2009 Hyundai Azera
MSRP
$36,995
drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
epa classification
Large
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
12.2
energuide estimate - hwy
7.8
engine type
Gas V6
displacement
3.8L/231
sae net horsepower @ rpm
263 @ 6000
sae net torque @ rpm
257 @ 4500
trans type
5
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
75
wheelbase
109.44
length, overall
192.71
width, max w/o mirrors
72.83
height, overall
58.66
trunk volume
16.59
Passenger Volume
106.93
Base Curb Weight
3634
Cruising Range - City
1445.22
Cruising Range - Hwy
2260.47
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1999
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
198
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1999
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
198
Fuel System
MPI
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
Shiftronic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.84
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.09
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.44
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.05
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.73
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.86
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.33
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
Total Cooling System Capacity
11.5
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
1.06
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear
0.67
Front Tire Size
P235/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
P235/55VR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7
Spare Wheel Size
Compact
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.8
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.2
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37.4
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.9 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.2 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
40.15
Front Leg Room
43.70
Front Shoulder Room
57.87
Front Hip Room
55.51
Second Head Room
38.18
Second Leg Room
38.18
Second Shoulder Room
57.08
Second Hip Room
55.11
Track Width, Front
62.20
Track Width, Rear
61.61
Min Ground Clearance
6.37
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The large Azera holds the title of most quickly forgotten car now that the excellent rear-wheel drive Genesis debuted in 2009. Hyundai’s previous halo car only comes one way – full loaded, and with a 263-hp 3.8-litre V6 and five-speed automatic transmission. Aimed completely at large premium cars like the Toyota Avalon and Buick Lucerne, the Azera features a giant cabin for five, a quiet highway ride, and cushy suspension settings. A great long-distance cruiser.

Pros

Powerful V6, only comes loaded

Cons

Genesis 3.8 only a couple thousand away