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  • 4dr Sdn Limited *Ltd Avail*
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    19 City / 27 Hwy
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Notable features

Mild styling revisions
More power, better gas mileage
New six-speed automatics
Choice of two V-6 engines
Full-size interior

The good & the bad

The good

Roomy cabin
Acceleration with 3.8-liter V-6
Seating comfort
Reliability
Value for the money

The bad

Unsorted steering
So-so ride comfort
Some poorly executed cabin features
Mediocre side-impact crash ratings
Small opening for folding backseat

Expert 2011 Hyundai Azera review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Kelsey Mays
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our expert's take

As anyone who remembers Friendster, slide rules or the Whig Party might observe, sticking to the same formula while the competition improves is a sure way to get overrun. And that’s exactly what’s happening to Hyundai’s full-size Azera sedan. Putter around in an Azera for a week and you’ll see what I mean.

The Azera offers a roomy cabin, value pricing and solid reliability, but it comes with a slew of little annoyances that leave it behind the competition.

The current-generation Azera dates back to 2006, though it received some visual and mechanical updates this year. It comes in GLS and Limited trims, both with a V-6 engine and front-wheel drive. Compare the trims here, or stack the 2011 Azera up against the 2010 model here. A six-speed automatic transmission replaces last year’s five-speed auto, and gas mileage is up about 2 mpg overall. I drove an Azera Limited.

Smiling Styling

Chief among the Azera’s styling changes is a wide, upward-creasing front air dam. It gives the car a slack-jawed grinning expression that suggests it’s about to exclaim something — perhaps, “I was inspired by a jack-o’-lantern.” The Genesis Coupe has a similar bumper opening that looks just as goofy. Other updates include new taillights and fog lights, revised headlights with LED accents, new side mirrors and a revised rear bumper.

Seventeen-inch alloy wheels are standard, with a unique design on the Limited. The Limited also gets power-folding side mirrors with integrated turn signals and puddle lamps.

The Inside

Interior changes for 2011 are minimal; most noticeable is new faux-metal console trim, which has a decent textured finish. Unlike the Toyota Avalon — whose adventurous interior struck out early on and wasn’t rectified until this year — the Azera’s cabin takes few risks. It’s traditional and elegant, and it’s aging just fine.

Cloth seats are standard. The optional pleated leather upholstery looks old-school — it emulates the seats in, of all cars, the late Cadillac Catera — but it’s generously cushioned and comfortable for the long haul. Curvy roads will have you bracing against, well, the doors or the center console, as the seats don’t have much lateral support.

By the numbers, the Azera’s headroom and legroom dimensions beat a slew of competitors — the Ford Taurus, the Avalon and Buick’s LaCrosse and Lucerne — but drivers much over 6 feet tall may want more legroom. I’m 5-foot-11, and I had the seat just an inch shy of all the way back.

Large sedans mean generous backseats, and the Azera doesn’t disappoint. Adults will have plenty of legroom and headroom, and the seat sits high enough off the ground that their knees won’t perch up in the air. Rear amenities include air conditioning vents and reading lights, but neither those lights nor the front reading lights illuminate automatically when you open the doors. Only the center dome light turns on, which is far too little illumination at night.

The annoyances persist: The window controls are straight off a mid-decade Hyundai, with one-touch up/down operation only for the driver’s window. The center armrest needs a lot more padding, and the two cupholders ahead of it employ plastic claws that clutch their contents like Freddy Krueger. I bought a sports drink in a ribbed plastic bottle, and Freddy mangled it.

Skip the optional navigation system. The unit, from electronics maker LG (Hyundai has a few other systems, too) includes handy physical map-zoom keys, but its screen is angled upward and is easily washed out in sunlight. The graphics are OK, but the system offers no traffic information or voice commands, and its point-of-interest finder couldn’t find a Radio Shack I soon drove by. (It found several others, an hour’s drive away.) Worse still, the navigation system eliminates the USB port and auxiliary MP3 jack that’s included with the base stereo. No iPods here: You’ll have to settle for the radio or the CD player.

Trunk volume is 16.6 cubic feet, which beats the Avalon (14.4 cubic feet) and LaCrosse (13.3) but falls short of the Lucerne (17.0). If trunk space is what you need, though, the Taurus’ 20.1 cubic feet beats all. A 60/40-split folding backseat is standard in the Azera — something the Lucerne and Avalon lack — but the opening is rather small, and it’s separated by a big ledge from the trunk.

