic steering wheel), woodgrain steering wheel and door pulls, and rain-sensing wipers.
AZERA LIMTED with ULTIMATE NAVIGATION PACKAGE
The Ultimate Navigation Package includes all of the Ultimate Package items plus the LG navigation system, which replaces the six-disc CD changer and auxiliary input jacks.
WARRANTY
The Azera, like all 2009 models, is protected by the Hyundai Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Coverage includes five-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper protection, 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, five-year/unlimited mileage roadside assistance and seven-year/unlimited mileage anti-perforation coverage. In addition, Azera buyers receive 24-hour roadside assistance coverage at no extra charge for five years (no mileage limit), a service that includes emergency towing, lockout service and limited coverage for trip-interruption expenses. There is no deductible on any of this coverage.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced by almost 800 Hyundai dealerships nationwide.
2009 Hyundai Azera Specifications
| 2009 Azera | ||
| ENGINE | ||
| GLS | ||
| Type | CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) DOHC V6 | |
| Materials | Aluminum block / aluminum cylinder heads | |
| Displacement | 3.3 liters | |
| Horsepower | 234 @ 6,000 rpm | |
| Torque | 226 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm | |
| Bore & Stroke (mm) | 92.0 x 83.8 | |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| LIMITED | ||
| Type | CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) DOHC V6 | |
| Materials | Aluminum block / aluminum cylinder heads | |
| Displacement | 3.8 liters | |
| Horsepower | 263 @ 6,000 rpm | |
| Torque | 257 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm | |
| Bore & Stroke (mm) | 96.0 x 87.0 | |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| TRANSMISSION | ||
| 5-speed automatic w/ OD lock-up torque converter, shift lock and SHIFTRONIC® manual shift mode | ||
| Gear ratios | GLS | LIMITED |
| First | 3.789:1 | 3.840:1 |
| Second | 2.064:1 | 2.092:1 |
| Third | 1.421:1 | 1.440:1 |
| Fourth | 1.034:1 | 1.048:1 |
| Fifth | 0.728:1 | 0.728:1 |
| Reverse | 3.808:1 | 3.859:1 |
| Final drive | 3.333:1 | 3.333:1 |
| SUSPENSION | ||
| Front | Double wishbone with twin-tube gas shock absorber and 27mm stabilizer bar | |
| Rear | Multi-link with twin-tube gas shock absorber and 17mm stabilizer bar | |
| STEERING | ||
| Type | Engine-rpm-sensing, power-assisted rack and pinion | |
| Overall Ratio | 16.8:1 | |
| Turns, lock to lock | 3.195 | |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft (curb to curb) | |
| BRAKES/TIRES/WHEELS | ||
| Front | Power-assisted 11.9-in diameter ventilated disc | |
| Rear | Power-assisted 11.2-in diameter solid disc | |
| ABS | 4-wheel, 4-channel, 4-sensor with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) | |
| Tires | P235/55VR-17 | |
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS | ||
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in. | |
| Overall length | 192.7 in. | |
| Overall width | 72.8 in. | |
| Overall height | 58.7 in. | |
| Track, front | 62.2 in. | |
| Track, rear | 61.6 in. | |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | ||
| Head room | ||
| Front | 40.2 in. | |
| Rear | 38.2 in. | |
| Leg room | ||
| Front | 43.7 in. | |
| Rear | 38.2 in. | |
| Shoulder room | ||
| Front | 57.9 in. | |
| Rear | 57.1 in. | |
| Hip room | ||
| Front | 55.5 in. | |
| Rear | 55.1 in. | |
| EPA passenger volume | 106.9 cubic ft. | |
| EPA cargo volume | 16.6 cubic ft. | |
| EPA total volume | 123.5 cubic ft. | |
| CAPACITIES | ||
| GLS | ||
| Fuel | 19.8 gallons | |
| Oil | 5.9 quarts | |
| Coolant | 9.1 quarts | |
| LIMITED | ||
| Fuel | 19.8 gallons | |
| Oil | 6.0 quarts | |
| Coolant | 8.8 quarts | |
| CURB WEIGHT | ||
