Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Hyundai was the fastest-growing carmaker in modern history and its flagship model, the Sonata, gained high scores in satisfaction surveys.
The Korean carmaker introduced the Azera/Grandeur lineup on the market in 2006 as an upper version of the Sonata. Even though both vehicles were built on the same platform, the Azera received more luxurious items and was treated with more attention to detail by Hyundai.
Hyundai's design department burned the midnight oil to make the car looks like a premium vehicle, with sleek lines and a sloped rear window. At the front, the chromed details around the grille and the rectangular headlights featured a timeless design. Its long red strip over the trunk lid and wide taillights offered a European-inspired look that attracted more customers in the back.
Inside, Hyundai offered the Azera a luxurious-looking interior, but it lacked in the technology department. It offered a simple audio system, and there was no navigation unit on the options list. But that didn't stop its buyers from getting their hands on the Azera since it offered more than enough room for five adult passengers.
Under the hood, Hyundai installed a choice of two gasoline and one turbo-diesel engine, depending on the market. In Europe, it offered the car with a five-speed manual, and an option for a five-speed automatic, while in the U.S., it included the latter as a standard feature.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L V6 5AT FWD (192 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2656 cm3 |
Power: | 141 KW @ 6000 RPM 192 HP @ 6000 RPM 189 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 250 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 134.2 mph (216 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.2/61.6 in (1,580/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3572.1 lbs (1620 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.3L V6 5AT FWD (235 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3342 cm3 |
Power: | 173 KW @ 6000 RPM 235 HP @ 6000 RPM 232 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 224 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 304 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 142.9 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.2/61.6 in (1,580/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3605.2 lbs (1635 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4222.6 lbs (1915 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.6 mpg US (15.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 240 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L CRDi 5AT FWD (155 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2188 cm3 |
Power: | 114 KW @ 4000 RPM 155 HP @ 4000 RPM 153 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 253 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 343 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 125.5 mph (202 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55VR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.2/61.6 in (1,580/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
Turning circle: | 41 ft (12.5 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3730.2 lbs (1692 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5026.5 lbs (2280 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 208 g/km |