Behind the Wheel

Matched to a new six-speed automatic transmission, the Azera Limited’s 283-horsepower, 3.8-liter V-6 provides plenty of power around town. On the highway, its ample low-end torque makes for easy passing maneuvers. The transmission upshifts smoothly and quickly; squeeze the gas to accelerate, and the transmission kicks down more quickly than last year’s lazy five-speed auto. Still, it’s not the most responsive operator. I took the Azera on some challenging mountain roads, and in a number of situations — particularly coming out of a downhill corner — it bogged down hunting for a gear.

On such mountain roads, the Azera doesn’t feel overly nose-heavy. But, like the Avalon, it leans hard into corners and changes course with tentative, sloppy motions. Large sedans aren’t known for sharp steering, but they are known for easy steering, and the Azera doesn’t hold up here, either. I blame the power assist. It seems like Hyundai dialed in one constant level that’s too little at low speeds and too much at high speeds. Around parking lots, the wheel feels stiff; on the highway, it feels loose. I suppose it’s about right somewhere in between, but modern variable power-steering assist should make for appropriate assist levels across a range of speeds. Hyundai says the Azera’s is variable, but the car steers like something from the 1990s.

Ride comfort in this class ranges from decent to memory-foam soft. The Azera rides comfortably enough, but you notice a lot of minor road imperfections that an Avalon would damp out entirely. (Avalon engineers must have Tempur-Pedic mattresses.) The Azera’s suspension never allows the pavement to jar things, but other cars — including Hyundai’s pricier rear-drive sedan, the Genesis — have it beat.

The Azera GLS gets a 260-hp, 3.3-liter V-6, also with a six-speed automatic. Thanks to improved airflow, the 3.3-liter V-6 is up 26 hp versus last year, while the 3.8-liter is up 20 hp. Combined EPA gas mileage is 23 mpg for the 3.3-liter GLS and 22 mpg for the 3.8-liter Limited — both a 2 mpg increase over last year’s drivetrains and competitive with the segment.

Safety, Reliability & Features

In crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Azera earned the top score, Good, in frontal crashes. The sedan received Acceptable grades in rear- and side-impact evaluations. It hasn’t undergone the IIHS’ roof-crush tests or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s revamped 2011 crash tests.

Acceptable IIHS results may sound fine, but in a field where most competitors score Good, it comes as a disappointment. Standard safety features include an electronic stability system, eight airbags and antilock brakes. Click here for a full list.

Reliability for the Azera has been excellent, and Hyundai’s standard warranties — five years of comprehensive coverage and 10 years on the powertrain — are among the industry’s best. Typical for the brand, the Azera is priced to sell. With a starting price just over $25,000, it competes with the Taurus and LaCrosse but outplays both on standard features. The well-equipped Avalon, meanwhile, has ballooned to more than $30,000 to start.

Standard features on the Azera GLS include power front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control and a CD stereo with USB/iPod integration. For almost $5,000 more, the Limited adds heated leather upholstery and a moonroof (both are optional on the GLS), plus a power rear sunshade, a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power-folding mirrors and the larger V-6 engine. A navigation system is optional, but a few features offered elsewhere in this league — cooled front seats, heated rear seats or any sort of rear parking assist — are unavailable.

Azera in the Market

Despite its updates, the Azera has curried little popularity. Hyundai sold fewer than 2,500 of them in the 2010 calendar year through September. That’s down 17 percent from 2009, and it’s a flyspeck in this segment: Toyota sold nearly nine times as many Avalons in that same time frame, and Ford parted with 22 times as many Tauruses.

Of some consolation to Hyundai should be the fact that the hotshot new Sonata and well-appointed Genesis sedans have probably drawn a lot of would-be Azera buyers. The car offers a lot of relative value, but it needed a more serious makeover than it got, and the competition has moved ahead. Hyundai need not Whig out — the Sonata is selling at breakneck pace, after all — but it does have some work to do on the Azera.

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Kelsey Mays

Former Assistant Managing Editor-News Kelsey Mays likes quality, reliability, safety and practicality. But he also likes a fair price.

2011 Hyundai Azera review: Our expert's take
By Kelsey Mays

As anyone who remembers Friendster, slide rules or the Whig Party might observe, sticking to the same formula while the competition improves is a sure way to get overrun. And that’s exactly what’s happening to Hyundai’s full-size Azera sedan. Putter around in an Azera for a week and you’ll see what I mean.