| GLS | 3,629 lbs | |
| LIMITED | 3,629 lbs | |
| FUEL ECONOMY | City | Highway |
| 3.3 liters Engine | 18 mpg | 26 mpg |
| 3.8 liters Engine | 17 mpg | 26 mpg |
2009 Hyundai Azera Features
| 2009 Azera | ||
| n = standard o = optional -- = not available | ||
| FUNCTIONAL FEATURES | GLS | Limited |
| Body construction: | ||
| High tensile steel unibody | n | n |
| Engine: | ||
| 3.3-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 | n | -- |
| 3.8-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 | -- | n |
| Multi-port injection | n | n |
| Steering: | ||
| Rack & pinion, power-assisted, engine-rpm-sensing | n | n |
| Suspension: | ||
| Front: Double wishbone with twin-tube gas shock absorber and stabilizer bar (27 mm) | n | n |
| Rear: Multi-link with twin-tube gas shock absorber and stabilizer bar (17 mm) | n | n |
| Transmission/drive system: | ||
| 5-speed electronic automatic w/OD lock-up torque converter, shift lock and SHIFTRONIC® manual shift mode | n | n |
| Front wheel drive | n | n |
| EXTERIOR FEATURES | ||
| Headlights, three beam jeweled projector-lens | n | n |
| Center high mount stop lamp (CHMSL) LED type | n | n |
| Front fog lights | n | n |
| Outside mirrors, dual power, bodycolor, heated with timer and power-folding with memory (I.M.S.) and turn signal indicators | -- | n |
| Outside mirrors, dual power, bodycolor, heated with timer and manual-folding | n | -- |
| Bumpers, 5-mph bodycolor and chrome-insert molding | n | n |
| Grille, bodycolor with chrome accent | n | n |
| Bodyside moldings w/ chrome-insert molding | n | n |
| Door handles, chrome-insert | n | n |
| Sunroof, power tilt & slide with one touch open/close | o | n |
| Solar filtering tinted glass | n | n |
| Front windshield, 2-speed with variable intermittent, speed sensitive | n | n |
| Rain-sensing windshield | -- | o |
| TIRES & WHEELS | ||
| P235/55VR-17 | n | n |
| 17 x 7.0J 10-spoke aluminum alloy | n | n |
| Hyper Silver finish | -- | n |
| Spare tire: compact | n | n |
| SAFETY/SECURITY FEATURES | ||
| Power assisted front ventilated disc/rear solid disc brakes | n | n |
| 4-wheel / 4-channel / 4-sensor with TCS anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/ electronic brake force distribution (EBD) | n | n |
| Brake assist | n | n |
| Driver and front passenger advanced airbags | n | n |
| Occupant classification system (OCS) | n | n |
| Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags (2) | n | n |
| Rear outboard, seat-mounted side-impact airbags (2) | n | n |
| Side curtain airbags, roof-mounted (front + rear passengers) (2) | n | n |
| Front 3-point seat belts w/ adjustable shoulder belt height | n | n |
| Front seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters | n | n |
| Rear 3-point seat belts | n | n |
| LATCH lower anchors and upper tether anchors | n | n |
| Active head restraints for front passengers | n | n |
| Power window lock-out button & pinch protection | n | n |
| Energy-absorbing steering column | n | n |
| Front and rear crumple zones | n | n |
| Hood buckling creases and safety stops | n | n |
| Bodyside reinforcements | n | n |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) low-line system with general indicator | n | n |
| Shift interlock system | n | n |
| Temper-proof lock key cylinder | n | n |
| Steering wheel locks when key is removed | n | n |
| Anti-theft engine immobilizer | n | n |
| Anti-theft system integrated with remote keyless entry | n | n |
| INTERIOR FEATURES | ||
| Air conditioning with dual front automatic temperature control, rear ducts | n | n |
| Defogger, electric rear window defroster w/ timer | n | n |
| Heater ducts, front and rear seat | n | n |
| Assisted grips (3) | n | n |
| Rear coat hangers (2) | n | n |
| Roof trim, cloth | n | n |
| Center console sides, dash, doors, woodgrain interior accents | n | n |
