Hyundai Azera, 2012: Bigger engine, best-of-class mpg

The 2012 Hyundai Azera, which features a more powerful Lambda II 3.3-liter GDI engine, six-speed transmission, best-in-class combined fuel economy of 23 miles per gallon and a wide range of advanced safety equipment, is making its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Features include:

293 horsepower, 3.3-liter Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine and in-house six-speed automatic transmission; 23 mpg; Nine standard airbags; Standard VSM, ESC, TCS, ABS with Brake Assist and EBD; Standard 18-inch alloy wheels and optional 19-inch alloy wheels; HID Xenon headlights with LED accents; Standard navigation system with rearview camera; Standard leather interior with heated front and rear seats; Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with voice recognition; Standard Blue Link telematics platform; Manual side window sunshades; and ventilated front seats.

The 2012 Azera offers more than 45 inches of legroom and 40 inches of headroom for front-seat passengers, with interior attributes also including optional panoramic sunroof, electrochromic auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink and power rear sunshade and manual rear side window shades.

Leather seating surfaces are standard. A ten-way power driver and eight-way front passenger’s seats are standard equipment. The driver’s seat has an optional cushion extension and an integrated memory system for the seat, steering wheel and side mirrors.

EPA fuel economy estimates for the Azera are 20 mpg city/29 mpg highway/23 mpg combined.

All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance and the Hyundai Trade-in Value Guarantee.