The Azera offers a roomy cabin, value pricing and solid reliability, but it comes with a slew of little annoyances that leave it behind the competition.

The current-generation Azera dates back to 2006, though it received some visual and mechanical updates this year. It comes in GLS and Limited trims, both with a V-6 engine and front-wheel drive. Compare the trims here, or stack the 2011 Azera up against the 2010 model here. A six-speed automatic transmission replaces last year’s five-speed auto, and gas mileage is up about 2 mpg overall. I drove an Azera Limited.

Smiling Styling

Chief among the Azera’s styling changes is a wide, upward-creasing front air dam. It gives the car a slack-jawed grinning expression that suggests it’s about to exclaim something — perhaps, “I was inspired by a jack-o’-lantern.” The Genesis Coupe has a similar bumper opening that looks just as goofy. Other updates include new taillights and fog lights, revised headlights with LED accents, new side mirrors and a revised rear bumper.

Seventeen-inch alloy wheels are standard, with a unique design on the Limited. The Limited also gets power-folding side mirrors with integrated turn signals and puddle lamps.

The Inside

Interior changes for 2011 are minimal; most noticeable is new faux-metal console trim, which has a decent textured finish. Unlike the Toyota Avalon — whose adventurous interior struck out early on and wasn’t rectified until this year — the Azera’s cabin takes few risks. It’s traditional and elegant, and it’s aging just fine.

Cloth seats are standard. The optional pleated leather upholstery looks old-school — it emulates the seats in, of all cars, the late Cadillac Catera — but it’s generously cushioned and comfortable for the long haul. Curvy roads will have you bracing against, well, the doors or the center console, as the seats don’t have much lateral support.

By the numbers, the Azera’s headroom and legroom dimensions beat a slew of competitors — the Ford Taurus, the Avalon and Buick’s LaCrosse and Lucerne — but drivers much over 6 feet tall may want more legroom. I’m 5-foot-11, and I had the seat just an inch shy of all the way back.

Large sedans mean generous backseats, and the Azera doesn’t disappoint. Adults will have plenty of legroom and headroom, and the seat sits high enough off the ground that their knees won’t perch up in the air. Rear amenities include air conditioning vents and reading lights, but neither those lights nor the front reading lights illuminate automatically when you open the doors. Only the center dome light turns on, which is far too little illumination at night.

The annoyances persist: The window controls are straight off a mid-decade Hyundai, with one-touch up/down operation only for the driver’s window. The center armrest needs a lot more padding, and the two cupholders ahead of it employ plastic claws that clutch their contents like Freddy Krueger. I bought a sports drink in a ribbed plastic bottle, and Freddy mangled it.

Skip the optional navigation system. The unit, from electronics maker LG (Hyundai has a few other systems, too) includes handy physical map-zoom keys, but its screen is angled upward and is easily washed out in sunlight. The graphics are OK, but the system offers no traffic information or voice commands, and its point-of-interest finder couldn’t find a Radio Shack I soon drove by. (It found several others, an hour’s drive away.) Worse still, the navigation system eliminates the USB port and auxiliary MP3 jack that’s included with the base stereo. No iPods here: You’ll have to settle for the radio or the CD player.

Trunk volume is 16.6 cubic feet, which beats the Avalon (14.4 cubic feet) and LaCrosse (13.3) but falls short of the Lucerne (17.0). If trunk space is what you need, though, the Taurus’ 20.1 cubic feet beats all. A 60/40-split folding backseat is standard in the Azera — something the Lucerne and Avalon lack — but the opening is rather small, and it’s separated by a big ledge from the trunk.

Behind the Wheel

Matched to a new six-speed automatic transmission, the Azera Limited’s 283-horsepower, 3.8-liter V-6 provides plenty of power around town. On the highway, its ample low-end torque makes for easy passing maneuvers. The transmission upshifts smoothly and quickly; squeeze the gas to accelerate, and the transmission kicks down more quickly than last year’s lazy five-speed auto. Still, it’s not the most responsive operator. I took the Azera on some challenging mountain roads, and in a number of situations — particularly coming out of a downhill corner — it bogged down hunting for a gear.

