2010 Hyundai Azera Review

Overview

The 2010 Hyundai Azera is a full-size four-door five-passenger sedan with solid driving abilities, family-oriented features, and a big trunk in its well-designed interior. Mainly a carryover model from 2009, the 2010 Hyundai Azera is offered in GLS and Limited trim levels. The Limited Trim now adds power tilt and telescopic steering wheel, an integrated memory system, premium door sill scuff plates and a woodgrain steering wheel and door pulls as standard equipment. Also, Infinity?s 605-watt Logic 7 audio system and LG DVD navigation available on the Limited Trim w/ Navigation Package.

Power and performance

Under the hood of the 2010 Azera GLS is a 3.3-liter V6 engine that churns out 234 horsepower and 226 pound-feet of torque. The Limited is equipped with a 3.8-liter V6 engine that generates 263 horsepower and 257 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and front-wheel drive configuration are standard on both the trims. Fuel economy of the 2010 Azera GLS is 18/26 mpg (city/highway) and that of the Limited is 17/26 mpg (city/highway).

Body and styling

The 2010 Hyundai Azera features a variety of standard amenities that include twin-tube gas shock absorbers; 17-inch alloy wheels; multi-link rear suspension with coil springs; power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering with an engine-RPM-sensing feature; uni-body body construction; cruise control; trip computer; body-color heated dual power mirrors; front fog lights; chrome-insert bumper moldings; electroluminescent instrument cluster; projector beam halogen headlights with chrome bezel; power windows with front auto up/down; leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; dual front automatic temperature control with air filtration, smog-sensing air quality system, and outside temperature display; AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system with auxiliary input jack and iPod/USB on GLS; and premium Infinity audio with 6-disc CD changer and iPod/USB and auxiliary input jack on Limited.

Safety Features

The 2010 Hyundai Azera gets the latest standard safety technologies such as electronic stability control; traction control; 4-wheel anti-lock brake system with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist; front automatic seatbelt pre-tensioners with force limiters and buckle sensors; two advanced front airbags; two roof-mounted side-curtain airbags; two front seat-mounted side-impact airbags; front and rear crumple zones; energy-absorbing steering column; tire pressure monitoring system; front dual head restraints; and engine immobilizer.