| Center console, metalgrain interior accents | n | n |
| Door trim, cloth inserts | n | -- |
| Door trim, simulated leather inserts | o | n |
| Door handles, chrome | n | n |
| Door armrest, integrated | n | n |
| Door pockets, map with tilt-out feature | n | n |
| Sunvisors, w/ illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror and visor extension | n | n |
| Leather-wrapped shift knob | n | n |
| Premium cut-pile floor carpeting | n | n |
| Carpeted floor mats | o | o |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | n | n |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel with woodgrain | -- | o |
| Clock, digital | n | n |
| Front center console, fixed armrest storage box (dual tier) | n | n |
| Front center console-mounted dual cupholders | n | n |
| 12-volt outlet, center stack-mounted | n | n |
| 12-volt outlet, center console-mounted | n | n |
| 12-volt outlet, rear seating area center console-mounted | n | n |
| AUDIO SYSTEM | ||
| AM/FM/CD/XM/MP3 audio system with 6 speakers | n | -- |
| AM/FM/XM/in-dash 6-CD changer/MP3 audio system with 10 premium Infinity® speakers in 8 locations | -- | n |
| AM/FM/XM/in-dash 6-CD changer/MP3 Logic7® Infinity surround sound system with 12 speakers in 10 locations | -- | o |
| Steering wheel audio controls with seek up/down, volume up/down, mute and mode features | n | n |
| iPod®/USB and auxiliary input jacks | n | n |
| NAVIGATION SYSTEM | ||
| LG navigation system with premium Infinity Logic 7 surround sound audio system (removes iPod®/USB and auxiliary jacks) | -- | o |
| INTERIOR ILLUMINATION | ||
| Overhead dome light w/ delay out | n | n |
| Front map lights | n | n |
| Rear-reading lights (center-mounted) | n | n |
| Glove compartment light | n | n |
| Cargo area light | n | n |
| Ashtray light | n | n |
| Illuminated ignition key cylinder surround | n | n |
| I/P switch illumination (hazard) | n | n |
| Illuminated all window switches | n | n |
| POWER/REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES | ||
| Cruise control | n | n |
| Power rear sunshade | -- | n |
| Power adjustable foot pedals | -- | o |
| Integrated memory system, power driver’s seat, outside mirrors, steering column | -- | o |
| Power windows with driver auto-up/down with pinch protection | n | n |
| Remote fuel door & hood release | n | n |
| Power door locks, auto-locking availability | n | n |
| 8-way power driver’s seat | n | n |
| 8-way power driver’s seat with memory (I.M.S) | -- | o |
| 4-way power passenger seat | n | n |
| SEATS | ||
| Heated front seats | o | n |
| Premium cloth seat trim | n | -- |
| Leather seating surfaces | o | n |
| 60/40 split folding rear seat back | n | n |
| Front seatback pockets | n | n |
| Driver’s seat power adjustable lumbar support | n | n |
| METERS/GAUGES | ||
| Speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature, fuel level, odometer, and trip odometer | n | n |
| Electroluminescent display | n | n |
| Indicators: cruise control, turn signal/hazard, high beam, ESC/TCS and TPMS | n | n |
| WARNING LIGHTS | ||
| Oil pressure, charge, door ajar, airbag, seatbelt, low fuel, trunk lid open, brake, check engine and ABS | n | n |
| WARNING CHIMES | ||
| Key-in-ignition w/ door ajar and seatbelt | n | n |
| WIPERS | ||
| Front windshield, 2-speed with variable intermittent, speed sensitive | n | n |
| Rain-sensing | -- | o |
| WARRANTY | ||
| Bumper-to-bumper, 5 years / 60,000 miles | n | n |
| Powertrain, 10 years / 100,000 miles | n | n |
| Corrosion, 7 years / unlimited miles | n | n |
| Roadside assistance, 5 years / unlimited miles | n | n |
Hyundai Motor America Announces 2009 Azera Pricing
| Model | Engine | Transmission | Suggested Retail with Freight |
| Azera GLS | 3.3L V6 | 5-Speed A/T with SHIFTRONIC® | $25,695 |
| Azera Limited | 3.8L V6 | 5-Speed A/T with SHIFTRONIC® | $29,645 |