On such mountain roads, the Azera doesn’t feel overly nose-heavy. But, like the Avalon, it leans hard into corners and changes course with tentative, sloppy motions. Large sedans aren’t known for sharp steering, but they are known for easy steering, and the Azera doesn’t hold up here, either. I blame the power assist. It seems like Hyundai dialed in one constant level that’s too little at low speeds and too much at high speeds. Around parking lots, the wheel feels stiff; on the highway, it feels loose. I suppose it’s about right somewhere in between, but modern variable power-steering assist should make for appropriate assist levels across a range of speeds. Hyundai says the Azera’s is variable, but the car steers like something from the 1990s.

Ride comfort in this class ranges from decent to memory-foam soft. The Azera rides comfortably enough, but you notice a lot of minor road imperfections that an Avalon would damp out entirely. (Avalon engineers must have Tempur-Pedic mattresses.) The Azera’s suspension never allows the pavement to jar things, but other cars — including Hyundai’s pricier rear-drive sedan, the Genesis — have it beat.

The Azera GLS gets a 260-hp, 3.3-liter V-6, also with a six-speed automatic. Thanks to improved airflow, the 3.3-liter V-6 is up 26 hp versus last year, while the 3.8-liter is up 20 hp. Combined EPA gas mileage is 23 mpg for the 3.3-liter GLS and 22 mpg for the 3.8-liter Limited — both a 2 mpg increase over last year’s drivetrains and competitive with the segment.

Safety, Reliability & Features

In crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Azera earned the top score, Good, in frontal crashes. The sedan received Acceptable grades in rear- and side-impact evaluations. It hasn’t undergone the IIHS’ roof-crush tests or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s revamped 2011 crash tests.

Acceptable IIHS results may sound fine, but in a field where most competitors score Good, it comes as a disappointment. Standard safety features include an electronic stability system, eight airbags and antilock brakes. Click here for a full list.

Reliability for the Azera has been excellent, and Hyundai’s standard warranties — five years of comprehensive coverage and 10 years on the powertrain — are among the industry’s best. Typical for the brand, the Azera is priced to sell. With a starting price just over $25,000, it competes with the Taurus and LaCrosse but outplays both on standard features. The well-equipped Avalon, meanwhile, has ballooned to more than $30,000 to start.

Standard features on the Azera GLS include power front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control and a CD stereo with USB/iPod integration. For almost $5,000 more, the Limited adds heated leather upholstery and a moonroof (both are optional on the GLS), plus a power rear sunshade, a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power-folding mirrors and the larger V-6 engine. A navigation system is optional, but a few features offered elsewhere in this league — cooled front seats, heated rear seats or any sort of rear parking assist — are unavailable.

Azera in the Market

Despite its updates, the Azera has curried little popularity. Hyundai sold fewer than 2,500 of them in the 2010 calendar year through September. That’s down 17 percent from 2009, and it’s a flyspeck in this segment: Toyota sold nearly nine times as many Avalons in that same time frame, and Ford parted with 22 times as many Tauruses.

Of some consolation to Hyundai should be the fact that the hotshot new Sonata and well-appointed Genesis sedans have probably drawn a lot of would-be Azera buyers. The car offers a lot of relative value, but it needed a more serious makeover than it got, and the competition has moved ahead. Hyundai need not Whig out — the Sonata is selling at breakneck pace, after all — but it does have some work to do on the Azera.

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Safety review

Based on the 2011 Hyundai Azera base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Rollover rating
4/5
10.7%
Risk of rollover
10.7%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
7 years
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Less than 80,000 miles; less than 7 years old (currently MY18- MY24)
Basic
Remainder of the 5-Year / 60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. From original in-service date and zero (0) miles.
Dealer certification
173-point inspection

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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.2
Performance 4.3
Value 4.9
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 4.9

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  • 2011 Hyundai Azera

    Great car! Solid, handles well, good gas mileage. A luxury experience. Perfect for all of our needs. Plenty of room for passengers and for hauling cargo in the trunk.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • One of My Favorite Vehicles

    I really like this vehicle. I owned one previously and had it for about 9 years. Sadly, it was totaled in a wreck over a year ago. I would have replaced it with another Veracruz but I was able to get a good deal on a new car because a family member worked at the dealership. That said, the Veracruz performs very well and is comfortable to drive. The old one needed very little repair beyond regular maintenance. My work car (my wife drove the Veracruz for the most part) was old and needed more repairs than it was worth, so I thought about buying a truck. Then, I thought about the Veracruz and how useful it was and how nicely it drove so I looked for a used one (they are no longer made) and was very happy to find one that I am really enjoying.
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    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Azera limited review. Best car I have ever owned.

    This is the second Azera limited I have purchased. My First is a 2007 bought new and now has 118000 miles. I JUST PURCHASED A 2011 AZERA LIMITED WITH 12,800 MILES. i WANTED THE 3.8 LITER ENGINE WHICH THE 2011 HAS. Did not trade the 2007. It still runs and looks like new. Had traded a Cadillac for the 2007. I had previously owned 3 Cadillacs. Although they were good cars...the Azera's are by far the best built and best performing cars I have driven.. Features found on the Limited include a rear power shade (not found on any other car I know about) , the 2011 has a 6 speed transmission. Most other features can be found on other luxury models. Best performing car I have ever driven, it is especially nimble in mountain driving.
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  • So far so good!

    I recently purchased this car use, 2 years old with 8000mi so it is basically new. I have owned one new Sonata and one Tucson. I put only 100,000 miles on the Sonata and had only a couple of problems that were well resolved by the dealer under warranty. Although not an exciting car to drive, we were very satisfied. The Tucson was purchased used with 8000 miles because I wanted to try a SUV type vehicle. Overall we were satisfied but road noise intrusion was terrible and I disposed of it with only 33000 mi. I returned to the sedan to gain a quieter ride. So far the vehicle is wonderful but I have only driven it 1000 miles. It drives and handles like my LeSaber. Lots of headroom (which is why some professional car reviewers did not like it) . Love the ride and handling. Economy is satisfactory and nearly matches the Tucson 4 cyl. on the road. So far the only complaint is a relatively insensitive radio as I listen to AM a lot. All the Hyundais shared this problem. Delco still has the best system. Long term durability remains to be seen but based on the Sonata my expectations are high. I would definately recommend this for anyone looking for a smooth quiet ride.
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  • Great Ride & Not Just For the Money

    I owned an older car prior to purchasing my 2011 Azera Limited. Once it was time for me to relocate to CA from Georgia for my next military assignment, I knew I would need a reliable car to make the drive there and back. The Azera did not disappoint! The ride is smooth and I love the look in black with the dark interior. Interior materials feel good quality wise and there is plenty of space. I was traditionally a GM guy, but have converted to Honda and now Hyundai on my family's last two purchases. Nevermind past Hyundai deficiencies. The company has revamped itself into a real market contender. The Azera may not be the sportiest four door sedan out there, but I give it 4 stars for strong acceleration and pretty decent handling. Take a test drive and let your experience determine if it's worthy of hard earned money. Good luck and enjoy!
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  • most bang for the buck

    I travel about 60,000 miles a year and have gone through many cars in the last 24 years. I have never bought 2 of the same cars, this will be my first time doing so. I love everything about this car........
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  • Best Mid Luxury car for Money

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  • Should Be Great!

    This is a great car if you are looking for something specific. I needed the headroom, at 6'4" I literally cannot fit in most cars built in the last 10 years. I'm looking for a fast car that still has a comfortable ride. The new transmission and V-6 are top notch. I want luxurious features and great surround sound with ipod capability. I want great visibility and a meaty steering wheel that is not too light. I need a motor that can be customized for at least 75 hp gains cause I love a good "sleeper" and superchargers are being made for this motor in Genesis Coupe 3.8 duty and I will put that bad boy on my new Azera for 350+ hp...even though this is already a fast car in stock form. However, I have yet to buy this car and neither has the last reviewer since it won't be out for another week. The only thing I do not like about this car is the center stack in the interior. But every time I get in the throttle I will grin ear to ear.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • A pleasant experience

    We love it. We looked at all competitor models as well as next rung down. Hyundai's Azera was our choice and we don't regret it. All the creature comforts of a much more expensive vehicle at a moderate price. Handles well, a lively engine, and all around quality makes the Azera a great choice. We found the interior very roomy and well appointed. The only "con" is the gas mileage, but, we figured we saved enough on the the initial buy to cover the additional expense for the next five years.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2011 Hyundai Azera?

The 2011 Hyundai Azera is available in 2 trim levels:

  • GLS (2 styles)
  • Limited (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2011 Hyundai Azera?

The 2011 Hyundai Azera offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2011 Hyundai Azera?

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Is the 2011 Hyundai Azera reliable?

The 2011 Hyundai Azera has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2011 Hyundai Azera owners.

Is the 2011 Hyundai Azera a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2011 Hyundai Azera. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

5.0 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.2
  • Performance: 4.3
  • Value: 4.9
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 4.9

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